Canaan Fellowship
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Isaiah 54: Overcoming Shame
Bill Teubl begins by reading Isaiah 54:1-10, with a focus on verses 4-10, introducing the theme of overcoming shame as one of the blessings of redemption. He emphasizes that this chapter follows Isaiah 53, where Jesus bore our shame, and that the specific blessings of redemption come because of what Jesus suffered. [00:03:09] Introduces the…
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Are You Seeking God?
Bruce opens with a Mother’s Day reflection, honoring mothers and exploring Eve’s example as “the mother of all living.” He transitions into the main topic about actively seeking God, explaining why it matters and how believers can do it individually and corporately. [00:00] Honored mothers present and those who have gone before, sharing how his…
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Life Examination: Relationships
Bill introduces a talk on life examination through the lens of relationships, offering a caveat that he finds this area personally challenging and that the goal is not to feel pressured by a checklist but to connect with the Lord. He outlines a series of relational questions: how you view yourself, relate to God, your…
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Pursuing the Lord and the Lordship of Christ
Nathan Hepworth delivers a message on the importance of actively pursuing the Lord and walking with God. He emphasizes that this is something every believer needs but can easily lose sight of, with special attention given to the heart attitudes that truly define close fellowship with God. [00:00:44] The talk is about pursuing the Lord,…
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The Dishonest Manager: Unrighteous Wealth for Eternal Dwellings
Bill Teubl introduces the parable of the dishonest manager from Luke 16, describing it as one of Jesus’ most difficult parables to grasp. He connects it to the theme of wealth, noting that the Bible discusses wealth as much as other major themes like marriage and repentance. The speaker emphasizes that wealth is a primary…
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Practical Wisdom on Strengthening Marriage
Casey and Joanna Losee share practical wisdom on strengthening marriage by prioritizing intentional time together, avoiding overwork, and deepening understanding of one’s spouse. They speak from personal experience, addressing threats like technology, work, and children that can erode marital connection. Preserving Intentional Time Together [00:33] Threats to marriage time include technology, work, entertainment temptations, and…
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Work, Rest, and Feeling Wealthy
Randy Losee presents a sermon on the biblical principles of work, rest, and wealth, emphasizing that a healthy balance between work and rest is key to feeling wealthy. He explores how work was created by God before the Fall but became difficult due to sin, and how trusting the Lord with our work can relieve…
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Saturday Night Meeting: Prophecy to Edify Others and the New Testament Pattern for Church Gatherings
Bill Teubl introduces the evening’s focus on prophecy as speaking forth a word from God to edify others, based on 1 Corinthians 14. He encourages attendees to consider what they have heard from the Lord this week that they could share with someone else. [00:40] Prophecy is speaking forth a word God has given you…
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Parenting Children: Practical Advice
This session brings practical parenting advice from God’s Word. Bruce Hempel, Muriel Hempel, and Sabine Schnackenberg share biblical principles, personal lessons, and hands-on training tips to help parents nurture, lead, and disciple their children with love, authority, and wisdom. Bruce Hempel opens the meeting with a song for parents, emphasizing the precious, fleeting opportunity to…
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The Three Purposes of Work: Provision, Creation, and Stewardship
Philip Schnackenberg teaches on the three irreducible, God-given purposes of work that apply to everyone, including children. He explains that these categories—provision, creative work, and stewardship—form a framework for a balanced Christian life that glorifies God. [00:00:57] The three irreducible categories of work are provision, creative work (as originally intended before the Fall), and stewardship.…