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This week our teaching passage (Luke 6:20-38) captures a condensed version of Jesus’ most famous message - “The Sermon On the Mount.” And, admittedly it’s a hard passage to understand because much of the content is counterintuitive, and seemingly contradictory. But, God’s Word is always full of practical, relevant, life-giving truth. We just have to take the time to unpack it, and dig beneath the rocky surface to discover the treasure that awaits us.
Bible Text: Luke 4:1-13 | Speaker: Pastor Bob DuPar | Series: Gospel of Luke | This Sunday we’ll be studying Luke 6:12-19, as we discover God’s wisdom on Choosing Leaders. Our text is only eight short verses, but it’s packed full of practical insights and transferable principles that can help us as we attempt to appoint a support team, or assemble a trusted inner circle.
I encourage you to read our passage this week ahead of time, as well as how it’s recorded in the other gospels: Mark 3:7-19 & Matthew 5:1-2.
*Note that many theologians believe that Matthew 5:1-2 (the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount) records Luke 6:17-19 of our passage
This week our teaching passage will be Luke 5:27-6:11. These verses record the continued resistance that Jesus encountered with the scribes and the Pharisees because of their expectations of how they believed that Jesus and His disciples should act.
Have you ever felt the pressure and burden of satisfying the expectations of those around you? Then, this teaching text is for you! Come discover the practical insight that our passage provides about Managing Expectations.
This week, Jesus continues to demonstrate his power and authority to heal and forgive sins. He does things that only Yahweh God was capable of, or had the authority to do. That’s why He gets into trouble with the religious leaders in our passage: Luke 5:12-26.
This Sunday we’ll be talking about Going Deeper in our relationship with the Lord; and, our text will be Luke 5:1-11. How can we go deeper in our relationship with God and experience all that He has for us? Come find out!
Last week in our teaching passage, Jesus read from the prophet Isaiah (chapter 61) and stated His mission as the Messiah. In our text this week (Luke 4:31-44) Jesus goes out and starts fulfilling the vision that He promised. And, He continues to demonstrate powerand authority, over unclean spirits as well as sickness and disease. Jesus personifies the essence of the angel Gabriel’s message to Mary, “Nothing will be impossible for God!"
This week our passage will be Luke 4:1-13; and we’ll be discussing Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. Not only does this text give us insights into the nature of temptation, but it also teaches us practical ways that we can find victory over the enemy’s schemes.
This week our passage will be Luke 4:1-13; and we’ll be discussing Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. Not only does this text give us insights into the nature of temptation, but it also teaches us practical ways that we can find victory over the enemy’s schemes.
This week’s sermon (Luke 3:21-38) is without a doubt the hardest text that I’ve ever preached in over 30 years of ministry! Yes, that’s right! Because it contains a lengthy genealogy; and, when is the last time you heard a sermon based upon a genealogy? You don’t! Pastors routinely skip over these passages in their preaching. Very few commentators and theologians even attempt to comment on them. But, we’re going to wade through these murky waters this week because we believe in teaching ALL of God’s Word, not just the parts that are popular or that preach well.
And, lest you think that this means that the sermon will be like watching paint dry, or dying a slow agonizing death by torture, I have GREAT NEWS for you! God honors His Word! And, every passage of Scripture is there for a reason. Plus, the Holy Spirit uncovered some fascinating stuff for me this week in my sermon prep/study! And, I can’t wait to share it with you!
Today, we'll be studying Luke 3:1-20. This is the story of the beginning of John the Baptist’s ministry. I encourage you to read it ahead of time to become familiar with the passage. Our theme will be: The Message We Need To Hear vs. The Message We Want To Hear!
Can you imagine 400 years of silence from God and yet having faith that God would speak and fulfill prophesy in your lifetime? That is the kind of faith Simeon, a man full of the Holy Spirit, had and he was not disappointed! Join us this Sunday as we begin our study of the Gospel of Luke and learn more about the word made flesh who dwelt among us!
Join us as we take a look at where CBC has been this past year as well as where we are headed in the upcoming year.
Elders Scott Watkins, Mike Shaw, and Ren Lawrence are presenting this morning. Join us as we take a look at where CBC has been this past year as well as where we are headed in the upcoming year.
