CFC Sermons: Recent Episodes
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s love is poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. He connects personal regeneration, forgiveness of enemies, and living as a holy sacrifice, drawing on Romans and other Scriptures to call believers to renewed faith and active love.
s glory, urging believers to follow Christ’s example of enduring injustice without sin. It emphasizes that God’s grace multiplies in suffering, calling Christians to holiness, love their enemies, and find freedom in Christ as the Good Shepherd.
Jamie Sinclair — 1 Peter — 1 Peter 1; 1 Peter 2:11-17; Acts 5; John 3:30; Matthew 5 — The sermon urges believers to embody the call of 1 Peter 2:11‑17 by being good neighbors and responsible citizens, submitting to governing authorities for the Lord’s sake. It highlights the tension between spiritual freedom and the need for obedience, encouraging a life marked by love, honor, and holiness that reflects Christ to a watching world.
Jonathan Puglia — Revelation (CFC Moira) — Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ezekiel 1; Ezekiel 10; Isaiah 6; Psalm 137; Revelation 4:1; Revelation 5:9 — The sermon ties the human experience of homesickness to the biblical longing for our ultimate home, using Revelation chapters 4‑5 as the central illustration. It highlights the sealed scroll, the Lamb’s worthiness, and the transition from the old worship song to a new song of redemption, urging believers to worship and anticipate returning to the heavenly home.
Rick Sinclair — 1 John 1:9; 1 John 3; James 4; John 14; John 15; Revelation 2:1-7 — The preacher examines the warning to the church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1‑7), showing that diligent works can coexist with a loss of first love. He urges believers to remember their original passion, repent of complacency, and return to the foundational “first works” of love expressed through obedience and relational devotion.
Rick Sinclair — 1 John 1:9; 1 John 3; James 4; John 14; John 15; Revelation 2:1-7 — The preacher examines the warning to the church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1‑7), showing that diligent works can coexist with a loss of first love. He urges believers to remember their original passion, repent of complacency, and return to the foundational “first works” of love expressed through obedience and relational devotion.
Eric Trelease — Fighting the Fight of Faith — 1 Corinthians 15:32; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Kings 18; 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7; Colossians 2:15; Ephesians 6:16; Galatians 4; Hebrews 11; Luke 17:5; Titus 1 — The sermon urges believers to fight the good fight of faith, drawing on biblical examples from Hebrews 11 and other passages to illustrate how faith empowers Christians to overcome adversity and live victoriously. It challenges listeners to reject passivity, increase their faith, and actively engage in spiritual warfare, trusting in the resurrection power of Christ.
Jamie Sinclair — 1 Peter — 1 Peter 1:13; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 Peter 2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Isaiah 28:16 — The sermon emphasizes that God is actively building His people into a spiritual house, with Jesus as the cornerstone and believers as living stones. It calls the congregation to shed malice, deceit, and other sins, embracing their identity as a chosen race, royal priesthood, and holy nation, and to participate in the ongoing, multi‑millennial construction of God’s kingdom.
Jonathan Puglia — Revelation (CFC Moira) — Revelation 3:1–22 — Jonathan Puglia examines the letters to the churches of Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, urging believers to move from spiritual deadness and lukewarm complacency toward faithful endurance and purity. He highlights the promise of victory for those who overcome and calls the church to return to the basics of Christ’s sacrifice and the gospel.
John Eastmond — Potsdam Guest Ministry — 1 Samuel 13:5–13 — The sermon examines Saul’s unlawful sacrifice in 1 Samuel 13, highlighting the dangers of disobedience and acting on our own strength. It connects this to spiritual warfare, the need for God’s timing, and keeping our focus on Christ through the armor of God and trust in His unchanging plans.
Jamie Sinclair — 1 Peter — 1 Peter 1:1-25; 1 Peter 2:11; John 3:3; Leviticus 11:1-47; Leviticus 19:2; Leviticus 27:1-34 — The sermon calls believers to respond to God’s grace as obedient children, embracing the living hope of the new birth and walking in holiness. It highlights the reality of suffering, the call to sincere brotherly love, and the need for repentance and transformation in light of the gospel.
