Christ Community Church, Greeley

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What happens when fear and insecurity begin to shape the way we see ourselves? In 1 Samuel 10, Saul has been chosen, anointed, and empowered by God to become Israel’s first king—yet when the moment comes to step into his calling, he’s hiding. His story reveals how fear, self-doubt, and insecurity can keep us from embracing who God has called us to be. 

But God doesn’t leave us in hiding. Through the Holy Spirit, we are reminded of a deeper truth: we are God’s beloved children. We don’t hav...

Pastor Mariana Wakefield, Pastor KJ Tencza, Pastor Shane Fanning, and Jess Larkin are back for another episode of Finding Family, this time exploring the core values of delight and acceptance. They dig into what it means to genuinely enjoy the people around you... not just tolerate them; and how choosing to delight in others, especially those who are different from us, deepens a sense of belonging within a church family.

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What do you do when you sense God calling you into something—but you don’t feel qualified, ready, or capable? 

Through Saul’s unexpected calling in 1 Samuel 9–10, we discover that joining God in what He’s doing isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about paying attention to what’s in front of us, refusing to let our past determine what’s possible, and trusting God’s presence more than our own ability. You don’t have to take Jesus somewhere He isn’t—He’s already there. 

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In this episode of the Finding Family podcast, Pastor Mariana Wakefield sits down with Pastor KJ Tencza, Pastor Shane Fanning, and Jess Larkin to continue their series on the five core values of finding family at Christ Community. This week's focus is empathy and vulnerability; what it takes to create relationships and spaces where people feel safe enough to be real. The group talks through the tension between surface-level connection and true depth, and how empathy shapes the way we encourage and show up for one another.

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What does it really mean to repent—and why does it matter? In 1 Samuel 6–8, we discover that repentance isn’t simply turning away from sin; it’s returning to God with our whole heart. When our desires get attached to things that can’t truly satisfy, God continually invites us back to the only One who can. Join us as we explore what it looks like to approach a holy God with humility, trust, and wholehearted repentance. 

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What happens when we want God’s presence and power—but not His leadership? In 1 Samuel 4–5, Israel tries to use the Ark of the Covenant to secure God’s blessing on their plans, only to discover that God cannot be controlled or manipulated. 

In this message, we’re challenged to consider the ways we may try to fit God into our own agendas rather than surrendering our plans to Him. Because surrender isn’t losing—it’s entrusting our lives to the God no box could ever contain. 

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What does it look like to truly hear God’s voice? Through the story of Samuel in 1 Samuel 3, we explore how to recognize God’s voice, make room to listen, grow as a learner, and respond with obedience. Discover how listening to God can deepen your relationship with Him and help you follow His leading in everyday life. 

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What carries the greatest weight in your life? In 1 Samuel 2, we see the striking contrast between Eli, his sons, and young Samuel—and discover the cost of giving something else greater importance than God. Learn how living in God’s presence shapes our hearts and helps us give Him the honor He deserves. 

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In this message from 1 Samuel 1:21–2:10, we follow Hannah's journey from bitterness and heartbreak to joyful worship. While many focus on the miracle of Samuel's birth, Hannah's greatest miracle was the transformation of her heart. As she encountered the heart of God, her own heart began to reflect His. 

Discover how God often begins His greatest work where our strength ends, why our barren places can become places of new life, and what it means to become the kind of person who delights in God above every circumstance. 

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Discover the powerful beginning of our new series, The Heart God Sees, as we journey through 1 Samuel. In this message, we meet Hannah—a woman carrying deep pain who chooses to bring her whole heart to God. Her story reminds us that God isn't impressed by outward appearances or polished prayers; He sees our hearts, welcomes our honesty, and meets us in our deepest places of need. 

Whether you're carrying grief, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or longing to hear God's voice, this message will encourage you to bring your whol...

