Cypress Baptist Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
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Philip Wiggins closes out the Momentum series with a look at the opportunities we have to serve God.
Pastor Marcus continues the Momentum Series talking about how to have an impact on the people around us by establishing memorials of God’s victory and power in our lives.
Pastor Marcus explores many of the things that get in our way as we try to maintain our Spiritual Momentum
Pastor Bob brings week 3 of the promises series with a look at abiding in Jesus and staying connected by the power of the Holy Spirit through his role as counselor
Part 2 of the series Promises looks at the promises that must be tested to be real to us
Pastor Bob brings part 1 of the series "Promises" with a look at how believing the promises of God give us hope to live our lives free of anxiety and fear no matter what circumstances we face.
Pastor Bob brings us the final week of our Deeper series with a look at going deeper into knowing God
Pastor Bob continues the Deeper Series with a look at the lessons Elijah must learn before he can serve God in greater ways.
Phil Wiggins continues the Deeper Series with the solution for how to go deeper in fellowship
Pastor Marcus brings us week 3 of the Deeper Series with a look at how to go deeper in evangelism
Pastor Bob brings us into the upper room where Jesus appears to his disciples with a look at the challenges he makes to them and to us today.
Pastor Marcus recounts the details of the crucifixion and reminds us that Jesus took our place and our punishment.
Pastor Marcus Burget presents part 2 in the series Four Days with a look at the Lords Supper and how the events of the day tell much more about who Jesus was and what he came to do.
Pastor Bob begins a new series called 4 Days where we will be looking at four particular events in the week leading to the Resurrection. Today we will look at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and how it reveals the nature of Jesus.
Pastor Marcus Burget closes out the series I Corinthians 7 with a reminder that our focus needs to be on Christ no matter what season of life we are in.
Pastor Bob continues the series on I Corinthians 7 with a look at marriage and how difficult it is as we examine Paul's instructions to marriages in trouble.
In week 2 of our series on I Corinthians 7 Philip Wiggins speaks to singles about Paul's understanding of how to serve God in every season of your life.
Pastor Marcus Burget kicks off our new series on 1 Corinthians 7. We all have a tendency to want to move into a different season of life , but, what if God has us where we are for a reason? How can we break the cycle of comparison and live life in our current season?
In the final message of the series Pastor Bob reminds Cypress that we serve an amazing God who sends us forward with an incredible message of hope and security because God remains faithful no matter what the world tries to throw at us.
Pastor Marcus looks at what is next when it comes to our finances and our personal giving, Is God still faithful to bless us when we give or is He hampered by the current economy?
Our Missionary Pastor to Brazil Justin Ross brings us part 3 of NEXT with a look at Jesus' prayer for us in John chapter 17 where He prays for unity among His followers who make up the local church.
Every adventure begins with faith to take the next step. Pastor Bob looks at how doubt and fear can keep us from taking the next step and how Jesus responded to a father who expressed his belief along with his doubt.
Pastor Bob begins a new series entitled "Next" which will look at what is next for us as a church in 2016. Today we look at the unique fingerprint of Cypress and ask the question "Are we willing to work together so that future generations will have the opportunities we have had to know God here at Cypress?"
Pastor Marcus closes out the Story Series with a look at how the Christmas Story changes our own story.
Pastor Bob presents the Christmas message with a look at why Mary and Joseph could not choose a name for the promised child... they could not name him and either can we.
Pastor Bob delivers part 2 of the series "The Story" with a look at the Magi who responded to what they understood about the promised King with an active search for Jesus even though they were considered to be the cultural elite.
Pastor Bob begins a new series entitled "The Story" where we will look at the four most common aspects of the Christmas story beginning with the Shepherds. The Shepherds publish the gospel, the Magi respond to the gospel, Mary and Joseph believe the gospel and Jesus is the gift of Gospel.
Pastor Bob looks at thankfulness in difficult times as well as good times with a look at an often misused scripture in Romans 8. Is God causing good things happen to you or is God causing good things to happen in you?
Philip Wiggings brings our series to a close with a look at the qualities that Make Joseph successful in the palace.
Pastor Bob continues the sermon series "Joseph's Guide to Success" with a look at how to be successful in God's eyes as we go through suffering and how to see the spiritual reality in the midst of the secular.
This week Pastor Marcus continues the series "Josephs Guide to Success" with a discussion about temptations and how to deal with them according to God's word.
