Canyon Creek Church Sermons

Jesus challenges us to bring our struggles and cares before him. To ask God to provide for us in all matters. We call this type of prayer "Supplication." Psalm 86 is a psalm of supplication. It guides us in the process of making a request to the Lord with a humble heart. It teaches us how to bring our requests before the Lord and position ourselves for his response. Join us this Sunday as we conti...

What do we rely on for confidence? Who do we trust in? Psalm 91 paints a picture of the protective nature of God. His name is a shelter that provides all we need in the face of life’s many dangers and challenges. The psalmist expounds on this sense of security using powerful metaphors and draws out promises for the people of God. At times, we fall prey to disbelief, but this Psalm reminds us of ke...

As we can read in the first chapter of Daniel, God allowed Babylon to capture Judah; many were taken into exiled captivity. The Babylonians mockingly asked the Israelites to sing some of the songs of Zion. The author of this song laments the pain of this taunting request by writing, "How can we sing the LORD's song in a foreign land?" This Psalm Song is a communal lament of exiled Israel as it rea...

This Psalm is one of Personal Lament. The first line, "As the deer pants for the water" pictures a deer's great thirst; just like our souls can thirst for help from God. The writer's depression and frustrated complaint are spoken, but his expression of pain turns to faith when he pauses to reflect on this great question, "Why are you cast down my soul? Why are you in turmoil within me?" This Sunda...

Learn how to sing David's song of the Christ. Like David, you need to imagine where the Christ sits; he sits at the right hand of Power (Matt. 26:64). With our songwriter, you need to see the scepter in Christ's hand; he rules over all. And with David, you need to know that Christ is your Priest (from the ancient line of Melchizedek) forever.

There are Biblical songs/poems that are called Instructional or Wisdom Psalms. Psalm 1 sharply contrasts the wisdom of God and that of sinners. Why would the compilers of the Psalter place this Psalm as the first one? What is the instructional wisdom for our lives here today? Hint: It's all about what we “Delight in”. According to this Psalm, the truly "Blessed" person has become captivated by the...

Jethro was the father-in-law of Moses. God uses Jethro to help Moses lead the people out of slavery. In particular, Jethro teaches Moses the importance of delegation and sharing leadership. Join us this coming Sunday as we finish our series on Unexpected People called to live Unexpected Lives.

Peter was a fisherman whom Jesus called to be a fisher of men. Jesus also tasked Peter to be the rock of the church. It would be Peter who would lead the disciples forward after the Ascension of Christ. Join us this Sunday as we look at this unexpected person called to live an unexpected life.

How do you reach out to a prostitute? God gives us one example and it reveals his passion for saving the least of these. Rahab lived most of her life as a prostitute and yet inside of her the Holy Spirit was moving and shaping her faith. As God was preparing His army to attack the city of Jericho, he had launched a secret mission to save this one lost soul. Join us this Sunday as we see the depth...

Events come into our lives that are unexpected and unwanted. That happened to a young man named Hananiah which you may know as Shadrach. He, along with two others, felt compelled to oppose the command of a fierce King who demanded that everyone bow down and worship an image of himself - or die. Hananiah refused along with his two friends and was thrown into a fire. It was a "moment of truth" for t...

Travis will be taking us through Part 4 of our current series: Unexpected People. The story of Joseph, in the book of Genesis, is a more engaging and thrilling ride than any book, biography, or Hollywood script that has ever been written. His is a story of suffering and triumph occurring within the divine sovereignty of God. It is here that we get a glimpse of the enduring faithfulness and redempt...

God wants a people that worship, honor and obey him. God has chosen these people, blessed them, delivered them and told them how to live. There is a cycle of relational break down followed by restoration between God and his people seen throughout the Bible. This Sunday we will see the cycle in Gideon's life and time and hopefully learn how to see it and stop it in our own lives.

Elizabeth and Zechariah were faithful servants of God. Elizabeth and Zechariah created a home that served the Lord in all matters and provided a safe haven for all. They raised a son whom Jesus called the greatest man in the Kingdom of God. Join us this week as we learn from Luke 1 about this life-giving family rooted in honoring the Lord.

