Canaan Fellowship

Bill Teubl introduces Psalm 127 and reflects on what it means to build a house that is bigger than just a family, emphasizing that the household is meant to be a place of worship and generational fruitfulness. He addresses fathers, mothers, children, and singles, encouraging each to consider their role in building a godly household. [00:00] Opens with Psalm 127, noting he has spoken on it before b...

Bruce provides an overview of 1st and 2nd Corinthians, explaining the pagan background of Corinth and why Paul wrote such corrective letters. He emphasizes that teaching and training in truth is better than correcting faults after they occur, and applies the lessons from these letters to the modern church. Background on Corinth and Paul’s letters: [00:01:26] Corinth was a deeply pagan Roman cultur...

Bill Teubl introduces a sermon from 2 Timothy 3, explaining that Paul describes both the difficulties of the end times and how Timothy (and believers) should live in response. He emphasizes that evil unfolds as part of God’s redemptive plan, and believers are called to remain faithful to what they have been taught by trustworthy teachers. [00:00] Reads 2 Timothy 3 from the New Living Transla...

Randy Losee begins by recounting a hiking trip where a green backpack nobody wanted to carry became a lesson in serving others. He connects this to the biblical command to bear one another’s burdens and emphasizes that Christians should willingly sacrifice their own comfort to lighten someone else’s load, using Christ as the ultimate example of service. [00:01] Introduces the green backpack from a...

Bruce Hempel delivers a follow-up sermon on living an actively seeking God lifestyle, focusing on the biblical analogy of believers as a royal priesthood. He draws on the Old Testament tabernacle and priesthood as types and shadows that find their fulfillment in Christ and the New Covenant. The message encourages believers to embrace their identity as priests unto God, drawing near to Him with con...

Bill Teubl begins by reading Isaiah 54:1-10, with a focus on verses 4-10, introducing the theme of overcoming shame as one of the blessings of redemption. He emphasizes that this chapter follows Isaiah 53, where Jesus bore our shame, and that the specific blessings of redemption come because of what Jesus suffered. [00:03:09] Introduces the passage from Isaiah 54 as being about the benefits or ble...

Bruce opens with a Mother's Day reflection, honoring mothers and exploring Eve's example as "the mother of all living." He transitions into the main topic about actively seeking God, explaining why it matters and how believers can do it individually and corporately. [00:00] Honored mothers present and those who have gone before, sharing how his mother's faith influenced him and his siblings [00:51...

Bill introduces a talk on life examination through the lens of relationships, offering a caveat that he finds this area personally challenging and that the goal is not to feel pressured by a checklist but to connect with the Lord. He outlines a series of relational questions: how you view yourself, relate to God, your spouse, parents, children, brothers/sisters, unsaved family, and neighbors. [00:...

Nathan Hepworth delivers a message on the importance of actively pursuing the Lord and walking with God. He emphasizes that this is something every believer needs but can easily lose sight of, with special attention given to the heart attitudes that truly define close fellowship with God. [00:00:44] The talk is about pursuing the Lord, which is something we all need to be doing, but it’s eas...

Bill Teubl introduces the parable of the dishonest manager from Luke 16, describing it as one of Jesus’ most difficult parables to grasp. He connects it to the theme of wealth, noting that the Bible discusses wealth as much as other major themes like marriage and repentance. The speaker emphasizes that wealth is a primary way God teaches us about spiritual realities. [00:00:05] The parable i...

Bill Teubl introduces the evening’s focus on prophecy as speaking forth a word from God to edify others, based on 1 Corinthians 14. He encourages attendees to consider what they have heard from the Lord this week that they could share with someone else. [00:40] Prophecy is speaking forth a word God has given you that can edify or help someone else. [01:28] Reading 1 Corinthians 14:26-33, emp...

Randy Losee presents a sermon on the biblical principles of work, rest, and wealth, emphasizing that a healthy balance between work and rest is key to feeling wealthy. He explores how work was created by God before the Fall but became difficult due to sin, and how trusting the Lord with our work can relieve anxiety. Throughout the sermon, he uses personal anecdotes from his work as a mechanic and...

