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Pastor Gary opened October Mission Month by reminding us that CBC is not simply a church on a hill with a Sunday service time. We are part of the ekklesia (the "called-out ones") called by God to preach the Word, do the Word, and help others do the same. CBC's mission strategy is wonderfully simple: preach Scripture faithfully, invest in ministries and churches that are faithful, and steward God's...

1 Timothy part 66. Looking at 1 Timothy 6:10. What does "The love of money is the root of all evil" mean?" Are we supposed to hate money? Is money in and of itself evil?

This sermon explores the communal identity of believers as exiles in the world, drawing from 1 Peter 4 to outline three essential marks of Christian community. The central message emphasizes a mindset prepared for rejection, rooted in the union with Christ's suffering and victory over sin. It further highlights the necessity of a forgiving love that covers a multitude of sins, illustrated through...

I. The Faithful Steward II. The Righteousness He Manifests III. The Unmerited Reward He Receives Scripture Reading: Luke 16:1-18 Text: Luke 16:10-12 Psalter Numbers: 112B, 119P, 37B, 49C

This sermon examines the dual responsibilities of the preacher and the hearer as outlined in 1 Corinthians 4, emphasizing that church leaders are not masters but servants and stewards of God's mysteries. The central argument challenges the Corinthian tendency toward division and human boasting by redefining ministry as a role of accountability to Christ rather than popularity with the congregation...

The sermon examines the historical context of Haggai, emphasizing that God's judgment on Israel resulted from their failure to prioritize His worship and their sin as representatives of His name. It challenges the modern tendency to dismiss God's righteous anger and the necessity of propitiation, arguing that proximity to God demands stricter holiness. The central message confronts the congregatio...

This sermon concludes a series on Nehemiah by examining the final chapter, where God's people repeatedly drift from their vows despite initial restoration. The central message emphasizes that human strength is insufficient for maintaining faithfulness, highlighting the need for divine grace and the ultimate hope found in Christ, the faithful covenant keeper. The text explores three areas of reform...

Every believer is a priest to God called to "offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ (Rev. 1:6; 1 Peter 2:5, 9). The Holy Spirit, who was given in special measure to Old Testament priests (Num. 11:25) has been poured out on all believers to make them "wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him." But while all Christians are priests, not all are ministers...

This first epistle to the Corinthians is primarily written to those Paul left in charge of the ​Corinthian congregation​. Unfortunately, those leaders were not doing a very good job leading this fledgling church. Paul said he had to speak to them as spiritual babes, rather than as mature leaders. He ​was critical of how they were building on the foundation of Jesus​ that Paul​ had laid. ​He conclu...

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This sermon explores the biblical mandate for Christian generosity, arguing that a giving heart is the natural fruit of authentic faith and a surrendered life. By contrasting the self-centeredness of Scrooge with the consistent partnership of the Philippian church, the message highlights that true wealth is found not in earthly accumulation but in the riches of God's glory in Christ Jesus. The pre...

At first glance, the first few verses in Chapter 4 appear to be very benign. The King James ​V​ersion translates this, "We should be accounted as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God." What's the big deal? The Bible calls us servants and stewards in a bunch of places. The Greek word Paul uses (that most translators convert to servant in English) changes everything. That Greek w...

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The sermon emphasizes that all resources, including money and talents, belong to God and are entrusted to believers as faithful stewards. Using the parable of the talents from Matthew 25, the message contrasts eager service with spiritual inactivity, urging Christians to actively use their gifts for the kingdom rather than hiding them out of fear or laziness. It clarifies that while the tithe serv...

1. The Faithful Steward 2. The Righteousness He Manifests 3. The Unmerited Reward He Receives.

This sermon addresses the primary purpose of parenting, arguing that the ultimate goal is to raise children for the glory of God rather than merely for earthly success. It emphasizes that parents are stewards of eternal souls and must disciple their children through daily life, as instructed in Deuteronomy 6, ensuring that faith is caught as much as it is taught. The message provides practical gui...

This sermon explores the Christian call to endure persecution by arming oneself with the mindset of Christ, who suffered sinlessly for humanity. Pastor Batzig outlines a framework for facing trials in light of the past, present, and future, emphasizing that believers are strangers in the world yet stewards within the church. Suffering is presented not as condemnation but as a divine refining proce...

This sermon explores the biblical foundations of pastoral ministry, focusing on the doctrine of ordination and the necessity of personal exhortation. Ordination through the laying on of hands confers ministerial authority, a practice rooted in both Old Testament precedents and New Testament examples like Timothy's commissioning. Pastors act as stewards of God's household, responsible for equipping...

The sermon explores the biblical benefits of giving, anchored in Acts 20:35 and the principle that it is more blessed to give than to receive. It outlines seven key advantages for believers who give cheerfully and sacrificially, including receiving divine blessings, experiencing supernatural joy, deepening their love for God and others, and accumulating spiritual fruit. The preacher emphasizes tha...

The sermon exhorts believers to view church leaders as humble ministers and stewards of God's mysteries rather than celebrity figures. Paul and Apollos were examples to ministers to also be humble servants. Drawing primarily from 1 Corinthians 4, the message contrasts true spiritual service with the worldly pursuit of fame and human wisdom. It emphasizes that faithfulness to Scripture is the only...

I. The Faithful Steward II. The Righteousness He Manifests III. The Unmerited Reward He Receives

In 1 Corinthians 12:4–7, Paul reveals God's design for spiritual gifts in the life of the local church. Every believer has been graciously gifted by God—not for personal recognition, status, or self-promotion, but to serve others and build up the body of Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Robb Brunansky examines the character, source, and purpose of spiritual gifts. Though the gifts are wonderfully di...

(1) The Christian will not steal; (2) The Christian will do honest work; (3) The Christian will share with those in need.