Christmas Eve

Christ Community Church Omaha

Christmas Eve

Mark Ashton

December 24, 2024 • Mark Ashton • Isaiah 11:1

🎄 Celebrate Christmas Eve with us at Christ Community Church! In this powerful message, discover how the prophecy of Isaiah 11:1 connects to the hope of Jesus, the shoot from the stump of Jesse. Explore the story of God's redemption, the symbolism of Christmas trees, and the life-changing impact of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem.

We’re reminded that Jesus is the light in the darkness and the ultimate gift of eternal life through ancient prophecies, timeless traditions, and a heartwarming parable. Whether you've had a year of challenges or triumphs, this Christmas message invites you to embrace hope, renewal, and God’s unchanging love.

Sculpting a Savior

December 29, 2024 • Alex Ehly • Daniel 7, Matthew 16:24–26, Matthew 16:13–26

What does it mean to follow Jesus as He truly is—not as we shape Him to fit our plans? Minister Alex Ehly explores Matthew 16:13-26 in this message, where Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah but wrestles with surrendering fully to God's plan. Using a 3D printer as a metaphor, we examine how we can fall into the trap of "sculpting" a Savior that aligns with our preferences instead of surrendering to the real Jesus. Jesus’ call to “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me” challenges us to recalibrate our spiritual lives daily. Are you surrendering to Christ or shaping a version of Him that surrenders to you?

Fulfillment in Christ

December 22, 2024 • Mark Ashton • 2 Chronicles

How did the world go from the chaos of exile to the light of Christ? In this sermon, Minister Mark Ashton dives into the last words of the Old Testament, the silent years between the testaments, and the arrival of Jesus—the ultimate fulfillment of history. Discover how God orchestrated nations, languages, roads, and timing to bring the Prince of Peace at the perfect moment.

God’s Answer to Chaos

December 15, 2024 • Dawn Gentry • Genesis 1, John 1

Discover how God’s light not only drove out darkness at the dawn of time but continues to bring clarity, hope, and order to our broken world through Jesus—the true Light of all mankind. John, the disciple who walked with Jesus, reminds us that the Word was there from the beginning, creating life and shining in the darkness, which cannot overcome it. Whether you are seeking peace in a chaotic season or longing for a glimpse of God’s presence, this sermon reveals how believing in Jesus as the Light leads us out of darkness and into hope.