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  1. 4D AGO

    02.08.2026 // Behold the Lamb // Pastor Scott Hinman

    John 1:19-34 NIV Big Idea: It’s not about you, it’s about Jesus. Use your life to point to Him. Backround: John the Baptist was a rock star!  A prophet living in the Jordan River Valley who had a big following.  People from all over would come to listen to his message of repentance and baptism.  John had his own disciples, who would later become Jesus’s disciples.  Also, John the Baptist was a relative of Jesus. 1.    John knew who he wasn’t With everyone trying to figure out who they are, John starts with who he is not.  “Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was.  He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the messiah”. How many times have we put ourselves in position to get credit instead of “Beholding the Lamb”? 2.    John knew who Jesus was -The Lamb of God -The sin-bearer -Greater than John -Pre-Existent -The Chosen One   3.    John knew what Jesus Does “Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” John 1:29   John demonstrated how we “Behold the Lamb” -          Know who you are not -          Know who Jesus is -          Know what Jesus has done

    1h 12m

  2. FEB 1

    02.01.2026 // Origins Week One // Dr. Shawn Beaty

    John 20:31 John 1:1-14 1. WHO IS JESUS? John 1:1-5 John calls Jesus "the Word." In Greek, that's Logos. Now, if you were a Greco/Roman listener hearing this, your ears would perk up. Logos was a big deal in Greek philosophy—it meant the rational principle that ordered the universe, the divine reason behind everything. If you were a Jewish listener, you'd think of how God SPOKE creation into existence. "And God SAID, 'Let there be light.'" The Word of God was God's creative, powerful self-expression. John takes both ideas and says, "That Logos? That Word? He's not an 'it.' He's a 'He.' And His name is Jesus." So who is Jesus according to these first five verses? Eternal ("In the beginning was") "In the beginning WAS the Word." Not "in the beginning, the Word came into being." Not "in the beginning, the Word was created." WAS. Already existing. Already there. You know how when you show up late to a party and everyone's already having a good time? Jesus showed up to creation and said, "Oh, this? I was here before the party started. Actually, I planned the party. I AM the party." Jesus is the eternal Word who has always existed, but He entered time so you could enter eternity. Divine ("was God") "The Word was WITH God, and the Word WAS God." This is one of the clearest statements of the deity of Christ in all of Scripture. John is saying two things simultaneously: The Word was WITH God (distinction—two persons) The Word WAS God (unity—one essence) This is the Trinity in seed form. One God, existing eternally in three persons. Father, Son, and Spirit. Now, I know the Trinity can feel like theological gymnastics. Three in one? How does that work? And honestly, if you fully understood it, it probably wouldn't be God. The finite can't fully  John Lennox: Consciousness, Energy cant be defined but you believe in them? Creative ("all things were made through Him") "All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made." John is emphatic here. ALL things. Not some things. Not most things. EVERYTHING that exists was made through Jesus.The mountains? Jesus. The oceans? Jesus. Giraffes? Jesus. (And honestly, giraffes alone prove God has a sense of humor. "Let's make a horse... but give it a six-foot neck and a purple tongue." Divine creativity right there.) The Word who spoke creation into existence became part of creation to save it. The same voice that said "Let there be light" would one day say "Lazarus, come forth." The same hands that flung stars into space would be nailed to a Roman cross. Life-giving ("in Him was life") "In him was life, and the life was the light of men." This is important: Jesus doesn't just HAVE life. He IS life. Life isn't something He possesses; it's something He IS. And that life brings light. In a world full of darkness—moral darkness, spiritual darkness, the darkness of not knowing why you're here or where you're going—Jesus shows up as light. "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." I love that. The darkness TRIED. It's been trying since Genesis 3. And it's still trying today. But it hasn't won. It CAN'T win. Because light always defeats darkness. Always. You don't walk into a dark room and watch the darkness push the light out. You flip the switch, and darkness flees. That's what Jesus does. So who is Jesus? He's eternal, divine, creative, and life-giving. He's not a good teacher. He's not a moral example. He's GOD in the flesh. 2. WHAT DID JESUS DO? (vv. 6-14) John 1:12-13 Jesus doesn't just offer forgiveness (though He does). He doesn't just offer a ticket to heaven (though that's included). He offers FAMILY. Jesus didn't come to give you religion. He came to make you family. You cant earn your way in to God’s family, you recive your way in. You don't become a child of God by birth, bloodline, or willpower. You become a child of God by believing. You receive. You believe. And God does the rest.

