Compass Bible Church Weekend Sermons

How’s your walk with Jesus? This is a question that you’ve probably asked and been asked. In this week’s message, we’re going to look at three key building blocks to establishing a vibrant relationship with Jesus. Join us for our next installment in our study of the Gospel of John as we look at  John 8:48-59 .

We often bear a strong resemblance to our family members, and the same can be said of our spiritual families as well. Our lives will show our spiritual family resemblance. Join us at Compass this weekend as we unpack  John 8:31-47  and what it means to be part of God’s fam.

Taking a person at their word is sometimes hard to do. I remember repelling for the first time and having to trust the guide that the rope was in good shape and could hold my weight as I backed over the edge. We’re not likely to take someone’s word for it without an abiding confidence that they know what they’re talking about. When Jesus speaks, we need to remember that we’re hearing from the Auth...

What do you do with a passage like  John 7:53-8:11 ? Should it be in our Bibles? Should we preach it? Should this undermine our confidence in our Bibles? Join us this weekend to find out answers to these questions as we kick off a brand new series in our study of the Gospel of John called, “The Shepherd.”

Easter 2024.

As we wrap up our series in  John 5-7, we  come to a passage that reminds us of the importance of deciding what to do with Jesus. In  John 7:25-52, we  find much confusion stemming from this question. Similar confusion remains today, and it’s my prayer that this sermon will impress upon the unbeliever the urgency of this decision while encouraging the believer to live daily in...

If you grew up in church during the 80s and 90s, you may remember The Power Team. They were a group of Christian body-builders who traveled to schools and churches using their incredible strength as a platform to talk about the greater power of God to save. In this week’s sermon, we will be talking about that same power and why, if we’re going to faithfully carry out the Great Commission, we have...

Last week, we learned that following Jesus is hard, but this week will show us that it’s not complicated. That may sound like an oxymoron. How can something be hard but not complicated? However, these two concepts aren’t synonymous, and if you join us this weekend at Compass for our study of  John 7:1-13 , you’ll see why following Jesus may be hard, but it’s not complicated.

Do hard things. That's a common refrain in our house, and what we mean by this short, pithy statement is that it's good for our kids to learn to do things they don't always want to do, to do hard things. Well, it just so happens that there are parallels in Christianity. As Christians, we should be ready to do hard things as a part of what it means to follow Jesus. This passage will emphasize this...

How do you respond to the unbelief of the world? Are you shocked? Are you angered? Are you frustrated? Are you sad? I imagine there are times when all of these responses are appropriate within reason. But how did Jesus respond to unbelief, and how does Jesus want us to respond to unbelief? Join us as we study  John 6:41-51  to find out the important answers to these questions!

If you watched the Super Bowl this past weekend, you saw an ad with the catch-line, “He gets us.” Maybe you got excited because it seemed to have something to do with Jesus, but unfortunately, what it communicated about him and the gospel wasn’t right. God does in fact “get us” and this weekend we’re going to unpack what that means from  John 6:30-40 .

As Jesus continues to take center stage, drawing the fascination of the crowds and the ire of his opponents, we begin to see patterns emerge. In  John 6:14-29 we ’re going to observe four ways you can guarantee a fraudulent faith that is sure to disappoint.

There’s an old worship song written by Chris Tomlin called “More than Enough.” One of the lines in the song says of Jesus that he is “more than all I want, more than all I need.” This is the reality we’ll find depicted in this weekend’s text,  John 6:1-15 . In this, the fourth sign that John records, we see Jesus feeding the 5,000. This is one of his most familiar miracles, recorded in all fo...

In this sermon, we delve into  John 5:30-47 , where Jesus, aware of the doubts surrounding His testimony, turns to the diverse witnesses appointed by the Father to affirm His true identity. This passage uncovers the problem of unbelief, a problem as real today as it was for the Jews nearly 2,000 years ago Join us this weekend as we dive into the dangers of unbelief that threaten both believer...

Join us for a compelling study of John 5:24-29 that delves into one of life's most profound mysteries: what happens after we die. In this text, Jesus speaks with unparalleled authority about the afterlife, offering clear insights into the concept of resurrection and eternal destiny. He presents a future that diverges into two distinct paths, challenging us to contemplate a critical question: Which...

In the aftermath of Jesus’ controversial healing at Bethesda, we witness a pivotal moment where Jesus openly confronts his challengers. This powerful encounter not only asserts Jesus’ true mission and identity but also serves as a poignant reminder to us of how we should respond. This text reveals why Jesus is worthy of a life of worship.

As we get back to our study of John's gospel, we come to another of Jesus' signs. Remember, John included the signs he did in order that we might believe that Jesus is the Messiah, and that believing we might have eternal life. In  John 5 , Jesus heals a paralytic whose hope had been wrongly placed in the mythical healing powers of a pool. Join us this weekend and find out what you and I have...

What are your resolutions for 2024? There are plenty of opportunities for us to resolve to better ourselves in 2024 from reading more and binging less to eating less and exercising more. As Christians, there's one resolution that we should be making with each passing year. Join us Sunday to discover the one resolution every Christian should make this year.

As we conclude our “What Child is This?” series, we are going to look to the familiar story of the Magi. These mysterious travelers from the east who brought such extravagant gifts and prostrated themselves before a child can teach us a great deal about our own relationship with King Jesus. As we unpack Jesus, the Son of God, we will find that this royal title given to this little child holds sign...

As we continue our “What Child is This?” series, we come to Jesus, the Son of Abraham. Christmas is a time that we love to spend with family. We surround ourselves with those we love, as we look back fondly on past memories and seek to make new ones. There’s something about this season that makes us desire to be with those to whom we feel the closest bonds. That desire has been hardwired in us by...

Our Christmas series here at Compass will take a look at three unique aspects of the identity of this baby that everyone stops to focus on during this time of the year. In this first message, our focus will be on his identity as the Son of Adam. In  Luke 3, we  find a list of names called a genealogy. What makes this list of names special is that it is the genealogy of Jesus. It begins w...

If you’ve ever come home to a dog, you know unbridled unconditional affection. As soon as you open the door, that dog is excited that you’re there. He’s not concerned with what you’re bringing home or whether you have something for him or not. He’s just happy to be with you. Well, Christian, if I may, I’d like to suggest that we need a little more of that attitude when it comes to our relationship...

If you come across a field on a farm, you expect to find crops come harvest season. In this area of North Texas we watch and see the corn planted in early summer and harvested a few months later. In  John 4:26-42 , Jesus pivots from his interaction with the woman at the well to call his disciples to see the harvest field of souls that was all around them. As followers of Christ, we too have b...

Hindsight  is 20 /20. This is a phrase I trust you’ve heard before, but have you ever considered it in light of God’s saving work in your life? I’m not talking about the precise moment that he saved you. No, I’m talking about the numerous times his grace and patience showed up in your life to lead you to that moment of faithful surrender. But it didn’t end at salvation either. His patient gra...

As we celebrate child dedications this weekend, we’ll take a break from John and look at a passage that has a lot to say about godly parenting. There are so many voices competing for our kids in this world, and this text reminds us that we must do everything we can to ensure that God’s word is the loudest and clearest of all. Though we may not be able to impart eternal life to our children, we can...