Jonathan Puglia — Revelation (CFC Moira) — Revelation 2:1–29 — The sermon examines the letter to the church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18‑29), highlighting Christ’s commendation and the serious warning against tolerating false teaching symbolized by Jezebel. It urges believers to endure persecution, hold fast to true doctrine, and trust in the promised victory and authority given to those who overcome.
Rick Sinclair — Titus 1:1– 3:15 — Rick Sinclair explores the recurring phrase “good works” throughout Titus, showing how it calls believers of every age, status, and vocation to embody the gospel with zeal, maintenance, and readiness. He ties this call to broader biblical teaching, especially Hebrews 10:23‑25, urging the church to stir one another toward love, good works, and faithful community life.
s foreknowledge, recipients of an imperishable inheritance and a living hope. It emphasizes that suffering refines faith, calling Christians to rejoice, trust God’s ongoing sanctifying work, and live in joyful anticipation of Christ’s return.
s created order and that believers are called to be proactive, good citizens who pray for and influence authorities. He ties this responsibility to the biblical mandate to do good works, uphold justice, and engage culture for the advancement of the gospel.
Jonathan Puglia — Revelation (CFC Moira) — Revelation 2:1–29 — Jonathan Puglia unpacks the first three letters to the churches in Revelation 2, highlighting Christ’s divine authority, the danger of losing first love, and the promise of victory for those who overcome. He connects the ancient warnings to modern challenges, urging believers to persevere, repent, and fix their hope on the future glory promised in the book.
s 300 men in Judges 7, showing how God uses the seemingly insignificant to bring glory to Himself.
Carson Smith — 1 Corinthians 10:31; Acts 17:1-10; Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Exodus 4:2; Proverbs 3:6; Psalm 24:1 — The sermon highlights how ordinary resources—like a house, a car, or a frying pan—can become powerful tools for the gospel, drawing on the example of Jason’s house in Acts 17. It encourages believers to view everyday possessions and activities as opportunities for worship and kingdom service, even amid opposition and persecution.
Jonathan Puglia — Revelation (CFC Moira) — Daniel 7; Daniel 10; Isaiah 6; Revelation 1; Revelation 19:15; Romans 14 — The sermon introduces the book of Revelation as the ultimate revelation of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that every vision and symbol points to His deity, priestly ministry, and victorious rule. It calls believers to recognize Christ’s active presence in the church, heed the warnings to the seven churches, and live in the victorious hope of His return.
call to repentance in Matthew 4:17 with Paul’s warning about the curse of the law in Galatians 3:10‑13, presenting repentance not as a burdensome duty but as a gracious invitation to turn back to God. It emphasizes that true freedom in worship and salvation comes through faith and a transformed heart, not through legalistic effort.
Ben Levendusky — 1 Corinthians 11:1; Psalm 145:4 — The sermon reflects on the brokenness and blessings of earthly fathers while pointing to the ultimate example of spiritual fatherhood in Christ, urging believers to imitate Him as Paul instructed in 1 Corinthians 11:1. It highlights the lasting influence fathers have across generations, encouraging gratitude, provision, forgiveness, and a life that points others to follow Christ.
Jamie Sinclair — Jude — Jude 1:20–25 — The sermon concludes the study of Jude by emphasizing three key actions—building up in holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, and looking to Christ’s mercy—for staying in God’s love. It calls believers to responsibly rescue and show mercy to those who waver, trusting that God protects and sustains us.
