Cloverdale Baptist Sermons

The Pharisees had perfect vision yet missed God standing right in front of them, while a blind beggar was granted the eyes to see Him clearly. This Sunday, we’re looking at John 9 to discover how stepping out of spiritual darkness is the first step toward genuine worship.

The world tries to shrink Jesus down into a safe, tame teacher, but His own words in John 8:48–59 shatter every small category we try to fit Him into. Join us this Sunday as we return to our series on the Gospel of John and look at Christ’s declaration, “Before Abraham was, I AM,” and discover how the true, eternal God transforms everything about how we live.

When gratitude fades, our hearts naturally drift toward self-centered darkness and spiritual suffocation. This Thanksgiving weekend we're turning to Romans 1:18-25 to discover gospel-driven thanksgiving as the essential key to vibrant worship and spiritual health. Pastor Rob Godard Romans 1:18-25 October 11, 2026 Growth Group Questions GROWTH GROUP NOTES:  The Extreme Importance of Thanksgiving Ro...

As we wrap up our Transformed series, we’ll look at what a transformed life looks like when we live it out together. Philippians 1:27 challenges us to stand firm, strive forward, and walk worthy of the Gospel as a church family.

Where does lasting joy come from, especially when life is difficult? In 1 Peter 1:3-9, we’ll discover how the gospel (what God has done, is doing, and will do for us) anchors our joy and deepens our love for Jesus as we rehearse it every day.

God wants far more than "pretty good" for our lives and our church family. Join us as we look at Philippians 1 to discover the fuel for radical change—finding our ultimate security, significance, and surrender in Christ.

True, lasting joy and life transformation cannot be produced through our own effort alone, but by remaining connected to Jesus, the True Vine. Join us this Sunday as we start our kickoff series Transformed in John 15:1–11 and explore what it means to be rooted in Christ so we can bear lasting fruit together.

From the smallest everyday details to life's biggest moments, we were created for one foundational purpose: to bring glory to God. Join us this Sunday as we look at 1 Corinthians 10:31 and explore how pursuing His glory transforms our thinking, our feelings, and our daily choices.

As we conclude our summer series Walking by Faith, this Sunday’s message from Hebrews 12:1-3 calls us off the sidelines and into the race set before us. Join us as we explore how we can shed unnecessary weights and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.

When life feels overwhelming, where do you turn? This Sunday, we’ll learn from Hezekiah’s prayers in 2 Kings 19-20 what it looks like to bring everything to God, trust Him completely, and pray with honesty and faith.

Even when God seems silent or distant, His sovereignty is constantly at work, orchestrating every detail behind the scenes of our lives. This Sunday we look at Esther 4:12-17 to discover God's purpose in positioning ordinary people "for such a time as this" and learn to truly walk by faith, not by sight.

Faith doesn’t demand a way out of the fire; it trusts the God who walks through it with us. This Sunday, we’ll dive into Hebrews 11 and Daniel 3 to find the lasting peace and steadfast strength that comes from resting in His character.

How can a sinner really be saved and transformed by God? This week, we examine the faith, works, and ultimate reward of Rahab to see how we can recognize God's grace and respond with bold belief.

It is easy to feel overwhelmed when facing life's silent, unyielding seasons, but God works in ways that often go far beyond what we can see. This Sunday, we’ll gather around Hebrews 11:30 and the story of Joshua to reflect on how simple, patient faith helps us walk securely in His care.

We continue our Walking by Faith series in Hebrews 11:23-29 where we'll together see what it looks like to choose obedience, even when it carries a cost.

How does a faith that lasts a lifetime prepare us for what comes next? This Sunday we look at Hebrews 11:20-22 and learn how we can trust God’s promises for both this life and the next.

Join us as we continue our Walking by Faith series and look at the lives of Abraham and Sarah. We'll explore what it really means to trust God with our future, step out in obedience, and see how a genuine faith changes the way we live today. Pastor Thomas Calamunce Hebrews 11:8-19 July 5, 2026 Cloverdale Baptist Church www.cloverdalebaptist.ca

In a world filled with noise, confusion, and compromise, Noah chose to trust God's Word and walk by faith. This Sunday we continue our summer series Walking by Faith in Hebrews 11:7 where we'll be challenged by Noah's example to listen, obey, and stand firm for Christ in our own generation. Pastor Rob Godard Hebrews 11:7 June 28, 2026 Cloverdale Baptist Church www.cloverdalebaptist.ca

In a world increasingly distracted by noise and convenience, Enoch stands as a quiet, radiant testimony of what it truly means to please God simply by walking with Him. Pastor Rob Godard Hebrews 11:5-6 June 21, 2026 Cloverdale Baptist Church www.cloverdalebaptist.ca

What kind of legacy are you leaving behind? This Sunday, we continue in our summer series Walking by Faith. As we look at the story of Abel in Hebrews 11 and Genesis 4, we'll discover how faith leads to acceptance, righteousness, and a legacy that still speaks long after we're gone. Sam O'Neill Hebrews 11:1-4 June 14, 2026 Cloverdale Baptist Church www.cloverdalebaptist.ca

Join us as we learn to anchor our trust in God's promises during uncertain times and understand why wholehearted faith is the ultimate pathway to pleasing Him. Pastor Rob Godard Hebrews 11:1-6 June 7, 2026 Growth Group Notes Learning to Walk by Faith Hebrews 11:1-6 Icebreaker Describe a time when you had to trust someone or something even though you could not see the outcome. What made that trust...

What does it mean to imitate God as His beloved children? Here we’ll see how the Gospel changes the way we live, love, and walk in the light. What does it mean to imitate God as His beloved children? Here we’ll see how the Gospel changes the way we live, love, and walk in the light. Sam O'Neill Ephesians 5:1-8 May 31, 2026 Cloverdale Baptist Church www.cloverdalebaptist.ca Growth Group Questions S...

Rooting our identity in Christ, rather than in achievement or tradition, offers the only pathway to true freedom. Pastor Rob Godard John 8:39-59 May 24, 2026 Cloverdale Baptist Church www.cloverdalebaptist.ca Growth Group Notes Knowing Jesus: I Am A Child of God John 8:39–59 Finding Your Identity in Christ Icebreaker Question Where do people most commonly look for identity and worth today? Why do...

Jesus reveals that true freedom is found only when we remain rooted in His truth. A life built on His Word is a life that breaks the grip of sin and moves beyond surface-level belief into authentic discipleship. Pastor Rob Godard John 8:31-38 May 17, 2026 Cloverdale Baptist Church www.cloverdalebaptist.ca

In John 8:12–30 Jesus claims to be the Light of the World who delivers us from the darkness of our own intuition and offers the only path to eternal life through His grace. Pastor Rob Godard John 8:12-30 May 10, 2026 Cloverdale Baptist Church www.cloverdalebaptist.ca