Collinsville Church of Christ Sermons

In this final, message of our After God's Heart series, we stand alongside King David at the very end of his life as he faces a sovereign, heartbreaking "No" to his greatest dream: building a permanent temple for the Lord. Rather than shrinking back in bitterness, David shows us what true, selfless stewardship looks like by looking past his own horizon to prepare a foundation for generations to co...

In this emotionally raw message, we stand in the heavy silence of a palace watchtower to hear one of the most agonizing cries in Scripture: King David weeping over the death of his rebellious son, Absalom. By stepping into this tragic narrative, we will confront the heartbreaking, generational wake of our personal failures and discover the healing space of a Father who invites us to bring our rawe...

None of us are immune to gradual spiritual drift, but what happens when the choices we make in secret begin to eat away at our very souls? In this message, we confront the darkest chapter of David’s life—the collapse, the cold-blooded cover-up, and the exhausting months he spent trying to maintain a double life in the shadows. By walking through a prophet's stunning confrontation and digging into...

Is your walk with God marked by a quiet, self-protective caution, or by a radical, unreserved joy? This week, we join the chaotic, beautiful celebration in the streets of Jerusalem as King David casts aside his royal dignity to worship God with absolute vulnerability. But as David quickly learns, raw spiritual passion almost always attracts critics, and the transition from public praise to private...

What do you do when a seamless shortcut to your ultimate destination lands right in your lap, but taking it requires you to compromise your alignment with God? In Part 5 of our After God's Heart series, "Heaven’s Time Zone," we step into the tension of a limestone cave in the wilderness of Engedi (1 Samuel 24). David finds his mortal enemy, King Saul, completely vulnerable and within arm's reach....

What happens when the palace of your expectations completely collapses and you find yourself staring at the cold, dark walls of a cave? In Part 4 of our After God's Heart series, "Refuge Amid the Ruins," we follow David’s dramatic, sudden descent from national hero to a desperate fugitive seeking shelter in the Cave of Adullam. When life strips away our status, our safety nets, and our false secur...

In part 3 of this series, we explore the unexpected and deeply transformative relationship between David and Jonathan. Discover how God designed our hearts not for isolated self-reliance, but for the life-giving strength of covenant community. Join us as we uncover how the profound, messy, and fiercely loyal love we share with one another acts as a direct signpost to the very character of our Crea...

Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath, but we can miss the most life-changing part of the narrative by trying to be the hero of the story. In "The Solution to a Giant Problem," we explore the reality of the stalemate seasons in our lives—those moments when fear has left us paralyzed in the trenches of our own circumstances. Rather than offering another manual on how to be bra...

In this first message of our new series, After God’s Heart, we look at the moment a young shepherd boy named David was chosen to be king. While everyone else was looking at outward appearances, God was looking at something else entirely. Experience the peace of being fully seen and deeply loved by your Creator.

In this message, we dive into the heart of a theological crisis: a people in exile and a divine reputation that appeared compromised in the eyes of a watching world. We’ll uncover the deep biblical meaning behind God’s promise to vindicate his holy name and why his restoring work is motivated by his own character rather than our human merit. If you’ve ever wondered if your past mistakes have left...

In a world filled with endless comparisons and "knock-off" solutions, we are all searching for something—or Someone—truly unrivaled. In this message, we sit with Moses on the threshold of the Promised Land to rediscover the God who stands in a category all by himself. Deuteronomy 4:32–39 offers a beautiful invitation to encounter a God who is both globally sovereign and intimately personal. Join u...

In this message, we dive into the pivotal moment when God answers our deepest frustrations not with a lecture or a timeline, but with the weight of His own name. We explore the radical shift that occurs when the Great "I AM" steps into our "Why?" to offer a path forward that changes our identity, our allegiance, and our ultimate destination. If you’re feeling stuck in the middle space between a pr...

Join us for the powerful conclusion of our "Love in Action" series as we celebrate the hope of Easter Sunday. Walking through the narrative of John 20, we follow Mary Magdalene into the pre-dawn darkness to discover what happens when God’s perfect love meets the perceived finality of the grave. This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus is more than just a historical miracle—it is the ult...

