Christ Church Memphis

[SERMON] The Call to Begin Again: Grace

Week Two of our inaugural 2021 sermon series. The Call to Begin Again explores the Book of Joel. In our second week Pastor Chris Carter examines the text through the lens of Grace.  Originally aired: January 10, 2021

[SERMON] The Call to Begin Again: Confession

Week One of our inaugural 2021 sermon series. The Call to Begin Again explores the Book of Joel. In our first week Pastor Shane examines the text through the lens of Confession.  Originally aired: January 3, 2021

Perspectives: What is the Incarnation?

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share Biblical truths from a young adult's perspective. This week, we look at what is the incarnation? 

[SERMON] The Perfect Names

Our "Perfect Christmas" sermon series finale. Brother Chris Carter shares from Matthew 1:21-23.

Perspectives: The Right Way to Worship?

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on what is the right way to worship? 

[SERMON] Joseph: The Overlooked Man of the Manger

Our "Perfect Christmas" sermon series continues. Director of Men's Ministry Mike Weaver shares from Matthew 1:18-25. 

Perspectives: What is Missions & Evangelism?

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on what is missions and evangelism.  

[SERMON] The Perfect Christmas: “Perfect Place”

Brother Chris Carter shares from Luke 2:1-7, John 1:14

Perspectives: What is Advent?

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on Advent. 

[SERMON] The Crossroads of Covenant

Sr. Pastor Shane Stanford kicks off the 2020 Advent Series: The Perfect Christmas. The Crossroads of Covenant examines the text of Matthew 1:1-26. 

Perspectives: Dealing with Grief

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on dealing with grief. 

[SERMON] The 3 M's

Continuing our sermon series on the Mission & Values of Christ Church, Pastor Shane shares from Acts 1:8 to dive into our mission statement. We cover the 3 M's of Christ Church's missions statement: make, mature, and mobilize. 

Perspectives: Marriage

[SERMON] The Five Values of the Early Church

Pastor Shane Stanford begins our Missions & Values sermon series. This new series examines what is at the core of Christ Church. Who are we and what do we value as a church? We examine the text of Acts 2: 42-47 to see what the church was founded on. 

Perspectives: Singleness

[SERMON] Worry Less, Give More!

Brother Chris Carter shares from Matthew 6, Philippians 4

Perspectives: What Is All Saints Day?

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share what is All Saints Day?

[SERMON] God Doesn't Need Our Money, He Wants Our Hearts

Sr. Pastor Shane Stanford shares from Luke 21:1-4 & 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 in the second sermon in our 3-week Stewardship series. It’s not about the size of the gift but the heart that matters. God doesn’t want 10% He deserves it all. But he takes what we do have and makes more of it than we can imagine.

Perspectives: Christians and Politics

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on faith & politics.

[SERMON] Faith & Finances Are Directly Connected

The first sermon in our 3-week Stewardship series, Sr. Pastor Shane Stanford examines how Faith & Finances are Directly Connected

Perspectives: Step One to Sharing the Gospel

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on how to share the gospel.

[SERMON] Without Him...How Lost I Would Be

Sermon by Dr. Shane Stanford on October 18, 2020

Perspectives: What Is Hell Going To Be Like?

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on what is hell going to be like? 

Jonah Pt. 4: Jonah & the Nineties

Our six-week series exploring Jonah continues. Part four explores Jonah 3:1-10

Jonah Pt. 5: Jonah's Angry Prayer

Our six-week series exploring Jonah continues. Part five explores Jonah 4:1-4.

Perspectives: Whats Heaven Going to Be Like?

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on what heaven will be like. 

Perspectives: Effective Ways of Sharing the Gospel

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on effective ways of sharing the gospel. 

Serving Update: Cornerstone Prep

Our Missions Director Grant Caldwell speaks with Drew Sippel and Eve Slaughter from Capstone Education, who recently launched their fourth school in the Memphis area. 

Jonah Pt. 3: Jonah's Grateful Prayer

Sr. Pastor Shane Stanford continues our six-week series exploring Jonah. Part three explores Jonah 1:17-2:10.