Christmas Eve is a night filled with hope and joy. We read the story, we hear the story, but we never ask the deeper question: "Why did God choose to appear to shepherds?" Join us as we explore the Christmas Story deeper.
This week our passage will be Matthew 2:13-23. I encourage you to read it ahead of time! Our text highlights God’s sovereign guidance and protection, not only in preserving Christ’s life, but also in divinely directing Joseph to manage his family’s safety.
This Sunday we’ll be taking a look at Matthew 1:18-25 - the story Joseph and the angel. Imagine you’re engaged and your fiancé goes away on a three month trip and comes home pregnant. An immaculate conception is a hard story to buy! This is an amazing story of faith and trust! I’m sure you’ll love it, and find something practical and relevant for your life.
This Sunday we’ll be looking at the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary of Christ’s birth. The virgin birth is an indispensable component of our Christian faith and the Christmas story. Come join us as we revel in this message together!
This Sunday we’ll be starting our Christmas series “A Series Of Unstoppable Events;” and we’ll be looking at the story of the wisemen in Matthew 2:1-12. I encourage you to read it ahead of time.
This Sunday we are be finishing our Identity 2.0 teaching series as we talk about what it means to be a disciple-maker. Our text will be 2 Timothy 2:1-7. Notice that a disciple-maker not only reproduces the life of Christ in another, but specifically in someone who will be faithful to continue the process!
This Sunday we’ll be talking about how we can be used by God to connect people together relationally for God’s Kingdom purposes. Our text will be John 1:35-51. I encourage you to read it this week, paying close attention to the disciples that brought others to Jesus.
This Sunday is Freedom Sunday at CBC, where we will be lifting up the plight of those suffering injustice around the world, and how we can partner with International Justice Mission (IJM) to put a stop to this. Our texts will be Isaiah 58 & 61; and, we’ll be talking about what it means to advocate on behalf of the poor and oppressed.
This week we’ll be talking about what it means to be intercessors, praying and advocating in our true identity! Our passage will be 1 Timothy 2:1-8. I encourage you to read it ahead of time.
This week we begin a new series – but really we will continue to build on our IDENTITY in Christ.
As we study II Corinthians 5:12-21, we will examine what it means to be an Ambassador for Jesus, or as I call it: living “The Irrational Life!” Why does God use us to proclaim His message? Why does Jesus teach us to behave in a way that is anti-intuitive and against our basic human nature? What is my most important task in this life?
This Sunday, we'll be talking about how fear can keep us from living our True Identity. Our text will be 2 Timothy 1:1-14. I invite you to read it ahead of time this week. Ask God to give you insights into how it might apply to your life.
This Sunday we’ll be talking about what the Bible says about Confession and Repentance. Our passages will be 1 John 1:5-10 and Mark 1:9-15. I encourage you to spend some time in these texts this week in preparation for our time together.
Repentance literally means “a new way of thinking.” I’ve been a Christian now for 47 years; and, to say that my new understanding of repentance has been a game-changer for me is an understatement! I’m convinced that you’ll find this discovery to be both fascinating and extremely practical as well.
This Sunday we’ll be looking at the life of Joseph in Genesis as we talk about Biblical Forgiveness. This is week 4 in our Identity teaching series.
Also, come join us at CBC on Tuesday nights at 7 pm if you’re not in a small group but would like to participate in our midweek discussion.
This Sunday we’ll be talking about our Kingdom Identity, our identity as Christ followers. Many of us, at one time or another in our lives, have lived in a false identity; and these false identities not only keep us from growing and maturing, but they also lack the power to sustain us.
Our passage this week will be Philippians 3:1-21. I encourage you to look at it ahead of time and observe the many ways in which the Apostle Paul used to derive his identity, in contrast with the new ways that He is being shaped.
This Sunday we'll be learning how to Hear From God as we look at 1 Samuel 3:1-21, in our second week of a new teaching series titled, "Identity."
In our last series on the Holy Spirit we discussed how we frequently have no problem believing that Satan is actively involved in speaking to, and influencing, people today, but we're often skeptical whether God interacts and intervenes. We acknowledge the presence of demonic communication in the world, but sometimes fail to give God credit for His activity and presence in everyday life.
