Sermons Category: Books of the Bible

David denHartog teaches from 2 Chronicles 34-35.  In this passage, we see how King Josiah brings about revival because of his humility.  Do we have humility?  Will we humble ourselves, or will God humble us? Additional Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-4; James 4:6-10; Isaiah 66:2; 2 Chronicles 7:14

Dean Elliott preaches from  2 Kings 18:5; 2 Chronicles 29:10 & 32:31, with relevant reference to Isaiah 7 & 36. Revival involves the confrontation of our idols.  Idols are ANYthing that you love and trust more than you love and trust more than God.  God has a determination to find out the idols in our […]

Kevin Bentley teaches from 2 Chronicles 17:1-6, with selected verses through chapter 20.  King Jehoshaphat was devoted to the ways of the Lord in the midst of a pagan society.  This is what we need as a church today.  Pastor Kevin points out three aspects of his reign – the Word, the world and worship […]

America is in the midst of the perfect storm.  The problems in our nation are not political, but are spiritual.  Is there any hope? Our only hope is repentance and revival within the church.  This starts with revival in our hearts. David denHartog teaches from select verses in 2 Chronicles 14:2 to 16:14, where we […]

Terry Chumbley, one of our CBC supported missionaries, teaches from Psalm 67 and shares about his experiences on the mission field at the Christian International School of Prague.  

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 18:1-14.  If we are to have success in this world for the kingdom of God, not only will be have to pray and fast and humble ourselves, but we will have to be like a little child.  What did Jesus mean by this?  Dean helps us to understand three tests […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 14:22-27.  On the journey of life, we encounter obstacles or offenses that separate us from God.  Sometimes they are the result of our own sins and choices and sometimes they are due to the sin and choices or others.  These obstacles have to be gotten through in order to walk […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 17:14-21.  In your life, do you ever feel like all you do is spin your wheels?  We want to make changes, be free from an addiction, see progress in our ministry, but we can’t change or don’t see any impact.  We feel powerless.  Real change in ourselves or in others […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 17:1-13.  Every General knows the importance of a battle plan when going into a battle, but its often his final charge that becomes the motivation for his troops as they engage the enemy.  And that General knows the importance of motivation.  Every coach knows the importance of a game plan, […]

Home is more than just brick and mortar.  We can help to provide homes for others when we participate in a ministry like One:27.  And, as long as some do not share our eternal home, we as believers need to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus so that others may come to […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 16:5-21.  Misdiagnosis of a disease or of termites can have disastrous effects.  Misdiagnosis of your spiritual condition can cost you your soul. In this section of Matthew, Jesus issues a warning about a particular kind of teaching that could potentially cause a lot of misdiagnosis in your life and subsequent […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 15:29-16:4.  In the previous passage, a Gentile women found her voice Here, we learn the substance of the ministry that will take place among the Gentiles.  These three paragraphs parallel earlier passages about the faithful remnant of Israel, and we see how the ministry will be sustained.  We also learn […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 15:21-29.  The Jewish leadership and a large portion of the Jewish people have rejected Jesus as Messiah.  We see that as the door closes for the Jewish people, another door is opened – for those that are not Jewish, the Gentiles.  Dean helps us understand five realities of the Gentile […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 15:1-20.  Just like pulling grass up by the roots so it won’t come back, so we must also deal with the sin issues of life at the root.  But, how do we get to the root of the problem?  What do we do once we’ve gotten there? Additional Scripture references: […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 14:22-36.  There are those in history who have had great courage in the face of danger.  Courage is also needed to live out the Christian life.  Students need courage to resist peer pressure.  How do we find courage?  Where can we find courage? Additional Scripture references: 1 Peter 1:6-7; Hebrews […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 14:13-2.  Many in our world are infected by the coronavirus but there is a bigger virus that effects everyone – the virus of sin.  We have the medicine that will heal them from their sin…the Word of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  What factors are necessary for you […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 14:1-12.  There is often intense pain and agony of being confronted when we’ve done something wrong, especially when the one confronting us is correct.  Most of the human race would like to hide or find fig leaves real fast in these situations.  How you handle confrontation?  How and when and through […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 13:53-58.  He begins by reflecting on the concept of a sinkhole — sometimes very important things disappear suddenly but it was caused by a very small shift happening over many years.  There are some people and churches who are wanting to move away from the accuracy, inerrancy, and authoritative Scriptures […]

Kevin Sale, Youth Pastor, explains the foundational scripture, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, for Student Ministries and their top three priorities.  Student Ministries seeks for every Middle and High School student to be “known and accepted, taught about Jesus, and challenged to grow.”  He also challenges us to consider: who are you discipling?  What are you doing […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 25:31-46.  Jesus uses this parable to explain what will occur after the Tribulation period when Jesus judges the Gentile nations who lived through the Tribulation period. The parable applies to God’s call upon our lives to love our Savior by being merciful in our actions toward others. Additional Scripture references: […]

Kevin Bentley teaches from Matthew 25:13-30 on the Parable of the Talents.  In the game of Risk, if you risk nothing then you’re probably going to gain nothing.  There is also an element of risk in our spiritual lives as well.  This parable is about how saving faith manifests itself in practical terms and eternal […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 25:1-13.  In this passage, Jesus uses the Parable of the Ten Virgins to explain to his disciples what it will be like during the end times for Jewish believers.  Pastor David helps us to understand who each of the characters in the parable represent, what the parable means, and how […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 24:45-51. At the time of the rapture, Jesus wants to catch us in the middle of faithfulness, not, as so many excusing themselves from a job by hating others and being distracted. There are three elements that are important to observe about the servant’s faithfulness described here. We too will […]

Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 24:36-44, where Jesus answers the first of the disciples questions found in Matthew 24:3. There are three characteristics given to this time period in which the Rapture occurs.  This passage is less about the placement of the Rapture with regard to the Tribulation, and more about the obedience that is […]

David denHartog teaches from Matthew 24:15-35, where Jesus is teaching His Disciples about the Tribulation period.  Just as we set the table when preparing for dinner guests, so also now God is setting the table for the return of His Son, Jesus, to earth.  How is God doing that?  And, what do we see in […]