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In a world that values speed, convenience, and tight schedules, following Jesus asks us to step out of our routine. Sharing a real-life story of a stranded couple helped by a generous stranger, Pastor Doug looks at what happens when we make room in our lives to genuinely love others. Following Jesus requires us to slow down, leave our comfort zones behind, and extend a love that isn't always efficient. Wrapping up the Love Does series, this message explores Jesus’s invitation to "Follow me" and what it truly costs to say yes.

Is your life a daring adventure of faith, or has fear taken up residence and started calling the shots? In this message from our Love Does series, Pastor Doug Bender unpacks 2 Timothy 1:7 and 1 John 4:18 to show why fear is one of the greatest enemies of love. Discover how past falls and heartaches push us into defensive comfort zones—and how stepping out in vulnerability and trust allows God’s perfect love to cast out fear and redefine your story.

Have you ever experienced a love so big it leaves you completely speechless? In this message, Pastor Dawn unpacks God's extravagant, "all-in" love—from the beauty of creation in Genesis to the life-changing gift of Jesus. Discover how to remove the "No Entry" sign from your heart, break free from past pain or shame, and step fully into the audacious love God has for you.

In this message Pastor Ryan explores how the fear of failure can hold people back from stepping out in faith and loving others well. Drawing from his own humorous and painful past mistakes—like a youth trip to a hockey game gone wrong—as well as the story of Peter stepping out of the boat onto the water in Matthew 14, he breaks down how past failures often cause people to put up self-protective walls. He encourages listeners to reframe how they view failure: by remembering that Jesus does not abandon us when we fail, viewing mistakes as opportunities to learn, and realizing that failure is merely part of a story rather than a defining identity as a beloved child of God. Don't forget to fill out your connection card found at crbic.org/watch

In this message, Pastor Doug kicks off a new series called Love Does, exploring how the powerful promise of Emmanuel—God with us—changes the way we live and love. True love isn't just a feeling; it’s active presence, stepping up to show others that we are with them and for them through both the good times and the bad. Grounded in God’s lavish, ongoing love for us, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to show up, make a difference, and put love on full display in our everyday lives. #LoveDoes #GodWithUs #Emmanuel #FaithInAction #LoveInAction #BobGoff #SermonPodcast  #mountjoypa #mountjoy #lancaster #lancastercounty #forlanco #Presence #ChristianLiving Don't forget to fill out your connection card found at crbic.org/watch

“God designed you and I for work. Work was always part of the plan. It was always part of the beauty of creation.” Is Your Job Crushing Your Soul? Finding Purpose in a Toxic Work Culture Is your job bringing you joy, or is a toxic work culture crushing your soul? In this Labor Day message, Pastor Doug unpacks the story of Jacob and Laban to reveal how to navigate dysfunctional workplaces, set healthy boundaries, and rediscover God’s original design for your work. Don't forget to fill out your connection card found at crbic.org/watch #FaithAtWork #ToxicWorkplace #ChristianPodcast #WorkLifeBalance #SermonSeries #mountjoypa #mountjoy #lancaster #lancastercounty #forlanco

We’ve all got "that one neighbor"—the grumpy guy, the difficult coworker, or the relative who tests our patience. It’s easy to catch ourselves looking for a hall pass: Do I really have to love this person? In this message, Pastor Ryan dives into Luke 10, where a legal expert tries to negotiate God's command by asking, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus responds with the story of the Good Samaritan, exposing the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live. Unpacking everything from childhood neighborhood drama to a revealing Princeton study on busyness, Pastor Ryan challenges us to stop looking for love’s legal loopholes and start closing the gap between believing in love and actually living it out.

What happens when your family, your life, or your church gets out of alignment? In this message, Pastor Doug dives into 1 John 5 to explore how the Apostle John brought the early church back into agreement on who Jesus is and what it truly looks like to follow Him. Discover how to align your prayer life with God’s heart, recognize the warning signs of spiritual drift, and hold onto the confident knowledge that you have eternal life in Jesus. Remember: any step you take towards Jesus is a step in the right direction.

Succeeding at Love | Doug Bender | 08.16.26

Loving the Hard To Love | Doug Bender | 08.09.26

Counterfeit | Doug Bender | 08.02.26

Take a Vacation From... Negativity | Ryan Dunlevy | 07.26.26

Take a Vacation From... Busyness | Ryan Dunlevy | 07.12.26

Todays message delves into breaking unhealthy patterns, drawing wisdom from scripture and personal reflection to foster spiritual growth and reliance on God's grace.

Take a Vacation From... Expectations | Ryan Dunlevy | 06.28.26