Kevin Sale teaches from Romans 8:1-4. This weekend was Cleburne’s annual Disciple Now event, which is a weekend-long retreat for 6th through 12th graders. The theme for the weekend was the sufficiency of God’s grace. Romans 7 and 8 show how one can live in the fullness of that grace. Additional Scripture References: 2 Corinthians […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Mark 10:32–52, where Jesus tells His disciples for the first time in the book of Mark why He is going to the cross. Jesus also affirms the question, “Why follow Jesus?”—which, up to this point, He has not directly answered for His disciples.
David denHartog teaches from Mark 10:13-31 regarding Jesus’ heart for children, followed by the story of the rich young ruler, which addresses the difference between the free gift of salvation and the high price of discipleship, which the Lord generously rewards. View Sermon Notes Here.
Pastor Kevin Bentley teaches from Mark 10:1-12.In today’s passage, we will see how married believers should walk together on the path of discipleship as they view their marriage from God’s perspective, and how Jesus offers grace and forgiveness to all who have sinned. The Lord Jesus Christ, the God of all grace, gives second chances […]
Dean Elliott continues the series, “Discipleship in a Hostile World,” teaching from Mark 9:14–50. The book of Mark explores the challenges of following Jesus. In today’s passage, we will look closely at three major themes. After walking through the text, Dean will pose three questions for believers to consider. Additional Scripture References: Mark 9:2; 1 […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Luke 2:13–14 and various other passages on the Advent wreath candle of peace—how Jesus came to earth with angels announcing peace, a brief reprieve that his life and substitutionary death secured for us so that believers might live out peace and proclaim the gospel of peace before he comes again in […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from Luke 2:8-12 and 15-20. Today’s passage is from the shepherds’ point of view, describing how they were filled with great joy when the news of Jesus’ birth was made known to them. We will look at the shepherds’ journey that leads them to this deep-seated gladness, and how one may also […]
David denHartog begins a new mini-series leading up to Christmas on the subject of Advent, which means “coming” or “arrival.” The first of the four Advent candles represents Hope. We will explore the various words for ‘hope’ in the Bible, with a particular focus on its meaning in the New Testament. We will also see […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from Mark 8:27-9:13. In today’s passage, we explore the question: Who is Jesus? Together, we will discover who He truly is. This question invites each of us to respond, whether or not we already know and follow Jesus. View Sermon Notes Here. Additional Scripture References: John 14:15; Philippians 2:3-4; Colossians 3:13
David denHartog teaches from Psalm 103:1-14 and 17. Then we will hear testimonies and praise to the Lord from CBC members and attenders.