CVPC Sermons

The Big Takeaway: There is no such thing as a perfect church. However, Jesus, the one who is Holy and True, praises the church of Philadelphia for being a Spirit-filled church. Why? Because even though they had little strength, they kept his word, they did not deny his name, they patiently endured trials, and they stood against opposition.

The Big Takeaway: The Scriptures remind us that a believer's generosity always responds to our Savior's generosity. An ancient theologian called God the Ultro Bonus, meaning "the one who gives of his own accord, unprompted, and who always gives more than required." We see this paradigm beautifully played out in the story of Zacchaeus, where the Savior's generosity leads to Za...

The Big Takeaway: Jesus asked His Father to make us one even as they are one. When we experience Spirit-empowered unity in Christ, we engage in radical generosity. Knowing who we are in Christ forms how we steward our resources.

10.18.26 sermon

The Big Takeaway: Glory and beauty are ultimately the clothing of the believer. In the design of the tabernacle with all its related priestly garments and sacred furnishings, we see how worship should lift our eyes to recognize God’s beautiful redemptive design. In the endless generosity of the people, that transformation appeared as they prized the presence of God in their midst. Our generosity c...

10.04.26 sermon

The Big Takeaway: Be relentless every day in loving God and neighbor. John emphasizes this point in verses 7-12 and again in verses 13-21. In short, this is what biblical Christianity looks like. God calls us to be Christians who love others just like God loved us.

The Big Takeaway: Put aside all your worries, because your heavenly Father will always take care of you. We know this because worrying doesn't change anything (vs. 22-26), seeking the kingdom of God is the main purpose of our lives (vs. 27-31), and trusting God above everything makes an eternal difference (vs. 32-34).

The Big Takeaway: Abundant life is not God helping us accomplish our goals and fulfill our dreams, but God working through us to accomplish his own purposes and works. Suffering gives us eyes to see, and ears to hear, the real meaning of our lives.

The Big Takeaway: Jesus explained that a man's heart will be where his treasure is (Luke 12:34). King David and the Chronicler celebrate true worshippers who engage in willing and joyful generosity of praise and resources. The true worship Jesus prescribes as "in spirit and truth" includes nothing less (John 4:23ff.).

The Big Takeaway: Faith as "the conviction of things not seen" shapes our personal story. Protecting yourself from unbelief is essential. Your faith will grow as you mark your challenges and embrace your opportunities. Trust God's unfolding purposes and believe his promises given to David's greater son — the Lord Christ

The Big Takeaway: Community is central to the eternal purposes of our Creator God. It is as a community that the power of his might brings him the greatest glory. You will be numbered among his people or you will miss out on the grand finale of his spectacular design. Allow the Holy Spirit to weave your story with the story of his people as you love one another.

The Big Takeaway: We live in a broken world marred by suffering and evil, but God promises to make all things new. The church joins this mission by demonstrating the beauty of His Kingdom and proclaiming the gospel to every nation.

The Big Takeaway: Spirit-filled worship is always a bond of community united in adoration and praise before a holy, powerful Savior. How does your personal story reflect both the bond of praise and the confidence of God’s promise as we live and love day by day?

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The Big Takeaway: Jesus gives us what we most need so that we can share it with others. 1. A Living Hope 2. A New Purpose 3. A Patient Love

The Big Takeaway: Thomas' doubt about Jesus' resurrection wasn't a rejection of him but the sign of an aching faith that was hurting and longing to believe again. And Jesus, ever merciful toward is own, did not scold him for it. He drew near and gently gave Thomas exactly what his weary heart needed. Yet in that same moment of kindness, Jesus also pointed us toward an even deeper joy:...

The Big Takeaway: When our world is deteriorating or declining, we tend to take ownership of the whole problem, or at least carry the anxiety that accompanies the problem. Thankfully, all the Lord asks of us is to be faithful to our calling in him, a calling for which he provides strength. And often, through that modest goal of faithfulness, he accomplishes great things.

The Big Takeaway: Jesus gave us glory, even his own glory (v. 22). Jesus' glory was tied to that "hour," to his death and crucifixion, to his gift of eternal life (17:1 ff.). How does the gift of his glory define you? Your joy is tied to that glory and the conscious embrace of all that it represents. Your joy is tied to the oneness shared in our unity.

The Big Takeaway: Jesus' mission on earth was to consecrate himself (v. 9), meaning that he is preparing to die on the cross, so that we may be sanctified. Stated differently, our sanctification was Jesus' primary mission on earth.

The Big Takeaway: Calvin stated that Jesus' prayer reveals the depths of the Savior's heart. This accurately describes John 17. By praying for his glorification (vs. 1-5), the sanctification of present believers (vs. 6-19), and the unity of future believers (vs. 20-26), Jesus' High Priestly Prayer reveals the heart of the Savior for his covenant people.

The Big Takeaway: The disciple's joy is directly related to both the method and the end that your Master designs. The promise of complete joy is yours! The journey is yours as well. Prize your Lord's wisdom, ways, and wishes!

The Big Takeaway: Discipline, trials, and affliction not only have the power to transform our lives, but they bind us to Christ, who was himself a man acquainted with grief (Isaiah 53:3), whose work was "made perfect" through suffering (Hebrews 2:10).