Christ Church Evangelical Covenant

Positioning Ourselves for Revival

Greg Johnson, Executive Director of Revive New England, an organization dedicated to helping New England churches prepare for spiritual renewal, was our guest preacher.

Coming Soon (Pastor Vann Trapp)

Pastor Vann shares about the three things that shape us as a God's people. First, we are called to bear witness to the Kingdom. Second, we are to be people shaped by the Spirit of God. And third, we are to be people who live with great expectation of Christ's return.

Strong Tower (Pastor Vann Trapp)

Pastor Vann shares this morning about the 8 names of God in scripture that begin with Yahweh. As we learn to trust in the character of God as he has revealed it through these names, Pastor Vann encourages us to specifically focus on one of them: Yahweh-Rohi (the LORD, my shepherd), and invites us to consider what it means for God to truly be our Shepherd and King.

Grace and Truth (Ken Bell)

Ken Bell, one of our Deacons, shares from God's word this morning about the grace and truth found in the reality of Christ's coming. John 1 highlights the fulfillment of God's Old Testament promises, marking the grace of God's faithfulness. But, the truth of the gospel is that God's faithfulness makes things possible that would otherwise be impossible. God is working in and through the people of Christ Church. What could he be leading us to be and do in the new year?

Christmas Eve (Pastor Cheryl Lavornia)

During this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Cheryl encourages us to consider how "inattention blindness" can impact our relationship with God. Ultimately, this a lead us to remain disconnected from the God who loves us. Instead, she encourages us to truly behold Jesus with intentional sight, where we choose to focus on God's goodness, faithfulness, and love for us.

Flickers of Love (Pastor Vann Trapp)

Dogs. Football. Spaghetti. All of them are very lovable things. But we inherently understand that when we say that God loves us (or that we love him), the love that we have for these other things falls substantially short. As Pastor Vann invites us to explore the Magnificat in Luke 1, we discover that God's love is both comforting and unsettling. It is a transformative force that challenges our pride and priorities while bringing us into the fullness of life He intended

Flickers of Joy (Pastor Vann Trapp)

During the Advent season, and particularly on this third Sunday of Advent, we remember the joy that is promised to us in Christ. In the joy that the wise men experienced when they saw the star to the joy of God's deliverance, we see that it is appropriate for us to respond to the good that God works in the world. However, what could it mean for us to be a people marked by God's joy, especially in the more difficult moments and situations? Pastor Vann shares about a joy that goes beyond our circumstances in today's message.

Flicker of Peace (Pastor Cheryl Lavornia)

Around Christmas, we often hear the list of names in Isaiah 9 that will be given to the promised savior: Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and, as Pastor Cheryl invites us to reflect on today: Prince of Peace. As she shares about the full picture of peace, or shalom, we consider what it means for Jesus to be the one who brings that kind of peace both to us and through us today.

Flicker of Hope (Pastor Vann Trapp)

As we begin our Advent series, Stars of Wonder, Pastor Vann reminds us that God has placed the stars in the sky to help us understand our world. They separate day from night, they mark the seasons, and they give light to the Earth. In our spiritual lives, God has given us another gift to help us understand the world: hope. Where we place our hope tells a lot about what we believe to be possible; so, what could be possible when we place our hope in Almighty God?

He Will Receive You (Pastor Vann Trapp)

Over these past few weeks, we've focused on God's message to Moses in Exodus 6. It wasn't just that He promised to rescue the people of Israel from the oppression of Egypt. Better than that, he would bless them as His very own people! What does this mean for us today? When God rescues us (and He promises to rescue us!), how do we respond, and how do we live in His blessing?