WORSHIP | WORSHIP NARRATIVE

Numerous passages give voice to a variety of physical expressions that were offered to God in worship.  While worship must spring from the heart of the worshipper, worship must be expressed in some form.  Worship is never just an attitude, state, belief, or emotion. Worship is a total life experience in that God is sovereign over all aspects of our lives and, because of this, each aspect is willingly given over to Him as sacrifices including our time, money, vocations, relationships, and self.

 

Genesis 24:26, Psalm 95:6, 2 Chronicles 7:3, Matthew 2:11, 2 Chronicles 29:28-30, Nehemiah 8:6, Luke 2:37, Romans 12:1

God will entertain no rivals or peer.  There are no other gods but Jehovah God.  Placing any practice or object as a sovereign and supreme ruler in the life of believers invites serious consequences.  A believer can often be deceived and distracted away from acceptable worship, particularly when the Word of God is disregarded.

 

Exodus 32:8, Exodus 34:14, Deuteronomy 11:16, 1 Kings 22:53, 2 Kings 17:16, 2 Chronicles 7:19, Psalm 97:7, Acts 7:42, Revelation 9:20

Worship cannot be relegated to one particular style or form.  Worship is multi-faceted and is a total life expression, involving both the inner person and outward behavior.  Worship must take precedence over every other activity and every activity should take the form of acceptable worship to God. Worship takes sin seriously and responds to God’s character, His truth, and His actions.  Worship is both theological and practical.  Worship is orderly and Christ-focused and must meet certain criteria in order to be acceptable to God.


Worship responds to:

  • Superiority of the New Covenant in Christ
  • God’s holiness
  • God’s creative work
  • God’s action toward humankind

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Taking It Seriously
05-04-13 
Check out this article.   Don't know of many who would take this approach, but I appreciate the serious attitude toward discipleship. 
-Kevin

Interview
05-02-13
The newest member of the CCC worship team, Nate Sallie will be interviewed this Sunday.  Nate is a recording artist and songwriter with Curb Records and will be using his gifts to encourage and train the various CCC worship teams.  
-Kevin

What Your MBA Did Not Teach You

04-26-13
New series starts this Sunday from Ecclesiastes 5:8-20
-Kevin


The Nailing and Easter
03-26-13
This Good Friday we are going to have our annual time called The Nailing.  It will be an awesome time of music and examination and celebration.  Our Easter services will remain at 9:00 and 10:30.  Can't wait!
-Kevin


Christmas Eve
12/22/12
Can't wait for the Christmas Eve service at Remingtons at 6:00 PM.  
-Kevin


App for Sermons
12/05/12
For those who want to download or stream the CCC sermons directly to their smartphone, you can download the Posterous App and find Christ Community Church.  Happy listening!
-Kevin

 
Christmas Time
12/05/12
The Christmas season brings all kinds of activities and opportunities at CCC.  Thank you to all who have sacrificed some gift purchases for the sake of our Advent Conspiracy.  You can also give online if you wish.  This Friday is the women's ornament exchange that will be at CCC this year.  Our annual Christmas Dinner on December 16th is at the Knights of Columbus facility on W. Grand St. The whole family is welcome to this event at we honor those who have served at CCC.  We are having a baby dedication on December 23rd.  And our Christmas Eve service at Remingtons will be another wonderful opportunity to worship as a family on the holiday.  The service is a great introduction to the gospel and a chance to bring a friend.  
-Kevin 


Change in Service Times
11/7/12
The Sunday after Thanksgiving (November 25th) CCC will have only one worship service at 9:00 AM.  Children's MInistry will run concurrently.   
-Kevin


Our Stewardship
11/5/12
We have been given a great privilege as citizens of the USA.  Part of our Christian stewardship is managing what we have been given and using it in light of Kingdom principles.  So tomorrow, make sure as a Christian, as a citizen, as a faithful steward please vote.  
-Kevin


Hallelujah Festival
10/28/12
What a great time we had last Sunday evening at our Hallelujah Festival.  So many people worked extremely hard to pull off the event.  Laura Key, Dawn Aquilera, Kim Suffelette, the CCC Youth Group (Shaun Courtney) all did a great job.  It was fun, moved along at a steady pace, and enjoyed by all.  The Trunk or Treats were awesome.  I met many people who were new to CCC.  A big thanks also goes out to the folks who helped in raking the playground mulch.  It is so much fun to serve with such a wonderful team.  
-Kevin

Pig Roast
09/11/12
We have a great day planned for this Sunday starting at 9:30AM.  Our annual Pig Roast, inflatables for the kids, one service outside, great music, food, and baptism.  Bring your own lawn chair.  Cost is $5.00 person, with $20 max (per family) to offset cost of food.  BTW- thank you Hyvee for preparing the food.  And a big thanks goes out to the men who will arrive around midnight to prepare the little piggy.  
-Kevin


