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Dean Elliot teaches from Job 20-21.  Generally speaking, people do sow what they reap, and we can see the effects of a person's choices in this lifetime.  However, there are cases in which consequences for choices are not seen here on earth.  It appears that a wicked person gets away with their wicked deeds, and bad things happen to good people.  This portion of Job helps us understand that we can't always see the whole picture.  What's wrong with this picture?  We cannot see now what will happen after death, in eternity. Additional Scripture references: Hebrews 9:26-27; 2 Corinthians 5:9-11; Revelation 20:11-15

David DenHartog teaches from Job 18–19. In today’s passage, we see Bildad wrongly assess Job’s suffering. Job initially responds with hopelessness, but then he finds hope in the saving faith he has in the Lord. Three applications can be drawn from this text: 1. Show compassion to those who are hopeless, no matter the reason for their hopelessness. 2. Fix your hope on Jesus when you feel hopeless. 3. The righteous will see God, and the wicked will be judged. View Sermon Notes HERE.  Additional Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:21; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Philippians 4:8

Kevin Bentley teaches from Job 15–17, where Job’s friends respond to his suffering with accusations instead of compassion. These chapters remind us that we are called to intercede for others and carry their burdens, as Christ did for us. Yet our ultimate hope is not found in human advocates but in a powerful guarantor who will stand for us, plead our case, and secure our freedom. View Sermon Notes HERE.   Additional Scripture References: Galatians 6:1

For our Annual Missions Awareness Sunday, former CBC staff member Charlie Bing is our guest speaker. Charlie reflects on Acts 16:6–10, reminding us that God has commanded us to share the gospel while remaining flexible about where and with whom we serve, trusting that God will guide us where He wants us to go. Charlie also shares what God has been doing through Grace Life Ministries, which shares the gospel of grace with unbelievers and the grace of the gospel with believers worldwide.   Additional Scripture References: Acts 1:8; Proverbs 16:9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-3; Ephesians 2:8-9

Dean Elliott teaches from Job 11–14, focusing on Job’s testimony of what has happened to him and how it troubles his friends—especially Zophar, who seems determined to explain and control Job’s situation. Zophar accuses Job of mocking, but Job responds by pointing out that Zophar is mocking both him and, even worse, God. Four applications emerge from today’s passages: -What is your personal relationship with God like? -What sin may be creating barriers in your communication with God? -God will remove every false hope that keeps you from relying fully on Him. -In the end, God’s glory will make everything we endure worthwhile.

David denHartog teaches from Job 8:1–10:22. Job does not understand why he is suffering so deeply. His friend Bildad assumes that Job’s troubles are the result of sin, but Bildad fails to recognize the incomprehensible wisdom and sovereignty of God. In chapters 9 and 10, Job moves from recognizing that he cannot defend himself before God to expressing his desire to bring his case directly to God. When we do not understand why things happen as they do, we must: 1. Walk by faith when we lack sight. 2. Rest in God’s love when we lack answers. View Sermon Notes Here. Additional Scripture References: Isaiah 55:8-9; Romans 11:33; Proverbs 20:24; Luke 13:2-5; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 11:36-39; Romans 8:34-39

Kevin Bentley teaches from Job 4–7. Job has been expressing his pain to his friend and to God. His friend Eliphaz responds with cold logic, which cannot heal a broken heart. We will examine the four ways Eliphaz responds to Job in chapters 4–5. Then, in chapters 6–7, we will see how Job responds to Eliphaz and how his response reflects his relationship with the Lord. Job is also a foreshadow of the One who would suffer for the sake of the world: Jesus Christ. View Sermon Notes HERE. Additional Scripture References: Job 2:13

Dean Elliott covers Chapters 2 and 3 of Job, answering the question, “Why bother” staying true to God in difficult circumstances. Job’s testing reveals the importance of our testimony to God’s faithfulness in our trials, showing that even if He does not save us from tragedy, He is worthy of our love not just because of what He does for us, but because of who He is.

David denHartog begins a new series in the book of Job. Job’s suffering made no sense to him, and he never learned why he had to endure it in this life. This life includes both deserved and undeserved suffering that many must endure. The book of Job speaks to undeserved suffering and reveals who God is in the midst of it. But regardless of his undeserved suffering, Job chose to worship God through it all. Additional Scripture References: Philippians 3:10; Ecclesiastes 9:12 View Sermon Notes HERE.

Kevin Bentley teaches from Proverbs 3:5–6, where Solomon instructs his son to trust in the Lord with a surrendered heart. This sermon explores godly decision-making, the danger of self-reliance, full surrender to God, and the promise of a life without aimless wandering. Additional Scripture References: Romans 12:2; Ephesians 5:15-17 View Sermon Notes Here.

Dean Elliott teaches from Judges 6:25–8 that idolatry—worshiping God alongside Baal—was causing the people pain. God calls us to worship Him alone, not side by side with anything else, whether it be another god, a person, an object, or anything we give more time, energy, and effort to than Him. To fight this, we must worship God wholeheartedly and publicly declare war on whatever competes with our worship of Him.

Kevin Bentley teaches from Luke 6:43–45. Bad communication is an overflow of what’s in one’s heart. This cannot be fixed through behavior modification, because the issue lies within the heart. We’ll see how honest self-examination, guarding your heart, and replenishing it with truth lead to real heart transformation—not just temporary behavioral change. View Sermon Notes Here. Additional Scripture References: Psalm 139:23; Proverbs 18:2; Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 12:43-45

Dean Elliott teaches from Judges 6. Those who conform to evil become enslaved by it. But God graciously responds when we misplace our worship, using pain to get our attention, refocus us on Him, and restore companionship with Him—the purpose for which mankind was created. Additional Scripture References: John 17:3

David denHartog teaches from James 5:16–20 and 1 Kings 18:41–45a. In today’s message, we see that God invites believers to stand in the gap through intercessory prayer for loved ones who are not walking with Jesus or are blinded to the truth. Ultimately, God alone changes hearts, but we will explore the kinds of prayers He hears and that are most effective. View Sermon Notes Here. Additional Scripture Reference: Psalm 66:18; Psalm 139:23; 1 John 1:9; Psalm 103:12; Hebrews 10:19

Kevin Bentley teaches from Ephesians 4:29 in a topical message on how believers are called to communicate with one another. In Ephesians 4, Paul first calls believers to live a transformed life in Christ and then to let that transformed life shape their speech by using words that build others up, reflect God’s grace, and honor Him. View Sermon Notes Here.