Canaan Fellowship

Spring 2024 Retreat

  • Spring 2024 Retreat – Jesus and the Samaritan Woman: A Model for Worship

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    Bill Teubl delivers a sermon focusing on worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (John 4:1-26), using Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman as a framework. He emphasizes that true worship stems from recognizing spiritual needs through natural experiences, confessing hidden sins, and embracing God’s grace. The message highlights how Jesus meets people in their brokenness…

  • Spring 2024 Retreat – Prophecy: God Speaking to His People

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    Bill Teubl discusses the nature and practice of prophecy, focusing on its role in edifying the church. He emphasizes that prophecy is God speaking to His people in the present, calling them to action, and often overlaps with other spiritual gifts like tongues, teaching, and revelation. The discussion explores how to nurture prophetic gifts in…

  • Spring 2024 Retreat – Preparing a Spiritual Message

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    Bill Teubl MD shares a practical guide on how to prepare and deliver a spiritual message, emphasizing the importance of clarity, biblical truth, and relevance to the audience. He outlines methods for selecting a topic, developing a message, and structuring it effectively, using a passage from John 4 as an example. The goal is to…

  • Spring 2024 Retreat – Lies and the Call to Worship in Truth

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    Nathan Hempel explores the theme of lies and their impact on our relationship with truth, focusing on how falsehoods can subtly infiltrate our lives. He contrasts this with the call to worship God “in spirit and truth,” using the interaction between Jesus and the Samaritan woman (John 4) and the trial of Jesus (John 18)…

  • Spring 2024 Retreat –Discernment: Spirit and Truth

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    Nathan Hepworth delivers a sermon on the critical importance of discernment in the Christian life, emphasizing its role in distinguishing truth from falsehood in spiritual teachings. He connects discernment to the theme of “spirit and truth,” highlighting the need to test spiritual messages against Scripture. The sermon outlines practical steps for cultivating discernment, warns against…

  • Spring 2024 Retreat – Marriage and Family

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    Bruce and Muriel Hempel deliver a sermon on family life, emphasizing the importance of protecting families from spiritual attacks, fostering honor and joy, and nurturing relationships through intentional actions. They draw parallels between Jesus as the Good Shepherd and parents as shepherds of their “little flock,” urging families to prioritize spiritual growth and emotional connection.…

  • Spring 2024 Retreat – How God Helps Us Overcome Fear

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    Randy Losee’s sermon focuses on how God helps believers overcome fear through four key ways: reminding us of His presence, revealing His character in Scripture, demonstrating His power through life experiences, and reinforcing His faithfulness. The message emphasizes that knowing who God is (not just that He is with us) is essential for true confidence.…

  • Spring 2024 Retreat – Press on to Know the Lord

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    Casey Losee’s sermon, titled Press on to Know the Lord, emphasizes the call to pursue a deep, relational knowledge of God through His Word and the Holy Spirit. The message highlights God’s desire for steadfast love over ritualistic sacrifice, the transformative power of divine wisdom, and the necessity of faith to receive revelation. [00:00] Opens…

  • Spring 2024 Retreat – Marriage, Parenting, and Technology: Navigating Modern Challenges

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    Philip and Becky Schnackenberg lead a discussion on family life, focusing on creating a purposeful home, marriage dynamics, parenting challenges, and the impact of technology. They emphasize the importance of intentionality in shaping family culture, fostering peace and mutual encouragement in marriage, and raising resilient children while navigating modern distractions. Key Points: [00:00-01:16] Introduction: Home…

  • Spring 2024 Retreat – To Live is Christ

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    Navi Babu delivers a heartfelt sermon titled “To Live is Christ,” reflecting on his personal struggles to maintain a Christ-centered life amidst worldly distractions. He shares his journey from fiery devotion to gradual complacency, emphasizing the need to die to self, bear spiritual fruit, and prioritize discipleship. The message is rooted in Philippians 1 and…