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When the journey of following Jesus feels exhausting, where do you find the strength to keep going? In the closing verses of 1 Peter, we'll discover four powerful reminders that can sustain your faith: God's grace is enough, your future is secure, Christ is strengthening you through every struggle, and you were never meant to run alone. 

Whether you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or simply need encouragement, this message points us back to the God who promises to restore us and make us "strong, firm and steadfast." 

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The Christian life isn't lived without opposition; it is lived from victory. In this message from 1 Peter 5:8-9, discover how to recognize the enemy's lies, resist fear and intimidation, stand firm in the truth of Jesus, and find strength in the community of believers. No matter what battle you're facing, Christ has already secured the victory, and you don't have to fight alone. 

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What does true freedom really look like? As we celebrate Independence Day, this message reminds us that the greatest freedom isn't found in a nation—it's found in Jesus. 

Whether you've followed Jesus for years or you're exploring faith for the first time, this message will encourage you to live out the freedom Jesus died to give—and to become someone who brings hope, love, and light to the people around you. 

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Anxiety is something we all experience—but what if it's not just something to escape? In this message from 1 Peter 5:7, discover how God invites us to explore what we're carrying, release our burdens to Him, and experience His deep love and care in the midst of life's worries. Learn practical, biblical steps for responding to anxiety with faith instead of fear. 

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What if the path to real influence isn't climbing higher—but lowering yourself so others can be lifted up? 

In this message from 1 Peter 5:5-6, we explore Peter's call to "clothe yourselves with humility" and discover why humility is far more than simply being modest. It's a way of seeing others through God's eyes—recognizing their worth, dignity, and value—and choosing to elevate them above ourselves. 

Pastor Stetson unpacks how Jesus modeled this kind of humility, why God opposes pride, how God's grace flows toward the humble, a...

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What does healthy spiritual leadership really look like? In 1 Peter 5:1-4, Pastor Alan explores Peter’s powerful picture of leadership—not as a CEO, celebrity, or authority figure, but as a shepherd. Whether you're a pastor, parent, small group leader, mentor, or simply someone influencing others in their faith, this message offers practical encouragement and challenge. 

Discover how our identity in Christ shapes the way we care for others, the heart attitudes that can strengthen or undermine our influence, and the eternal reward God promises to those who faithfully shephe...

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Suffering is something we all experience, but what if God could use it for something good? In this message from 1 Peter 4, discover how God meets us in our struggles, shapes us through difficulty, and invites us to trust Him even in the hardest seasons. Learn how suffering can deepen your faith, strengthen your character, and draw you closer to Jesus. 

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What difference could your spiritual gift really make? In this message from 1 Peter 4:10–11, we discover that every follower of Jesus has been given a unique spiritual gift—not to keep, but to use. As Christians navigate an increasingly challenging culture, Peter calls us not to retreat in fear, but to move toward one another in love, service, and faithfulness. 

Join us as we explore how to identify the gifts God has entrusted to us, embrace the responsibility of using them, and experience the joy that comes from serving others and ad...

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God’s heart has always moved toward exposed and broken people with redeeming love. In this message from 1 Peter 4:8–9, we explore what it means to become a people who “love deeply,” cover shame with grace, and embody the welcoming heart of the Father through forgiveness and hospitality. Through stories of Eden, personal transformation, and the example of Jesus, this sermon challenges us to create communities where people are truly seen, restored, and welcomed home.

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In this message from 1 Peter 4, we continue our Resilient series by looking at the subtle ways sin shapes our hearts, minds, and lives. Peter reminds us that sin isn’t harmless or neutral—it weakens us, derails us from God’s purposes, distorts our perspective, and causes us to forget who we ultimately belong to. But through Jesus, there is freedom, strength, and the opportunity to become who God created us to be. If you’ve ever struggled with patterns you can’t seem to break or felt yourself drifting spiritually, this messag...

