Contempt
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 […]
Justice and Mercy
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: […]
Risk
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 […]
Do I Have What It Will Take?
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 […]
Setting the Table
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 […]
This Is the Day
He is Risen!! He is risen indeed. David denHartog teaches from Romans 8 and John 11 on this Easter Sunday. There are three benefits that God gives to us. It is for these benefits that we rejoice! Additional Scripture references: Psalm 118:22-24; Romans 7:15-25
Caring Authentically
Kevin Bentley teaches from Acts 3:1-10. What does caring authentically look like? In this passage, Peter and John saw the need, felt the need, and Jesus worked through them to meet the need. Jesus is the hero in this story. There is no other name under heaven by which we might be saved.
The Joy of the Harvest
David denHartog remembers the joy that farmers in Iowa had as they brought in the harvest each year. Spiritually, too, we share in the joy of the harvest when someone comes to know Christ, or we know we have had a part in that process. John 15:1-17 speaks about the joy and fruit and abiding […]
Our Story and Evangelism
At Cleburne Bible Church, we are focusing on three things this year – service, community, and proclamation of the Gospel. Our stories individually help others understand the Gospel. Our story together as a church and as a group is also powerful in proclaiming the Gospel – that Jesus has paid for our sins and risen […]
Spiritual Salesperson or Journey Mate?
David denHartog teaches from John 4:1-26, the account of the Woman at the Well. Many of us have been taught to memorize a presentation when sharing the Gospel with others, but its not where most of us are in the ability to share our faith. Its not how we are most comfortable sharing. The model […]