This Sunday we launch our new teaching series on Identity, as we explore what the Kingdom of God is all about. The Kingdom of God/Heaven is not just future-oriented; it's also NOW. It's not about a place; it's about the reign and presence of Christ.
I hope that you'll come join us for this exciting new series; and, consider also being a part of one of our midweek small groups. There's an amazing video teaching component that accompanies this series.
Most of us love to receive invitations: "Please join us... The honor of your presence is requested... Please reserve the following date... We'd like for you to be our guests at..."
As Christians, we're privileged to be able to extend the grandest invitation anyone will ever receive; but, why do we often shy away from this opportunity. I'd like to suggest it's because we fail to appreciate all of the little invitations along the way that make a big invitation easier to accept.
This Sunday we'll be finishing our teaching series on the Holy Spirit as we talk about the Spirit's role in leading and teaching us. In John 16:13 Jesus says, “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth..." We can always be assured that the Spirit will lead us and guide us according to the truth of God's Word.
This Sunday we'll be talking about the indispensable role that the Holy Spirit plays in empowering us to know and fulfill God's will. We'll be looking at a number of different texts, both old and new testament, as we focus in on three main aspects of this empowerment.
This Sunday's sermon will be based on Romans 8:18-28. As followers of Christ we live between the tension of present struggles and suffering and the expectation and anticipation of future glory. God addresses our situation by affirming, "Don't worry! I see you! I know your needs, and My Spirit intercedes for you in ways that go beyond human understanding or articulation. And, I always work all things together for your good! So, trust Me!"
This Sunday we'll be talking about the blessed assurance that the Holy Spirit brings to believers in Jesus Christ. Here's a preview of our text,
"For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, 'Abba! Father!' The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God." Romans 8:16-17
This week a CBC, we continue our study of Holy Spirit by considering the gifts he provides to each believer. We have all heard of “spiritual gifts”, but what are they — and how do they differ from living the Christian life of obedience? Do I know what my gift is? What is the “common thread” of the spiritual gifts? Do I “bear fruit”?
"If we let him - for we can prevent him, if we choose—he will make the feeblest and filthiest of us into a…dazzling, radiant, immortal creature, pulsating all through with such energy and joy and wisdom and love as we cannot now imagine, a bright, stainless mirror which reflects back to God perfectly (though, of course, on a smaller scale) his own boundless power and delight and goodness.” C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Join us as we look deeper into the Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit.
This Sunday, CBC will have a unique and exciting program as we welcome two of our missionaries who will speak to us regarding their ministries and how God is moving as they serve Him.
Mike Sunker ministers to orphaned children and at-risk youth in one of the poorest, crime-ridden, and desperate cities in the world (Beria - a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa). Christ Church Care Centre currently has 75 children under their roof, and to whom they daily live out the love of Jesus.
Joe Pent will also speak to us about his ministry: La Montana Christian Camp. Joe's ministry to the children of of Costa Rica is one of obedience to God's call on his life and of transforming lives by providing kids the experience of simply being able to "go to camp".
This week, we return to our study of the Holy Spirit. Sunday, we will consider the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. What does it really mean to be "indwelt" by the Holy Spirit and how does the presence of Holy Spirit impact my life? Is the power of Holy Spirit evident in my life and in the life of the church?
Come join us this Sunday as we celebrate our nation’s independence, and explore what it means to be a part of God’s Kingdom and plan.
2,500 years ago, Ezra - under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit - penned these words in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If My people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”
This promise was originally made to Israel; but, I believe that God extends this offer to any country or people group that will commit to honor and seek Him.
This Sunday we'll be talking about God's initiating love as we continue our study of the Holy Spirit. Our text will be John 6:41-51; and, I encourage you to read it ahead of time.
This Sunday we celebrate Father's Day as we recognize and honor our dads. And, despite whether or not you had a great father growing up, one that you admired and respected, it's comforting to know that we have a Heavenly Father who is perfect.