God calls people from high and low places. God calls people to witness about the gospel message to the ends of the world. Often God calls the least expecting of people. In Luke 19:1-10 Jesus comes along one of the most despised members of society, a Tax Collector. Zacchaeus lived his life collecting taxes for the Roman Empire and was considered a traitor to his people. One encounter with Jesus and...

Jesus has given us life. He has given us his presence through the Holy Spirit. So how should we move forward? The disciples at first did not know what to do when Jesus left. Then as they were guided by the Spirit God began to do tremendous things through them. He wants to do tremendous things through his church today as well. Join us as we continue in our celebration on the Risen Savior.

Easter Sunday is here! We will celebrate our risen Lord, Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We will celebrate his ascension to the throne of grace where he now sits dispensing grace and mercy to his beloved creation. Join us in this celebration as we read through the story and remind ourselves about the joy of having a God who loves us, sacrifices for us, and promises a hope beyond...

Good Friday is a different kind of celebration. "Terrible Friday" would be more apt. Nonetheless, it is a day where we remember the darkest moment in all of human history: the moment where Christ gave His life as a ransom for the lost and broken and "The Father Turned His Face Away." Jesus was cursed and forsaken on our behalf. This Friday at 7pm we will reflect specifically on this sacrifice know...

To understand the Crucifixion and Easter you need to understand the concept of “Atonement”. Atonement is something God requires and has provided. There is another concept connected with the Atonement Sacrifice language presented in the OT - it’s the idea that someone other than I will be the Sacrifice, which atones for my sin. This concept is called Substitutionary Atonement. Jesus is the substitu...

Jesus told his disciples several times that he was traveling to Jerusalem and that there he would die. The brother, James and John, asked for prominent positions of authority and prestige in Jesus' coming kingdom, but Jesus had to explain to them that what was ahead was going to be a brutal time not a glorious time. Why not a glorious time? Jesus said: He came to give his life as a ransom payment...

This Sunday we conclude our series “The Sermon on the Mount”. Jesus’ sermon ends with one of the most recognized and challenging stories written. There was a man who build his house on a firm foundation and one who built his house with no foundation. When the trials of life came one house stood and the other house fell. Jesus is pointing out that we need a firm foundation if we are going to stand...

In our passage this coming Sunday Jesus uses several strong images to teach a distressing reality: Our lives lead somewhere; and that ultimate somewhere is before the judgment seat of Christ. There we will be either welcomed by Jesus, or sent away. Jesus teaches that it comes down to our choice in this life of one of two paths; his narrow, hard path or, the wide, easy path which most choose. Let's...

Judging Others | Matthew 7:1-11 Judging other people seems to come as naturally to most of us as breathing does. When we feel afraid, threatened, or annoyed, we can easily find ourselves immediately criticizing others in our hearts for thinking, believing, or behaving differently than we do. In Matthew 7:1-11, Jesus teaches us how to instead examine ourselves, love our neighbor, and give kind feed...

Anxiety is a powerful response to life’s complexities. Anxiety is just one of many emotions we can feel that is counter to the life God has called us to enjoy. This Sunday as we continue in our series, The Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that anxiety is counterproductive to gospel living. Furthermore, Jesus gives us guidance on how to address anxiety in our life and work through the issues that...

Money is the measure of success in the San Ramon Valley. We live in a world of comparing ourselves to the Jones. Would it surprise you to learn Jesus talks more about money in his ministry than prayer, mercy, or hope? This is because Jesus knows the importance of having a right heart regarding money and loves you enough to talk about it. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series on the Sermon...

Praying is the focus this coming Sunday. Jesus teaches us how not to pray and more importantly indicates what "praying" is supposed to be. The "Lord's Prayer" is a model that demonstrates not only what kinds of petitions should be on our minds, but also the attitude of our hearts when we bring our praise and requests before our Father in Heaven.