“That’s not fair!”

We’ve all said it. But what if God’s kingdom doesn’t run on fairness? What if it runs on grace?

In this message, Pastor Zac unpacks Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) and shows how God’s generosity flips our sense of fairness upside down.

Discover why grace can’t be earned, why it often feels offensive, and why it’s the best news you’ll ever receive.

Big Idea: God’s grace is not fair, it’s even better.

In this message on the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:21–35), Pastor Zac unpacks Jesus’ radical call to forgiveness. We’ve been forgiven an unpayable debt through Christ, and in response we’re called to extend that same grace to others. Forgiveness isn’t easy, but it sets us free from bitterness and reflects the heart of the gospel: forgiven people forgive people.

More than just a lesson in kindness, Jesus’ story of the good Samaritan reveals the depth of our own need—and the greater mercy of the One who meets us on the road. We’ve all been the beaten traveler, and Jesus, the true Good Neighbor, has stopped for us, healed us, and carried us to life. Having received His grace, we are now called to “go and do likewise”—to live as neighbors who show mercy in a world that desperately needs it.

What kind of soil is your heart? In Matthew 13, Jesus teaches that the same seed—the Word of God—falls on different kinds of ground, but only one produces lasting fruit. In this message, Pastor Zac unpacks the Parable of the Sower and shows us how the gospel takes root, transforms our hearts, and bears fruit through Christ, the true Seed who died and rose for us.Christ's Community Church exists to help people grow in the likeness of Jesus so they can go out and show his love to the world. Want to know more? Check us out at ccchayward.com

What do you do when you're overwhelmed by guilt, shame, or silence from God? Psalm 130 gives us a raw and honest prayer from the depths—and points us to the God who rescues. In this message, we explore how grace meets us at rock bottom, how waiting can become hope, and how Jesus is the one who pulls us up when we can’t climb out ourselves.

When life feels unfair and the wicked seem to prosper, where do we turn? In this message from Psalm 73, Pastor Zac unpacks Asaph’s struggle with envy and doubt—and how entering God’s presence changes everything. Discover why, in Christ, we can say with confidence: 'God is my portion forever.'

In this sermon, Pastor Zac kicks off Volume 3 of our ongoing series through the Psalms—what he calls “the Bible’s mixtape.” Starting with Psalm 1, we explore how the direction of our lives—not just our intentions—determines our destination. Are we rooted like trees by streams of water, or are we drifting like chaff in the wind? Join us as we consider the paths we’re on, the habits that shape us, and the invitation to delight in God’s Word.

When love feels distant, where is God?In this final sermon of Minor Prophets, Major Message, Pastor Zac explores Malachi’s bold reminder that God’s love is not just spoken—it’s proven. Even when His people grow apathetic, cynical, or unfaithful, God remains patient, present, and full of promise.If you’ve ever wondered, “Does God really love me?”—this message is for you.