The Copper Crossroads

In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 9:1–18, Pastor Matt explains how believers are called to give up personal rights and comforts for the sake of the Gospel. Using the example of the Apostle Paul, this message challenges us to serve others sacrificially and put the work of God’s kingdom above our own preferences.

Using the issue of food offered to idols in ancient Corinth, this message considers how Christian maturity is shaped by more than correct understanding. Paul presses believers to think carefully about how love should govern the way freedom is used. Pastor Matt Martin invites listeners to reflect on the kind of character that builds up the body of Christ rather than merely asserting personal rights...

In this Father’s Day sermon from Elder Jonathan, he walks through Titus 1:6–9 and looks at what the Bible says about godly masculinity. Using the picture of a deeply rooted tree from Psalm 1, this message shows how a man’s strength starts with being firmly rooted in God’s Word. From there, that strength is meant to show up at home—in the way he loves his wife, leads his children, and serves the pe...

In this message, Pastor Matt walks through 1 Corinthians 7:25–40 to explore the Apostle Paul’s teaching on the unique value and advantages of a single life dedicated to God, showing that it is a powerful gift for undivided devotion to His Kingdom rather than a restriction. He breaks down the passage into five key points: the dawning distress of cultural pressures, the dwindling days that call for...

Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:17–24 addresses the foundational biblical principle of contenting oneself in the specific life situation where God called them to salvation. Shifting away from the cultural anxiety to constantly change one's external circumstances, he walks through Paul's directives regarding circumcision and bondservants to show that physical or social stat...

Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:10–16 addresses the clear, foundational principles God establishes for Christian couples regarding marital commitment. Shifting from general advice to an absolute command from the Lord, he walks through the overarching biblical design for permanence in marriage, highlighting the scriptural directives for reconciliation and the preservation of the cove...

What is the biblical balance between singleness and marriage for a Christian? The sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:1–9 outlines the distinct purposes of singleness and marriage, challenging assumptions about spiritual status by framing both callings as unique gifts intended for God's glory and the management of temptation.

Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 addresses the biblical principles of physical and sexual holiness, contrasting them against the cultural trends of personal autonomy and self-indulgence.

What does it mean to be a woman who follows God in a modern cultural context? Elder Jonathan Wangsgard’s sermon on Titus 2:3–5 transitions from the cultural milieu of ancient Crete—characterized by selfishness and lack of restraint—to the timeless sound doctrine of biblical femininity. He emphasizes that God has ordained a specific method for spiritual growth: a pipeline of discipleship where olde...

Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 transitions from a sobering catalog of the unrighteous who will not inherit the kingdom of God—specifically identifying ten groups, including the sexually immoral, idolaters, thieves, and the greedy—to a profound declaration of the believer's new identity in Christ. He emphasizes that while the congregation was once defined by these sinful p...

Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:1–8 moves from the specific failure of the Corinthian church to resolve internal disputes to a three-option framework for handling grievances—secular litigation, internal arbitration, or voluntary suffering—stressing that because believers are destined to judge the world and angels, they must avoid the public defeat of suing one another, instead choos...

Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 moves from the specific situation of flagrant, unrepentant sin within the church to a four-point framework for biblical discipline—situation, solution, illustration, and principle—stressing that while believers must not judge those outside the church, they have a responsibility to address unrepentant rebellion within their own community to preser...

Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:14–21 moves from Paul’s role as a spiritual father to ten principles for godly fatherhood, stressing that true leadership pursues restoration, not harshness, and chooses love and gentleness whenever possible.

In this Easter sermon on John 20:24–29, Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the common label of "Doubting Thomas" to the high point of his declaration: "My Lord and my God."

In this sermon (1 Cor 4:6–14), Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the root problem of arrogance to the humble example set by the apostles.

In this sermon (1 Cor 4:1-5), Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the requirement of being a faithful steward to the reality of facing God's final judgment.

In this sermon (1 Cor 3:16-23), Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the metaphor of building a structure to the reality of being God's spiritual temple.

In this sermon (1 Cor 3:8-15), Pastor Matt Martin uses a metaphor of construction to explain how God's church must be built to "code" to pass a final divine inspection.

Elder John Losoya preaches on Gal 2:11-21.

1 Cor 3:1-9

1 Cor 2:6-16 Pastor Matt Martin preaches on the wisdom that comes only from God.

1 Cor 2: 1-5

1 Cor 1:18-31

1 Cor 1:10-17

1Cor 1:4-9