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David denHartog teaches from Ezekiel 38, as an epilogue to the series: What in the World is Happening?  The world is changing at a rapid rate and we live in very uncertain times.  What we need are some anchors of truth that will keep us strong and steadfast.  As believers, we are not to be […]

Dean Elliott teaches from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18.  It is not the Day of the Lord yet, so what do we do while we wait?  Are you working?  Or, are you considered dead weight, and relying on someone else?  In this passage, we see a general principle that encompasses two commands.

Kevin Bentley teaches from II Thessalonians 3:1-5.  In this passage, Paul is really making a declaration of war of a different kind.  We as believers are fighting a spiritual war that underlies all of man’s wars.  There is a battle for the salvation of souls, for our eternal destiny.  In light of the persecution of […]

Kevin Sale teaches from Mark 10:32-45 as part of the Discipleship Now (DNOW) weekend, which was focused on helping students in 6th-12th grades to be able to see the big picture – of Jesus as King on his throne.  We all would like to make a name for ourselves.  Is it important to look at […]

Dean Elliott teaches from 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17.  God’s kingdom can be likened to a train that is barreling through history.  God has decided what the destination of the train will be, and the best place to be is on the train.  The way to get on the train is to believe that Jesus paid the […]

In Psalm 136, we see a recount of God’s loyal love through creation and the story of Israel.  We are called to celebrate God’s loyal love, His “hesed.”  Cleburne Bible is required by its constitution to share a ‘state of the church’ every year.  David denHartog, Dean Elliott, Tom Worthley, Kevin Bentley, Kevin Sale, and […]

David denHartog teaches from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12.  Our world is indeed falling apart.  God is setting the stage for “The Day of the Lord,” which commences with the tribulation period.  We are not there yet, but it could happen at any time.  What should be our response to all of this?  In this passage, we […]

Kevin Bentley teaches from 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12.  Life only makes sense when you have the correct and accurate information.  Being misguided leads to incorrect interpretations.

Dean Elliott teaches from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5.

David denHartog teaches the first in a new series, What in the World is Happening?   We live in a changing world, and there is much misinformation that you and I are subject to.  When there is misinformation, there is often misapplication on we should live our life.  The Thessalonians didn’t know what was happening in […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 4:7-18, the last of the series in “Christ, Our Life.”  Lists of names are typically not interesting, unless your name is on the list or you know some of the people on the list.  This section is largely a list of names and represents an ancient snapshot of Paul’s life […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 4:2-6, continuing the series, “Christ, Our Life.”  In this passage, Paul casually mentions a stewardship that is unique to Christians: only Christians have access to the throne room of God and have the power of God inside them.  All people are given the same amount of time.  How do we […]

Kevin Bentley teaches from Colossians 3:18 – 4:1.  In Colossians, this is where believers put into practice what has come before — where the rubber meets the road.

David denHartog continues the Christmas story, from Luke 2:21-38.  There are times in life when we think we know someone, but think of them better than they actually are or think them worse than they actually are.  When it comes to our knowledge of our Jesus Christ, sometimes we think little when He is much, […]

David denHartog begins the Christmas series teaching from Genesis 3:14-15, Luke 2:1-14, and Revelation 12:1-5.  Like the beachhead on the Normandy coast that led to the victory of the Allies in World War II, so Jesus’ birth established a beachhead and victory for the heavenly realms.  In Genesis 3:14-15, we see God’s declaration of war […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 3:12-17.  Last week’s sermon was all about what we as believers need to say ‘no’ to, so that we can say ‘yes’ to who we are in Christ.  This week, we see five items we can put on like clothing and three principles that we can live our lives by. […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 3:5-11.  As believers, we have new life if Christ and yet, the old life has not been taken away.  How can we say ‘no’ to the flesh, so that we can say ‘yes’ to something better? Additional Scripture references: Romans 1; Genesis 4; Romans 7; James 3:16; 2 Corinthians 3:18

Thanksgiving Devo by David denHartog Answer to Prayer Testimonies by CBC members and attenders, 1st Service

Thanksgiving Devo by David denHartog Answer to Prayer Testimonies by CBC members and attenders, 2nd Service (For the audio podcast for this Sunday, please see the first service posting: https://www.cleburnebible.org/sermons/answer-to-prayer-testimonies-1st/.)

Kevin Bentley teaches from Colossians 3:1-4.  To live “out of this world,” we must remember to whom we belong and why.  We must set our minds on things above. Additional Scripture references: John 8:23; Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 34:8; Philippians 4:7; Philippians 2:5; Galatians 6:14; I Corinthians 6:17

David denHartog teaches from Colossians 2:6-23.  When it comes to growth toward Christian maturity in the Christian life, there are many people who choose an alternate route to grow toward maturity that only reaches a dead end.  In this passage, there are three alternative routes given.  For many people, these alternative routes become the means […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 2:8-15.  In this section of Colossians, we see a what is a threat to believers and the implications of falling susceptible to that threat.  There is no substitute for the Jesus and what He has already accomplished. Additional Scripture references: John 1:14-17; Ephesians 1:3; 2 Peter 1:3; Romans 6; Philipppians […]

David denHartog teaches from Colossians 2:1-7.  How do we continue to mature as Christians?  How are we transformed in ever deeper ways?  This passage in Colossians gives us a description of maturity, an admonition against that which derails maturity, and an exhortation toward maturity. Additional Scripture references: Philippians 3:12-14; Jeremiah 9:23-24; 2 Peter 1:3

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 1:21-29.  There are two essential elements about preaching – its all about Jesus and its about you.  There are also two problems brought to light, that are still problems today.  The supremacy, the sufficiency, and the only solution to those problems is the finished work of Jesus Christ. Additional Scripture […]

Kevin Bentley teaches from Colossians 1:15-20.  In this passage, we are given a clear picture of who Jesus is and a reminder that who Jesus is, is all for you; who is Christ in you.