What do you do when life hurts? There are even times when it hurts in more than one place at once. When the pain is physical, emotional, relational, financial — and you've tried everything, and nothing seems to work?

Today's message — "Encountering Jesus When Life Hurts" — takes us to one of the most tender and powerful moments in the Gospels: a nameless woman who had been bleeding for twelve years, spent everything she had, and was growing worse. And then she encountered Jesus.

In this message, we explore three questions everyone in pain must face:

• Where does it HURT? — Pain cannot be healed if it is not named. Healing begins where honesty starts — and what you bring to Jesus, He begins to restore.

• What will you DO? — This woman didn't just suffer — she moved. Faith is not passive. It's the step you take toward Jesus even when you're weak.

• Who will you TRUST? — Before anything changed in her body, she had already decided. Trust is choosing whose voice speaks louder — your pain or Jesus.

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What do you do when life feels completely out of control? When anxiety is high, clarity is gone, and you're just trying to survive the day?

This is Part 2 of our four-part series: Encountering Jesus. Today's message — "Encountering Jesus in Chaos" — takes us into one of the most dramatic moments in the Gospels: Jesus asleep in a boat while a violent storm threatens to sink it. And what happens next changes everything.

In this message, we unpack three questions every person in chaos must face:

• Will you TRUST Him? — Jesus wasn't disturbed by the storm that terrified His disciples. What overwhelms you does not overwhelm Him.

• Where are YOU going? — Chaos creates drift. God's direction was spoken before the storm arose — and it wasn't canceled by it.

• Who is LEADING you? — Something will take the lead in your chaos. The question is whether it's fear, your circumstances, or Jesus.

Whether you're in the middle of a storm right now or you can feel one building, this message is for you.

Key scriptures: Mark 4:35-41 | Matthew 11:28-29 | Proverbs 3:5-6

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What Happens When You Open the Door?

What does it mean to truly encounter Jesus and to say YES to Him — not just learn about Him, but come face-to-face with Someone who changes everything?

This Easter Sunday, we launch a brand new four-part teaching series: Encountering Jesus. Today's message is built around one of the most personal invitations in all of Scripture:

"Listen! I am standing and knocking at your door. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will eat together." — Revelation 3:20 (CEV)

OPEN THE DOOR and let Jesus in!

David D. Ireland, Ph.D. | Lead Pastor | Christ Church

In this message, we explore:

• What it means that Jesus is standing at the door of your heart

• The stories of two criminals crucified beside Jesus — and why only one responded

• Why encountering Jesus is never passive — it always calls for a decision

Key scriptures: Revelation 3:20 | Luke 23:32-43 | Matthew 27:38-44 | John 3:16 | Isaiah 53

On the night before the cross, Jesus gathered with His disciples and gave them—and us — a new commandment: Love one another as I have loved you. This is the mark of a true disciple. On Maundy Thursday, we reflect on the kind of sacrificial, servant love that Jesus modeled and calls us to live out every single day. How will you love someone the way Jesus loves you?

HOLY WEEK DEVOTIONAL: https://christchurchusa.org/holyweek/form

Speakers:

Ryan Faison, M.Div. | Lodi Campus Pastor | Christ Church

Robert Castro | Discipleship Pastor | Christ Church

For 30 pieces of silver, Judas agreed to hand over the Son of God. Spy Wednesday marks the moment of betrayal—a dark turning point in the Passion story. But even in the midst of treachery, God's plan could not be stopped. Join us as we examine what leads a heart to betrayal, and how God's redemptive purposes are never thwarted—even by the worst of human choices.

HOLY WEEK DEVOTIONAL: https://christchurchusa.org/holyweek/form

Speakers: Lionel King, M.Div. | Teaching Pastor | Christ Church

Ron Benson | School of Worship Director | Christ Church

Amanda Rolon | Worship Leader | Christ Church

What is the greatest commandment? Love God with everything you have—and love your neighbor as yourself. On Holy Tuesday, Jesus silenced the Pharisees with the most profound answer in human history. In this message, we unpack what it truly means to live a life rooted in love, and how these two commandments hold the entire law together.

Scripture: Matthew 22:33–40

HOLY WEEK DEVOTIONAL: https://christchurchusa.org/holyweek/form

SPEAKERS:

Ryan Faison, M.Div. | Lodi Campus Pastor | Christ Church

Jim Gottshall | Director of Ministry Operations | Christ Church

EJ Frain | Director of Student Ministries | Christ Church

When Jesus entered the temple and overturned the tables of the money changers, He wasn't just making a statement—He was declaring war on anything that blocks our access to God. In this powerful message for Disruption Monday, we explore what it looks like when righteous disruption changes everything. What tables need to be overturned in YOUR life?

HOSTED BY:

Lionel King, M.Div. | Teaching Pastor | Christ Church

Robert Castro | Discipleship Pastor | Christ Church

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What does Maundy mean? Join Lionel King, M.Div., Teaching Pastor & Robert Castro, Discipleship Pastor to discover the profound meaning behind Jesus washing His disciples' feet on Maundy Thursday. This video explores John 13:14-15, where Jesus demonstrates that true greatness is found in serving others with humility and love. Learn about the establishment of the Lord's Supper and how this sacred tradition continues to remind us of Christ's sacrifice. Jesus' body was broken and His blood shed for our redemption, calling us to embody this truth in our daily lives. Jesus' final command that night was radical: "Love one another as I have loved you" (John 13:34). Discover how this sacrificial, selfless love transforms our relationships and communities today.

REFLECTION: How can you serve others in humility and love as Jesus did?

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