Pastor Marcus begins a new series called "Josephs Guide to Success" where we will look at 4 areas of Joseph's life where he was tested by God. The pit, Potifars's house, the prison and the palace.
In the final message of the series pastor Bob brings a case study out of the book of Acts explaining how the gospel changes all kinds of people in the world so that no one is exempt from a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.
Pastor Bob brings part 4 in the I Love Sundays Series with the most important reason to Love Sundays - the opportunity to have a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.
Pastor Bob continues in the series "I Love Sundays" with 7 Biblical applications for you and your children to prepare them for the fast paced world in which we live.
Pastor Bob brings part 2 in the series "I Love My Church" with a look at the Sabbath and the Lord of the Sabbath who taught us the true meaning of keeping the Sabbath Holy.
Pastor Marcus begins a new series today called "I Love Sundays" with a look at why Sunday is the best day of the week.
Jesus was a prophet, a priest and a king... and he ministers to the world in all three ways through the gifts He gives to all believers who then use these gifts in the local church. Today Pastor Marcus brings us some insight into the Kingly or administrative gifts.
Jesus was a prophet, a priest and a king... and he ministers to the world in all three ways through the gifts He gives to all believers who use these gifts in the local church. Today Caleb Ross brings us some insight into the prophetic or speaking gifts.
Jesus' ministry fulfilled the office of prophet, priest and king. The Holy Spirit has taken the ministry of Christ and dispersed it to his followers today in the form of spiritual gifts. Today Philip presents to us the Priestly Gifts.
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are not discovered by taking a test, they are discovered by rolling up your sleeves and getting involved.
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are such an important part of how a church works together, and is an attraction to unbelievers as those gifts are used in serving others.
Part 2 of the series "Heroes" Pastor Marcus takes a look at Daniel and how he takes care of the people around him while he listens to God
Part 1 of the new series "Heroes" begins with a look at what a real hero is and why Jesus is the ultimate hero.
Pastor Bob concludes the series "I Don't Know What I Believe" with the topic of Baptism and the Lord's Supper and their importance to us as church members.
Pastor Marcus brings us part 3 of the series "I Don't Know What I Believe" with a look at church membership and the responsibilities that come with it.
Pastor Marcus brings us part 2 of the series "I Don't Know What I Believe" with a look at what we believe about the church and why.
Philip Wiggins begins a new series called "I Don't Know What I Believe" with a look at the Bible and what we believe about the Word Of God.
Pastor Marcus continues in the series Deeper with an invitation to go deeper with Jesus in Grace and Love
Pastor Bob brings a Mother's day message with a look at the faith of a grandmother and a mother recognized by the Apostle Paul.
Pastor Bob closes the series with a look at what our jobs should look like as followers of Jesus Christ. God gives us motivation to go to work when Christ is alive in us.
What does it mean to have Jesus alive in my family? Christian parents are called to make their children wise, and Christ has promised to be with us every step of the way.
Pastor Bob presents part 3 of the series "He is Alive" with a look at how our marriages should look when Christ is alive and in control.
Pastor Marcus brings part 2 in the series He is Alive with some ways we can discover that Jesus is alive in your church. If Jesus is alive, He must reveal himself in His Church.
Happy Easter! Pastor Bob begins a new series entitled He Is Alive with a look at the first messenger of the resurrection story
Pastor Marcus closes out our series in First John with chapter 5 and a look at what victorious living is all about.
Caleb Ross brings us chapter four in the series on First John and focuses on the meaning of love and the love of God.
Pastor Marcus presents chapter 3 in or Study of First John with a look at how a believer puts off sin but also puts on love as the outward characteristics of a real Christian.
Pastor Bob continues the series in First John with a look at our advocate in Chapter 2, Jesus Christ the Righteous
Pastor Marcus begins a new series in the book of First John with a detailed look at chapter 1 where we discover who wrote the book and why.
The final episode in the series "Conversations with Jesus" concludes with a conversation Jesus has with the Woman Caught in Adultery
Pastor Marcus continues in the series Conversations with Jesus with a presentation of Jesus as the Bread of Life in John chapter six
Pastor Bob continues in the series "Conversations with Jesus" with this installment about the Woman at the Well and we see that there are some things we need to understand before we come to faith in Christ.
Pastor Marcus presents part 2 of the Conversations with Jesus Series with a clear and precise examination of the conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus at night.
Pastor Bob presents part 1 of the Conversations of Jesus Series as he reveals how Jesus revealed himself to the first disciples in the Gospel of John.