David Tulloch — Luke 7; Luke 8:40-56; Mark 10:13-16 — The sermon urges believers to bring their desperate, seemingly hopeless situations to Jesus without fear, trusting His compassion and power as shown in the stories of Jairus and the woman with a twelve‑year bleeding. It calls for a posture of humility, persistence, and flexibility, reminding the church that we are never a bother to Christ but welcomed in our need.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Corinthians 15; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Timothy 6:11-14; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; 1 Timothy 6:20; Genesis 32; Hebrews 10:38-39; Hebrews 11; Hebrews 12:1; Philippians 3; Revelation 19; Revelation 20; Revelation 21; Revelation 22:20; Romans 7:24; Romans 12 — The preacher concludes a six‑month study of 1 Timothy by urging believers to fight the good fight of faith, emphasizing fleeing sin, pursuing righteousness, and guarding the deposit of sound doctrine. He weaves in biblical examples from Hebrews, Romans, Philippians, and Revelation to illustrate perseverance, generosity, and the hope of Christ’s return.
Jamie Sinclair — Jude — Jude 1:5–19 — The sermon urges believers to stay on guard against false teachers by contending for the faith, rejecting antinomianism, and embracing the lordship of Jesus. Using Jude 5‑19 and a host of biblical examples—from angelic rebellion to the judgments on Sodom, Cain, Balaam, and Korah—the preacher highlights the danger of turning grace into licentiousness and calls for vigilant, humble obedience.
Jamie Sinclair — Jude — Jude 1:1–4 — Jamie Sinclair urges believers to contend for the faith by rejecting the lure of greedy grace and embracing the lordship of Jesus. Drawing from Jude and supporting Scriptures, he highlights the need for vigilance against false teaching and the importance of staying grounded in biblical truth.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 6:1-10; 2 Peter 2:3; Philippians 4:11-13; Psalm 16:6; Romans 12:10; Titus 2 — The sermon challenges listeners to examine whether Jesus truly satisfies their deepest needs, urging contentment rooted in Christ rather than in wealth, status, or circumstances. Using 1 Timothy 6 and supporting passages, the speaker highlights the dangers of greed, false teaching, and the pursuit of worldly gain, calling believers to find lasting fulfillment in the sufficiency of Jesus.
David Tulloch — Luke 7:1-10; Luke 7:11-17; Luke 7:18-23; Luke 7:36-50; Psalm 32 — The sermon highlights Jesus’ radical love for the sinful woman who anoints His feet, contrasting her humility with the Pharisee’s self‑righteousness. It teaches that forgiveness is freely given, urging believers to respond with lavish, heartfelt worship and a faith that seeks Jesus above all.
s rich mercy and great love, saved by grace through faith apart from works, and created anew for good works prepared in advance. The message calls believers to remember who they are in Christ, put off the old self corrupted by deceitful desires, and walk in the freedom and practical holiness of their new creation identity.
Bill Clark — Galatians 4:19; Genesis 1; Isaiah 43:18-19; Joshua 4; Joshua 5; Psalm 103:1-2 — The sermon challenges listeners to welcome divine disruption, reminding them that God’s new work often requires letting go of familiar patterns. Using Isaiah 43:18‑19 and Joshua’s examples of private obedience, the preacher urges the church to remember God’s faithfulness, build on solid foundations, and pursue authentic spiritual formation during seasons of transition.
Bill Clark — 2 Timothy 2:2; Psalm 145:4; Zechariah 4:6 — The sermon challenges the congregation to recognize and release the weight of past seasons, making space for God’s new work while honoring the generational legacy of faith. Using Psalm 145:4, Zechariah 4:6, and 2 Timothy 2:2, the speaker urges believers to pass on faithful teachings, embrace change, and trust in God’s continual presence across generations.
Rick Sinclair — Miscellaneous — Matthew 25:14– 26:30 — Rick Sinclair urges listeners to view their everyday circumstances as God‑given talents, urging faithful stewardship whether they have five, two, or one. He ties the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14‑30) to practical areas like work, marriage, and community, encouraging faith‑driven action and generosity.
s isolating tactics. The message culminates in the hope that the God of all grace will restore, establish, strengthen, and support His people, and that faithful elders will receive the unfading crown of glory from the chief shepherd.
series through 1 Timothy explores the sacred weight of church leadership, focusing on 1 Timothy 5:17-25. The preacher exhorts believers to honor faithful elders with double honor—especially those who labor in preaching and teaching—while rejecting gossip, correcting persistent sin publicly, avoiding partiality in appointments, and moving carefully in laying on of hands. Character must trump charisma, time reveals true faithfulness, and holy things must be handled with holy fear in the presence of God, Christ Jesus, and the elect angels.
s plan even in pain. It emphasizes the necessity of being born again, the power of prayer, and the promise of eternal glory for those who persevere.
