Community Christian Church of Great Bend

Community Christian Church of Great Bend Welcome to the family.

06/07/2026

Exodus 20:22-26
Pastor Jon Hembree

05/31/2026

Deuteronomy 10:12-15
Pastor Jon Hembree

05/24/2026

Exodus 20:1-21
Pastor Jon Hembree

05/17/2026

Exodus Chapter 19
Pastor Jon Hembree

05/10/2026

5-10-26 Service
Happy Mother's Day!
Exodus 18

05/03/2026

Exodus Chapter 17
Pastor Jon Hembree

Persephenie was baptized Sunday!Welcome to the Family!
04/16/2026

Persephenie was baptized Sunday!
Welcome to the Family!

Today is a day traditionally known as "Holy Saturday".These two passages are really the only Scripture we have that addr...
04/04/2026

Today is a day traditionally known as "Holy Saturday".

These two passages are really the only Scripture we have that address this day. The day before were the horrifying events of Jesus' scourging, crucifixion and burial. But today, the Jewish leaders, calling Jesus an "impostor", wanted a guard set in place to keep any of Jesus' followers from any funny business at the tomb. This day, being a Sabbath day, meant rest. But as you can imagine, for those who followed Jesus, those who believed in him and had put their faith, their trust in him...this day was probably far from restful.

Jesus' earthly ministry was about three years. The Twelve, and all the others who followed him spent up to three years watching, listening, learning, and believing. They believed he was the one they'd been waiting for. They believed he was the Messiah, the Chosen One of God, who would come and lead them to freedom. And then they largely scattered as Jesus was put to death. Jesus told them of his return, but we know they didn't quite grasp all that he said. So this day had to have been a day spent in somber, anxious waiting.

I'm grateful that from where we sit in history, we know this isn't the end of Jesus' story. But I also think it's so good to reflect on what it might have been like for those who were actually there. This is a day where I try to spend at least a little time to try to put myself in the position of the disciples. I try to imagine the anguish they would have felt. So many thoughts running through their heads, so many questions...and yet, so much silence. I think it's fitting that the biblical record is largely silent about this day too.

I encourage you to sit in the uncomfortableness that today represents. High hopes dashed to the ground. Silence in a space of wanting for answers, with the image of the closed up tomb burned into their minds.

We know the glory and elation that the Resurrection would bring. But knowing that those who personally knew Jesus went through deep despair and confusion first makes that joy all the richer.

Today is Good Friday: a day to remember and grieve the sacrifice of Jesus, and the brutality he received on our behalf. ...
04/03/2026

Today is Good Friday: a day to remember and grieve the sacrifice of Jesus, and the brutality he received on our behalf. He went willingly to his death. And he went for you and me.

These words from Isaiah 53, written hundreds of years before Christ would come to die, describe so perfectly what he went through. He was pierced, crushed because of our sin. It was all put on his shoulders. A death died in your place and mine. And we should sit in the weight of that.

The lyrics of the song "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" say it from our perspective so well:
How deep the Father’s love for us,
How vast beyond all measure,
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure.
How great the pain of searing loss –
The Father turns His face away,
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory.

Behold the man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders;
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers.
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished;
His dying breath has brought me life –
I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything,
No gifts, no power, no wisdom;
But I will boast in Jesus Christ,
His death and resurrection.
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer;
But this I know with all my heart –
His wounds have paid my ransom.

It's been said before, "Why do we call the worst day in human history good? Because now the worst sinners in human history can be called Forgiven."

When he cried those words, "It is finished," the work was done. The task was accomplished. His wounds paid our ransom.

Come celebrate Christ's Resurrection with us!
04/03/2026

Come celebrate Christ's Resurrection with us!

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253 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
67530

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