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When it feels like evil is winning and hope is fading, how should followers of Jesus respond? In this message from 1 Peter 3:18–22, we’re reminded to shift our perspective and fix our eyes on Christ—the One who suffered to bring us to God, proclaimed victory in the darkest places, and now reigns over all things. No matter what the scoreboard says, Jesus has already won. 

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When life gets difficult, there’s often a gap between who we want to be and how we actually respond. In this message from 1 Peter 3:8–17, we explore how real resilience isn’t about trying harder—it’s about staying rooted in Jesus so His life can shape ours. As Peter calls us to live with compassion, humility, and blessing—even in the face of hardship—we’re reminded that the life God has declared over us is meant to be lived out in everyday moments. Discover how staying close to Jesus transforms not on...

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In this message from our Resilient series, we explore 1 Peter 3:1–7 and God’s vision for a healthy, life-giving marriage. In a culture that often turns relationships into power struggles, Peter points us to a different way—one shaped by the self-giving love of Jesus. Discover how mutual submission, respect, and intentional love can transform marriage into something resilient, Christ-centered, and deeply impactful—for both spouses and the world around them. 

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What do you do when life just isn’t fair? 

In this message from 1 Peter 2, we explore how to respond to injustice as followers of Jesus. Instead of reacting with anger or giving up, we’re invited into a different way—one marked by endurance, trust, and radical love. Looking to Jesus as our example, we discover that even in the middle of unfair circumstances, God sees us, walks with us, and is ultimately making all things right. 

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In this message kicking off the Resilient series through 1 Peter, we explore what it looks like to live out our faith in a culture that doesn’t share our values. Rather than withdrawing or fighting for control, Peter invites us to be a fragrance—living winsome, beautiful lives that point people to Jesus. Discover how to fight the right battle within, respond with goodness, walk in humble submission, and live in the true freedom found in Christ. 

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Why does the resurrection actually matter in real life? 

In this message, we look at the life of Jesus Christ through the story of Peter the Apostle and discover how the resurrection doesn’t just inspire belief—it transforms identity. From fear and failure to freedom and purpose, Peter’s story shows how a “resurrected identity” can change everything. 

Because Jesus is alive, you are fully known, fully loved, and invited to live in a living hope today. 

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This Palm Sunday message explores how we respond when life—and even God—doesn’t meet our expectations. Looking at 1 Peter 1:10–12, we’re reminded that unmet expectations don’t have to lead to disappointment or distance from God, but can instead draw us closer into Him, reshape our purpose, and invite us to rediscover the wonder of our salvation. As we enter Holy Week, this message encourages us to wrestle honestly, serve faithfully, and trust God in the waiting. 

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In a world where so many people feel like they don’t belong, where do we find our true identity? 

In this message from our Lenten series in 1 Peter, we explore the powerful truth of who we are together in Christ. Writing to believers who felt like outsiders, Peter reminds them—and us—that our belonging isn’t found in culture, preferences, or performance, but in something far more secure. 

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What foundation are you really building your life on? In this message from 1 Peter 2:4–8, we explore how Jesus is the Living Stone and the only foundation that truly holds. When life gets hard, what you run to reveals what you’re building on—and Peter invites us to keep coming back to Christ, the Cornerstone who never fails.

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Spiritual growth isn’t just measured by how often you pray, read your Bible, or attend church—it’s revealed in how deeply you love others. In this message from 1 Peter 1:22–2:3, Pastor Alan explores Peter’s call to “love one another deeply, from the heart,” showing that genuine spiritual maturity is rooted in relationships. As followers of Jesus, we already have the capacity to love well, but we must continually uproot the enemies of love and look to Jesus to meet our deepest needs. This sermon is a powerful reminder that when our hearts...

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What if your deepest freedom isn’t found in doing whatever you want—but in remembering who you truly are?

In this message from 1 Peter 1:17–21, we explore what it means to be redeemed—ransomed not with silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ. Peter reminds weary believers (and us) that our identity is not rooted in performance, approval, or success, but in the finished work of Jesus. 

