Stand Alone Sermons

Celebration Sunday: The Joy of the Gospel - Acts 8:26-40

July 28, 2024 • Pastor Chris Casoni • Acts 8:26–40

Today we will hear about the recent CBC Mission trips and the joy in receiving and sharing the Gospel.

The Silent Work of Sovereignty - Cultural and Theological Context of Esther

June 2, 2024 • Pastor John D Talley III

As we study the backdrop for the book of Esther, we get a big picture of the Sovereignty of God, and that He is always working His plan regardless of the geo-political chaos or the unfaithfulness of His people.

Transformational Learners - Luke 6:40; 2 Corinthians 3:18

May 26, 2024 • Pastor Chris Casoni • Luke 6:40, 2 Corinthians 3:18

The Greek word mathētēs refers to a learner or student who is apprenticed to a teacher to learn from him. Simply put, the call to live as "Disciples" of Jesus is a life of learnership.

Don't Lose Heart! - II Corinthians 4:7-18

May 19, 2024 • Pastor John D Talley III • 2 Corinthians 4:7–18

Conducting our lives amid social, mental, and spiritual battles requires the spiritual strength to do ministry. This spiritual strength comes from the Gospel, and it gives us the tenacity needed to stay strong in the storms of life.

Walking Together - Ruth 1

May 12, 2024 • Pastor Kenny Fisher • Ruth 1

God designed us to walk together so we may stir up one another to love and good works. Today, Pastor Kenny teaches us from the story of Ruth and Naomi that having to walk with others can be messy, but God's work is always worth it.

Easter Sunday: Walking in Newness of Life - Romans 6:4

March 31, 2024 • Pastor Chris Casoni • Romans 6:4

Jesus' resurrection makes new life possible (get we can an amen on that?), and because of this new life, we're all on a journey together toward spiritual understanding and maturity as we follow Him. Everyone has a Next Step on their spiritual journey...what's yours?

Good Friday

March 29, 2024

A Vision for Discipleship - Matthew 5:19 and 7:24

February 4, 2024 • Pastor Chris Casoni • Matthew 5:19, Matthew 7:24

You are responsible to follow Jesus. But what is a disciple of Jesus, why does it matter, how does one live as a disciple, and what is Calvary's role in helping you?

How to Respond when God says NO - 1 Chronicles 22:1-13

December 31, 2023 • Shane Silva • 1 Chronicles 22:1–13

Our plans might be motivated by good intentions and appear to be righteous, but they may still not line up with the Lord's will. Our best response to God's "no" is to say "yes" to what he has for us instead.

The Battle of Unbelief - John 12:37-43

May 22, 2022 • Pastor Chris Casoni • John 12:37–43

As we prepare for our series “Life in His Name”: a study through the Gospel of John, we look at three types of people battling unbelief. We benefit from asking ourselves, “Do we truly believe that Jesus is who he says He is?”

The Holy Spirit: The Power to Become

February 27, 2022 • Pastor John D Talley III • John 14:25–26, 1 John 2:20–21, Acts 1:4–8, Galatians 5:16–25, John 14:16–17

Today we take a Sunday to study the Holy Spirit: two problems we have, and three truths that we need to truly understand.

A Heart for God: His Vision for the World - II Corinthians 5:20

November 7, 2021 • Paul Seger • 3 John 3–8

Paul Seger, our keynote speaker at our Missions Conference this year, talks about John's letter to Gaius (3 John), and what it means to send missionaries on their journey.

Power in Weakness

July 12, 2020 • Pastor Chris Casoni

In today's sermon, Pastor Chris walks us through a portion of Paul's second letter to the church at Corinth. Here, Paul talks about how when we are weak, God's power is made perfect through His grace. // Small Group Questions 1. What did God teach you through this passage and sermon? Share the work of God in your heart with the group. 2. What questions did this passage and sermon raise in your mind? This would be a great opportunity as a group to use the Ask a Pastor feature and that way we can address it either directly or in the messages in the future. 3. Where in your life do you need God’s Grace to be sufficient? 4. What would you consider you own weakness? Discuss some ways that God has been strong in your weakness. 5. What does it mean to surrender your power and control to God? Pray for God to give victory in our struggle and Glory in our surrender.

The Resolve of a Heart for God

May 17, 2020 • Pastor John D Talley III

In this timely message, we study Psalm 116 to remember God's faithfulness, and see that the resolve of our heart towards God must be founded upon His character, not our circumstances. // Small Group Questions 1. What did God teach you through this passage and sermon? Share the work of God in your heart with the group. 2. What questions did this passage and sermon raise in your mind? This would be a great opportunity as a group to use the Ask a Pastor feature and that way we can address it either directly or in the messages in the future. 3. How can we be more effective in encouraging one another to have a heart for God? 4. How can we make sure that God defines our circumstances rather than our circumstance defining our view of God? 5. Do people outside of the church know that you are a follower of Jesus Christ? If so, what do you think they understand about Him by watching your life?

The Value of Life - God’s Perspective

May 10, 2020 • Pastor John D Talley III

Throughout the Bible, it is clear that the entirety of one's life matters to God. In this sermon, we look through Genesis, Deuteronomy, the Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Luke, II Corinthians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Titus to see how we are to protect the unborn, raise children, work for God's glory, and always continue the mission of the church. // Small Group Questions 1. What did God teach you through this passage and sermon? Share the work of God in your heart with the group. 2. What questions did this passage and sermon raise in your mind? This would be a great opportunity as a group to use the Ask a Pastor feature and that way we can address it either directly or in the messages in the future. 3. How can we do a better job of protecting the unborn? 4. As we live our lives for God’s glory, what are some practical ways we can bring value to our workplace and world? 5. Why is it important that all ages are valued in the life and ministry of a church?