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Alister uses the Gospel of John to examine the profound difference between the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and the spiritual reality of Jesus Christ. He reflects on how modern celebrations often leave people feeling exhausted, disappointed, or overwhelmed and that we often focus on the “box” of external rituals rather than the […]

Unfortunately, the sermon did not record through our system, and as a result the audio quality is not as expected. We apologize. This week in John 1, we hear about the importance of place in the Bible, and the role it plays in our church. Johnny discusses the places relevant to the story of Jesus, […]

Dean walks us through being externally focused in this installment of our new series on CCV’s vision and values. As we explore being individuals in the church, we need to investigate who are identity is rooted in. As Christians, we recognize that the healthiest way to live is by leading a life that recognizes our […]

Ever wanted a gage on our what a genuine life in Christ means? Dean Miller preaches on John’s overview of what a genuine life in Jesus is like–One balanced in truth, obedience and love.

Bishop Chris Warner visits CCV for the first time.

Jesus meets the disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee after the Resurrection. He confronts Peter, asking him if he loves him, and restoring him to fellowship in an act of three fold calling and grace.

The view of God as one who is wholly other and holy righteous judge are true–but God is also the one primarily revealed to us in Jesus. In his post-resurrection appearance to the disciples on the beach in Galilee, we see Jesus as the risen Lord who is playful, joyful, fun. When we don’t see […]

On the evening of that first Easter Sunday, the disciples are locked in the upper room. Jesus, the risen Lord, shows up physically. He commissions them to live out God’s post-Resurrection purpose for them and he breathes on them to bestow the gift of the Holy Spirit. In a scene that recalls Genesis 1-2, Jesus […]

Mary Magdalene blinded by grief and fear cannot see the risen Jesus right before her eyes. But when Jesus calls her by name, “Mary” – she believes. Jesus is calling her into her true identity – Mary, the courageous and faithful, the first Christian and witness to the Resurrection.

Early in the morning three days after Jesus’ crucifixion, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb–but the stone was rolled away and the tomb was empty! The physical resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian gospel. When all the evidence is examined and the impact that first Easter had on the world, we find […]

Jesus is betrayed and handed over to the authorities. Pontius Pilate the Roman governer of Judea puts Jesus on trial. Who is Jesus? Is he the Christ? What is Truth? Pilate surrenders to the mobs and has Jesus flogged and crucified.

On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus prays for his disciples and us. In the prayer he gives insight into the nature of the love of God in the Trinity. He prays that his disciples would experience and share this love to accomplish God’s purposes in creation.