Christ Community Chapel - Hudson Campus

Joe Coffey | In the Old Testament, we see high priests making sacrifices for the sins of the people and themselves. It was the system God set up to cleanse the souls of his people. The problem with high priests is that they were still human, meaning they still sinned and would eventually pass away. But then in the New Testament, we see Jesus, our holy, unstained, perfect high priest who will reign forever. He represents us to God, washing us of the filth that clings so closely to our souls, and gives us his righteousness. This exchange means we can boldly approach God, removing our insecurities and giving us courage as we face trials. In Jesus, we have our greater high priest.

Joe Coffey | This week we learned that as humans, we inherently struggle to rest our body and soul. It is difficult to not constantly question, “Am I good enough?” or “Have I done enough?”. Rest doesn’t come naturally because we have a hard time believing that God has and will continue to provide everything we could ever need. But then we look to see Jesus, the one who can sympathize with our weaknesses. The one who has endured more than we could every imagine, and tells us we are his. It is with confidence that we can look to Jesus and receive mercy, finding rest for our weary souls.

Joe Coffey | This week, Pastor Joe taught us why Jesus is greater than Moses. We learned that Jesus is both an apostle and a high priest, making a way to God for us. And nobody, not even Moses, can do what Jesus did by dying on a cross as our sacrificial lamb.

Zach Weihrauch | Join us as Pastor Zach continues our Hebrews Together series by sharing why Jesus is greater than angels. Angels carry a temporary message from God, but Jesus is more than a messenger—Jesus has a more authoritative voice than any angel or prophet, and his message satisfies all of our deepest needs. We do not have to search for signs or messages from angels because in Jesus, we can go straight to the source who is now seated at the right hand of God.

Joe Coffey | Hebrews Together is officially here! Pastor Joe kicked off this new series by showing us how Jesus is greater than all the prophets who came before him, delivering messages from God. In Jesus we see more than just a message, we see God fully revealed in human form, making it possible for us to know him intimately.

Todd Iannetta | This weekend we heard from Pastor Todd Iannetta about the transforming power of community. We learned that not only should our church community be a place that others can be broken, loved, and restored, but that those changes can start with us.

Orchard NEO Weekend was a celebration of both the mission God has given us as a church, to ensure every neighborhood of Northeast Ohio has an effective gospel-centered church and the role he has given each of us to play in that mission. If you missed it, make sure you take the assessment at ccchapel.com/Orchard to learn what part you can play in our church planting mission!

Joe Coffey | How often do you go to God asking for what you think you need, but he answers that prayer in a different way? Many times we think we know exactly what we need in order to keep us safe, happy, or cared for. But Jesus sees what we really need, even if it isn't what we expect. The same thing happens when the paralytic man is dropped in front of Jesus. Many see what his apparent needs are, but Jesus goes deeper and addresses the root issue. Join us as Pastor Joe preaches from Mark 2:1-12 on what we think we need, what we really need, and where we can find both.

Joe Coffey | During Jesus' crucifixion, two other men, criminals, were crucified with him. The words they exchanged while their deaths quickly approached reveals a great deal of Jesus' heart and why he saves us. Join us for this message in the Dirty Dozen series as Pastor Joe teaches from Luke 23:32-43 on how one of the dying men asked the wrong question, one of dying men asked the right question, and one of the dying men gave a shocking answer.

Zach Weihrauch | Have you ever asked yourself why you think God wants to help you? While it sounds like an odd or harsh question, it reveals a lot about our heart, theology, and expectations of God. Through the gospel, we know that the only reason God helps us is because of Jesus- not our actions, good deeds, or position in life. Scripture is full of stories about people asking mighty things from God, trusting he will provide. Join us as Pastor Zach teaches from Mark 7:24-28 on why the story of the Canaanite Woman offends us, why it didn't offend her, and why she’s right.

Joe Coffey | Join us as Pastor Joe preaches from Mark 5:21-43 on how one woman stepping out in faith and believing that even one touch from Jesus could heal her after twelve years of sickness revealed the power of Jesus to everyone around her.

Mike Holwerda | If Jesus was going to tell someone to change, most people might think Nicodemus would be the last person on that list. He was a Pharisee, ruler of Jews, and a highly moral teacher. He already had all his ducks in a row, nothing left to change! At least he thought. But Jesus knew what Nicodemus really needed, and that was to be reborn. Join us as Pastor Mike preaches from John 2:23-3:15 on what Jesus knows that only Jesus knows, what Jesus can do that only Jesus could do, and how Nicodemus can live in a way no one else can.

