Our culture constantly pushes us to do more and try harder. Jesus offers a different invitation: remain. This guided Lectio Divina centers on John 15:1–4 and invites you into a quiet, reflective space to experience the depth of the invitation to remain.

Through four movements—listen, reflect, respond, and rest—you’ll engage the imagery of the vine and branches, noticing what word or phrase draws your attention. With slow readings, gentle prompts, and intentional silence, this practice helps shift your focus from striving to abiding.

As you sit with this passage, you’ll be reminded that fruitfulness is not something we force—it flows naturally from staying connected to Christ. Whether you feel weary, distracted, or simply in need of stillness, this guided time offers a meaningful way to reconnect, receive, and rest in the life-giving presence of Jesus. Find a quiet place to listen.

Narrator: Eric Dorsey

Take your next step at communitychristian.org.

As we move toward the IGNITE Gathering, find more resources, gathering times, and ways to engage here.

In the middle of busy, demanding days, it’s easy to try to force growth in our own strength. This guided Lectio Divina invites you to slow down and rediscover a different way—the way of the Spirit. Centered on Galatians 5:22–23, this contemplative experience gently leads you through the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Through four movements—listen, reflect, respond, and rest—you’ll engage Scripture not as something to master, but as a space to encounter God. With soft guidance and unhurried silence, you’ll be invited to notice what word or phrase draws your attention and how the Spirit may be forming something new within you.

This practice reminds us that spiritual fruit is not something we produce—it is something God grows in us as we remain open, present, and connected to Him. Find a quiet place to listen.

Narrator: Sharie Behnke

Take your next step at communitychristian.org.

As we move toward the IGNITE Gathering, find more resources, gathering times, and ways to engage here.

In a world that often equates God’s presence with the loud and dramatic, this guided Lectio Divina invites you to encounter Him in a different way—in the quiet whisper. Centered on 1 Kings 19:11–13, this contemplative practice walks you through an ancient rhythm of sacred reading designed to help you slow down, listen deeply, and rest in God’s presence.

Through four intentional movements—listen, reflect, respond, and rest—you’ll hear the story of Elijah meeting God not in wind, earthquake, or fire, but in stillness. With gentle guidance, spacious silence, and soft ambient music, this experience creates room for personal awareness and spiritual connection.

Whether you’re new to Lectio Divina or returning to a familiar practice, this guided time offers a meaningful way to quiet the noise, hear God’s voice, and carry His whisper with you into your day. Find a quiet place to listen.

Narrator: Eric Dorsey

Take your next step at communitychristian.org.

As we move toward the IGNITE Gathering, find more resources, gathering times, and ways to engage here.

In a world filled with constant noise and distraction, learning to be still can feel unfamiliar—but it is a deeply rooted practice in the Christian faith. In this guided experience, you’ll be gently led into silence through three simple, powerful practices designed to help you become more aware of God’s presence.

Beginning with calming box breathing, you’ll settle your body and quiet your mind. Then, through an ancient breath prayer—“Be still…and know that I am God”—you’ll anchor your attention in God’s presence. Finally, a guided body scan will help you notice and release tension while becoming more present to God in your whole self.

Whether you’re new to contemplative prayer or looking to deepen your current spiritual practice, this short, guided time of stillness offers a practical way to slow down, refocus, and reconnect with God—right where you are. Find a quiet place to listen.

Narrator: Sharie Behnke

Take your next step at communitychristian.org.

As we move toward the IGNITE Gathering, find more resources, gathering times, and ways to engage here.

This special Hearts on Fire Sunday service captures a powerful moment in the life of COMMUNITY—a gathering marked by passionate worship and corporate prayer for unity, healing, and renewal.

Rooted in Luke 24:32, this experience kicks off IGNITE Week, a season of intentional prayer, fasting, and discipleship. You’ll hear reflections that call us to surrender again to Jesus, celebrate new life, and trust God to bring restoration to our neighborhoods and world.

This service reminds us:

• New life is possible in Christ
• Prayer is how the church aligns its heart with God’s Kingdom

Whether you’re listening for encouragement, clarity, or a fresh start, this episode is an invitation to step out of the shadows and into the light of God’s love.

To learn more about COMMUNITY or join us in person, visit communitychristian.org

What if the ordinary parts of your life are actually the most sacred?

In Week 2 of Find Your Place in God’s Story, Ted Coniaris takes us back to Genesis to rediscover what it means to be human—and why your life matters more than you think.

From the opening chapters of Scripture, we see that humanity was created in the image of God with a clear purpose: to create, cultivate, and carry God’s presence into the world. But this calling isn’t just about the beginning of the story—it continues today.

Through Jesus, what was lost in Eden is being restored. And according to 1 Corinthians 3:16, we are now the temple of the living God.

That means:

•  Your work matters 
•  Your relationships matter 
•  Your everyday life is part of God’s mission 

This message challenges the idea that faith is confined to Sundays and invites you to see your entire life as sacred ground.

Key Scripture: Genesis 1:26–28; Genesis 2:10–15; 1 Corinthians 3:16
Big Idea: Creation is part of God’s mission, and we are called to steward it by creating, cultivating, and carrying His presence into the world.

