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David denHartog teaches from Ezekiel 38, as an epilogue to the series: What in the World is Happening?  The world is changing at a rapid rate and we live in very uncertain times.  What we need are some anchors of truth that will keep us strong and steadfast.  As believers, we are not to be given over to fear, but to live with our feet firmly planted on truth.  Ezekiel 38 involves the leader and th...

Dean Elliott teaches from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18.  It is not the Day of the Lord yet, so what do we do while we wait?  Are you working?  Or, are you considered dead weight, and relying on someone else?  In this passage, we see a general principle that encompasses two commands.

Dean Elliott teaches from 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17.  God's kingdom can be likened to a train that is barreling through history.  God has decided what the destination of the train will be, and the best place to be is on the train.  The way to get on the train is to believe that Jesus paid the penalty for your sins - faith alone in Christ alone.  In this passage, we have the opportunity to clari...

In Psalm 136, we see a recount of God's loyal love through creation and the story of Israel.  We are called to celebrate God's loyal love, His " hesed ."  Cleburne Bible is required by its constitution to share a 'state of the church' every year.  David denHartog, Dean Elliott, Tom Worthley, Kevin Bentley, Kevin Sale, and Vicki Neutzler share what God has done in 2021...

David denHartog teaches from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12.  Our world is indeed falling apart.  God is setting the stage for "The Day of the Lord," which commences with the tribulation period.  We are not there yet, but it could happen at any time.  What should be our response to all of this?  In this passage, we learn four sates of the world and what our response to each should be.

Kevin Bentley teaches from 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12.  Life only makes sense when you have the correct and accurate information.  Being misguided leads to incorrect interpretations.

Dean Elliott teaches from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5

David denHartog teaches the first in a new series, What in the World is Happening?   We live in a changing world, and there is much misinformation that you and I are subject to.  When there is misinformation, there is often misapplication on we should live our life.  The Thessalonians didn't know what was happening in their world as we read about it in 2 Thessalonians and thought they were li...

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 4:7-18, the last of the series in "Christ, Our Life."  Lists of names are typically not interesting, unless your name is on the list or you know some of the people on the list.  This section is largely a list of names and represents an ancient snapshot of Paul's life at the time.  We can see how important it is to connect - to not be alone.  Dean...

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 4:2-6, continuing the series, "Christ, Our Life."  In this passage, Paul casually mentions a stewardship that is unique to Christians: only Christians have access to the throne room of God and have the power of God inside them.  All people are given the same amount of time.  How do we spend it and the opportunities presented to us? Additional Scriptur...

Kevin Bentley teaches from Colossians 3:18 - 4:1.  In Colossians, this is where believers put into practice what has come before -- where the rubber meets the road.

On Christmas Eve, David denHartog teaches from various Old Testament prophecies.  When Christ comes again, the Jewish people will ask: Has Messiah been here before?

David denHartog continues the Christmas story, from Luke 2:21-38.  There are times in life when we think we know someone, but think of them better than they actually are or think them worse than they actually are.  When it comes to our knowledge of our Jesus Christ, sometimes we think little when He is much, much better than we think.  God's desire is for us to know the real Jesus - personall...

David denHartog begins the Christmas series teaching from Genesis 3:14-15, Luke 2:1-14, and Revelation 12:1-5.  Like the beachhead on the Normandy coast that led to the victory of the Allies in World War II, so Jesus' birth established a beachhead and victory for the heavenly realms.  In Genesis 3:14-15, we see God's declaration of war against Satan.  In Revelation 12:1-5, we see the vic...

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 3:12-17.  Last week's sermon was all about what we as believers need to say 'no' to, so that we can say 'yes' to who we are in Christ.  This week, we see five items we can put on like clothing and three principles that we can live our lives by.  Will you try them on for size? Additional Scripture references: 2 Corinthians 5:17; I John 1...

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 3:5-11.  As believers, we have new life if Christ and yet, the old life has not been taken away.  How can we say 'no' to the flesh, so that we can say 'yes' to something better? Additional Scripture references: Romans 1; Genesis 4; Romans 7; James 3:16; 2 Corinthians 3:18

Thanksgiving Devo by David denHartog

Kevin Bentley teaches from Colossians 3:1-4.  To live "out of this world," we must remember to whom we belong and why.  We must set our minds on things above. Additional Scripture references: John 8:23; Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 34:8; Philippians 4:7; Philippians 2:5; Galatians 6:14; I Corinthians 6:17

David denHartog teaches from Colossians 2:6-23.  When it comes to growth toward Christian maturity in the Christian life, there are many people who choose an alternate route to grow toward maturity that only reaches a dead end.  In this passage, there are three alternative routes given.  For many people, these alternative routes become the means for arriving at maturity, and the measure of their s...

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 2:8-15.  In this section of Colossians, we see a what is a threat to believers and the implications of falling susceptible to that threat.  There is no substitute for the Jesus and what He has already accomplished. Additional Scripture references: John 1:14-17; Ephesians 1:3; 2 Peter 1:3; Romans 6; Philipppians 3

David denHartog teaches from Colossians 2:1-7.  How do we continue to mature as Christians?  How are we transformed in ever deeper ways?  This passage in Colossians gives us a description of maturity, an admonition against that which derails maturity, and an exhortation toward maturity. Additional Scripture references: Philippians 3:12-14; Jeremiah 9:23-24; 2 Peter 1:3

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 1:21-29.  There are two essential elements about preaching - its all about Jesus and its about you.  There are also two problems brought to light, that are still problems today.  The supremacy, the sufficiency, and the only solution to those problems is the finished work of Jesus Christ. Additional Scripture references: Romans 3; 2 Corinthians 5; Romans 10

Kevin Bentley teaches from Colossians 1:15-20.  In this passage, we are given a clear picture of who Jesus is and a reminder that who Jesus is, is all for you; who is Christ in you.

On Missions Sunday, David denhartog teaches from Luke 16:1-13.  We long for significance in our lives.  We can have significance in this world, and in eternity, by participating in the commission that God has given to believers.  We are seen as stewards of what God has given us.  We can have fruit from our labors.  Also, Kiwani shares her testimony of the impact that has been made on her life. Add...

Dean Elliott teaches from Colossians 1:9-14. Paul  prays first for the concepts that he would elaborate further in his letter.  We see a primary prayer request, that would lead to them living their lives in a certain way, and then why a person should do that. It is easy to find a substitute for Jesus and to abandon the simplicity of walking with Jesus.  Just like a gyroscope that can continue spin...