Casey and Joanna Losee share practical wisdom on strengthening marriage by prioritizing intentional time together, avoiding overwork, and deepening understanding of one’s spouse. They speak from personal experience, addressing threats like technology, work, and children that can erode marital connection. Preserving Intentional Time Together [00:33] Threats to marriage time include technology...

Naveen Katam opens with a song and a visual illustration he made with his daughter, representing believers clinging to the cross. He transitions to his main message, which focuses on the call to cling to God in every area of life, not just for salvation, using the analogy from Jeremiah 13. Introduction [00:00:00] Begins by requesting we sing “Rock of Ages” and and audience member explains the hymn...

Bruce Hempel introduces the topic of prayer and prophecy, beginning with two short Old Testament stories about individuals who cried out to the Lord. He encourages the audience to pour out their hearts to God, expect His answer, and trust that He is good and generous. The Story of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) [00:01:40] Jabez is described as “more honorable than his brothers,” but his b...

Philip Schnackenberg teaches on the three irreducible, God-given purposes of work that apply to everyone, including children. He explains that these categories—provision, creative work, and stewardship—form a framework for a balanced Christian life that glorifies God. [00:00:57] The three irreducible categories of work are provision, creative work (as originally intended before the Fall), and stew...

This session brings practical parenting advice from God’s Word. Bruce Hempel, Muriel Hempel, and Sabine Schnackenberg share biblical principles, personal lessons, and hands-on training tips to help parents nurture, lead, and disciple their children with love, authority, and wisdom. Bruce Hempel opens the meeting with a song for parents, emphasizing the precious, fleeting opportunity to nurtu...

Bruce Hempel’s sermon focuses on the biblical exhortation to continually seek the Lord, contrasting superficial faith with a deep, personal pursuit of God. He traces this theme from early Genesis through the kings of Israel, highlighting that seeking God involves humility, prayer, repentance, and a daily commitment beyond just church attendance. The call is to be Christians who earnestly see...

This sermon by Bill Teubl revisits and expands on his previous sermon on 1 Corinthians 14 , focusing on how to speak for the Lord (prophesy) within the church. The central themes are that our speech must be motivated by love and delivered in a language others can understand. The talk provides practical guidance on testing one’s motives, the purpose of prophetic words and tongues, and encoura...

Bill Teubl teaches on 1 Corinthians 14, focusing on the nature and purpose of prophecy within the church. He explains that prophecy is God speaking to individuals so they can share His word with others for their upbuilding, encouragement, and consolation. The sermon contrasts prophecy with speaking in tongues, emphasizing that prophecy is for the corporate benefit of the church and should be pursu...

Bill Teubl examines John 20, focusing on the nature of genuine faith and how it is developed. He contrasts mere intellectual acknowledgment of truth with a faith that provides assurance and substance to unseen, eternal realities, and that results in a changed life. The sermon explores the personal journeys of Mary, Peter, and John toward faith after the resurrection, highlighting Jesus’s pat...

Eric Schnackenberg explores the internal tension between faith and works in the Christian life, prompted by the story of the thief on the cross. He argues that while salvation is by grace through faith alone, genuine faith will naturally produce good works as evidence. The sermon encourages self-reflection to avoid the ditches of complacent laziness or self-reliant moralism. [00:01:05] The sermon...

Bruce Hempel’s Palm Sunday sermon connects the themes of faith in adversity to Jesus’s Triumphal Entry. He encourages believers to respond to life’s challenges with trust in God’s goodness and control, rather than despair, using personal anecdotes and the story of a former Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander’s conversion to illustrate profound faith. The sermon culm...

This sermon by Bill Teubl focuses on the close of the age and the return of Christ, using Psalm 2 as a foundational text. He explains that while many biblical passages discuss the end times, the core certainties are Jesus’s return, reign, and final judgment. The message applies Psalm 2’s principles to current global conflicts, emphasizing that God’s ultimate response to rebelliou...

Brian Wilson's sermon "A Lifetime of Change" explores the spiritual journey from birth to death, emphasizing that growth can be gradual or come in spurts. He introduces a series of self-assessment questions based on scripture to help believers evaluate and mature in their faith, holiness, and love over their lifetime. The sermon concludes with the hope-filled example of Saul's transformation into...