Love Works
08/11/12
Check out the new book by Joel Manby called Love Works.  It is a wonderful model of how we can apply to the workplace some of the love principles we have talked about in our study of I John . 
-Kevin

 

VBS
06/16/12
VBS at CCC starts on Monday.  Some may think VBS is some kind of obligatory event churches have to do to keep up with other churches.  It is certainly not the case with the crew of volunteers with this VBS.  I would propose changing the name because the volunteers are not lazing around like they are on vacation and the event is nothing like school...at least from I remember in elementary school.  VBS at CCC is more like a well-oiled circus with purpose, a party that lasts all week, and live storytelling that would rival any children's movie.  The atmosphere is electric and kids love it.    Check it out on any day or everyday from June 18-22 at 6:00 PM. 
-Kevin


Great To Be Back

06/05/12
Our family vacation in Colorado was beautiful and fun.  However, I missed being with the family at CCC.  What a wonderful feeling to know that Gary Donn and Joel Butler each lead a Sunday service with aplomb.  I've heard wonderful things about the extended worship time and Joel's message.  Thanks guys.  I'm looking forward to having a great summer.  There are many things planned as we embark upon a VBS, July 4th celebration, and HFG's during the summer.  We will also continue our study in I John.  Looking forward to seeing everyone Sunday.
-Kevin


Shame Game x2

05/25/12
I continue to be amazed how many of us have been injured by various religious subcultures.  Many of you have shared your stories with me the past weeks and I am encouraged to hear how God has given you wisdom and freedom from the shame and condemnation.  Thank you for sharing how God has used your past to create a desire for the fresh and  satisfying waters of abiding in Christ. 
-Kevin


Shame Game

5/2/12
Working our way through I John has been a delight.  We are currently in I John 3:19-24 and learning how to win the shame game.  Shame and condemnation have been regular tools of the trade for many religious communities.  The Bible speaks of a good guilt that leads to repentance and shame and condemnation that lead to debilitating thoughts and behavior.  I John 3 gives us direction in how to win the war on shame.   
-Kevin


Palm Sunday and Easter

3/31/12
Ask any church-going person the meaning of worship and what it is to look like and you will get a variety of answers.  Ask the same people what the church is to be about and you will again get as many answers as respondents.  Ask, again, the same folks who God is and, well, you get the idea.  Is worship, church and God that fickle?  Can we find any answers that are objective in this sea of opinion? Fickleness about God is nothing new.  The events around the final week of the life of Christ make this point.  In the next couple weeks we are going to explore how the Bible presents the reality of who God is in the midst of an ever-changing and volatile populace.  I am looking forward to exploring with you.
-Kevin


YouVersion
2-18-12
Folks are encouraged to try the new Live Event on YouVersion by LifeChurch.tv for your smart phone during the services.  You will be able to see the main points and scripture verses along with other information during the sermon. 
-Kevin

Grateful
2-13-12
I tire of the self-promotion of pastors you often see on social networks.   Perhaps I am too old school.  Perhaps I can't tell the difference between legitimate marketing and bragging.  Perhaps I suffer from jeolousy and can't see it.  However, I can't help myself to be grateful for the talent, heart, humility, teachable spirit, and Christ-centered approach of our worship leaders and teams at CCC.  We are indeed a blessed faith community. 
-Kevin

New Times
1-29-12
Our new worship times start February 5th at 9:00 and 10:30 AM with SS both hours.  Thanks for being flexible. 
-Kevin

Resolutions
1-12-12
I love the freedom that comes when I am authentic.  No pressure to conform.  No trying to please everyone.  Even better is authenticity toward a worthwhile goal.  Sometimes "authenticity" is an excuse for self-centeredness.  I read a personal plan today of one of our missionaries and was struck by the level of honesty to look at strengths and weaknesses.  His plan for transformation was brutally honest and inspiring.  May 2012 bring about a new level of honest appraisal, a renewed commitment to excellence, and greater effectiveness for the Kingdom. 
-Kevin


Signals of Entropy
1-03-12
Here are some of 'the signals of entropy' that Max Depree recognized in his organization and we talked about this past Sunday.
• Tendency towards superficiality.
• Growing tension exists among key people.
• No longer have time for celebration, reflection and
ritual.
• Confuse heroes and celebrities
• Problem makers outnumber problem solvers.
• Leaders seek to control rather than liberate.
• Pressures of day-to-day operations push aside our
concern for vision and risk.
• Loss of gratitude
• Experience a vague, chronic sense of guilt
• People speak of customers as impositions on their
time rather than as opportunities for service.
-Kevin