Jamie Sinclair — What Is a Local Church? — 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; 1 Corinthians 16:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 1 Timothy 4:13; Acts 2:42-47; Acts 13:2-3; Acts 16:25; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 4:29; Ephesians 5:18-21; Hebrews 10:24-25 — The sermon explains that regular corporate practices—public Scripture reading, preaching, teaching, prayer, worship, communion, hospitality, giving, sending, and receiving—are rooted in New Testament patterns, especially Acts 2:42‑47. By aligning local church life with these biblical models, believers cultivate genuine discipleship, community, and mission.
Ben Levendusky — 1 Timothy 5:4; James 1:27; Mark 1:40-42; Mark 10:13-16; Matthew 14:28 — The sermon explores how the hands of believers are called to reach out, heal, and bless, drawing on biblical examples such as Jesus touching the leper, rescuing Peter on the water, and laying hands on children. It challenges the congregation to become the hands of Christ in their community, especially toward the vulnerable and isolated.
Rick Sinclair — Miscellaneous — Habakkuk 1:1– 3:19 — Rick Sinclair urges believers to trust God’s sovereign plan even when circumstances feel like a pressure cooker, pointing to Habakkuk’s declaration that the just shall live by faith. He weaves in Hebrews, Romans, and personal stories to show that true confidence comes from God, not from our feelings or circumstances.
Jamie Sinclair — Daniel 1; Ephesians 2:10; Genesis 1:28; Genesis 2:7; Genesis 2:15; Hebrews 11:6; Jeremiah 29:1-14; John 15; Matthew 7; Romans 8:28 — The sermon ties the biblical mandate to work and steward creation from Genesis with Jeremiah’s letter to exiles, urging believers to build, multiply, and care for their communities regardless of circumstances. It emphasizes trusting God’s long‑term plans across generations and praying for the prosperity of the places God has placed us.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 5:1-16; 1 Peter 2:17; 1 Peter 3:1-2; 1 Timothy 5:1-16; Acts 9:36-42; Galatians 6:7-9; John 12:24; Luke 10:38-42; Philippians 2:5-8; Romans 12:10 — The sermon calls the church to honor true widows and to embody generational love, drawing from 1 Timothy 5’s instructions on caring for vulnerable women. It connects this biblical mandate to everyday honor of mothers, family, and the broader community, urging believers to live sacrificially and serve with God‑given value.
Rick Sinclair — Miscellaneous — Ephesians 6:1–3 — Rick Sinclair shares a personal story of realizing his failure to honor his parents and connects it to the biblical command to honor father and mother (Ephesians 6:1‑3; Exodus 20:12). He offers practical steps and spiritual principles for restoring and valuing parent relationships, emphasizing generational healing and obedience as expressions of worship to God.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 5:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5; 2 Timothy 4:2; Ecclesiastes 7:9; Ephesians 5:19-21; James 1:19-20; Leviticus 19:32; Philippians 2:3-4; Proverbs 14:29; Proverbs 15:1; Romans 12:10 — The sermon emphasizes that true godliness begins with honor in how we treat one another, especially within the family of believers. By examining 1 Timothy 5:1‑2 and related passages, the speaker calls believers to correct with gentleness, avoid harsh rebuke, and model humility, purity, and love in all relationships.
