The Backpack
By Christ Community Church
The Backpack is a podcast from Christ Community Church of Shelbyville, Kentucky. On The Backpack, we want to prepare you for the journey outside, where following Jesus meets real life. In our various segments, you'll find sermons, stories, interviews, and more content that will help strengthen, equip, and encourage you as you walk with Jesus. The journey of faith is full of hills and valleys, twists and turns, and we want to help you navigate them all. So grab your backpack and come join us on the trail.
The BackpackJun 15, 2022
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Stories From the Trail #70 - Michelle Noel
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you.
This week, we hear from CCC member Michelle Noel about her lifelong journey with God even through the hard seasons.
This week, we hear from CCC member Michelle Noel about her lifelong journey with God even through the hard seasons.
May 03, 202416:29
The Canteen #123 - The Kingdom You See is the Kingdom You Seek
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week we continue in the Gospel of Luke for another week of our sermon series called "Seek the Kingdom". Our text from this sermon is Luke 12:22-34. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 4/28/24.
May 03, 202438:05
Stories From the Trail #69 - Shawn Crowe
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you.
This week, we hear from CCC member Shawn Crowe about his journey of faith, following Jesus as a man of logic and science, and how God is faithful during trying and disappointing circumstances.
This week, we hear from CCC member Shawn Crowe about his journey of faith, following Jesus as a man of logic and science, and how God is faithful during trying and disappointing circumstances.
Apr 25, 202419:23
The Canteen #122 - Seeing Kingdom Value
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. We're working through the Gospel of Luke in a miniseries called Seek the Kingdom. This week, Pastor Blake examines how a right view of Jesus informs what we value and how we invest our time, energy, and money in this life. Our text from this sermon is Luke 12:13-21. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 4/21/24.
Apr 24, 202438:44
Stories From the Trail #68 - Kristen Smith
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you.
This week, we hear from CCC member Kristen Smith about what it's looked like for her to walk with Jesus, and how she's wrestled with making the faith she grew up in her own.
This week, we hear from CCC member Kristen Smith about what it's looked like for her to walk with Jesus, and how she's wrestled with making the faith she grew up in her own.
Apr 19, 202411:07
The Canteen #121 - Seeing the King Elimates Fear
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. We're diving back in to the Gospel of Luke in a miniseries called Seek the Kingdom. This week, Pastor Blake examines how a right view of Jesus fights against fear in our lives. Our text from this sermon is Luke 12:1-12. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 4/14/24.
Apr 17, 202439:12
The Canteen #120 - Confession and Repentance
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, as a coda to our series on the Ten Commandments, Pastor-Elder Daniel Bright walks us through how confession and repentance form the rhythms of a healthy Christian life. Our text from this sermon is 1 John 1:5-10. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 4/7/24.
Apr 10, 202441:31
Stories From the Trail #67 - Brad Sturgill
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you.
This week, we hear from Brad Sturgill about his spiritual journey, and his struggle to accept the grace and blessings that God gives to us every day, even when we fail to see it.
Apr 02, 202420:36
The Canteen #119 - See Jesus
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week is Resurrection Sunday! We talk about how seeing Jesus changes everything. Our text from this sermon is Luke 24:13-49. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 3/31/24.
Apr 02, 202438:15
Stories From the Trail #66 - Clayton Reese and Dan Duffala
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, we hear from Edge Students' Clayton Reese and student leader Dan Duffala as they sit down with Student Pastor Kenny Mattingly to talk about how they've been working together to flow Jesus in taking the gospel to local students.
Mar 21, 202415:25
The Canteen #118 - The Tenth Commandment
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake wraps up our series on the Ten Commandments called Bold Humility. We take a look at the command against coveting and how we can find a deeper satisfaction in Christ than the things in this world that compete for our affections. Our text for this sermon is Exodus 20:17. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 3/17/24.
Mar 20, 202441:36
The Canteen #117 - The Ninth Commandment
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, D.J. continues in our series on the Ten Commandments called Bold Humility. This week, we take a look at the Ninth Commandment. Our text for this sermon is Exodus 20:16. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 3/10/24.
Mar 14, 202452:27
The Canteen #116 - The Eighth Commandment
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues in our series on the Ten Commandments called Bold Humility. We take a look at the command against stealing, the implications of has for our hearts as well as our wallets, and the transformation Jesus brings. Our text for this sermon is Exodus 20:15. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 3/3/24.
Mar 06, 202441:45
Stories From the Trail #65 - Melissa Chesterfield
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, we hear from CCC member Melissa Chesterfield as she talks about coming to know Jesus and what it's looked like to follow him through recent years filled with letting go of the familiar to follow his leading.
Feb 29, 202417:46
The Canteen #115 - The Seventh Commandment
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues in our series on the Ten Commandments called Bold Humility. We take a look at why the command against adultery has deep implications for our sex-saturated culture and how this command was given for the sake of our freedom. Our text for this sermon is Exodus 20:14. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 2/25/24.
