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This week we move into the book of Esther.  In chapter 1, we observe the absurdity of Xerxes Kingdom, which makes us long for a better King and Kingdom - The Kingdom of God.   Text: Esther 1 Teacher: Eric Williams

Ruth - The main character underneath all the characters.  This story talks about how YHWH is active and alive with heed, providence and redemption all throughout the book of Ruth and our lives today Text: Ruth 1 - 4 Teacher: Eric Williams

  Boaz is a man of standing, a man of worthy character, a noble man who can serve as an example, a vision of who we might aspire to be like.  We look at 4 specific traits to emulate from the narrative of Boaz Text: Ruth 2.1--23 Teacher: Eric Williams

Naomi, like all of us, is a mixed bag--some good, some bad.  However, as we journey through her early narrative, we see the effects of enemy hate and how that takes its toll on her as a person.  We also then examine our hearts to see what enemies we have and end with some practical steps to love them. Text: Ruth 1.6--22 Teacher: Eric Williams

As we journey through the book of Ruth, we will go character by character and this week we begin with the narrative or Elimelech and his posture 'from' God.  He leaves his homeland and travels to Moab with his wife and sons which end up in death.  How can we maintain a posture towards God even in the difficult moments of life. Text: Ruth 1.1--6 Teacher: Eric Williams 

We begin a new series this summer based on the books of Ruth and Esther.  This is a short teaching accompanied by the Bible Projects brilliant video series in which they outline the book in visual format.   See link HERE Text: Ruth Teacher: Eric Williams

The sixth and final teaching in our "What We Teach" Series.  This week we spend some time reviewing our previous teachings and listening for God's voice to speak to us in our lives.   Teacher: Eric Williams

The fifth teaching in our "What We Teach" Series--Love.  Very practical and hands on teaching on what it means to love like Jesus.  Jesus loved the outsiders, marginalized and enemies. Love – John 13.34,35 Our greatest goal and aim in life is to love like Jesus did.  His capacity to love the marginalized, his enemies, those outside the Jewish circle was what drew people to him.  We are still drawn by that love and seek to live and model our lives in that love. We see this love all throughout the scriptures and founded in the Trinitarian relationship—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—which is at the center of all things on heaven or in earth. Text: John 13.34,35 Teacher: Eric Williams

The fourth teaching in our "What We Teach" Series--Resurrection.  What is the hope that we have in Christ and what does it encompass.  This week we play with Easter//Resurrection Baskets to see what we have in store for us: Resurrected Bodies, New Heavens/New Earth, Third Way Thinking and Knowing that Jesus holds the Keys to Death and Hell Kingdom – Colossians 1.19,20 The most important weekend in human history is the weekend where Jesus died and was resurrected. His death and resurrection accomplished forgiveness of sins, the triumph of God over death, and signals the ultimate defeat of Satan and the powers of evil (though we have yet to experience that).  Jesus’ Ascension signifies our waiting hope for the return of Christ, New Jerusalem and the restoration of this world, this cosmos, our bodies and the return of shalom to the universe. Text: Luke 21 Teacher: Eric Williams

The third teaching in our "What We Teach" Series--Gospel.  The Gospel is far more expansive than just the plan of salvation, but is rather the announcement of Good News that affects the entire cosmos.   Gospel – Romans 10.9 Jesus is Lord and Caesar is not! The early disciples of Jesus took this phrase from the Romans – a popular political slogan to declare Roman victory and subverted it for their own purposes. When one preaches the Gospel – we are making the bold and daring proposition that Jesus is Lord—ruler, has authority, is in charge –and Caesar—the economy, death, political parties, or any other power structure— is not in charge anymore.  Jesus’ Kingdom of generosity, goodness, truth, beauty and love are actually running the universe—even though we might not always experience or observe it—and we put our confidence in that. Text: Romans 10.9 Teacher: Eric Williams

The second teaching in our "What We Teach" Series--Kingdom.  What was the dominant message of Jesus--sin forgiveness?  Salvation? Heaven? Morality?  In this teaching we explore Jesus main message of the availability of the Kingdom. Kingdom – Matthew 4.17 Every thought, saying, action and bit of energy Jesus focused on teaching and demonstrating the availability of the Kingdom of God—to all!  He proclaimed an abundant life found inside the rule and reign of His Lordship over the entire cosmos. We believe and proclaim that reality. That life—true, good, and beautiful—is found inside the Kingdom of God  We receive and discover his Kingdom announcement in the Bible and regard it all as inspired, authoritative, perfect and true. Text: Matthew 4.17 Teacher: Eric Williams

This is a new teaching series based around the "What We Teach" section on our website.  Over the next few weeks we will dive into the core beliefs and teachings of CCWGG.  First up, Discipleship: Discipleship – Matthew 28.19 For CCWGG Christian is an outcome not an identifier.   It is the outcome of a life surrendered to Christ in daily discipleship. In the New Testament Disciple is used over 250 times while Christian is used only three. We desire to primarily focus our energy on living as apprentices of Jesus, learning to live, speak and orient our lives around following him. But we don't stop there; our goal is to live out the Great Commission of making disciples as well as living as disciples. Text: Matthew 28.19 Teacher: Eric Williams

Cass Bensberg leads us through a teaching around the divinity of Jesus. Did Jesus claim to be God?  Can those claims be backed up? And what does this mean for us as we relate to Jesus? Text: Various Teacher: Cass Bensberg

Elliot Stone was our guest teacher leading us through how families and traditions are prevalent through out history and specifically in the Bible. Text: Various Teacher: Elliot Stone

State of the Church/Shareholders Meeting 2019. This teaching centers around the vision and direction of the church, alongside some personal reflection.   Text: Matthew 22.37 Teacher: Eric Williams

We kicked off the new year with a teaching + experience on the practice of being present.  Not looking back, not looking forward, but just the simple practice of being present utilizing meditation, beauty and thankfulness. Text: Various Teacher: Eric Williams

In our final Sunday teaching connecting Jesus and the Old Testament, we observe his Kingship over all.  Israel, Caesar and our hearts all demand to live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Text: Various Teacher: Eric Williams

A primer on the Prophets!  The prophets are proclaiming the word of the Lord... and even proclaiming Jesus!  This week we look at the specific prophecies regarding the Messiah and how to understand reading them. Text: Various Teacher: Eric Williams

The entire Old Testament is subtly shouting Jesus' name, it is pregnant with the presence of the Messiah who will save the world.  This week we look at the comparisons between Moses'--birth, exodus, leadership and Jesus' birth, new exodus, teaching. Text: Various Texts Teacher: Eric Williams

The final teaching in the "You're Invited" series focuses on Jesus' invitation to Keep his commands along.  As a demonstration of our love for Christ, our obedience follows and in return we are given: the Holy Spirit, affection, revelation and a home with the Father. Text: John 14.15--27 Teacher: Eric Williams