Canaan Fellowship

This sermon by Bruce Hempel examines the life of King Solomon as a cautionary tale, contrasting his humble beginning and God-given wisdom with his tragic downfall due to idolatry and excess. The message emphasizes the importance of seeking God wholeheartedly from a young age and the vital role of winning hearts through love when imparting wisdom to others. [00:02:35] Bruce assigns homework to read...

Nathan Hempel’s sermon explores the deep connection between joy, hope, and prayer, framing them as interconnected realities in the Christian life. He argues that a secure foundation in God’s promises, as outlined in Romans 8, is the cause for our joy and the confidence with which we approach prayer. The sermon also examines how a vibrant, biblical hope should be an active, compelling f...

Bruce Hempel gives a short talk following Bill Teubl’s sermon, focusing on Ephesians 4:1-16. He presents this passage as a perfect picture of the church and contrasts it with the pride and brokenness of the world. The central theme is that humility is the essential key for the church to function properly and grow into the fullness of Christ. [00:00:00] Bruce introduces his talk, stating he w...

Bill Teubl shares a sermon focusing on Ephesians 4, examining the mission and life of the church as it anticipates the return of Christ. He emphasizes that a living hope in Christ’s return fuels our zeal for holiness and that God is actively at work to mature both individual believers and the corporate body of Christ. The central goal is for the church to be built up in love through proper f...

Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon on Valentine’s Day exploring the biblical theme of Christ as the bridegroom and the Church as his bride. He uses Old Testament stories as analogies to illustrate this relationship and calls believers to a deep, devoted love for Christ, moving beyond initial excitement to a mature, enduring commitment. [00:00:17] The sermon begins on Valentine’s Day, with...