The Cypress Worship Band features Greg Firch on lead guitar in this beautiful medley performed on stage this morning. Look on our website to see the video - coming soon at www.cypressbc.org
Pastor Bob continues in the series Repeat the Sounding Joy with a look at the prophesy found in Isaiah 9 concerning the gift of the son and what that means for us today.
For the next 4 weeks we will be looking at the Joy Filled presentation of the Gospel in the very familiar Christmas passages read every year and today we will look at what the Christmas Message is all about.
Phillip Wiggins closes out the series with a message entitled the Next Step where he lays out the options for those who have trusted Christ as Savior.
Pastor Marcus continues the series with a look at what Peter did simply because Jesus asked him to do it. He did the same thing he had always done but he did it Jesus' way and experienced an incredible result.
Pastor Marcus begins a new series with a look at Luke 5 and the challenge to do what God asks you to do.
Pastor Bob continues with the Faces of Sin Series with a look at Naaman and his leprosy and how God brought him to faith.
Part 3 of the Faces of Sin series examines the metaphor that Jesus used when He describes the sin of the Pharisees as leaven and how we too are to beware of it's effects.
Part 2 of the Faces of Sin Series brings us to the story of Saul the king of Israel and how his position was lost because of his willingness to deceive himself about his own sin.
Pastor Bob begins a new series entitled the Faces of Sin with a look at the story of Cain and Able and examines the description of sin that God uses as God warns Cain about sin that lies in wait.
Fathers Day can be a tough time for people who did not have a great experience with their father but there is a Father who loves us enough to adopt us into His family and give us all the things we might have missed. Pastor Bob lays out the meaning of this adoption and why it is so important to us as believers.
Philip Wiggins explains why we are all watching a wrestling match on Sunday Morning... it is because it is an illustration for how our feelings fight with our spirit in the ultimate fight of our lives. Who wins?
Pastor Bob presents the final message in the series on foundations with a sermon about the importance of being an encouragement to the people around you.
Marcus Burget brings us part 3 in the series with a discussion on how important confession is to your life as you build on the foundations of Jesus' teaching.
Pastor Bob reminds us of the importance of trust as a foundational truth to not only believe but to do. Leaning on the Lord's wisdom is how we live life as a believer and the end result is that we become trustworthy to others as well.
While believing in Jesus as our savior is the foundation upon which we build our life, just believing will not be enough to change your life. You will have to actually do the things Christ said to do. Forgiveness is the first step
Pastor Bob begins a new series called "Foundations" and asks the question, "What are you building your life on?"
Pastor Bob closes out the One Thing Series with an Easter Message about the "One Thing" that matters: Jesus Christ and Him Crucified.
Josh Weidenbach, our Children's Ministry Leader presented his "One Thing" message today reminding us that our Christian life is a process and not a project.
Associate Pastor Marcus Burget continues in the series "One Thing" with his Message message "Next Step-Knowledge Becoming Action" taken from James 1:22-27
As we continue in our series this week, Zak Crouch brings us his own "one thing" as he reminds us that we are not alone, Christ is with us in everything we do.
Continuing in our One Thing Series, youth pastor Chris Crain brings us the one thing we need to hear for this week as he takes us through the parable of the talents in Matthew chapter 25
As we continue in the series "One Thing" Philip Wiggins shares the concept of how to know the will of God for your life.
As we continue with our "One Thing" series Caleb Ross shares his message with the one thing God has put on his heart for us to hear, and that is to keep the flame burning.
Pastor Bob brings the second part in his series on marriage based on the famous passage in Ephesians chapter 5
Pastor Bob begins a new series on marriage based on the famous passage in Ephesians chapter 5
The final episode of the 20 bricks series concludes today with a reminder that distractions are always a part of having a vision, but the ability to stay on task will allow God to get all the glory when the vision is fully realized.
A God given vision requires that we maintain our character and continue to do the right thing when problems come. Moral integrity and the ability to make changes to your plan will allow God to use you to bring your vision to reality.
When God gives you a vision for what might be and what should be, it may not be the time for immediate action. Waiting on God involves prayer and planning and personal preparation so that when God begins to move you will be ready.
Pastor Bob begins a 4 week series with the first installment of the 20 Bricks series and it is all about vision. Taken from Nehemiah 1:1-4 this message examines the first two building blocks in the process of bringing vision into a reality.
