Canaan Fellowship
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Jesus in Cosmic Terms
Bruce Hempel explores the divine and cosmic nature of Jesus, urging listeners to move beyond a purely human perspective of Christ. He emphasizes the importance of spiritual perception, humility, and reverence, drawing from biblical accounts of Jesus’ transfiguration, post-resurrection appearances, and future judgment. The sermon challenges believers to live with eternal perspective, honoring God and…
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Faith in Jesus’ Power
Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon on faith, emphasizing that nothing is impossible with Jesus. He explores several miracles in Matthew 8 and Mark 5, highlighting how faith in Jesus’ power transforms lives. The message encourages believers to grow in faith, overcome fear, and trust God in every circumstance. [00:00] Introduction to Matthew 8 and Mark…
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Unity of the Spirit
Bill Teubl discusses the concept of unity in the church, focusing on Ephesians 4:1-3. He emphasizes the “unity of the Spirit” as a foundational reality for believers, urging humility, gentleness, and peace as practical expressions of this unity. The sermon concludes with a prayer for godly leadership and purity in the global church. [00:00:00] Introduces…
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Marks of a Healthy Church
Bruce Hempel discusses the importance of spiritual health in the church, emphasizing key marks of a healthy church while encouraging self-reflection and unity among believers. He highlights the church’s role as the “pillar and bulwark of truth” and contrasts it with a world under the power of evil. The sermon focuses on practical ways to…
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Conviction and Repentance, Avoiding Complacency
Naveen Katam delivers a sermon on how retreats should lead to conviction and repentance, using the story of David’s sin with Bathsheba as a cautionary example. He emphasizes the progression of sin, the dangers of complacency, and the need for self-examination and accountability in the Christian life. Bullet points [00:00] Opens with a prayer, acknowledging…
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Drawing Near Through Scripture
Bill Teubl continues his exploration of Psalm 139, focusing on drawing near to God through Scripture under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of approaching Scripture with focused questions, trusting God’s intimate knowledge of us, and recognizing our inherent worth as God’s creation. The sermon also addresses the tension between hating…
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Hearing the Voice of the Spirit
Bill Teubl discusses how to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit through Scripture, emphasizing the need for faith, intentionality, and quiet reflection. He shares practical steps for engaging with Scripture, using Psalm 139 as an example to illustrate how God’s closeness and knowledge of us can deepen our relationship with Him. [00:00] Introduces the…
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Temptation
Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon on temptation, focusing on the failures of Israel’s kings—Saul, David, and Solomon—as cautionary examples. He emphasizes the consequences of sin, the importance of humility, and the need to remain steadfast in faith to avoid drifting away from God. Bullet points: [00:00:00] Opens with prayer requests for incarcerated men and shares…
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Resisting Temptation and Reverence for God
Bruce Hempel explores the connection between resisting temptation and having reverence for God (or the “fear of the Lord”). He contrasts David’s failure with Joseph’s faithfulness, emphasizing how reverence for God protects us from sin. The sermon highlights the dangers of self-indulgence and the importance of teaching children to recognize spiritual traps. [00:00:19] Introduces the…
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Loving the World in a Biblical Way
Eric Schnackenberg discusses the challenge of balancing love for sinners with hatred for sin, emphasizing that the Bible doesn’t provide a universal “how-to” but calls for wisdom and discernment. He critiques a Super Bowl ad that misrepresents Jesus’ teachings by equating foot-washing with blanket approval of progressive ideologies, arguing this dilutes the gospel’s call to…