Canaan Fellowship

Spring 2025 Retreat

  • The Early Church: Growth and Opposition

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    This sermon by Bruce Hempel begins with a personal reflection on the importance of friendship, shared through a story of a lifelong friend, before transitioning into a detailed exploration of the early church’s development as described in the Book of Acts. Bruce connects the ministry of Jesus to the events following His resurrection, emphasizing the…

  • Five Lessons That All Our Children Must Learn

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    This sermon by Bruce Hempel focuses on essential lessons for children and parents, emphasizing the importance of love, discipline, and spiritual growth. Delivered with personal anecdotes and biblical references, Bruce outlines five critical lessons that children must learn to navigate life and faith. [00:01:27] Life’s Challenges and God’s Plan: Bruce opens with a song about…

  • God is Not Who You Want Him to Be

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    This sermon by Andrew explores the concept of understanding God as He truly is, rather than as we might wish Him to be. Delivered with a unique approach using PowerPoint, the talk challenges listeners to confront their misconceptions about God and seek a deeper, authentic relationship with Him. [00:00:00] Opening Prayer: Andrew begins with a…

  • Knowing Christ: The Foundation of Discipleship

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    This sermon by Randy Losee focuses on the theme of discipleship, emphasizing that knowing Christ is the foundation of a disciple’s life. Delivered in an abridged format due to time constraints, the message explores how a relationship with Jesus shapes believers through faith and salvation. [00:00:00] – Opens with a prayer for guidance and encouragement…

  • Discipleship in Paul’s Letters

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    This sermon by Philip Schnackenberg focuses on the theme of discipleship, drawing from the life and letters of Paul to explore the qualities of a disciple-maker and the relational dynamics involved. Philip examines Paul’s teachings and personal examples to highlight the humility, endurance, and emotional investment required in discipleship. The message also touches on both…

  • Standing in the Gap: A Cry for Faith – group discussion

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    Grace and Ibrahim Al Touma lead a group discussion on Mark 9:14-29, focusing on Jesus’ healing of a boy with a mute and deaf spirit. The session involves small-group discussions, shared reflections, and practical applications for interceding in faith for family members. Key Points: [00:00] Introduction to the format: Read Mark 9:14-29, discuss in small…

  • Stages of Spiritual Maturity: Growing into Christlikeness

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    This sermon by Brian Wilson explores the concept of spiritual maturity through various stages of life as depicted in New Testament terms. Brian outlines a progression from infancy to full maturity in Christ, emphasizing the importance of growth for standing as an heir in the Kingdom of God. [00:00:16] Introduction to Stages of Maturity: Brian…

  • The Place of the Will in Discipleship

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    Nathan Hepworth explores the role of the will in Christian discipleship, emphasizing its importance in salvation, obedience, and spiritual growth. He argues that the will is neither inherently good nor bad but must be trained and submitted to God’s purposes. The sermon highlights Jesus as the model for using the will rightly and provides practical…