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Have you ever felt rejected, excluded, or like you weren't good enough for God? Have you wondered whether Jesus truly knows you, cares about your struggles, or has a place for you in his Kingdom? In John 10:1–21, Jesus makes two powerful declarations: "I am the gate" and "I am the good shepherd." These statements reveal who Jesus is, how he protects and provides for his people, and why he alone offers the abundant life we were created to experience. In this message, Minister Jed Logue explores Jesus' teaching about the Good Shepherd, the dangers of false spiritual leadership, and the difference between religious gatekeeping and the invitation to follow Christ. Building on the healing of the blind man in John 9, we discover how Jesus challenges religious leaders who place unnecessary barriers between people and God. Whether you're struggling with worry, shame, guilt, spiritual uncertainty, or feeling disconnected from God, this message offers a powerful reminder: Jesus knows you by name, cares deeply for you, and willingly laid down his life for you. Discover what it means to recognize the voice of Jesus, experience his protection, find true belonging, and follow the Good Shepherd into a life of purpose, freedom, and eternal hope.

Have you ever wondered, “Does God see me?” When life feels overwhelming, prayers seem unanswered, or you feel invisible to the people around you, it can be difficult to believe that Jesus knows what you’re going through. In this message, Minister Craig Walter explores John 9:1–41, the powerful story of Jesus healing a man born blind. While the disciples saw a theological problem, the neighbors saw a beggar, and the Pharisees saw a reason to criticize Jesus, Jesus saw something everyone else overlooked: a person who mattered. Through this miraculous healing, we discover an encouraging truth: You may not see Jesus clearly, but Jesus has not lost sight of you. Whether you’re struggling with loneliness, feeling forgotten by God, facing unanswered prayers, or questioning God’s presence during a difficult season, this message offers biblical encouragement and reassurance that Jesus sees you, knows your story, and cares about your life. You’ll also discover how following Jesus changes the way we see others, challenging us to move beyond labels, recognize overlooked people, and demonstrate God’s love through simple acts of compassion. One person. One prayer. One step. Who might God be inviting you to truly see this week? 🔔 Subscribe for more faith-filled messages: @cccomaha 📖 Need prayer or want to get involved? Visit https://cccomaha.org

What if the parts of your story you most want to hide are the very places where God wants to bring healing? In this message, Special Guest Jay Stringer explores trauma, shame, sexuality, family wounds, and healing through the story of Hagar in Genesis 16. Hagar’s encounter with “the God who sees me” reveals a God who meets us in places of pain, exile, failure, and brokenness with kindness rather than condemnation. Jay challenges us to stop simply managing the symptoms of our struggles and instead become curious about the stories beneath them. Whether you’re wrestling with shame, unwanted sexual behavior, painful family dynamics, loneliness, self-contempt, or wounds from your past, your struggles do not have to define your future. They can become a roadmap toward healing. God invites us to face our story, face our pain, and ultimately face His kindness. Like the scars of Jesus, our wounds can tell a story not only of what happened to us, but of redemption, restoration, and the healing work of God.

What does your life communicate about Jesus to the people around you? In this message, CM&A President Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer explores Paul’s description of Christians as the “aroma of Christ” in 2 Corinthians 2:14–17. Followers of Jesus are called to reflect his love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and character everywhere they go. Through everyday relationships at home, work, school, and in our communities, the Holy Spirit shapes us to become more like Jesus. Our words, actions, integrity, kindness, and hope can help others see something different in us and ultimately point them toward Christ. What kind of influence are you having on the people around you? Is your life drawing people closer to Jesus? 🔔 Subscribe for more faith-filled messages: @cccomaha 📖 Need prayer or want to get involved? Visit https://cccomaha.org

What does it actually mean to be free? In John 8:31–59, Jesus challenges our definition of freedom and reveals how the things we desire can quietly become the things that control us. In this message, Minister Alex Ehly explores what Jesus means when he says, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” True freedom isn’t simply doing whatever we want. It’s knowing who we belong to, trusting the Father, and allowing Jesus to free us from the sin, desires, habits, and patterns that hold us captive. Discover how surrendering to Jesus doesn’t take away our freedom. It leads us into the freedom, identity, and belonging we were created for.

What do you do when you believe in God but still have doubts? Scripture shows us that doubt is not necessarily a failure of faith. Some of the Bible’s strongest believers wrestled with questions, uncertainty, suffering, and moments when God seemed distant. In this message, Guest speaker Pastor Phil Human explores what the Bible teaches about doubt, why honest questions can strengthen our faith, and how doubt becomes dangerous when it keeps us from moving forward. Through the stories of Thomas, Moses, David, John the Baptist, and Jesus’ disciples, we see that following Jesus does not require having every question answered. If you’re struggling with faith, questioning God, wondering why God allows suffering, or trying to believe while carrying uncertainty, you are not alone. Bring your questions. Pursue truth. Pray, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief,” and keep following Jesus even when doubts remain. 🔔 Subscribe for more faith-filled messages: @cccomaha 📖 Need prayer or want to get involved? Visit https://cccomaha.org

What does the Bible say about sex, sexuality, gender, divorce, and the questions Christians are often afraid to ask? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton answers real questions about marriage, sexual desire, masturbation, lust, pornography, homosexuality, gender identity, intersex people, asexuality, divorce, and remarriage. Looking to Scripture and God’s design for men, women, marriage, and sex, Mark explores how Christians can pursue biblical truth without shame, respond to difficult cultural questions with compassion, and trust that God’s design is ultimately for our good. Whether you’re wrestling with questions about relationships, sexual temptation, gender and identity, a struggling marriage, or what the Bible actually teaches about sexuality, this message offers a biblical framework for navigating complicated issues with truth, grace, wisdom, and compassion. 🔔 Subscribe for more faith-filled messages: @cccomaha 📖 Need prayer or want to get involved? Visit https://cccomaha.org