Pastor Bob closes out the last Sunday morning of 2013 to reflect on what is really important in life and the time we set aside to make things different in our life. Jesus says not to worry about tomorrow, but seek first the kingdom of God.
Pastor Bob closes the Christmas celebration with a message from John chapter 1 describing Jesus as the Light and the Life.
Pastor Marcus brings the series to a close with the solution to our spiritual needs - God with us.
Pastor Bob discusses the story of Joseph and his encounter with the angel and how the naming of Jesus also solves our emotional issues and keeps us from feeling trampled this Christmas.
Pastor Bob begins a series on Christmas with the reminder that if we are not careful we can get "trampled" by the cultural trappings of Christmas and miss the real meaning of this celebration.
Pastor Bob brings part 2 in the series Balanced with a look at how a Clear Objective is so very important if we are to stay balanced in our financial life.
Associate Pastor Marcus Burget brings us the final sermon in the series as he examines the label "Blameless."
Pastor Bob brings part 4 in the series as he examines what it means to be given wisdom.
Pastor Bob brings part three in the series "Hello My Name Is" with a text about what it means to be chosen.
Zak Crouch shares a wonderful message on the subject of God's love for us. It's unconditional and not based on your past, so are you going to be defined by what you've done or who you belong to?
Pastor Bob begins a new series with an introduction taken from the book of Ruth. How have you tried to label yourself with a new name?
Associate Pastor Marcus Burget asks the question If God wants to have a relationship with you don’t you think it would be on His own terms and not ours?
Pastor Bob begins a new series today with the challenging observation that your heavenly father wants you to know Him more than he wants you to know the answers to all your questions.
Part 2 in the series "Who's Counting on You?" looks at the divine appointment that Phillip has with a Ethiopian Eunuch who did not understand what he was reading.
Pastor Bob begins a new series called "Who's Counting on You" with a look at four men who are willing to bring their crippled friend to Jesus.
Change is a fact of life and we are all changing but Zach Crouch reminds us that positive change only happens when we partner with God – the only source for positive change.
The last sermon in the Roadmap Series speaks to the perspective of paying attention to the right things as you journey on your paths of life
This next installation in the Roadmap Series discusses the tendency we have to take alternate paths which will not honor God
Pastor Bob brings us part 3 of the Roadmaps Series and contrasts the prudent with the simple in Proverbs 27:12
Pastor Bob brings part 2 in the series Roadmaps as he talks about what it means to find north in your own life.
Pastor Jay Ross, Missionary to Brazil asks if we are willing to be used of God for "divine appointments" like Phillip was used in the 8th Chapter of the Book of Acts
Justin Ross, our Missionary to Brazil asks the question, "What if you have become a child of the king but you are living like a homeless person? How sad would that be?"
Caleb Ross brings us some insights about gentleness and meekness and how they relate in this present culture.
Marcus Burget reminds us that everyone's standard of goodness is different, but when we compare our goodness to God's standard we fall very short.
Pastor Bob teaches on the only facet of the fruit of the spirit that is always noticed in a positive light by the people around us. It is the act of good deeds to others.
Pastor Bob describes how the fruit of the Spirit builds patience into us like the farmer who waits for the rain from heaven
Marcus Burget explores the Joy that is given to us as the Fruit of the Spirit becomes a reality in our lives as believers.
The first slice of the Fruit of the Spirit is love. Pastor Bob examines this quality that is placed in us by the Holy Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit is described in Galatians chapter 5 a 9 facets . This series will look at all 9 in the next two months.
Pastor Bob begins a new series with 2 of the top 10 things the Bible teaches about fellowship.
Pastor Bob reminds us that all the lessons leading up to this point are useless if we do not engage into active involvement.
Phil Wiggins brings our attention to the aspect of being commited and to staying commited in light of Jesus' soon comming return.
Pastor Bob brings our attention to the fact that there are steps to follow, but not in a religious way but in a way that demands time spent with Jesus.
Marcus Burget lays out the new series with the Goal for us as christians as modeled by the Apostle Paul
Associate Pastor Marcus Burget closes out the 30 day challenge with an insightful look at God's heart in reaching others for Christ
Pastor Bob points out that stewardship should not be a difficult thing… if it is developed from the generosity that God is building in our hearts. To be generous is what stewardship is all about!
Pastor Bob reminds us that healthy things grow and growing things change - God has determined to grow us through His word but we need to be willing to do the work required.
Pastor Bob relates the Acts 2 Church to the way we view the church today and notes that we are created for Community
Pastor Bob gives 5 reasons why going to Church Touches our lives like nothing else can....
