Christ Community Church, Manchester, IA

06/02/2026

As we continue in our sermon series, "Wounds That Heal," we come to the point where forgiveness is a necessary step in our healing journeys. We cannot reach the threshold of forgiveness until we recover, at least in some measure, the feelings bound up with painful acts. Henry Nouwen says, “The great challenge is LIVING your wounds instead of THINKING them through." In this 8th session we will talk through the 7 total steps of forgiveness grouped into the categories of a.) Preparing to Forgive, b.) The Heart of Forgiveness, and c.) Starting Over. The cross of Christ is not only our example, it is the place in which forgiveness is made possible.

Sunday service begins at 10:00am.

05/31/2026

Wonderful celebrations took place today during our Victory Sunday service.
First, we celebrated the accomplishments of our INSTE class successfully completing their Old Testament course (2 additional students are not pictured).
Then we finished our service with 4 baptisms! 🙌
To God be the glory forever and ever. Amen!

05/24/2026

TODAY IS PENTECOST!

“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.” (Acts 2:1-4)

05/19/2026

The way of the cross--the way to healing--often requires a long and difficult process (it was so even for Jesus, the Son of God). But the cross is the only place in all the universe where you can experience true and lasting healing and freedom. We are prone to run from our pains. We are prone to hide them either as recluses or by overcompensation. But by facing our hurts--standing in our pain at the cross--we are positioned to receive the healing Jesus offers. In the 7th message of our sermon series titled "Wounds That Heal," we will learn the necessity of embracing our human hurts with hope for healing!

05/17/2026

We welcome our new members, Jeremy Bullard, Amber Rook, and Heather & William Sullivan. Welcome to our church family.

05/17/2026

A song of victory from our morning service!

Jesus ✝️ > the devil 👿
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

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05/12/2026

Can Christians be demon-possessed? How can a Christian who is indwelt by Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit also be inhabited by demons? In what ways might a Christian experience demonic activity in his/her life?
In part 6 of our sermon series, "Wounds That Heal," we will attempt to address these questions. More importantly, we will explore how the cross of Christ brings about deliverance from demonic torment.

Come, learn, and get set free this Sunday at 10:00am!

05/10/2026

We are grateful for you!

05/05/2026

In week 5 of our series titled, "Wounds That Heal," we see that Jesus proclaims the release of those captive to various addictions, hang-ups, and unhealthy patterns in our lives which are destroying us. The cross breaks those chains which have imprisoned us, setting us free. But it requires us to engage a life of Kingdom paradox. Find out what that might be this Sunday at 10:00am.

05/03/2026

This morning’s message reveals how our disappointments with God can be healed at the foot of the cross.
If you have ever felt abandoned by or disappointed with God, this message is for you!
Service begins at 10am.