What does the Bible really say about sex in marriage? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores God’s design for sex, intimacy, and marriage and why biblical sexuality is about far more than rules. From Genesis 2 and 1 Corinthians 7 to Song of Songs, we see sex as a gift from God that builds intimacy, strengthens the marriage covenant, and points toward the relationship between Christ and his church. Mark also addresses some of the real challenges couples face, including mismatched sexual desire, lack of emotional intimacy, pornography, sexual shame, purity culture, physical barriers, and past trauma. Whether your marriage is thriving or intimacy has become difficult, this message offers a biblical framework for pursuing greater connection, healing, and sexual wholeness.

In this message, Chaka Heinze explores God’s purposeful design for women through Genesis and the life of Jesus. From being created in the image of God to serving as ezer kenegdo, Scripture reveals that women possess God-given dignity, purpose, strength, and a vital role in helping God’s creation flourish. Sin distorted that original design, bringing brokenness and conflict into the relationship between men and women. But Jesus demonstrates God’s restorative purpose by welcoming women as disciples, daughters, supporters, and witnesses, pointing us back toward the dignity and calling God intended from the beginning.

What does it mean to be a godly man? In Genesis, Adam was called to work and protect the garden, but when danger came, he remained passive. In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores biblical manhood, the danger of passivity, and the responsibility men have to protect what God has entrusted to them. Ultimately, Jesus shows us what true manhood looks like: where the first Adam failed, the Second Adam remained faithful. Whether you’re a husband, father, or single man, discover how to take responsibility, stay engaged, and become more like Jesus.

What does the Bible actually teach about marriage? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores Ephesians 5:21–33 and God’s design for marriage, focusing on mutual submission, sacrificial love, serving your spouse, and staying on the same team. Mark challenges the idea that marriage is about winning or being “in charge” and points couples toward a Christ-centered marriage built on humility, love, and service.

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores one of the most powerful encounters in the Gospel of John: Jesus and the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11). Faced with a crowd eager to condemn, Jesus reveals the perfect balance of grace and truth. His response challenges both self-righteous judgment and the weight of personal shame, reminding us that while Jesus offers complete forgiveness, he also calls us into a transformed life.  If you've ever wrestled with guilt, shame, sexual sin, hypocrisy, forgiveness, or wondering whether God could still love you, this message points you to the heart of Jesus. Discover why Christ refuses to condemn those who come to him, why he tells the woman to "leave your life of sin," and how the same invitation to grace for your past and change for your future is available today.  Whether you're exploring Christianity, returning to church, or looking for biblical answers about grace, truth, repentance, and forgiveness, this sermon will help you better understand the character of Jesus and the hope found in the Gospel. Scripture: John 8:1–11 If this message encouraged you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share so more people can discover the hope of Jesus Christ. 🔔 Subscribe for more faith-filled messages: @cccomaha 📖 Need prayer or want to get involved? Visit https://cccomaha.org

In this message, Minister Jed Logue teaches through John 7:25–52, where Jesus stands in the middle of growing opposition and boldly declares, "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink." As the crowds debate who Jesus really is, we're confronted with the same question today: Will we believe him? Discover why Jesus' invitation to receive living water is more than a promise of personal satisfaction—it's a call to become a source of hope and life for others through the Holy Spirit. Learn how God's perfect timing, Christ's identity as the Messiah, and the power of the gospel challenge us to move from stagnant faith to Spirit-filled living. If you've ever wrestled with doubt, wondered where God is in difficult seasons, felt spiritually dry, or longed for deeper purpose, this message will encourage you to trust Jesus, receive the life only he can give, and allow his Spirit to flow through your life. 📖 Scripture: John 7:25–52 Whether you're exploring Christianity, growing in your faith, or searching for hope in life's uncertainties, we pray this message helps you know Jesus more deeply and trust him more fully.

In this message, Minister Alex Ehly explores one of Jesus' most profound declarations in the Gospel of John: "I am the Bread of Life." Walking through John 6, Alex reveals why the things we chase—success, security, comfort, approval, relationships, and even religion—can never fully satisfy the deepest hunger of the human soul. After feeding the five thousand, the crowd wanted more bread. But Jesus wanted to give them something infinitely greater: Himself. Discover what it means to believe in Jesus, why He is greater than Moses, how His sacrifice provides eternal life, and why until Jesus is enough, nothing else ever will be. If you've ever felt restless, empty, disappointed after achieving your goals, or wondered why life still feels incomplete, this message points to the only One who can truly satisfy.

In this message, Minister Mark Ashton explores one of Jesus' most powerful miracles in John 6—walking on water. But this story is about much more than a miracle. It reveals that Jesus is the Lord over chaos, the great "I AM," who meets us in the middle of life's storms. Whether you're facing anxiety, financial pressure, health struggles, broken relationships, or uncertainty about the future, this message reminds us that Jesus doesn't always remove the storm immediately, but he always comes to us in the middle of it. Discover why the disciples were terrified when they saw Jesus walking on the sea, what the Bible teaches about chaos from Genesis to Revelation, and why welcoming Jesus into your "boat" changes everything. If you've ever wondered where God is during difficult seasons, this message offers biblical hope, practical encouragement, and a deeper understanding of who Jesus truly is. If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone walking through a storm. Scripture: John 6:15–24