    1h 12m

  3. JAN 25

    01.25.2026 // When the Fire Fell // Dr. Shawn Beaty

    1 Kings 18:16-211. Some gods never answer And here's the tragic irony: The more your god doesn't answer, the MORE you sacrifice to it. The prophets of Baal started dancing. Then shouting. Then cutting themselves. Why? Because when your god doesn't work, you think: "I'm not doing enough. I need to try harder." I heard someone once call it “ the treadmill of false worship.” 2. One God always answers 1 Kings 18:36-39 Because it is not about how much you pray, it's about WHO you pray to. prayer isn't about convincing a reluctant God to do what we want. Prayer is accessing the power of a God who WANTS to answer, who LOVES to reveal Himself, who DELIGHTS to turn hearts back to Him. 3. When God answers, hearts change 4. The FIRE we really need Acts 2:1-4 At Carmel Fire Fell on the Altar Fire Consumed the Sacrifice Fire proved God’s power The people's hearts changed temporarily At Pentecost Fire fell on the PEOPLE Fire filled them with GOD’S SPIRIT Fire proved God’s PRESENCE Fire changed them PERMANENTLY "The prophets of Baal cut themselves trying to get their god's attention. How much are you bleeding for things that can't save you?"

    1h 22m

  4. JAN 21

    01.18.2026 // What Happens When We Pray // Dr. Shawn Beaty

    1. UNITED PRAYER RELEASES EXPONENTIAL POWER Matthew 18:19-20 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 2. CORPORATE PRAYER BUILDS SPIRITUAL UNITY 3. COLLECTIVE PRAYER CARRIES SHARED AUTHORITY Acts 4:29-30 4. COMMUNAL PRAYER ENCOURAGES WEAK FAITH James 5:16

    1h 18m

  5. JAN 11

    01.11.2026 // The Lord's Prayer // Dr. Shawn Beaty

    Matthew 6:9-13 1. START WITH WHO GOD IS, NOT WHAT YOU NEED "Prayer doesn't start with your problems—it starts with God's perfection." Starts with Our Father (intimate) Not "Dear Sir" or "Almighty Judge" or "Distant Creator." Father.  But notice: He doesn't just say "my Father"—He says "OUR Father." Prayer is never just about you. You're part of a family. When you pray, you're praying with millions of other sons and daughters. In Heaven (Close but transcendent) "Hallowed be your name." To "hallow" something means to treat it as holy, set apart, sacred. Jesus is saying, "Before you ask God for anything, WORSHIP HIM FOR WHO HE IS" Application: Most of us pray like this: "God, I need this. God, fix that. God, help me. Amen." "Worship recalibrates your heart before you ever open your mouth." When you start with "hallowed be your name," you're reminding yourself: God is bigger than your problem God is wiser than your plan God is more loving than you can imagine God does not need buttered up… He doesnt need our affirmation. This part is for you "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." "Prayer isn't about getting God on board with your plans—it's about getting you on board with His." After worship comes surrender. "Your kingdom come." A kingdom is wherever a king rules. Jesus is saying, "God, let Your rule and reign expand. Let Your authority be recognized. Let Your kingdom advance." "Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." In heaven, God's will is done perfectly, immediately, joyfully. No resistance. No delay. No compromise. This is where prayer gets dangerous. Because when you pray "Your will be done," you're giving God permission to: Close doors you wanted open Open doors you wanted closed Take you places you didn't plan to go Use you in ways you didn't expect "'Your will be done' is the most powerful—and most terrifying—prayer you can pray." We want to pray, "God, bless my plans." But Jesus teaches us to pray, "God, I surrender to Your plans." We want to say, "God, make my life comfortable." Jesus says, "Pray that God's kingdom would come—even if it costs you something." Question for Reflection: What would happen if you actually meant it when you prayed, "Your will be done"? What would you have to release? What would you have to trust God with? "Give us today our daily bread." "Anxiety lives in tomorrow. Faith lives in today." But Jesus says, 'Nope. Daily bread. Every. Single. Day.' Why? Because God wants you to wake up every morning and say, 'I need You today.' Not 'I needed You last Tuesday and I'm still running on that.'" "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." "You can't receive what you refuse to release." After dependence comes forgiveness—and this is where it gets uncomfortable. "Forgive us our debts..." We've all sinned. We've all blown it. We've all hurt God, hurt others, hurt ourselves. We all have a debt we can't pay. "...as we also have forgiven our debtors." Wait. What? Jesus just made your forgiveness conditional. He's saying, "God will forgive you the way you forgive others." This is non-negotiable. Matthew 6:14-15, The prayer ends with a battle cry. "Lead us not into temptation..." "...but deliver us from the evil one." You wouldn't walk through a minefield alone. You wouldn't go into a warzone unarmed. So why do you think you can fight spiritual battles without God's help? Prayer is how you call in reinforcements. Prayer is how you access divine protection. Prayer is how you say, "God, I'm in over my head. I need you to fight for me." "The battle is real, but so is your Protector." 1 Corinthians 10:13 God will make a way. He will provide escape routes. He will deliver you. "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name."2. SURRENDER YOUR AGENDA TO GOD'S PURPOSE.3. DEPEND ON GOD FOR TODAY, NOT TOMORROW4. RECEIVE FORGIVENESS AND RELEASE OTHERS5: ADMIT YOU CAN'T WIN THIS BATTLE ALONE.

