Charlestown Independent Church

09/04/2026

When does “being loving” become cowardice?
Sometimes we avoid hard conversations because we don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. But love without truth isn’t biblical love.
If someone is walking toward a cliff, love doesn’t say, “Keep going—I don’t want to judge you.”
Love says, “STOP! Turn around!”
Real love sometimes means speaking the truth, having the difficult conversation, and even risking the relationship.
Because sometimes the most loving thing you can do is tell someone what they don’t want to hear.
But what happens when you speak the truth lovingly… and they STILL don’t listen?
That’s next.

09/04/2026

AWANA, a Bible club for children, starts Sunday, September 13, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. An orientation for new families will be THIS Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Register for AWANA at https://charlestownindependent.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3706522

09/03/2026

Truth but no love

Sometimes we can be so focused on being RIGHT that we forget we're called to REACH people.
Truth isn't a weapon to wound people who are wrong. It's a gift to help people become right.
Because you can win the argument… and lose the person.
Watch this reel—and then ask yourself: Do I care more about being right, or reaching this person?

08/29/2026

Can you be right… and still be wrong?
Some Christians have plenty of truth—but not much grace. Others are so focused on being loving that they’re afraid to speak the truth.
So where’s the balance?
This Sunday, we will discover what it really looks like to speak the truth in love. Join us at 10:30 a.m. at Charlestown Independent Church, 9575, Highway 62.

08/24/2026

4 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
-Romans 2:4

08/23/2026

Charlestown Independent Church with Pastor Chris Birke

08/22/2026

The Unforgivable Sin
Jesus said there is a sin that will not be forgiven. But what is it—and could you have committed it? Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM at Charlestown Independent Church, 9575 Highway 62, as we explore one of the most misunderstood and sobering teachings of Jesus. Everyone is welcome! PLEASE SHARE

08/15/2026

What if you have an idol in your life… and don’t even know it?
An idol isn’t always a golden statue. It can be your career, money, family, success, comfort—or anything that takes God’s place on the throne.
So… who’s on the throne of your life?
1 John 5:21 — “Keep yourselves from idols.”

08/13/2026