Sunday Sermons

Sacrificial Giving and God's Provision

Don't be a Sluggard - part #1 This Biblical precept gives a strong warning against being a sluggard.

The Ministry of Jesus Messiah. The "Second Adam" resists temptation. Pastor Ben Emberley

The Baptism of Jesus Messiah. The arrival of Jesus is more than simply the birth of a baby in a manger. In the birth of Christ let us also be challenged to consider the mission of Christ.

The Worship of Jesus Messiah How will you respond to the arrival of Jesus Messiah? Will you seek? Remain indifferent? Feel threatened? Or will you trust?

The Birth of Jesus Messiah The birth of Jesus does not happen in a vacuum but rises out of Old Testament expectation and Redemptive History. How will you respond to the birth of the King?

Pastor Ben Emberley Sacrificial Giving and Christian Contentment How does Paul's example of contentment apply both to our receiving of the circumstances God ordains for us as well as our practice of sacrificial giving? In this message, CBC began to work through "6 Principles for Practicing Sacrificial Giving."

The God of Peace Guest Speaker: Evan Schoepfer In a series of exhortations toward the end of his letter, Paul shows that we can have peace with one another, peace within our hearts and minds, and that the God of peace will be with those who think and live in the way Paul describes.

Citizens Who Press On What does it look like for the Christian to pursue the goal of his or her sanctification? After renouncing confidence in the flesh and describing his confidence in gaining Christ, Paul then provides himself as an example of pressing on.

Glorious Gain What does it mean for the Christian to be found in Christ with a "righteousness from God"? In other words, what is the Christian's ground of confidence if it is not in the flesh (see Philippians 1:3)? In this week's message, we consider what it means to "gain Christ"!

Radical Renunciation As Paul details a warning against and solution to self-righteous false teaching, we consider three movements in his argument: (1) a caution, (2) a contrast, and (3) a case study. What is your ground of confidence before God?

Models of Christ-Centered Living What does it look like for Jesus Christ to be the "centering priority" of your life? Pastor Bob walks us through the examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus.

Pursuing Joyful Obedience What is the intended response to Paul's instruction and teaching in the book of Philippians?

Glorious Theology, Humble Application: The Person and Work of Christ Jesus As we zoom out from Philippians 2:5-11, what does the rest of Scripture teach about the person and work of Jesus Christ?

Glorious Theology, Humble Application: The Example of Christ Jesus The Divine Christ displayed a humility in His work that we as His followers are to imitate.

Living in Humble Unity Lives worthy of the gospel are those that live in humble unity.

Standing Firm Together Lives worthy of the gospel are those that stand firm together. In this sermon, we consider (1) the call to stand firm, (2) the vindication of standing firm, and (3) the privilege of standing firm.

Missionary Update, Part 2: Example of a Christ-Centered Life What is your "controlling priority"? Taking Paul as an example, we learn that Christ and His gospel should be at the center of our lives.

Missionary Update, Part 1: Encouragement From Prison Paul gives an encouraging update on his ministry from prison, giving the good news of gospel progress unhindered by his circumstances. He also explains his own perspective concerning whether or not he will be delivered.

Church in Progress, Part 2: The Day of Christ. What is the Day of Christ and what significance does it have on our present lives as Christians? In light of Paul's emphasis on the Day of Christ in Philippians 1:3-11, we also consider other relevant passages to the topic.

Church in Progress, Part 1: The Ongoing Work As we rejoice in the work of God in the life of the local church, let us also pursue gospel living until the Day of Christ.

A Call to Unified Gospel Living A look at "unity" as central to Paul's thinking in the Book of Philippians through a study of 5 Principles for Persevering in Unified Gospel Living.