What does it look like to live a life that does not require escape? In this sermon from Ephesians 5:15–21, Artie Farve explores the contrast between numbing what overwhelms us and being filled with the Spirit. This message is not about pressure, perfection, or self-improvement. It is an invitation into wisdom, awareness, gratitude, and presence. As we step into a new year, this teaching calls us to choose fullness over escape and to live lives that are sturdy, spacious, and grounded in Christ.

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Gifts of Christmas: Hope

Even when we fail Him, Jesus does not give up on us. In John 13:36-38, Peter speaks with sincere devotion but discovers the limits of his own strength. Jesus responds not with condemnation but with compassion. This message explores how God meets us in our weakness, how grace reshapes failure, and how Christ loves us before we get anything right.

Every one of us knows what it feels like to say I will never do that again or I will be different this time. We meant it, but meaning well is not the same as being whole. Jesus understands our limitations and invites us into transformation through grace, not perfection.

The rooster crow is not only the sound of failure but also the sound of awakening. It signals a new beginning. Grace turns regret into restoration and failure into formation.

If you need hope, healing, or a reminder that your story is not over, this message will encourage you deeply. Join us at 2620 Mt. Washington, Ardmore, OK every Sunday at 10 A.M. Connect with Christ Community Church Facebook https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc YouTube https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc Instagram https://instagram.com/ardmoreccc

The Mark of Maturity | John 13:31-35 | November 16, 2025

When Love Meets Pain | John 13:18–30 | Christ Community Church Ardmore, OK

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In John 13, Jesus kneels to wash His disciples’ feet, showing that true greatness is found in humble service. This message explores what it means to move from knowing to doing, from belief to embodiment. When we follow the example of Jesus, we discover that blessing flows through participation, not just understanding.

Join Christ Community Church in Ardmore as we reflect on servant leadership, embodied love, and the peace that comes when we serve others in the rhythm of Christ.

If you’ve ever wondered how to bring your faith into everyday moments—your kitchen, your job, your classroom—this message will guide you toward the kind of love that takes on flesh and blesses others.

Scripture: John 13:12-17 Message Theme: Servant leadership, humility, embodied love, blessing through doing

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n John 13:6–11, Jesus kneels to wash the disciples’ feet—a moment that shows us what love really looks like. We all know Peter’s resistance: “You shall never wash my feet.” But what if letting Jesus serve us is the beginning of real healing?

In this message from Christ Community Church in Ardmore, discover:

Why grace begins with being seen, not performing

How surrender heals shame

Why control and communion can’t coexist

What it means to truly receive God’s love

This isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Every morning, the basin still waits, and the towel still hangs over Christ’s arm.

Join us this week as we learn to rest in His love.

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