Pastor Bob shares a subject that is not often talked about in our culture, or in the Church today - the soul. But our understanding of the soul happens to be the key to excaping the Land Of Er... and a life of comparison to others.
Pastor Bob begins a new Series called the Comparison Trap. Today we begin in the Land of Er - rich-er, smart-er, health-er, and better than our neighbors...not where God wants us.
Pastor Bob continues a series on what it means to be Christian with a message about loopholes
Peter responded to a vision that God gave him which opened the door to a minstry to the gentiles and what was unheard of before became the new normal...
The opportunity to change the world rests with Mom and her open door to direct the lives of her children. God has given parents an awesome challenge in the Bible when it comes to raising children and promises to bless the efforts of Mom as she follows the direction of Godly wisdom.
Marcus Burget reminds us that sometimes things happen in our lives that change who we are. We will never be the same afterwards. When Christ changes you you are changed for eternity...
Pastor Bob reminds us that the book of Acts is the sequel to Luke's first book but when Jesus is asked what the plan is to spread the gospel after the resurrection He says you are! That's us today - His Church
Pastor Bob describes the most dangerous item in your house as he recounts Peter's prayer in Colossians chapter 4
The last words Jesus heard peter say before He went to the cross were words of denial. If Jesus had not raised from the dead those words would have echoed in Peter's mind his whole life. Because of the resurrection there is forgiveness and restoration.
Caleb Ross asks a critical question about our own christian walk - if I made Christ King then why do I see myself still in charge? On Palm Sunday the crowd at Jerusalem shouted hosanna and five days later they screamed crucify Him...
Pastor Bob describes the personal journey we all take as believers when we discover the call to follow Jesus begins with self denial and carrying our own cross
The way of a Christian does not avoid the cross - the way of a Christian is to embrace the cross of Christ
Caleb shares his own personal struggles with fear and illustrates how we can be free from this crippling emotion. God wins the battle for Gideon and calms the sea for the disciples... He can do the same for us.
Only Jesus can change your life... that's what church is all about. When we do what we are supposed to do as a church people see Jesus. Pastor Bob shares Jesus through the story of the Samaritan woman in John 4
Pastor Bob continues the series with a look at the story of Phillip who found his friend Nathaniel and brought him to Jesus
Beaten and imprisoned in a jail in Phillipi Paul the Apostle worships the Lord and amazing things begin to happen - how perfect must our situation be in order to truly worship and how big is the cup we bring to be filled by God?
Marcus Burget shares the story of Jesus washing the disciples feet and reminds us that we are called to humble ourselves and serve others
Phil Wiggins challenges us to reach out to each other in true authentic love for one another. But it requires all of us to put forth effort to reach the goal of fellowship and receive full measure of God's blessing for our church.
Biblical teaching is not just learning facts - it's putting God's word into your heart and into practice. Craig Johnson tells us why teaching the Bible is such an important part of what the Church is called to do.
Faith and doubt - belief and commitment - how do they work together to increase our faith?
There is a God who delights in us. We can discover our joy when we focus on those things that delight God.
As Christians we are often encouraged to evaluate our commitment to Jesus Christ by how looking at our desire is to share Him with others. True growth happens when we put our desire into action and witness.
Jesus claimed to be the only way to God - still very offensive in today's culture - but is it true? Today we examine the validity of that claim.
Faith is a very popular idea in today's culture, but faith in what? Our faith is only as worthy as the object of that faith. Jesus Christ is the only savior worthy of our faith.
in an age where truth is viewed as relative the Bible still stands as the only hope for mankind to understand God and His eternal plan of redemption
the local church has been given the command to go, but so often we are content to just come and watch
information is a wonderful thing but God's word is the source of truth and it is being left behind because of social media addictions
Information can become addictive in a world where being connected is becoming the norm - but are we listening to what God is trying to teach us?
greed is something we rarely see in ourselves, but God's word shows us how to recognize it and how to get it out of our hearts
Guilt is not something we can live with - but God's word gives specific instructions on how to deal with guilt.
Some of the greatest blessings are reserved for those believers who learn how to encourage others
Generosity is something you can achieve today. You can actually decide to start being generous - and so doing fulfill the love of Christ.
Pastor Bob explains that when you accept Christ as your Savior God begins to use you to make a difference in the lives of the people around you.
One month, almost to the minute, from his brain cancer surgery Craig Johnson speaks at Cypress