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#AllGloryToGod

“You know, when you look at these 12 disciples that Jesus used to change the world, they weren't amazing people. They weren't well educated, not all of them. were flawed men and women just like you and me. And the only... Really, only difference is that you're way more educated than they were. But, you know, there's a great truth of God, and that's this, that God loves to display his extraordinary glory in the ordinary. The ordinary person knows that when God does something marvelous in them, they know not to take credit for for it because they know that wasn't them. It was all God.”

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#HereIAmSendMe

“Jesus allowed these men to do radical ministry. He could have chosen angels. Angels would have done a better job. But you know what? God's not interested always in using angels. He's interested in using his people. People who are ready, people who are available, people who have bowed their knee to God and said, God, I'm gonna serve you no matter what it is.”

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#CostOfDiscipleship

“If if you wanna seek a long, comfortable, carefree life, then maybe you shouldn't follow Jesus. If you want a life full of entertainment and pleasure, then maybe Jesus isn't for you. If you want the things of this world, they kinda want Jesus on the side just, you know, to go to, you know, church on Sundays and then do whatever you want. But as long as I have Jesus, I got my fire insurance, then maybe Jesus isn't for you. Why? Because Jesus doesn't offer you any of those things.”

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Visiting

Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes—our teaching describes people who don’t yet know Jesus coming to services, and says they find the church friendly and welcoming. You’re welcome to come while exploring or questioning your beliefs. ([17:08 from November 10, 2026])

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Beliefs

What are its stated core beliefs?
The provided website excerpt does not state a formal list of core beliefs; it lists church staff instead (https://www.cchemet.org/about).

In the sermons, we teach that Jesus is the Messiah and Lord, and that salvation comes through the gospel ( [06:13 from November 10, 2026]) ([08:30 from November 10, 2026]). We also emphasize the authority and power of God’s Word ([01:46 from November 10, 2026]), the Holy Spirit’s work and the importance of prayer ([17:08 from November 10, 2026]) ([43:01 from November 10, 2026]), and following Jesus through discipleship and sharing the good news ([30:21 from November 10, 2026]) ([34:53 from November 10, 2026]). These are themes evident in the sermons, rather than an official statement of beliefs.

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What roles can women hold in church leadership?
Women serve in church leadership and ministry roles such as church secretary, worship team member, and children’s ministry. The website lists Raynara Olmedo as church secretary, Jennifer Garcia on the worship team, and Amanda Pelayo in children’s ministry. (https://www.cchemet.org/about)

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What are its stated policies concerning LGBTQ people?
The provided materials do not state a policy concerning LGBTQ people. The website excerpt lists church staff but gives no LGBTQ-related policy (https://www.cchemet.org/about). The sermon excerpts also do not state one; a reference to Sodom and Gomorrah appears in a discussion of judgment, without an explicit policy about LGBTQ people ([19:30 from November 10, 2026]).

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Teaching

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
The clearest recent sermon in the material provided is a message on **Matthew 10:1–15**, where Jesus sends the twelve disciples out to minister. It would help someone understand our teaching on serving Jesus, sharing the gospel, and relying on God: Jesus gives his disciples authority and sends them to proclaim that God’s kingdom is near. ([00:05 from November 10, 2026]) The message also highlights dependence on God and the importance of receiving or rejecting the disciples’ message. ([14:46 from November 10, 2026])

For practical application, the sermon urges people to seek Christ as disciples—not simply to follow him for comfort—and to share their faith. ([30:21 from November 10, 2026]) It also gives a concrete emphasis on praying for family, friends, and boldness to invite others to church. ([37:44 from November 10, 2026])

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How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
We teach that sin is part of the human condition: our flesh desires comfort, control, and the things of the world, and everyone would have chosen to disobey God. Following Jesus means pursuing holiness and turning away from those desires, rather than treating faith as permission to keep doing whatever we want. ([31:32 from November 10, 2026]) ([32:22 from November 10, 2026])

In the sermon, “confess” refers to acknowledging Jesus as Lord, and believers are urged to submit to him willingly. The sermon does not describe a specific practice of confessing individual sins. ([12:54 from November 10, 2026]) ([13:49 from November 10, 2026])

Forgiveness is presented as something people may wrongly presume upon while continuing in behavior they know is dishonoring to Jesus. The warning is not to use forgiveness as an excuse to persist in sin; the excerpt does not give a fuller account of how confession and forgiveness relate. ([32:22 from November 10, 2026])

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How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?
We approach community as active, genuine care for one another: we encourage prayer for spouses, children, coworkers, and the wider city, and invite others to join us and learn about Jesus. ([37:44 from November 10, 2026]) We also value a welcoming spirit; one example in the teaching is visitors describing the church as friendly and nice, “not fake.” ([17:08 from November 10, 2026])

Honesty includes being candid about our own shortcomings and growth. The speaker openly reflects on becoming less prideful and selfish, and the teaching also stresses that faith should be shared by invitation, not forced. ([43:01 from November 10, 2026]) ([11:51 from November 10, 2026])

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How does the church approach doubt and suffering?
Our teaching does not directly address doubt as a separate topic, but it encourages bringing struggles to God in prayer and depending on him. The pastor shares that regular prayer changed him and strengthened his faith; he also acknowledges that he did not fully believe a promise about God’s power before that season of prayer. ([40:17 from November 10, 2026]) ([41:33 from November 10, 2026])

We also don’t present following Jesus as a promise of a comfortable, pain-free life. The pastor says that becoming holy can hurt and that discipleship involves taking up one’s cross. ([30:21 from November 10, 2026]) He recognizes sickness and the frailty of the body, while pointing to hope in heaven and a future body. ([15:58 from November 10, 2026]) The disciples, too, were not promised safety or ease; the sermon describes them facing severe persecution and death. ([26:43 from November 10, 2026])

In hardship, the emphasis is to turn to God rather than rely only on one’s own resources. ([15:58 from November 10, 2026])

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How does the church approach faith and work?
We approach faith and work by carrying faith into ordinary workday relationships and using them as opportunities to pray and bear witness. We encourage praying for coworkers and asking God for boldness to share the gospel; one example is setting a daily reminder to pray for a friend facing struggles after work. ([38:57 from November 10, 2026]) We also teach that God uses people who are willing and available to serve, including in practical outreach. ([05:13 from November 10, 2026])

The sermon excerpts don’t lay out a broader teaching about vocation or workplace practices, but they do present everyday life—including work—as a place to depend on God and care for others.

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Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
It would be an **interpretation of the sermons**, not an official statement. The church website excerpt lists staff and ministry roles but does not state the church’s position on the sermon topics. (https://www.cchemet.org/about)

For example, the sermons teach that disciples should seek Christ and share the gospel ([30:21 from November 10, 2026]), and offer an interpretation of the “kingdom of heaven” as God’s rule ([09:32 from November 10, 2026]). These are sermon teachings, not official statements shown on the website.

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Community

Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?
For a question the published information doesn’t resolve, you could ask Church Secretary Raynara Olmedo or Senior Pastor Gary Johnson. (https://www.cchemet.org/about)

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