Cambria Pulpit

Are you ready to die? We're all going to face death someday. But the good news is, there is a Champion who defeated death. Christ conquered death for us and can deliver us from this inescapable enemy.

Christ is the Better Redeemer because He is our perfector. He does not bring us into heaven by the skin of our teeth, but instead over the course of our lives, changes us into His likeness to actually become perfect when we see him.

Do you feel the brokenness of the world? Are you weary from your struggle with sin? Hebrews 2 reminds us that there is a Redeemer. Jesus is the answer. He is our Better Redeemer.

"How did we get here?" Like a boat on a lake, we tend to drift in our spiritual lives if we don't pay attention. Hebrews 2:1-4 addresses the danger of drifting from the truth. We must anchor our lives to Christ and His Word.

People tend to be fascinated with angels. History is full of endless speculation and even worship of these spirit beings. But the book of Hebrews tells us that Christ is better than angels and He alone is worthy of our worship. 

What is the best thing in the world? Is it love, family, or freedom? The book of Hebrews teaches us that Christ is better than everything else. Christ is supreme, so He is worthy of our worship and devotion. Listen to this week's sermon as Pastor Dave begins our new series in Hebrews.

What is Easter all about? As we celebrate Christ's resurrection, we remember His suffering and death through communion. Jesus secured our salvation for all eternity through His sacrifice on the cross. 

What will God do for us? The majority of Leviticus lays out God's expectations for His people. But as the book concludes, God tells His people what He will do for us. We can trust God to keep His promises because He is faithful. 

How can we balance work with rest? Our weekly schedules are busy with work, activities, and hobbies. Our time is fleeting. But God commands us to rest because it provides intentional time for worship and refreshment. 

What is justice? What does God say about justice? These questions have massive implications for society and ignoring them leads to injustice. As God's people seeking to live for God, we must value justice. 

How are God's people supposed to live? In Leviticus 21, we see that because God is holy, His servants must be holy as well. This means that Christians are to live differently from the world. 

How do we remain in God's presence? Every week, we encounter God in sacred worship. This mountain top of faith can leave us asking, "So, what now?" But in Leviticus 17, we see that all of life is an act of worship. We remain in God's presence by worshiping Him in everything.

How can we be right with God? Different religions propose different answers to this question. But the One True God has made the way for us through atonement. Through Christ, you can be good with God.

What does it mean to worship God in spirit? In John 4:24, Jesus says we must worship God in spirit and truth. In this week's sermon, Pastor Dave concludes our series on Worship & the Church by answering this question. 

"Have it your way." This motto may be good for a burger, but it's not appropriate for church. Many people expect the church to do things their way. But Scripture teaches us that worship and the church must be God's way.

Why does the world say it's okay to have an abortion? Romans 1:18-25 answers this question. God's righteous wrath comes on men who suppress the truth in idolatry. So only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can resolve this problem. 

What are we supposed to do in church? Worship is sacred, and God is holy, so what we do in church must be right. Worshipping God properly means following His regulations. Listen to the second message in our Foundations series on worship.

Why is worship so important? The truth is, everyone worships something or someone. So we must strive to worship the One True God in the right way. Listen to Pastor Dave's first message in our Foundations series on worship.

This week, we had a special guest speaker, Carl Gormley, our missionary to the Philippines. We're excited for what God is doing through the Gormley family. Carl's sermon was from Isaiah 58, "The Light of God."

Why do we do what we do in church? Worship is a sacred activity. Therefore, worship must be regulated by God. So what happens when we offer unauthorized worship? We find the answer in Leviticus 10. 

What does God require of us in worship? How we worship God is not for us to determine. We can't come to God on our own terms. So acceptable worship must be faithful to God's holy standard. 

Why do we exchange gifts on Christmas? This tradition points us to the best gift of all in Jesus Christ. In this week's sermon, we learn that God has given us the perfect Priest. 

While the world around us is in shambles, we are reminded this Christmas that we are part of a Kingdom with a King that is eternal, filled with peace and joy!

Everyone wants contentment and joy in life. However, many people are looking in the wrong place. Only Jesus can give us true joy in life. So this Thanksgiving, we need to find our purpose in Him. 

Ignorance is no excuse for the law. Just because you did something accidentally doesn't mean you're not guilty. So how should we address unintentional sin? Leviticus 4 teaches us that God takes all forms of sin very seriously, and we should too.