Kevin Bentley teaches from Ephesians 4:29 in a topical message on how believers are called to communicate with one another. In Ephesians 4, Paul first calls believers to live a transformed life in Christ and then to let that transformed life shape their speech by using words that build others up, reflect God’s grace, and […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Philippians 3. In the New Testament, Jesus commands us to have joy, but joy doesn’t just happen on its own, one must cultivate it. In this passage, we learn how believers can grow in joy by cleansing their hearts and shaping their expectations according to Christ. Additional Scripture References: 1 John […]
David denHartog teaches from 1 John 5:11–15, exploring God’s promise to always say “yes” to certain prayers. In this message, we learn who receives this promise, why God grants it, what kinds of prayers He answers in this way, and how we can pray with that confidence. Additional Scripture References: Galatians 2:20; Romans 8:9; Galatians […]
Kevin Bentley teaches a topical message on physical healing from Romans 8 and James 5. He lays foundational truths about God’s heart behind healing and also explains how to pray in faith for healing—both for yourself and for others. View Sermon Notes Here Additional Scripture References: John 9:3; 1 Corinthians 11:30; Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter […]
Dean Elliott teaches from 2 Timothy 2:8–19. In contrast to last week’s stand-alone message on hell and the Great White Throne judgment for non-believers, he explains that believers will be resurrected and appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ, where their lives will be evaluated. At that judgment, believers will either receive rewards or lose […]
Teaching from Luke 16:19–26 and Revelation 20:11–15, David den Hartog explains what the Bible reveals about hell and the eternal judgment awaiting those who reject Jesus Christ for salvation. This message contrasts two lives, two deaths, and two destinies as it examines the two phases of eternity for unbelievers and urges listeners to respond to […]
Dean Elliott continues teaching through the book of Jude, explaining that apostates are not simply mistaken but intentionally distort the truth and lead others astray. This message warns how they infiltrate the church and influence sincere believers, while encouraging Christians that God’s grace and the Holy Spirit equip them to stand firm.
Dean Elliott presents the first of two sermons on the book of Jude. This message warns against excusing sin by presuming on the grace of God and instead calls us to a healthy fear of God’s holiness and the real consequences of sin in this life. Christians are exhorted to contend for the truths of […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from 3 John 1:1–14. In today’s passage, we’ll look at three key figures, Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius, and see how walking in truth and love shapes faithful leadership and service in the church. We’ll also hear about John’s warning against prideful leadership and what it means for believers to seek and follow […]
Kevin Sale leads a panel for Youth Sunday that offers a real-life example of what discipleship looks like in the Cleburne Bible Student Ministry.