Sermons Category: Books of the Bible

David denHartog wishes to give us a deeper appreciation or broader knowledge of one of the titles given to Jesus, in order enhance our worship of Jesus this Christmas season.  Jesus is called “The Lamb of God” twenty seven times in the book of Revelation.  Pastor David uses Revelation 5 as a base to explain […]

David denHartog begins our Christmas series, “And He Shall Be Called ….”  How can we have joy during this Christmas season, when for so many of us there is hardship, depression, despair, or even just busy-ness and stress?  In Isaiah 8:22-9:7, God gives us a promise and person so that we might have joy and peace. […]

David denHartog teaches on Matthew 6:1-6 and 16-18.  We all have a desire for significance – to be somebody.  The question is: to WHOM do you want to be somebody?  Jesus tells us that to pass muster with God, even your motives are important, not just your actions or your heart.  He wants us to […]

David denHartog gives a short, devotional type sermon from Ecclesiastes 2:24.  We can thank God for the simple things and enjoy them.  As we do that, it leads us back to remember the glory of God and praise Him more.

Don Hunt begins in Philippians 1:12 and explains how Paul was on mission to advance the Gospel.  Everything that happened to Paul was seen through that missionary lens.

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 5:38-48, part of the Sermon on the Mount.  This section is correlated with Matthew 5:7, “Blessed are the merciful.”  There are two things to look at – a negative form of mercy and helping up your enemy (which looks crazy), and then we see why.

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 5:33-37.  He takes a closer look at the flesh in order to remind ourselves of how we can have peace with God.  Dean also explains to us the third of three ways that people hide the flesh – using religious language. Additional Scriptures: Leviticus 19; Romans 7:18; 2 Corinthians 5; Titus 3:2 […]

Dean Elliott continues teaching the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5:27-32.  The law’s purpose is to reveal where we are broken, it does not save.  Jesus wants us to know how to use the law to help us target the right problem.  And God wants to work from the inside out.  This passage shows the process […]

David denHartog continues explaining Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount, here in Matthew 5:21-26.  The Bible indicates that anger itself is not sinful in other passages, but how you respond to anger can be sinful.  This passage helps us understand how we can deal with our anger in a Godly way. Additional Scripture […]

David denHartog explains Matthew 5:17-20, the expansion of the Beatitude “pure in heart.”  God desires that we might be great in His kingdom, not greatness as the world believes it to be – with glitter, glamour and fame.  How can we achieve the greatness that this text talks about? Scripture References:  John 8; 1 Corinthians […]

Wes Aldridge, a Hospitality House Director with Cadence International in Germany (along with his wife, Elaine), shares what God has done in his life and stories of what God is doing around the world with other missionaries.  He encourages us to consider going to another place – either short-term or long-term.  God is calling us all to […]

David denHartog again picks up the message series on Matthew titled “Behold the King,”  continuing the Sermon on the Mount.  In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus teaches that believers are to be salt and light.  Pastor Dave explains the principle, product and more behind these two metaphors.

Don Hunt continues the Together series, looking at what happens when we serve together – specifically in light of Ephesians 4:7-16.  Just as God has made us all with different physical characteristics, so also has He given us all different gifts and abilities.  These different gifts are used to mend the body, just like fishermen mend their […]

Dean Elliott continues the Together series; designed to convince you that you need community and entice you to go find it.  In Matthew 18, Jesus goes to great length to answer the question, “Who then will be great in the kingdom of God?”  Jesus explains three things that will prevent you from being great in the kingdom. […]

Dean Elliott continues the Together series by teaching about a key principle that is indispensable for a group to stay together.  From this principle comes a practice for dealing with a offense with a brother. One needs the principle for the practical to work in a community. Main Scripture Passage: Matthew 17:24 to 18:20 Scripture references:  I John 1:8-9; […]

Dean Elliott continues the Together series by looking at the account of Jesus washing the Disciples’ feet in John 13:1-17.  This passage is not just about serving one another physically, but about serving one another spiritually, by dealing with sin together.  Dean explains two mistakes that need to be put away before we can be in community […]

David denHartog continues the Together series by asking the question: Why?  Why are community groups important?  Using I Corinthians 12:14-27, he makes two important points, answering the question: Why? Additional Scripture References:  Acts 2:42; I Thessalonians 5:11; Romans 15:14; Romans 12:10-13 Recommended Reading: Come and See, by Todd Wagner

The mission of CBC is to make disciples, from Matthew 28:18-20.  How do we get there?  Acts 2:42 lists four elements of the early church that are vital to our becoming mature believers.  David denHartog explains each briefly, but focuses on the aspect of fellowship.  If you neglect fellowship, it will stunt your growth.  What is […]

David denHartog begins a new series titled, Together.  The series is designed to help Cleburne Bible Church understand what we are seeking to weave into the fiber of our church.  It is together that we accomplish God’s purpose for our lives and the church.  Colossians 1:24-29 helps us realize three primary points regarding the purpose of the […]

Dean Elliott concludes the Coming with His Saints series based in II Thessalonians.  He address one of most insidious and universal problems of humanity: laziness.  We look at the problem, as found in II Thessalonians 3:6-15.  We also look at how the church is supposed to respond it and take away specific applications to our own lives.

Dean Elliott continues the Coming with His Saints series, teaching from 2 Thessalonians 2:13 through 3:5.  What brings stability to our lives in this age?  What guards against distractions?  What do we need to hold on to?

Pastor David denHartog continues the Coming with His Saints series on end times.  When there are difficulties, trials and heartaches in our lives, the temptation is to give up and not keep battling.  We wonder if there really is a God.  How do we bear up when we feel hopeless?  Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians for people […]

David denHartog begins a new series, Coming with His Saints, focusing on the end times.  He teaches from 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 and explains the answer to the question: “Why does God allow the righteous to suffer?” Scripture references: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10; I Thessalonians 4:13-17; I Thessalonians 5:1-3

Dean Elliott concludes the Family Portrait series with “Making Peace.”  It is as difficult to find common ground in our families as it is to find common ground in our nation.  But it is important in our family to evangelize and lead our kids to Christ.  Dean uses the story found in I Samuel 25 to […]

Dean Elliott shares that the most painful thing he sees in pastoral care is disharmony in the family – dissolution of a marriage or a break in relationship between parents and child.  Psalm 14 offers an explanation of a problem that we’ve all had experience with.  It also helps us understand how we can pass on […]