In this sermon, we look at John 12:12–26 to see how Jesus’ love chooses faithfulness over all else. While the crowd waved palm branches for a political hero, Jesus rode a donkey toward an altar, prioritizing god’s mission of redemption over the people-pleasing demands of the moment. We explore how true love is willing to be misunderstood for the sake of others and why the "victory" of the kingdom...

Drawing from Jesus’ powerful imagery of the vine and the branches in John 15, we discover that the courageous, robust love we are called to isn't something we can manufacture on our own—it is the natural fruit of staying connected to the Source. We sit with the tension of how God prunes our lives to increase our capacity for grace, and we look at the practical rhythms of walking in his ways. Join...

In a world obsessed with climbing the ladder of status, Jesus offers a radically different path, driven by love. In this message, we dive into the gritty historical context of John 13, where Jesus—the King of Glory—strips away his robes, takes the posture of a slave, and picks up a basin to wash the dirt from his disciples' feet. From the shocking grace shown to his betrayer, Judas, to the challen...

Christlike love cares for the whole person—stomach, heart, and soul. By feeding the five thousand in John 6, Jesus demonstrates a proactive compassion that sees people as individuals rather than logistical problems to be managed. This miracle teaches us to reject a mindset of scarcity, showing instead that God’s abundant provision is not limited by our small offerings; he can multiply a child's lo...

There are invisible lines in our lives—the places we don’t go, the people we don’t talk to, and the social boundaries we’ve been taught to respect. But what happens when the love of Jesus meets a wall we’ve built? In the third week of our "Love in Action" series, we dive into the famous encounter at Jacob’s Well. We witness Jesus intentionally entering a territory his culture told him to avoid to...

In the second part of our "Love in Action" series, we look at the famous nighttime encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. While our culture often promotes a sentimental love that avoids conflict and costs nothing, Jesus models a radical, sacrificial love that refuses to be cheap. In this message, we explore how God’s love provides the hard truth of our condition, pays the high price for...

In this kickoff to our series, "Love in Action," we explore the heart of the Incarnation. We look at the "Word made flesh" and what it means that Jesus placed his tent right in the middle of our messy, inconvenient neighborhood. If we want to love like Jesus, we have to move past loving from a distance and embrace a life of presence, sacrifice, and truth.

Join us as we dive into 1 John 4:19–21 and discuss the calling found in our new identity. We sometimes try to manufacture love through sheer willpower, but true transformation only comes when we are firmly rooted in the Source. Today, we confront the truth that claiming to love an invisible God while harboring bitterness toward a visible neighbor is incompatible with following Jesus. Discover how...

In this second message of our series, "Be Loved: Receiving and Reflecting the Love of God," we look at 1 John 4:13–18 to discover how to move from a life of dread to a life of settled confidence. Join us as we explore how the internal witness of the Spirit and the finished, historical work of Jesus Christ provide an anchor for our souls. When we truly rely on the depth of God’s love, that "perfect...

In this kickoff to our 2026 theme, "Be Loved," we explore 1 John 4:7–12 to discover that true love isn't merely a sentiment we manufacture, but a Person we encounter. Before we can lead our neighbors to Jesus, we must first learn what it means to be his "Beloved." Join us as we explore God's nature and see how his initiative and sacrifice change the way we live and love today.

Most of us start the New Year with a "to-do" list of resolutions and goals. But as we step into 2026, the Apostle Paul offers us a different kind of list—a "prayer list" for the soul. Writing from a Roman prison, Paul doesn't pray for a change in his circumstances; he prays for a change in our perspective. Are you tired of relying on your own willpower? Join us as we learn to plug in to the immeas...

What happens when the holiday high fades and the reality of a new year set in? For many, the "Sunday after Christmas" feels like a sudden return to the fog of uncertainty and the mess of unfinished plans. In the conclusion of our "Hope for the Holidays" series, we meet two people who spent their lives waiting on the Lord: Simeon and Anna. Through their encounter with the infant Jesus in the temple...