Canaan Fellowship
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Crying out to the Lord: Jabez and Hannah
Bruce Hempel introduces the topic of prayer and prophecy, beginning with two short Old Testament stories about individuals who cried out to the Lord. He encourages the audience to pour out their hearts to God, expect His answer, and trust that He is good and generous. The Story of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) [00:01:40] Jabez…
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Jeremiah 13: Cling to God in Every Area of Life
Naveen Katam opens with a song and a visual illustration he made with his daughter, representing believers clinging to the cross. He transitions to his main message, which focuses on the call to cling to God in every area of life, not just for salvation, using the analogy from Jeremiah 13. Introduction [00:00:00] Begins by…
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Prophecy with Love: Revisiting 1 Corinthians 14
This sermon by Bill Teubl revisits and expands on his previous sermon on 1 Corinthians 14, focusing on how to speak for the Lord (prophesy) within the church. The central themes are that our speech must be motivated by love and delivered in a language others can understand. The talk provides practical guidance on testing…
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Seek the Lord: From Genesis to the Kings
Bruce Hempel’s sermon focuses on the biblical exhortation to continually seek the Lord, contrasting superficial faith with a deep, personal pursuit of God. He traces this theme from early Genesis through the kings of Israel, highlighting that seeking God involves humility, prayer, repentance, and a daily commitment beyond just church attendance. The call is to…
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The Nature and Purpose of Prophecy: 1 Corinthians 14
Bill Teubl teaches on 1 Corinthians 14, focusing on the nature and purpose of prophecy within the church. He explains that prophecy is God speaking to individuals so they can share His word with others for their upbuilding, encouragement, and consolation. The sermon contrasts prophecy with speaking in tongues, emphasizing that prophecy is for the…
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The Path to Faith: From Empty Tomb to Risen Lord
Bill Teubl examines John 20, focusing on the nature of genuine faith and how it is developed. He contrasts mere intellectual acknowledgment of truth with a faith that provides assurance and substance to unseen, eternal realities, and that results in a changed life. The sermon explores the personal journeys of Mary, Peter, and John toward…
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The Thief on the Cross and Our Walk
Eric Schnackenberg explores the internal tension between faith and works in the Christian life, prompted by the story of the thief on the cross. He argues that while salvation is by grace through faith alone, genuine faith will naturally produce good works as evidence. The sermon encourages self-reflection to avoid the ditches of complacent laziness…
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The Triumphal Entry: Faith in the Face of the Cross
Bruce Hempel’s Palm Sunday sermon connects the themes of faith in adversity to Jesus’s Triumphal Entry. He encourages believers to respond to life’s challenges with trust in God’s goodness and control, rather than despair, using personal anecdotes and the story of a former Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander’s conversion to illustrate profound faith. The sermon culminates…
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The Close of the Age and Psalm 2
This sermon by Bill Teubl focuses on the close of the age and the return of Christ, using Psalm 2 as a foundational text. He explains that while many biblical passages discuss the end times, the core certainties are Jesus’s return, reign, and final judgment. The message applies Psalm 2’s principles to current global conflicts,…
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A Lifetime of Change
Brian Wilson’s sermon “A Lifetime of Change” explores the spiritual journey from birth to death, emphasizing that growth can be gradual or come in spurts. He introduces a series of self-assessment questions based on scripture to help believers evaluate and mature in their faith, holiness, and love over their lifetime. The sermon concludes with the…