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Latest Episodes

CCCS Chapel–5/24/18 Tuning in to our Sources of Authority (Podcast)
May 24, 2018

In this study: Learning to be sensitive to our sources of authority when we make various moral decisions. Recognizing sources of authority that may lead to regrets. Learning to make decisions based on God’s Wisdom. Stay in the battle!

2 Corinthians 8 Giving (Part 2) (Podcast)
May 21, 2018

In this study: Why is it important that our giving be not only generous but thoughtful and wise? What are some examples of well-intentioned giving causing harm? When is “relief” giving appropriate? When is “relief” giving possibly not appropriate?

2 Corinthians 8 Giving (Part 1) (Podcast)
May 21, 2018

In this study (the first of two): What were some possible reasons for the poverty in Jerusalem? Why was the giving by the Macedonian Christians so surprising? What should our attitude be when we have the opportunity to give?

CCCS Chapel–Ephesians 6:17–The Sword of the Spirit (Podcast)
May 11, 2018

This is the final message in a series of spiritual warfare messages shared in our Cross Creek Christian School Chapel service. Many Christians are getting beaten up by our enemy, the devil, because they haven’t taken the time or given the energy to lea...

2 Corinthians 2-4 Therefore We Do Not Lose Heart (Podcast)
May 07, 2018

In this study: Why was Paul so anxious to hear from Titus? Why is it sometimes necessary to give reproof even though it is painful to do? What is the purpose of church discipline? How did Paul use the metaphor of a spectacular Roman victory procession ...

John 10:1-11 Jesus–The Great Shepherd (Podcast)
May 03, 2018

In this study: What was the primary problem of the pharisees? What were the two kinds of sheepfolds like? What are two metaphors that Jesus used to refer to Himself in John 10? What was implied when Jesus referred to himself as the “good” Shepherd?

CCCS Chapel–The Helmet of Salvation (Podcast)
April 26, 2018

This is a brief message shared with the students and staff at Cross Creek Christian School during Chapel on April 26, 2018. God has placed us in a battle that lasts throughout our entire lifetimes. He knew that His kids would sometimes tend to get disc...

CCCS Chapel 4/19/18 The Shield of Faith (podcast)
April 21, 2018

This is a brief message shared with the students and staff at Cross Creek Christian School during Chapel on April 19, 2018. God is our shield. He is able to protect us from the flaming arrows (thoughts and words) that Satan shoots against us to try to ...

1 Corinthians 10-11 The Lord’s Supper (Podcast)
April 16, 2018

In this study: Why does Paul seem to say that eating meat sacrificed to idols is OK in chapter 8, but not OK in chapter 10? How do we know that headship has nothing to do with value, worth, or equality? What are three possible ways to understand the is...

CCCS Chapel Ephesians 6:15 The Shoes of Peace (Podcast)
April 12, 2018

This is a chapel message shared at Cross Creek Christian School on April 12, 2018. (The Handout is here.) Stay in the battle! Steve Please check out our YouTube Playlists: “Nana & Grandpa Conversations” “A Bible Verse with Grandpa” “Veritas Series” You...