    1h 10m

  6. JAN 4

    01.04.2026 // Learning to Pray Week One // Dr. Shawn Beaty

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 1. PRAYER CONNECTS YOU TO GOD'S POWER John 15:5 2. PRAYER CHANGES YOUR PERSPECTIVE Philippians 4:6-7 When you pray, problems don't necessarily get smaller—you get bigger You start seeing with God's eyes, not just your circumstances You begin to see God clearer… JESUS GETS BIGGER ”Every Year you grow you will find me bigger” 3. PRAYER CLARIFIES YOUR PURPOSE Psalm 37:4 Prayer aligns your wants with God's will The more time you spend with God, the more you think like Him Application: What you focus on in prayer reveals what you value fasting clears space for God…. Where you were hungry… you pray…. Use this fast to help eliminate the noise in your life. 4. PRAYER CULTIVATES YOUR CHARACTER Romans 8:28-29 Romans 8:28-29 - God is conforming you to Christ's image Unanswered prayers often protect us from our immature requests Prayer isn't about getting what you want; it's about becoming who God wants "God is more interested in changing you than your circumstances." Start a "prayer rhythm" - same time, same place daily Keep a prayer journal this week - write down what God is doing IN you The P.R.A.Y. method: Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield Pray about what you should fast as we approach 21 days

    1h 12m

  7. 12/14/2025

    12.14.2025 // The Greatest Intervention Story Ever Told // Pastor Scott Hinman

    Intervention: The Act of stepping into a situation to change its course, especially to prevent harm or improve an outcome. Galatians 4:4-7 There are two important things when it comes to an intervention: Timing and Purpose Galatians 4:4-7 reminds us that’s what Christmas is all about. 1.    God Intervenes at the right time (v. 4) (Timing) “But when the set time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a women, born under the law” The phrase “set time” used here is the Greek word Pleroma.  There is only one other place in the New Testament that the word “Pleroma” is used. Ephesians 1:10. Ephesians is referring to the second coming.    John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…”   2.    God Intervenes to Set Us Free (v. 5-7) (Purpose) “To redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.  Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father’.  So, you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.”

    1h 12m

  8. 12/07/2025

    12.07.2025 // The Magnificat: The Upside Down Kingdom // Dr. Shawn Beaty

    ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭45‬-‭56‬ ‭NIV‬‬ I. MAGNIFY: Worship Begins with Right Perspective Luke 1:46-47 ESV Mary doesn’t say “my soul feels the Lord”—she says “my soul magnifies the Lord.”  Worship isn’t about amplifying your feelings; it’s about amplifying God’s greatness Illustration: "A telescope doesn’t make stars bigger—it helps you see how big they already are.” “You become small when you make yourself big. You become significant when you make God big.” “Mary called Him ‘Savior’ before the manger, before the cross—she knew she needed rescue too.” Application:  Even the mother of Jesus needed a Savior. Nobody gets to God on their résumé. What’s competing with God for the “bigness” in your life? II. MERCY: Remember That Grace Flows to the Low Places God didn’t choose Mary because she was exceptional—He chose her because she was available. Her “humble estate” wasn’t an obstacle to God’s plan; it was a qualification for it. Luke 1:48-49“God’s eyes scan past the spotlight to find the servant.” “Mercy isn’t God meeting you halfway—it’s God coming all the way down.” “Fear of the Lord isn’t terror—it’s the awe that makes you finally stop performing.” “Pride says, ‘Look what I’ve done.’ Humility says, ‘Look what He’s doing.’” Application: Stop trying to make yourself impressive enough for God. Emptiness/Brokenness is the invitation. III. MIGHTY REVERSALS: The Gospel Turns the World Upside Down Luke 1:51-53 This isn’t just future prophecy—it’s present reality wherever the gospel takes root. The kingdom of God inverts every human hierarchy. Potential memorable quotes: pretending you have it together…. Says you don’t need grace “The proud get scattered because they were never really together.” The modern world is not evil; in some ways the modern world is far too good. It is full of wild and wasted virtues. When a religious scheme is shattered (as Christianity was shattered at the Reformation), it is not merely the vices that are let loose. The vices are, indeed, let loose, and they wander and do damage. But the virtues are let loose also; and the virtues wander more wildly, and the virtues do more terrible damage. The modern world is full of the old Christian virtues gone mad. The virtues have gone mad because they have been isolated from each other and are wandering alone. Thus some scientists care for truth; and their truth is pitiless. Thus some humanitarians only care for pity; and their pity (I am sorry to say) is often untruthful. GK Chesterton (Orthodoxy) Timothy Keller said it this way: The ultimate reversal happened at the cross. The Mighty One became weak. The Rich One became poor. The Exalted One was humbled to death. Why? So that in Him, our weakness becomes strength, our poverty becomes riches, and our humiliation becomes glory. Application: What are you gripping so tightly that God can’t fill your hands? What throne are you protecting that’s blocking your blessing?IV. MEMORY: God Keeps Promises We Forgot He Made Luke 1:54-55 Two thousand years of silence, and God hadn’t forgotten a single syllable of His covenant. Mary’s baby was the “Yes” to a promise made to Abraham in Genesis 12.

    1h 11m
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    Clovis Hills Community Church
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    2016 - 2026
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