Feb 28, 202443:18
Stories From the Trail #64 - GAP Ministries
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, we welcome our partners from GAP Ministries in McDowell, KY, as they update us on what's going on in their ministry and some upcoming opportunities to join in and serve with them.
Feb 22, 202422:29
The Canteen #114 - The Sixth Commandment
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Students and Groups Pastor Kenny Mattingly continues in our series on the Ten Commandments called Bold Humility. We take a look at why the command not to murder hits closer to home than we'd like to believe. Our text for this sermon is Exodus 20:13. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 2/18/24.
Feb 21, 202440:40
The Canteen #113 - The Fifth Commandment
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues in our series on the Ten Commandments called Bold Humility. We're looking at the commandment to honor our father and mother, and consider what it means for not just our kids, but our lives as adults as well. Our text for this sermon is Exodus 20:12. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 2/11/24.
Feb 14, 202441:22
The Canteen #112 - The Fourth Commandment
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Blake continues in our series on the Ten Commandments called Bold Humility. This week we look at the fourth commandment. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 2/4/24.
Feb 08, 202442:46
The Canteen #111 - The Third Commandment
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Jeff Bracken continues in our series on the Ten Commandments called Bold Humility. This week we look at the third commandment. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 1/21/24.
Jan 23, 202439:27
The Canteen #110 - The Second Commandment
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues in our series on the Ten Commandments called Bold Humility. This week we look at the second commandment. Our text for this message is Exodus 20:4-6. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 1/14/24.
Jan 21, 202440:48
The Canteen #109 - The First Commandment
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake begins our new series on the Ten Commandments called Bold Humility. We look at the first commandment, and how our hearts are often tempted to hold onto other gods while our mouths profess faith in only one. Our text for this message is Exodus 20:3. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 1/7/24.
Jan 09, 202440:02
The Canteen #108 - Approaching God in 2024
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, on New Year's Eve 2023, Pastor Blake introduces our upcoming series on the Ten Commandments by looking at how we can approach our holy God in the new year. Our text for this message is Exodus 20. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 12/31/23.
Jan 04, 202445:03
The Canteen #107 - Prince of Peace
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues our advent series Drawing Names, where we examine the names for the promised Messiah in Isaiah 9. In this year's Christmas Eve message, we're called to remember that our Prince of Peace comes to us in the midst of life's chaos. Our text for this message is Luke 2:7-16. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 12/24/23.
Dec 27, 202324:11
The Canteen #106 - Eternal Father
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues our advent series Drawing Names, where we examine the names for the promised Messiah in Isaiah 9. In this week's message, we're called to consider how the genealogy of Jesus reminds us of our Eternal Father in surprising and powerful ways. Our text for this message is Matthew 1:1-17. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 12/17/23.
Dec 19, 202342:44
The Canteen #105 - Mighty God
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues our advent series Drawing Names, where we examine the names for the promised Messiah in Isaiah 9. In this week's message, we're called to remember that our Mighty God was fighting for us before we were even aware. Our text for this message is Matthew 2:13-23. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 12/10/23.
Dec 12, 202336:44
Stories From the Trail #63 - Mike and Sarah Embry
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, CCC members Mike and Sarah Embry reflect on their recent time spent supporting missionaries in Kenya and how we can partner with those missionaries through the upcoming Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
Dec 09, 202315:58
The Canteen #104 - Wonderful Counselor
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake begins our advent series Drawing Names, where we examine the names for the promised Messiah in Isaiah 9. This week, we're called to submit our plans to the better way of our Wonderful Counselor. Our text for this message is Matthew 1:18-25. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 12/3/23.
Dec 06, 202339:46
The Canteen #103 - Digging Into Personal Holiness
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues our Luke miniseries called Snapshots and Shovels. We consider the topic of personal holiness, and what it looks like for us to pursue it in our lives today as we follow Jesus. Our text for this message is Luke 11:27-36. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 11/19/23.
Nov 21, 202344:33
Stories From the Trail #61 - Chris Gaither
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, CCC member Chris Gaither shares lessons learned from his journey following Jesus, and how people living out their faith when he was younger put his life on a whole new trajectory.
Nov 17, 202316:24
The Canteen #102 - Digging Into Spiritual Warfare
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues our Luke miniseries called Snapshots and Shovels. We examine an account of Jesus casting out a demon, and consider how this strange event actually has a lot to teach us as we walk with Jesus today. Our text for this message is Luke 11:14-26. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 11/12/23.
Nov 17, 202343:35
Stories From the Trail #60 - David Wheeler
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, CCC member David Wheeler shares his story of growing up fast from God and the transformation that Jesus' grace made in his life.
Nov 09, 202314:25
The Canteen #101 - Digging Into Prayer
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues our Luke miniseries called Snapshots and Shovels. We examine the disciples request for Jesus to teach them how to pray, and look at what a difference persistent prayer can make in our lives today. Our text for this message is Luke 11:1-13. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 11/5/23.