Rick Sinclair — Matthew 16:24–27 — Rick Sinclair exhorts believers to embrace the all‑in call to discipleship found in Matthew 16:24‑27, emphasizing self‑denial, taking up the cross, and the paradox that losing one’s life leads to true life. He weaves biblical examples—from Psalms to the rich young ruler—and everyday analogies like marriage to illustrate that discipleship is a daily, covenant‑like surrender toward an eternal purpose.
Arman Davtyan — 2 Timothy 4:17-18; John 11:3; John 11:5; John 12:2; John 12:9-11; Matthew 21:17 — The speaker shares his journey from Armenia to planting a church in Los Angeles, emphasizing how personal stories and hospitality create a place where Jesus feels welcomed. Drawing on John 11:5 and 2 Timothy 4:17‑18, he urges the congregation to serve, share their testimonies, and welcome all people as a house the Lord loves.
Charlie Sweet — 2 Peter 1:4; Ephesians 6:16; Genesis 4:9; Hebrews 11:35-40; Matthew 14:14-21 — Charlie Sweet challenges the congregation to embrace five stones of overflow—trust, faith, confidence, authority, and eternity—while warning against negativity and spiritual complacency. He illustrates the power of divine multiplication through the feeding of the 5,000 and calls believers to live boldly, pray fervently, and foster community generosity for a thriving church.
Rick Sinclair — Miscellaneous — Acts 9:1–25 — The sermon uses the dramatic conversion of Saul in Acts 9 to illustrate how God meets people in brokenness with personal prophetic words that restore and give purpose. It connects this biblical example to contemporary prophetic presbytery gatherings, urging believers to seek and receive God’s individualized direction and empowerment.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Corinthians 9:24; 1 Corinthians 13:9; 1 Timothy 4:6-16; 2 Chronicles 32; Colossians 3:16; Philippians 4:6; Psalm 33:18; Romans 12:18; Titus 2:7 — The preacher urges believers, especially young people, to view godliness as intentional training, using military and athletic metaphors to illustrate disciplined spiritual growth. He ties scriptural instruction to practical habits, mental focus, and the pursuit of a divine calling, emphasizing that true transformation comes from purposeful, ongoing effort.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 4:1-5; 2 Corinthians 11:13; Colossians 2:20; Genesis 1:31; Mark 13:21; Proverbs 18:1 — The sermon warns that deception distorts God’s design and leads believers away from truth, urging vigilance against false teachings and Gnostic ideas. It calls the church to receive God’s good creation with thanksgiving, honor God’s design in marriage and food, and live in honest community rather than isolation.
Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 28:1–11 — The sermon celebrates the dramatic reversal of the resurrection, showing how Jesus’ victory over death fulfills the promises of the Messiah and guarantees new life for believers. By linking the Matthew 28 narrative with key New Testament teachings, the preacher underscores the resurrection’s power to transform faith, offer hope, and call Christians to live in the victorious reality of Christ.
Ben Levendusky — 1 Corinthians 15:17; Acts 4:11-12; John 14:6; Luke 24; Mark 16:1-13; Romans 4:24-25; Romans 13 — The sermon declares that the resurrection of Jesus is the decisive truth that turns death into hope, urging believers to live in the ongoing victory of the risen Christ. It challenges listeners to move from a neutral faith to active mission, grounding their identity in the person of Jesus rather than mere ideas or traditions.
Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 27:1–66 — The sermon walks through Matthew chapter 27, highlighting Jesus as the true king who suffers and dies for humanity’s sin, portraying Him as the ultimate hero against the villain of sin and death. It calls listeners to respond in faith, embracing the redemption offered on the cross and supporting the Good Friday offering for Ukraine.
Rick Sinclair — Isaiah 61; John 12:12-17; Luke 4:16-21; Matthew 7:7; Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:25; Psalm 118:25-26 — The sermon connects the desperate cries of the crucifixion thief and the crowds on Palm Sunday with our own need for salvation, emphasizing that God meets those who earnestly seek Him. By examining the triumphal entry and its biblical context, the speaker urges believers to surrender fully to Christ’s lordship and embrace the peace He offers.
voluntary commitment to suffer, focusing on the Passion narrative from Matthew 26 through the early verses of chapter 27. It highlights the anointing at Bethany, the betrayal, and the prayer in Gethsemane, urging believers to respond with love, worship, and obedient discipleship.
Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 24:1– 25:46 — The sermon calls believers to live with an eternal outlook, emphasizing that the present world will change as Christ returns. By examining Matthew 24‑25, the preacher urges watchfulness, faithful stewardship, and readiness for the final judgment.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 3:14-16; Acts 1:8; Hebrews 1:3; John 1; John 3:16; John 8; Matthew 28; Philippians 2 — The sermon urges believers to lift the banner of Jesus Christ high, using the historic image of the Iwo Jima flag as a metaphor for the hope and victory found in Christ. Drawing from 1 Timothy 3:14‑16 and other Scriptures, the speaker calls the church to stand as a pillar and buttress of truth, united as a family and living out God’s truth in every sphere of life.
triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the ensuing confrontations with the religious leaders, urging believers not to become the opposition party that rejects the King. It highlights the call to repentance, faithful obedience, and the greatest commandment of loving God and neighbor, drawing on key parables and prophetic fulfillments.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 3:8-13; 1 Peter 1:13; 1 Peter 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Timothy 1; Acts 2; Acts 6:1-7; Colossians 3:23; James 1:8; James 3:10; Titus 2:2 — The sermon explores the biblical role of deacons, highlighting their qualifications from 1 Timothy 3 and the early church example in Acts 6. It emphasizes that deacons protect church unity, serve both practical and spiritual needs, and must embody sincerity, sobriety, and sound doctrine.
s story (Genesis 39:3) as a primary example. He emphasizes the need for both faith and wisdom to unlock spiritual and material blessings, and calls believers to live purpose‑driven lives that benefit the kingdom community.
Eric Trelease — Galatians 4:29; Genesis 16; John 16:2; Matthew 7; Matthew 9:37-38; Matthew 16:18; Psalm 2:1-9; Romans 13 — The sermon declares Christ as the sovereign King whose reign will triumph over hostile powers, urging believers to participate in the plentiful harvest by sending laborers worldwide, especially to regions like Iran. It warns of spiritual opposition from ideologies such as Islam, calls for love toward enemies, and emphasizes grounding life in the truth of Scripture.
Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 16:21– 17:27 — The sermon reads Matthew 16:21‑17:27, highlighting Jesus’ call to deny oneself, take up the cross, and follow Him, and then moves to the Transfiguration as a revelation of His divine identity. It stresses that true discipleship involves embracing suffering, trusting the resurrection, and living for the kingdom of God.
Phil Cappuccio — 1 Chronicles 14:11; 1 Corinthians 12; 2 Chronicles 26:5-6; 2 Samuel 5:17-20; Genesis 11:27-31; Genesis 12; Job 28; Micah 2:13; Psalm 29:4-5; Psalm 106:29; Romans 4 — The sermon urges believers to keep the fire of God burning within through authentic worship, describing how God breaks in, breaks down obstacles, and breaks out for breakthrough. Using the tabernacle, David’s victory, Abraham’s journey, and the early church, the speaker illustrates the pattern of divine breakthrough that transforms lives from the inside out.
Parable of the Sower, emphasizing how different heart conditions receive the Kingdom message. It highlights the purpose of parables—to reveal truth to those with ears and eyes while concealing it from those hardened—calling listeners to cultivate receptive, fruitful hearts through prayer, fasting, and generosity.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 2:1-15; 1 Timothy 3; 1 John 5:4; 1 Peter 3:3; Ephesians 5:23; Genesis 3:16; Hebrews 11; Romans 5:12 — The sermon emphasizes God’s ordered design for men and women, urging men to lead in prayer and authority while encouraging women to pursue godly modesty and good works. It ties this order to worship, creation, and biblical authority, calling the congregation to embrace responsibility and accountability in their roles.
