Christian Fellowship Center Sermons

Eric Trelease — Galatians 4:29; Genesis 16; John 16:2; Matthew 7; Matthew 9:37-38; Matthew 16:18; Psalm 2:1-9; Romans 13 — The sermon declares Christ as the sovereign King whose reign will triumph over hostile powers, urging believers to participate in the plentiful harvest by sending laborers worldwide, especially to regions like Iran. It warns of spiritual opposition from ideologies such as Islam, calls for love toward enemies, and emphasizes grounding life in the truth of Scripture.

Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 16:21– 17:27 — The sermon reads Matthew 16:21‑17:27, highlighting Jesus’ call to deny oneself, take up the cross, and follow Him, and then moves to the Transfiguration as a revelation of His divine identity. It stresses that true discipleship involves embracing suffering, trusting the resurrection, and living for the kingdom of God.

Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4; 2 Timothy 2:2; Colossians 1:10; Galatians 5:22; Hebrews 13:17 — The sermon urges believers to view the office of overseer as a noble task rooted in godly character rather than ambition. It highlights the biblical qualifications for elders, the importance of managing one's household, and the accountability each leader has before God and the church.

Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 13:53– 16:20 — The sermon explores how various groups responded to Jesus—from his hometown rejection to the faith of the Canaanite woman—highlighting that true response hinges on recognizing who Jesus is. By examining passages from Matthew 13‑16, the preacher urges listeners to move beyond tradition and personal preconceptions to a personal confession: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

Phil Cappuccio — 1 Chronicles 14:11; 1 Corinthians 12; 2 Chronicles 26:5-6; 2 Samuel 5:17-20; Genesis 11:27-31; Genesis 12; Job 28; Micah 2:13; Psalm 29:4-5; Psalm 106:29; Romans 4 — The sermon urges believers to keep the fire of God burning within through authentic worship, describing how God breaks in, breaks down obstacles, and breaks out for breakthrough. Using the tabernacle, David’s victory, Abraham’s journey, and the early church, the speaker illustrates the pattern of divine breakthrough that transforms lives from the inside out.

Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 13:1–58 — The sermon explores Jesus' Parable of the Sower, emphasizing how different heart conditions receive the Kingdom message. It highlights the purpose of parables—to reveal truth to those with ears and eyes while concealing it from those hardened—calling listeners to cultivate receptive, fruitful hearts through prayer, fasting, and generosity.

Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 2:1-15; 1 Timothy 3; 1 John 5:4; 1 Peter 3:3; Ephesians 5:23; Genesis 3:16; Hebrews 11; Romans 5:12 — The sermon emphasizes God’s ordered design for men and women, urging men to lead in prayer and authority while encouraging women to pursue godly modesty and good works. It ties this order to worship, creation, and biblical authority, calling the congregation to embrace responsibility and accountability in their roles.

Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 10:1– 12:50 — Paladin explains how Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 10‑12 confronts listeners with offense, revealing hypocrisy and demanding allegiance over family ties. He shows that Jesus’ authority—over the Sabbath, demons, and the kingdom—provokes opposition, urging believers to respond with repentance, humility, and unwavering faith.

Ben Levendusky — 1 Corinthians 13; 1 John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2; Ephesians 4; Exodus 20:12; Isaiah 29:13; James 1:19; John 1:1; John 15:13; Proverbs 18:21; Proverbs 23:22; Psalm 106; Romans 10; Romans 12:10; Song of Solomon 2:15 — The sermon challenges believers to embody honor in every aspect of life—through our words, time, love, patience, and sacrifice—pointing to Scripture that links honoring others with blessings and divine favor. Personal stories and practical examples illustrate how honoring parents, friends, and strangers reflects Christ’s love and transforms both the giver and the receiver.

Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 8:1– 10:33 — The sermon explores Jesus' supreme authority as demonstrated through miracles, healings, and forgiveness in Matthew chapters 8‑10, highlighting the faith of individuals like the centurion and the paralytic. It also emphasizes the call to discipleship, compassion for the crowd, and the mission to proclaim the kingdom, urging listeners to respond to Jesus' invitation.