Nov 07, 202343:19
The Canteen #100 - Just One Thing
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, D.J. Williams continues our Luke miniseries called Snapshots and Shovels. We examine how in our busyness, our many worries and cares can distract us from the one thing that's really necessary. Our text for this message is Luke 10:38-42. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 10/29/23.
Oct 31, 202351:17
Stories From the Trail #59 - Tracey Marshall
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, CCC member Tracey Marshall shares her story of Jesus taking her from a dead and empty existence and giving her new life and joy.
Oct 26, 202312:46
The Canteen #99 - Mercy
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues our Luke miniseries called Snapshots and Shovels. We look at the story of the good Samaritan and the powerful picture it paints for us of the mercy of our God. Our text for this message is Luke 10:25-37. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 10/22/23.
Oct 24, 202343:26
The Canteen #98 - How a Kid Can Be a Kid Again
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake returns us to the Gospel of Luke for a new Like miniseries called Snapshots and Shovels. We look at Jesus sending the disciples out on mission, and reflect on the mission he's calling us to here and now. Our text for this message is Luke 10:1-24. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 10/15/23.
Oct 17, 202347:33
The Canteen #97 - Promises of God
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Kenny Mattingly looks at the familiar story of David and Goliath and what it teaches us about our promise-keeping God. Our text for this message is 1 Samuel 17. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 10/8/23.
Oct 17, 202343:34
Stories From the Trail #58 - Ron Boyd
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, CCC member Ron Boyd shares his story of faith and God's faithfulness in the midst of fears and foxholes.
Oct 04, 202314:31
The Canteen #96 - O For Grace to Trust Him More
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake looks at the account of Peter's restoration in John 21 and examines what we can learn about the patience of Jesus and how trust is rebuilt. Our text for this message is John 21:1-19. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 10/1/23.
Oct 03, 202341:11
Roadmap #2
Roadmap is a segment that helps keep you connected to where we've been and where we're going as the Christ Community Church family. In this month's entry, Pastor Blake takes to the studio solo to review some recent ways we've been joining Jesus in going out to make disciples, and some opportunities you'll have to participate in that mission in the coming weeks.
Sep 26, 202315:20
The Canteen #95 - The Secret Ingredient for Goal Achievement
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake wraps up our fall series in the book of Philippians by examining the nearness of God and how that impacts our everyday living. Our text for this message is Philippians 4:1-23. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 9/17/23.
Sep 19, 202339:32
The Canteen #94 - Hunting For Joy
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues our fall series in the book of Philippians called #goals, and examines how in order to experience the glory of Jesus' resurrection, we first have to join with him in his death in our everyday living. Our text for this message is Philippians 3:1-20. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 9/10/23.
Sep 14, 202340:01
Stories From the Trail #57 - Dan Duffala
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, CCC member Dan Duffala shares his story of following Jesus and how God continues to shape his life as he walks with him.
Sep 08, 202309:19
The Canteen #93 - We Shine When He Defines
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Associate Pastor Kenny Mattingly continues our fall series in the book of Philippians called #goals, and examines how we done as disciplemakers when we live "sent lives." Our text for this message is Philippians 2:12-30. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 9/3/23.
Sep 05, 202351:03
Stories From the Trail #56 - Meika Hamblin
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, CCC member Meika Hamblin tells her story of faith, and how she's leared to trust Jesus more deeply as time passes by.
Aug 30, 202310:12
The Canteen #92 - His Passion, Your Purpose
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues our fall series in the book of Philippians called #goals, and examines how the humility and exaltation of Jesus transforms the way we view others and what our purpose in living truly is. Our text for this message is Philippians 2:1-11. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 8/27/23.
Aug 29, 202345:07
Stories From the Trail #55 - Mary Bracken
Each week at Christ Community Church, we feature stories of what God's doing in the lives of the people who make up our church family - the story of how they came to faith in Jesus, the story of how God's currently growing them in grace, or even the story of how they're taking their faith outside and meeting needs in our community. The Stories From the Trail segment shares those stories with you. This week, CCC member Mary Bracken tells her story and talks about contentment, worry, and learning to trust God's timing rather than her own.
Aug 23, 202312:47
The Canteen #91 - Jesus is the Hero of Your Story
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake continues our fall series in the book of Philippians called #goals, and examines how the way Paul tells the story of his life should shape the way we view Jesus' work in each of our stories. Our text for this message is Philippians 1:12-30. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 8/20/23.
Aug 22, 202345:33
The Canteen #90 - Jesus is Just Getting Started
The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, Pastor Blake begins our fall series in the book of Philippians called #goals, and examines the way that Jesus always finishes the good work he begins in the lives of his people. Our text for this message is Philippians 1:1-11. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 8/13/23.
Aug 16, 202348:29