Dean Elliott teaches from Hebrews 12:18-29.
David denHartog teaches from Mark 15:40–16:20. This Easter message proclaims that, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, both unbelievers and believers can find true hope for the everyday struggles of life, even in the midst of failure. The disciples’ repeated failures throughout the book of Mark, including in this passage, reveal that the risen Savior […]
Dean Elliott preaches from Mark 15:1–39, explaining the necessity of Jesus’ death on the cross for our substitutionary atonement. He also highlights three figures—Barabbas, Simon of Cyrene, and the two robbers crucified beside Jesus—as types that illustrate the progression a follower of Jesus Christ can make.
Dean Elliott teaches from Mark 14:53–72. Today’s passage serves as a reminder of the message of the gospel—all are in need of a Savior. We will see how determined Jesus is to fulfill His mission of going to the cross to save the world, which is why He remained silent and did not defend Himself […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from Mark 14:12-52. We will see how Jesus is a faithful example of a disciple. A faithful disciple can be defined as one who keeps watch for the Master and submits to God’s will by being fully dependent on Him, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Even in betrayal and suffering, […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from Mark 14:1–11. In this passage, we see a contrast between those plotting against Jesus, a woman who lavishly anoints Him in love, and Judas, who agrees to betray Him. This raises an important question for believers: What is our true motive in following Jesus? Is it a genuine desire to honor […]
David denHartog teaches from Mark 13:1–37, where Jesus answers His disciples’ questions about the timing and signs of coming events, including the destruction of the temple and His future return. The key term in the chapter is “watch!” Jesus does not call us to calculate or predict the time of His coming, but rather to […]
In Mark 12:13–44, Dean Elliott summarizes Jesus’ responses to questions posed by the Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes to trap Him. At the heart of Jesus’ teaching is a clear picture of what truly matters to God as He builds His kingdom—and what this means for believers who desire to honor Him as the sovereign Lord […]
David denHartog teaches from Mark 11:27-12:12. This passage depicts how the Jewish religious leaders question Jesus’ authority. We will examine four principles highlighting the importance of Jesus’ authority. Additionally, the parable reveals their rejection of Jesus and serves as a warning of Judgment.
Today is our Annual State of the Church, as required once a year by the CBC constitution. We will review and celebrate all that God has done in and through CBC in 2025 and then look ahead to our plans for 2026.