Ben Levendusky — 1 Corinthians 13; 1 John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2; Ephesians 4; Exodus 20:12; Isaiah 29:13; James 1:19; John 1:1; John 15:13; Proverbs 18:21; Proverbs 23:22; Psalm 106; Romans 10; Romans 12:10; Song of Solomon 2:15 — The sermon challenges believers to embody honor in every aspect of life—through our words, time, love, patience, and sacrifice—pointing to Scripture that links honoring others with blessings and divine favor. Personal stories and practical examples illustrate how honoring parents, friends, and strangers reflects Christ’s love and transforms both the giver and the receiver.
Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 10:1– 12:50 — Paladin explains how Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 10‑12 confronts listeners with offense, revealing hypocrisy and demanding allegiance over family ties. He shows that Jesus’ authority—over the Sabbath, demons, and the kingdom—provokes opposition, urging believers to respond with repentance, humility, and unwavering faith.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 2:1-8; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Acts 4:12; Ezekiel 22:30; James 4:8; Jeremiah 29:7; Psalm 24 — The sermon urges believers to adopt prayer as their battle‑ready posture, drawing on 1 Timothy’s call to pray for all people and the spiritual warfare language of 2 Corinthians 10. It highlights the challenges Timothy faced in Ephesus, the need for intercession for leaders, and the importance of specific, outward‑focused prayer that advances God’s kingdom.
s holiness to illustrate how believers must be filled with the Holy Spirit, overflowing into a life that provokes spiritual jealousy in others. He connects this call to the gospel, urging the congregation to move beyond mere experiences to a fully saturated, missional faith.
Rick Paladin — Potsdam Guest Ministry — Ephesians 3:16; Ephesians 3:18; Ephesians 4:11; Ephesians 4:16; Matthew 6:22; Proverbs 29:18 — Rick Paladin urges the congregation to restore wide‑eyed wonder, using Matthew 6:22 as a launch point, and connects that vision to a healthy, growing, love‑filled church. He weaves Scripture (Proverbs 29:18; Ephesians 3:16‑18; 4:11,16) to illustrate how spiritual fitness, community service, and deep love empower the body of Christ to fulfill its mission.
Rick Paladin — AWAKE 2026: The Call of God — Exodus 3:1– 4:17 — Rick Paladin urges listeners to move beyond their personal gifts and respond to God’s larger call, using Moses’ encounter at the burning bush as the primary illustration. He connects biblical teachings on spiritual gifts with the urgency of addressing oppression and living out a purpose that reflects God’s vision for each believer.
Rick Paladin — AWAKE 2026: The Call of God — Isaiah 6:1–8 — Rick Paladin uses the metaphor of a car’s check‑engine light and the concept of wide‑eyed wonder to illustrate how believers may appear fine outwardly while needing a divine engine replacement inside. He points to Isaiah’s vision (Isaiah 6:1‑8) as the primary call of God, urging listeners to respond to God’s invitation, confess their weaknesses, and embrace a transformed, obedient life.
Rick Paladin — AWAKE 2026: The Call of God — Romans 12:1–2 — Rick Paladin urges the congregation to answer the call of God by offering their bodies as living sacrifices, rejecting conformity to the world, and renewing their minds through disciplined habits. He illustrates this with personal stories, biblical teaching from Romans 12 and other passages, and challenges listeners to pursue purpose, purity, and accountability in their daily lives.
teachings in Matthew 6‑7, emphasizing the kingdom standard of secret, heart‑focused devotion in giving, prayer, and fasting, and urging believers to trust God over anxiety. It also warns against false prophets, highlights the golden rule, and calls listeners to build their lives on the solid foundation of Christ’s words.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 1:18-20; 1 Corinthians 14; 1 Thessalonians 5; 2 Timothy 2; 2 Timothy 4; Ephesians 6; John 1 — The sermon urges believers to embrace the charge Paul gave Timothy—wage a good warfare by holding firm faith and a good conscience. It connects this charge to personal stewardship, the power of prophecy, and the need for disciplined, obedient living, encouraging the congregation to fight spiritual battles with the armor of God.