Psalm 68:5 declare that God is the Father of the fatherless. And, in John 14:18, when Jesus promised that He would not leave His disciples fatherless, once again this was fulfilled through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
As we continue in our new teaching series on the Holy Spirit, this Sunday we'll be talking about the Spirit's role in the world. Our text will be John 16:5-15 which highlights three key elements of the Spirit's mission.
This week we'll be starting a new teaching series called Frequency that will begin an extended study over the summer on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Some, like Francis Chan, have referred to the Holy Spirit as "The Forgotten God;" and, I would have to agree that this is often true for many Christians who are not of the charismatic tradition. So, over the next several weeks we'll be examining what Scripture says about this mysterious member of the Trinity.
This Sunday we finish-up our teaching series in James as we cover 5:13-20. And, the focus of our passage is upon prayer and healing. In fact, James mentions the word prayer (in all of its various forms) 7 times in just 8 short verses! I'm thinking that it's important!
You'll also notice that there are a lot of imperatives (commands) in our text, meaning that James is not merely making suggestions or trying to offer wise counsel.
Join us as we examine James 5:1-6. There are many encouraging passages in Scripture, and there are many challenging passages. This is the latter. We’ll examine what it means to store up treasures here on earth and the importance of using our wealth and power for His kingdoms, not our own.
Today, we continue in our study of James to look at chapter 5, verses 7-12. Our subject will be Patience, something that moms are very familiar with; and something that, most likely, has been modeled by your mom more than any other earthly example.
This week we’ll be studying James 4:13-17 as we talk about the dangers of prosperity, presumption & pride. Plus, we’ll be addressing the sin of omission. Our sin involves more than the wrong things we do; it also involves the things we fail to do, that we should have done. All of this might sound too theological or heady, but it’s really quite practical and relevant to our daily living.
This week we'll be studying James 4:6-12 as we talk about what it means to draw near to God as we resist the attacks of the enemy. James gives us some very practical action steps to achieve this: submit, resist, draw near, cleanse, purify, and humble yourselves. You might consider doing a word study in the Old Testament, New Testament, or both as you prepare for this Sunday's lesson.
The question before us this morning, as set forward in our passage, is whether our goal in life is to obey God and submit to His will, or whether it's to gratify our own desires and passions.
And, James warns us that, if we choose the path of pleasure that this world offers, our lives will be marked by strife and hatred and division!
The Story of Your Life with Phil Kingsley from Greater Europe Missions. What does your life say about what you believe? Because it always says something. We’re going to be continuing to look at the book of James – what does living faith – the life of Jesus lived out in us and through us -, what does THAT actually look like. And why does it matter? We’ll see more of that as we read on in chapter 3.
Easter
What if we weren’t meant to remain in the aftermath of our darkest hours, but to rise above? Before we were ever #venturastrong, God came to us in our brokenness, paid the price for our sins and rose to new life. Let’s join together as a community and celebrate the Easter story during a time when we could all use a little hope. Let’s rise above the ashes and discover a strength that far surpasses our own.
Palm Sunday This Sunday is Palm Sunday, and it marks our 3rd anniversary in our new location! We’ve come a long way and God is good!
Additionally, our teaching text will be Matthew 21:1-17, which records the events of the original Palm Sunday.
This Sunday we’ll be looking at James 1:9-12 as we learn what it means to cultivate an eternal perspective. James is such a practical, relevant book; and, we’ve been getting so much out of it!
This Sunday we’ll be exploring why God allows trials in our life, as well as some ways that He uses them for His purposes.
This week, join us as we begin an application oriented, verse-by-verse study of the book of James. Whatever you’re going through, James is a practical source of godly wisdom that will both challenge and inspire you.
There’s a lot going on this Sunday! First of all, in our morning message we’ll be revisiting CBC’s mission and vision: “Inviting people to follow Jesus as we impact our community and world.”
Today is the last day of 2017. Every year on the last Sunday, we join together for one service and our elders speak. We are privileged to have Mike Shaw, Dino Mensa, and Scott Watkins sharing with us today on Serving in the body of Community Bible Church.
This Sunday, we kick off our series “Beloved”. We’ll begin by examining something that we don’t particularly enjoy focusing on, especially during the Christmas season, and that is our brokenness. Join us this Sunday as we take a look at how God wants to use our deepest hurts for the most amazing purposes.