Christ Church Stories

The Hidden Battle Every Christian Faces
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The Hidden Battle Every Christian Faces

What if the greatest spiritual battle you're facing isn't happening around you, but inside you? The question isn't whether thoughts will come, but whether we'll surrender them to Christ or allow them to shape us.

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What Makes Someone a Blessing?
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

What Makes Someone a Blessing?

What if the most important thing said about your life wasn't what you accomplished, but who you encouraged? Hidden in Paul's travel plans is a portrait of ordinary believers whose integrity, compassion, and faithfulness made an extraordinary impact on the people around them.

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The Grace That Loosens Our Grip
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The Grace That Loosens Our Grip

What if generosity has less to do with your bank account and more to do with your heart? Paul points to a group of struggling believers whose joy overflowed into radical generosity, revealing a powerful truth: when grace takes hold of a life, everything changes.

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The Slow Drift Away From God Happens Quietly
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The Slow Drift Away From God Happens Quietly

Can you slowly drift from God without ever intending to? What happens when compromise becomes comfortable, conviction grows quiet, and faith stops being deliberate? Discover the invitation to return, be renewed, and live fully as the temple of the living God.

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Fans or Followers? What Palm Sunday Reveals About Our Faith
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Fans or Followers? What Palm Sunday Reveals About Our Faith

The crowds shouted “Hosanna,” but they misunderstood who Jesus truly was. This message explores the tension of Palm Sunday, where celebration meets surrender, and challenges us to move beyond fascination with Jesus into a life of true worship marked by sacrifice, humility, and a cross-shaped faith.

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What Is Distracting You From Jesus?
Nathan Cook Nathan Cook

What Is Distracting You From Jesus?

What if the greatest threat to your faith isn’t outright evil, but the good things quietly pulling your attention away from Jesus? This blog presses into spiritual distraction, the power of the gospel, and why only Christ can truly transform a heart.

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Executing God’s Vision
Nathan Cook Nathan Cook

Executing God’s Vision

Discover the transformative power of Habakkuk 2:2 and its impact on justice and disciple-making. Uncover three essential steps to executing God's vision in your life. Embrace a profound message that transcends the noise of our modern world.

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