Because we are redeemed, we are freed to live in reverent awe, freed from empty and inherited patterns...

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In this message from 1 Peter 1:13–16, we explore the journey of becoming—the transformation from who we’ve been into who Jesus is shaping us to be. Looking at Peter’s own story—from impulsive Simon to steady “rock”—we see that holiness isn’t instant perfection, but a lifelong process of growth, clarity, and identity in Christ. 

As we fix our hope on grace, live sober-minded and alert, and embrace our identity as God’s children, we discover that the place we are is not the place we will stay. Jesus is forming...

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In week two of our series through 1 Peter, we explore what it means to live with living hope in a world where following Jesus can feel costly. When we’re tempted to fight back or shrink back, Peter offers a better way—calm courage rooted in who we are and what God has promised. Discover how the resurrection secures our future, how suffering can shape and refine our faith, and how loving Jesus fills us with an inexpressible joy that carries us through. This is hope that’s not wishful thinking—it’s aliv...

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We’re beginning a new teaching series through the book of 1 Peter, a letter written to believers facing cultural pressure and uncertainty. In this sermon, Pastor Alan explores Christian identity—what it means to belong to God, find our identity in Christ, and live faithfully when following Jesus is uncomfortable or misunderstood. As we enter the season of Lent, 1 Peter calls us to remember who we are in Christ and how that identity shapes the way we live as followers of Jesus in today’s world. 

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The book of Acts ends in an unexpected way—without closure, resolution, or a grand finale. And that’s intentional. 

In this message, we look at how Acts closes with Paul still sharing Jesus and how that unfinished ending reminds us that the Acts of God have not ended. What began in Acts through the Holy Spirit is still happening today. The same Spirit who moved then is still moving now—and inviting us to participate. 

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When life takes an unexpected turn, God is still at work. 

In Acts 28, Paul’s shipwreck doesn’t land him in Rome like planned—it lands him in Malta. In this message, we explore how Paul “blooms where he’s planted” through five practical responses: noticing the goodness of people around him, serving in simple ways, shaking off the enemy’s lies, stepping into Spirit-led opportunities, and leaning into the strength of Christian community. 

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When life’s storms hit without warning, how do we respond? In Acts 27, the apostle Paul faces a violent, life-threatening storm at sea—and shows us how to move from simply surviving to truly thriving. This message explores four voices we need to listen to in the midst of life’s storms: wisdom, courage, release, and self-care. Whether you’re facing relational, financial, emotional, or spiritual turbulence, this sermon offers hope, practical guidance, and a reminder that God is faithful to bring us safely to shore—even when the ship falls apart. 

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In this message, guest speaker Darren Rusco shares his honest journey from skepticism to experiencing God’s voice—and invites us to explore how God still speaks today. Through Scripture, story, and prayer, this sermon unpacks what it means to perceive God’s communication, even in seasons of wilderness, doubt, or silence. Whether you feel close to God or far away, this teaching offers hope, biblical grounding, and a gentle invitation to listen for the knock at the door. 

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As a new year begins, it’s easy to stay busy without stopping to ask where our lives are headed. In this message from Acts 25–26, we follow Paul’s journey through waiting, uncertainty, and opposition—and discover how God’s promises and our story with Jesus help us rediscover true purpose. Whether you’re feeling hopeful, tired, or unsure, this sermon invites you to refocus your life around what God is calling you to pursue in the year ahead. 

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In this message, Pastor Howard walks through Acts 24 and what it looks like to follow Jesus when life feels stuck—when the “New Year” doesn’t feel new at all. Through Paul’s imprisonment and the day-to-day slog of uncertainty, we’re reminded of four anchors to hold tight: choosing joy in trials, living in step with the Holy Spirit, speaking truth even when it’s hard, and trusting that God’s grace is sufficient—especially in our weakness. If you’re facing ongoing hardship, grief, anxiety, or disappointment, this sermon points to the steady...