C3ak Podcast (christ Community Church, Alaska)

Join Pastor Tracy as he talks with GraceWorks Alaska founder Scott Kirby about the organization and the mission for Park Party Ministry with C3AK this summer! VIDCAST version available here: https://youtu.be/J-PoDpEV2O8

There are all kinds of cute, trite, and even "right-sounding" phrases out there, which people genuinely believe are either A) In the Bible, or B) Things God would agree with. Unfortunately, they aren't either of those things and, often, do more harm than good. When we, or someone else, loses a loved one ir friend to death, it might be best if we avoided some tried, and tired, pseudo Biblical prhases which can do more harm, than good. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/1tDSvzzl2Lk Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving

There are all kinds of cute, trite, and even "right-sounding" phrases out there, which people genuinely believe are either A) In the Bible, or B) Things God would agree with. Unfortunately, they aren't either of those things and, often, do more harm than good. When we, or someone else, loses a loved one ir friend to death, it might be best if we avoided some tried, and tired, pseudo Biblical prhases which can do more harm, than good. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/jDy67sEn6z8 Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving

There are all kinds of cute, trite, and even "right-sounding" phrases out there, which people genuinely believe are either A) In the Bible, or B) Things God would agree with. Unfortunately, they aren't either of those things and, often, do more harm than good. When we, or someone else, loses a loved one ir friend to death, it might be best if we avoided some tried, and tired, pseudo Biblical prhases which can do more harm, than good. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/QF2bjNJSWLw Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321 (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

There are all kinds of cute, trite, and even "right-sounding" phrases out there, which people genuinely believe are either A) In the Bible, or B) Things God would agree with. Unfortunately, they aren't either of those things and, often, do more harm than good. Will God truly not give you "more than you can handle"?  here's a clue...  every phrase we tackle in this series is nonsense...   Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/4fopIm_KBoQ Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321 (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

There are all kinds of cute, trite, and even "right-sounding" phrases out there, which people genuinely believe are either A) In the Bible, or B) Things God would agree with. Unfortunately, they aren't either of those things and, often, do more harm than good. Does God really want you to "be happy"? The word happy shows up in the Bible about 10 times. The word joy shows up about 163 times. Maybe that means something! Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/m2PWQ5cjAnI Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321 (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

There's a mind blowing story about resurrection, in the Bible, that happens just days before the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. There's another story right after Jesus' resurrection. They're astonishing, revealing, and incredibly encouraging. More than that, they have so much to do with the promises God makes to us through the Bible about our own lives, deaths, and resurrection! And, most of all, they matter right now.  Join with Pastor Tracy for this exciting, first time ever, Easter message. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/L9TJCrKj7cY Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321  (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)  

Pastor Tracy examines the events of Palm Sunday and the triumphant entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. It's an incredible story of how even the ones who seem to follow and celebrate Jesus can suddenly find themselves cursing His name.  Do we really want God, on His terms...  or are we putting limits on Him to get what WE really want? Using stories from the Gospel of John, we'll spend a few weeks thinking about small things, and huge things with everything in between Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/K2JIx1yII8g Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321  (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

Pastor Tracy takes us into the third week of the "Absent God" series with the question "Are you coming to God for God, or are you coming to God for what your heart’s really after, and that’s something else?" Using the story of the feeding of the 5,000, he explores this question in terms of figuring out just how God tried to work in the midst of overwhelming circumstances. Do we really want God, on His terms...  or are we putting limits on Him to get what WE really want? Using stories from the Gospel of John, we'll spend a few weeks thinking about small things, and huge things with everything in between Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/MgOVSVKPifk Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321  (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

Pastor Jason takes the second Sunday of the newest Sunday Series where he'll teach about the sovereignty of God through the story of the paralytic at the pool of Bethsada. Using stories from the Gospel of John, we'll spend a few weeks thinking about small things, and huge things with everything in between Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/aqld6d-OzEg Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321  (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

Pastor Tracy kicks off the newest Sunday Series where we'll consider how it seems that God is absent from our suffering. Using stories from the Gospel of John, we'll spend a few weeks thinking about small things, and huge things with everything in between Link to VIDCAST of this message:https://youtu.be/fUIdsyU9u_0 Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321  (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

Pastor Jason closes our Sunday Series, and shares his personal story of divorce. It's vulnerable, and powerful, and full of hope. As a companion we STRONGLY encourage you to follow it up with a listen to Pastor Tracy's message on divorce from October 18th, 2015. We really feel like we can't do it any better today, than we did then. You can find the audio version here: https://c3ak.podbean.com/mf/play/yj2fws/18Oct15.mp3   Credit to Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and John Ortberg for the inspiration and roadmap. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/WszjSgdq0rI Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321 (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

Pastor Tracy's message on divorce from October 18th, 2015. We really feel like we can't do it any better today, than we did then. The law of love is the paramount command for the follower of Christ.   Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321 (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

Pastor Tracy returns in the next to last week of our Sunday Series, and tackles the topic of fear. Finishing out the message with the Zach Williams song "Fear is a Liar" is powerful and moving.  Link to the music video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQTnREEtuNk   Credit to Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and John Ortberg for the inspiration and roadmap. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/bzqATguKRaQ Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321 (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

In the sixth week of our Sunday Series, Guest Speaker Joseph Greeson speaks about the debilitating issue of depression, and suicide. The companion scripture of Psalm 42 also shows us, even way back then, people who loved God and were loved by God, sometimes felt desperately alone, and wrestled with depression. A bonus of the Randy Stonehill Song "Broken Places" puts a beautiful finish on this difficult message.   Credit to Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and John Ortberg for the inspiration and roadmap. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/CKGVdGt3ASk Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321 (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

In the fifth installment of our Sunday Series, Guest Speaker Don Ashley gives his personal perspective on loneliness, after his return from a lengthy sabbatical where, often, no one near him spoke his language. With some truths from the Bible, and common sense advice, he offers hope and understanding for those who feel alone. Credit to Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and John Ortberg for the inspiration and roadmap. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/LZIhuge9xx4 Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321  (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

On the fourth Sunday of the NEW 2018 Sunday Series, Pastor Tracy discusses the very common issue of doubt, which often springs from disappointment. How does God see us when we find oursleves in the valley of doubt? We go back to the book of Job for some wisdom, and encouragement. Credit to Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and John Ortberg for the inspiration and roadmap. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/8ysNSyZsjl8 Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321  (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)   Text2Give Video:

The third Sunday of the NEW 2018 Sunday Series, finds Pastor Tracy tackling the growing, and difficult issue, of anxiety with some powerful words from the Bible, practical advice, and plenty of empathy. Credit to Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and John Ortberg for the inspiration and roadmap. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/v2Hpa5HJSSc Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321  (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)

In the second Sunday of the NEW 2018 Sunday Series, Pastor Jason addresses our tendency to judge ourselves so harshly, because we don't always "get it right" Credit to Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and John Ortberg for the inspiration and roadmap. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/iC-VQ8Tn1Oo Online giving portal: https://c3ak.churchcenter.com/giving Text2Give: 84321  (instructions here: https://www.c3ak.com/donate)  

In the first Sunday of the NEW 2018 Sunday Series, Pastor Tracy sets the stage for the next several weeks of message, considering what it means to live in a world that simply isn't OK!.  Credit to Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and John Ortberg for the inspiration and roadmap. Link to VIDCAST of this message: https://youtu.be/M57L8ZvcpAg