Canaan Fellowship
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The Life of Solomon: A Cautionary Tale
This sermon by Bruce Hempel examines the life of King Solomon as a cautionary tale, contrasting his humble beginning and God-given wisdom with his tragic downfall due to idolatry and excess. The message emphasizes the importance of seeking God wholeheartedly from a young age and the vital role of winning hearts through love when imparting…
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Our Cause for Joy, Hope, and Prayer
Nathan Hempel’s sermon explores the deep connection between joy, hope, and prayer, framing them as interconnected realities in the Christian life. He argues that a secure foundation in God’s promises, as outlined in Romans 8, is the cause for our joy and the confidence with which we approach prayer. The sermon also examines how a…
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The Mission of the Church at the Close of the Age
Bill Teubl shares a sermon focusing on Ephesians 4, examining the mission and life of the church as it anticipates the return of Christ. He emphasizes that a living hope in Christ’s return fuels our zeal for holiness and that God is actively at work to mature both individual believers and the corporate body of…
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The Perfect Church: A Picture from Ephesians 4
Bruce Hempel gives a short talk following Bill Teubl’s sermon, focusing on Ephesians 4:1-16. He presents this passage as a perfect picture of the church and contrasts it with the pride and brokenness of the world. The central theme is that humility is the essential key for the church to function properly and grow into…
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Christ as the Bridegroom and the Church as the Bride
Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon on Valentine’s Day exploring the biblical theme of Christ as the bridegroom and the Church as his bride. He uses Old Testament stories as analogies to illustrate this relationship and calls believers to a deep, devoted love for Christ, moving beyond initial excitement to a mature, enduring commitment. [00:00:17] The…
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Five Revelations from Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians
Bruce Hempel introduces the book of Ephesians as a “cosmic” letter written by Paul from prison, focusing not on specific church problems but on God’s eternal purposes and profound revelations. He emphasizes that these deep spiritual truths, received by Paul through divine revelation, can be hard to grasp but are foundational for understanding our identity…
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A New Year’s Message: The Believer’s New Mind in Christ
Andrew delivers a New Year’s message centered on the believer’s need for a renewed mind in Christ, with a primary focus on Ephesians 4. He argues that significant times like the new year are opportunities for spiritual reflection and reordering, with the ultimate goal of becoming more like Christ. This transformation is dependent on a…
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God’s Purpose in Creation
Bruce Hempel addresses the profound question of why a good God would create a world destined for immense suffering. He argues that God, knowing all future sin and pain from the beginning, deemed it worthwhile for the ultimate purposes He would accomplish through Christ. The sermon explores God’s reasons and challenges listeners to examine the…
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Fret Not: Trusting God in the Face of Evil
This sermon by Bill Teubl focuses on Psalm 37, examining how believers should respond to evil and wickedness in the world. He connects this to Christmas by noting that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, and explains that while God is patiently restraining judgment to allow for repentance, the righteous must learn…
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The Pre-Existence and Divinity of Christ and The Most Important Events in History
Bruce Hempel’s sermon focuses on the pre-existence and divinity of Jesus Christ, contrasting John’s spiritual account of the incarnation with the physical narratives in Matthew and Luke. He examines key scriptures that affirm Christ’s eternal nature as part of the Godhead and explores the major events in God’s redemptive history, from creation to eternity future.…