Serving Update: BDC Business Hub Update

Director of Missions Grant Caldwell speaks with Noah Gray, Binghampton Development Corporation Executive Director about the recent donation and the massive impact it will have on the neighborhood. 

Perspectives: Dealing with Conflict

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on dealing with conflicts. 

SALT: Brussel Martin [7.18.19]

Our SALT (Senior Adults Learning Together) finish our 5-part mini-series with owner of America's largest bonsai nursery, Brussel Martin. 

Jonah Pt. 2: Jonah & the Pagan Sailors

Sr. Pastor Shane Stanford continues our six-week series exploring Jonah. Part two explores Jonah and the Pagan Sailors from Jonah 1:3b-16

Perspectives: Are My Faith and Work Connected?

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on are my faith and work connected? 

[STUDENTS] Real People, Real Lesson: Jonah Pt. 1

Jonah Pt. 1: Jonah’s Commissioning and Flight

Sr. Pastor Shane Stanford begins our six-week series exploring Jonah. Part one explores Jonah’s Commissioning and Flight from Jonah 1:1-3a

A Life-Shaping Prayer

Rev. Chris Carter shares from Psalm 19:14

Perspectives: Questioning Your Faith

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on Biblical responses to questioning your faith. 

Jonah Sermon Series Preview

The Book of Jonah is one of the most recognized stories in the entire Bible, both for believers and nonbelievers alike. In this episode, Dr. Shane Stanford, Rev. Dr. Chris Carter and Grant Caldwell preview the upcoming sermon series on Jonah where we will see how God uses a rebellious prophet and a famous fish to teach us an important lesson on compassion and how what unites us is greater than what divides us. 

SALT: Jon K. Thompson [9.19.19]

Our SALT (Senior Adults Learning Together) roll into part 4 of our 5-part mini-series with former manager of the Wonder Series, Jon K. Thompson. 

Perspectives: Fighting Insecurity with Special Guests

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman are joined by two special guests this week. Courtney Geiger and Casey Caldwell, Christ Church members and teachers in Shelby County, continue the conversation of what does Biblical womanhood looks like.  

Undermind Pt. 5: Applying God’s Algorithm for Life

The finale for our Undermind series puts all the pieces together. How do we apply God's anxiety algorithm found in Philippians 4? Sr. Pastor Shane Stanford leads us through the text of Matthew 6:19-34 to put into application everything we've learned the past five weeks. 

Sermon+: God's Anxiety Algorithm

Dr. Shane Stanford and Dr. Ronnie Kent discuss the 4th lesson in the Undermind series. They cover God's Anxiety Algorithm point by point from Philippians 4.

Perspectives: Biblical Womanhood with Special Guests

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman are joined by two special guests this week. Dr. Pokey Stanford, wife of Senior Pastor Shane Stanford, and Stephanie Powell, Director of Global Missions at Christ Church, share what Biblical womanhood looks like.  

SALT: Lecile Harris [3.21.19]

Our SALT (Senior Adults Learning Together) roll into part 3 of our 5-part mini-series with the late rodeo clown Lecile Harris. 

Missions Update: Why the Y?

When Shelby County Schools announced they would begin the 2020-2021 school year completely virtual, Christ Church saw a need. Many parents are not capable of leaving their children at home to complete online learning. Christ Church wants to show those families the love of Christ by opening our doors to host a YMCA virtual learning center. Learn more about how we got to this place and what it will look like from our Missions Director, Grant Caldwell, and Children's Director, Brad Bogue.   

Undermind Pt 4: God’s Anxiety Algorithm

Senior Pastor Shane Stanford continues our series on anxiety and goes deep into Philippians 4:4-9 to share what is the anxiety algorithm. 

Perspectives: Lust and Pornography

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on Biblical responses to lust and pornography. 

Undermind Pt. 3: Cast Your Burdens

Rev. Chris Carter continues our series, Undermind: A Biblical Response to Anxiety in Crisis. Part three references Psalm 55:22 and what it looks to live with our anxieties when we know Christ knows our troubles. 

Perspectives: Biblical Manhood

Christ Church Minister to Young Adults Andrew Grissom and Young Adult Wesleyan Fellow William Merriman share a young adult's perspective on what is Biblical manhood?