Jonathan Puglia — Matthew 3:1–12, Matthew 11:7–19 — The sermon highlights John the Baptist’s role as the forerunner who calls people to repentance and prepares the way for Jesus, emphasizing how his harsh yet necessary message fulfills Old Testament prophecy. It connects John’s ministry to the broader themes of the kingdom of heaven, the Holy Spirit, and the need for personal sanctification.
s grace enlists unlikely people—like John Newton, the sinful woman, and the apostle Paul—into His service, transforming their deepest brokenness into powerful testimony. By examining 1 Timothy 1:12‑17 alongside Luke 7 and Romans 7, the speaker urges believers to embrace costly grace, recognize their own need for redemption, and respond with worshipful obedience.
reinterpretation of the Law. He emphasizes that these teachings call believers to a transformed heart marked by humility, righteousness, and love for enemies, and he encourages small‑group discussion to apply these standards in daily life.
Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 3:1– 4:25 — The sermon explores Matthew 3‑4, highlighting John the Baptist’s call to repentance and baptism, and Jesus’ baptism and subsequent victory over Satan’s temptations. It emphasizes that Jesus’ example teaches believers to embrace baptism, rely on the Holy Spirit, and live in continual repentance as they anticipate the kingdom of heaven.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 1:3-6; 1 Corinthians 13; 1 Peter 1; 1 Timothy 4; Acts 24; Ephesians 6; Matthew 5; Titus 1 — The sermon challenges the congregation to protect the truth of the gospel by anchoring daily life in Scripture, highlighting Paul’s charge in 1 Timothy to teach with love that flows from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith. It warns against false doctrines such as Gnosticism, urges regular Bible reading, and calls believers to exercise godly authority in confronting error.
Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 1:1-2; 1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 1:17; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 1:7; Mark 4:35-41 — The sermon emphasizes that before engaging in any spiritual battle, believers must first understand their identity, calling, and the provision God gives, using Timothy’s example as a faithful son facing a difficult assignment. It calls the congregation to rely on God’s grace, mercy, and peace while stepping into the good fight of faith.
Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 2:1–23 — The sermon explores Matthew chapter 2, highlighting the wise men’s journey, Herod’s hostile response, and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. It challenges listeners to respond to Jesus as the true King with worship, sacrifice, and a willing pursuit of His kingdom.
Mike Tomford — Matthew 1:18–25 — The sermon explores the birth of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 1:18‑25, highlighting the virgin conception, fulfillment of prophecy, and the dual nature of Christ as fully God and fully man. It calls believers to respond with obedient faith, integrating reason and revelation, and to worship the incarnate Savior.
Daniel Paladin — Advent 2 — Genesis 1; Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11; Philippians 4 — In this third Advent sermon, Daniel Paladin explores how Jesus’s coming brings abundant, everlasting joy, drawing on Isaiah 35’s promise of desert rejoicing and restoration. He connects the prophetic hope to the present season, urging believers to trust God’s promise despite anxiety and circumstances.
Jonathan Puglia — Isaiah 6:1–13 — The sermon explores Isaiah’s vision in chapter 6, highlighting God’s holiness and the call to commission believers to proclaim the gospel, provoking jealousy among the lost. It connects this commissioning with New Testament teachings from Romans, Luke, Matthew, and Revelation, urging believers to live as distinct, holy, and sacrificial witnesses.
Daniel Paladin — Advent 2 — Isaiah 11:1-10; John 3:16 — The sermon explores the Advent theme of peace by unpacking Isaiah 11:1‑10, showing how the promised Messiah brings both perfect judgment and lasting peace. It connects this prophetic vision to the Holy Spirit’s work, the call to forgiveness, and the ultimate fulfillment of God’s kingdom.
s law, using Psalm 119 as the centerpiece to show how the commandments guide every aspect of life—from worship and family to health and social justice. He argues that obedience to the law brings tangible blessings and points to the harmony of law and grace.