Zach Weihrauch | Sometimes the loudest voices in our head are the negative things that people have said about us. Maybe you grew up hearing negative things from parents, friends, or teachers about who you are and what you're worth. It's hard not to let those things dictate how we view ourselves. So, imagine the woman at the well's thoughts when Jesus approached her and asked for a drink of water. Being a Samaritan woman with a known history of being with many men, she was not used to being approached by anyone-- especially not a Jewish man. The world made it clear to here she was worthless. But in one short conversation, Jesus changed her view of herself and the world. And he can do that for you too. Join us as Pastor Zach preaches from John 4 on how we view ourselves, how God views us, how we can go from our way to God's way, and what happens when we do.

Zach Weihrauch | An encounter with Jesus always produces change is us, even those of us who seemingly already have all we need. Join us as Pastor Zach preaches about from Luke 19:1-10 on what made Zaccheus an unlikely person to change by explaining why change is a problem, why change is what it's all about, and why change is not what you think.

Joe Coffey | The entirety of our Christian faith anchors on one thing: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So when we are asked to believe that the Son of God was killed, buried, and then walked out of the grave, is it any wonder that we struggle with doubt? Is believing that Jesus defeated death, resulting in our salvation, too good to be true? Jesus knew people would doubt. Scripture shows how he addresses doubt through the man we all might know as "Doubting Thomas." Listen to this weeks message in the Dirty Dozen series as Pastor Joe shows us how Jesus understands and addresses our doubts, yet includes us in his story anyway.

Joe Coffey | We've all been there, in a situation where we don't know what to do or say. Maybe it's a person on the street asking for money, or a tragic situation in a friend's life. We often find ourselves in circumstances where we just can't find the right words to say. Or maybe you've been on the other end of that scenario. Maybe you have been the person experiencing deep grief or a painful trial, and you notice that people are pulling away from you. Phone calls go unanswered, and you don't know where to go for help. You feel like nobody sees you. In both situations, we can look to Jesus and his interactions with Mary Magdalene. Listen to this weeks message in our Dirty Dozen series to learn how Jesus sees us when it feels like nobody else can, seeks us out and engages us no matter what's going on in our life, and makes a place for us when we feel like we don't belong.

Joe Coffey | Have you ever felt like you’re not worthy of Jesus’ love because you have failed him in some way? If so, you’re in good company. Even Peter, called to be the rock upon which Jesus would build his church, failed Jesus pretty spectacularly. Peter denied he knew Jesus three times after Jesus was arrested, despite assuring Jesus, he would stay faithful to him. Peter should have been disqualified from being used by God from that point on, but he wasn’t... and he went on to bring thousands of people to Christ. The reason? Jesus’ grace and forgiveness. The same grace and forgiveness he has for all of us if we’re willing to accept it.

Todd Iannetta | It's easy for us to look around, see people who have ended up at terrible points in their lives by making bad decisions, and think, "That could never be me." Should we be so sure, though? There is a road to evil, but most people don't choose to walk down it consciously. We don't set out to be "bad people," but we do we make little decisions to give in to sinful desires, taking small steps that we hardly notice or justify to ourselves. By the time we realize what we've done, it may feel like we've gone too far to turn back. The things we seek most in life end up controlling us, and if those things are sinful by nature, we can end up miserable and at a point where we hardly recognize ourselves anymore. Unless, as Todd explains today, we experience a collision of mercy that changes our course and ultimately saves us from ourselves.

Joe Coffey | Followers of Christ are often characterized as the "good people" living clean lives, but when we look at those who first followed Jesus, we realize that many definitely don't fit that description. Take Matthew for instance: He was a tax collector hated by his fellow Jews for his service to the Romans, but when Jesus called him as a follower, he immediately obeyed. Jesus knows we're all sinners; it's a willingness to change that matters most to him. Matthew heard the call, felt the touch, and embraced the change of Jesus. As Pastor Joe explains in today's sermon, we can, too.

Nine years ago, Sanj Kalra gave his life to Jesus, going through what he calls a "Saul to Paul" conversion. Through forgiveness and reconciliation with God, he not only turned away from a sinful life, but eventually became a globe-traveling speaker for Ravi Zaccharias International Ministries (RZIM), an organization of evangelists using apologetics to "influence the influencers" in society by asking and answering questions about faith. Listen today as he tells us about the work RZIM is doing around the world, from corporate boardrooms to academic halls to political centers, as we feature RZIM in addition to our ministry to refugees in Rome during this Micah 6:8 weekend.