Kevin Bentley summarizes Job 22-31, helping us to understand that when human formulas reach a dead end, God’s sovereignty cannot be reduced to a mathematical formula. Job’s friends spoke a lot of words, but brought no comfort, and his life helps us to see that unexplained suffering is a mystery of God’s sovereignty. What can […]
Dean Elliot teaches from Job 20-21. Generally speaking, people do sow what they reap, and we can see the effects of a person’s choices in this lifetime. However, there are cases in which consequences for choices are not seen here on earth. It appears that a wicked person gets away with their wicked deeds, and […]
David DenHartog teaches from Job 18–19. In today’s passage, we see Bildad wrongly assess Job’s suffering. Job initially responds with hopelessness, but then he finds hope in the saving faith he has in the Lord. Three applications can be drawn from this text: 1. Show compassion to those who are hopeless, no matter the reason […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from Job 15–17, where Job’s friends respond to his suffering with accusations instead of compassion. These chapters remind us that we are called to intercede for others and carry their burdens, as Christ did for us. Yet our ultimate hope is not found in human advocates but in a powerful guarantor who […]
For our Annual Missions Awareness Sunday, former CBC staff member Charlie Bing is our guest speaker. Charlie reflects on Acts 16:6–10, reminding us that God has commanded us to share the gospel while remaining flexible about where and with whom we serve, trusting that God will guide us where He wants us to go. Charlie […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Job 11–14, focusing on Job’s testimony of what has happened to him and how it troubles his friends—especially Zophar, who seems determined to explain and control Job’s situation. Zophar accuses Job of mocking, but Job responds by pointing out that Zophar is mocking both him and, even worse, God. Four applications […]
David denHartog teaches from Job 8:1–10:22. Job does not understand why he is suffering so deeply. His friend Bildad assumes that Job’s troubles are the result of sin, but Bildad fails to recognize the incomprehensible wisdom and sovereignty of God. In chapters 9 and 10, Job moves from recognizing that he cannot defend himself before […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from Job 4–7. Job has been expressing his pain to his friend and to God. His friend Eliphaz responds with cold logic, which cannot heal a broken heart. We will examine the four ways Eliphaz responds to Job in chapters 4–5. Then, in chapters 6–7, we will see how Job responds to […]
Dean Elliott covers Chapters 2 and 3 of Job, answering the question, “Why bother” staying true to God in difficult circumstances. Job’s testing reveals the importance of our testimony to God’s faithfulness in our trials, showing that even if He does not save us from tragedy, He is worthy of our love not just because […]
David denHartog begins a new series in the book of Job. Job’s suffering made no sense to him, and he never learned why he had to endure it in this life. This life includes both deserved and undeserved suffering that many must endure. The book of Job speaks to undeserved suffering and reveals who God […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from Proverbs 3:5–6, where Solomon instructs his son to trust in the Lord with a surrendered heart. This sermon explores godly decision-making, the danger of self-reliance, full surrender to God, and the promise of a life without aimless wandering. Additional Scripture References: Romans 12:2; Ephesians 5:15-17 View Sermon Notes Here.
Dean Elliott teaches from Judges 6:25–8 that idolatry—worshiping God alongside Baal—was causing the people pain. God calls us to worship Him alone, not side by side with anything else, whether it be another god, a person, an object, or anything we give more time, energy, and effort to than Him. To fight this, we must […]
Kevin Bentley teaches from Luke 6:43–45. Bad communication is an overflow of what’s in one’s heart. This cannot be fixed through behavior modification, because the issue lies within the heart. We’ll see how honest self-examination, guarding your heart, and replenishing it with truth lead to real heart transformation—not just temporary behavioral change. View Sermon Notes […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Judges 6. Those who conform to evil become enslaved by it. But God graciously responds when we misplace our worship, using pain to get our attention, refocus us on Him, and restore companionship with Him—the purpose for which mankind was created. Additional Scripture References: John 17:3
David denHartog teaches from James 5:16–20 and 1 Kings 18:41–45a. In today’s message, we see that God invites believers to stand in the gap through intercessory prayer for loved ones who are not walking with Jesus or are blinded to the truth. Ultimately, God alone changes hearts, but we will explore the kinds of prayers […]
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 2 John 1:1–13, highlighting the theme of walking in truth and love, with a special emphasis on truth. This message explores how knowing the truth enables us to walk in it, identifies four dangers of false teaching, and shows how to avoid deception while living out the truth. View Sermon Notes […]
David denHartog teaches from the book of Philemon, emphasizing the biblical call to forgiveness and reconciliation. In this passage, Paul appeals to Philemon to restore his relationship with Onesimus, showing that reconciliation goes beyond simply forgiving someone who has caused harm. This message reminds us that while forgiveness can be deeply difficult, it is essential […]