What if the Bible isn’t a collection of disconnected stories—but one unified story that you’re already part of?

In Week 1 of Find Your Place in God’s Mission, Chris Nichols introduces a conversation with Ed Stetzer and Ted Coniaris that explores the central storyline of Scripture: God’s mission to redeem and restore all creation.

Through Luke 24 and the story of the road to Emmaus, we see how Jesus helped His followers rediscover where they stood in that story—and why it changed everything.

This message speaks to anyone who has ever felt:

•  Disconnected from purpose 
•  Stuck in the routine of everyday life 
•  Unsure where they fit in God’s plan 

Rather than calling us to find a new story, Jesus invites us to remember the one we’re already in.

Key Scripture: Luke 24:25–27, 44–48, 32
Big Idea: God’s mission is the story of the Bible—and our purpose is to join Him in it.

Featuring insights from Ed Stetzer, this episode helps frame the entire biblical narrative—Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration—and invites you to find your place within it.

After the resurrection, Jesus had every reason to prove Himself to the world. Instead, He pursued people.

In this Easter message, Ted Coniaris walks through three post-resurrection encounters in John’s Gospel—Mary, Thomas, and Peter—to reveal the heart of Jesus. He meets Mary in her grief, Thomas in his doubt, and Peter in his shame. And in each moment, we see the same truth: Jesus doesn’t wait for people to have it all together—He moves toward them.

This message is for anyone carrying:

•  Grief that feels overwhelming 
•  Doubt that won’t go away 
•  Shame that says you’re disqualified 

The resurrection isn’t just about what Jesus accomplished—it’s about who He’s pursuing.

Key Scripture: John 20:11–18; John 20:24–29; John 21:15–19

Big Idea: After accomplishing the greatest feat in history, Jesus doesn’t just try to prove the resurrection—He pursues people.

Whether you’re exploring faith, returning after a long time, or looking for hope this Easter, this message invites you to consider that Jesus knows your name—and He’s moving toward you.

Right before the cross, Jesus prayed for you.

In this powerful final message from the Gospel of John series, Chris Nichols unpacks John 17:20–26, where Jesus prays not just for His first disciples—but for all who would follow Him.

His focus? Not success. Not influence. But unity.

In a culture built on division and outrage, Jesus offers a radically different vision: a community of diverse people متحد by grace, humility, and shared mission—so that the world would believe.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

•  What Jesus meant when He prayed, “that they may be one”
•  Why unity is not about sameness, but shared surrender to Christ
•  How God’s glory reshapes our identity and relationships 
•  Why unity is essential to the Church’s mission in the world 
•  Practical ways to live out unity through grace, humility, and self-denial

This message invites you to move beyond winning arguments—and step into a life that reflects the unity and love of Jesus.

👉 Learn more at communitychristian.org

Scripture: John 17:20–26
Series: John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM?
Speaker: Chris Nichols

At the most important moment of his life, Jesus chose to serve.

In this episode, Ted Coniaris walks through John 13:1–17, where Jesus washes his disciples’ feet and redefines what power, leadership, and love truly look like. Instead of demanding recognition, Jesus kneels in humility—showing that the heart of God is not self-promotion, but self-giving love.

But this moment is about more than an act of service. It’s an invitation.

Before we can follow Jesus’ example, we must first receive his grace—the kind we didn’t earn, can’t control, and often resist. From there, Jesus calls us to live differently: to serve others in quiet, everyday ways that reflect his love.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

•  Why Peter resisted being served—and why we often do the same 
•  How Jesus redefines authority through humility
•  The deeper meaning behind foot washing and the cross
•  Practical ways to live out a life of service and love

If you’re searching for a faith that moves beyond words into action, this message will help you discover the power of a life shaped by the humble way of Jesus.

👉 Learn more about COMMUNITY at communitychristian.org

Scripture: John 13:1–17
Series: John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM?
Speaker: Ted Coniaris

When Hope Feels Buried | Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life | John 11

Sometimes the hardest places in our lives are the ones we’ve quietly declared finished.

In this episode, Ted Coniaris explores the powerful story of Lazarus in John 11 and Jesus’ stunning declaration: “I am the resurrection and the life.” Before raising Lazarus from the grave, Jesus does something unexpected—he enters the grief of Mary and Martha and weeps with them.

This message reminds us that Jesus does not stand outside our pain offering explanations. He enters our grief, invites us to believe before we see, and calls life out of places that seem permanently sealed.

You’ll learn:

• Why Jesus waits in the Lazarus story—and what that means for our own pain
• The difference between believing resurrection as a doctrine and trusting Jesus as a person
• Why faith often means rolling away the stone before we know what God will do
• How the community of Jesus helps people step out of the “grave clothes” that still bind them

If there are places in your life that feel buried—hope, faith, relationships, or calling—this episode offers a powerful reminder: no tomb is sealed tightly enough to keep out the voice of Jesus.

👉 Learn more about COMMUNITY at communitychristian.org

Scripture: John 11:1–44
Series: John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM?
Speaker: Ted Coniaris