Christian Fellowship Center Sermons

Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 28:1–11 — The sermon celebrates the dramatic reversal of the resurrection, showing how Jesus’ victory over death fulfills the promises of the Messiah and guarantees new life for believers. By linking the Matthew 28 narrative with key New Testament teachings, the preacher underscores the resurrection’s power to transform faith, offer hope, and call Christians to live in the victorious reality of Christ.

Ben Levendusky — 1 Corinthians 15:17; Acts 4:11-12; John 14:6; Luke 24; Mark 16:1-13; Romans 4:24-25; Romans 13 — The sermon declares that the resurrection of Jesus is the decisive truth that turns death into hope, urging believers to live in the ongoing victory of the risen Christ. It challenges listeners to move from a neutral faith to active mission, grounding their identity in the person of Jesus rather than mere ideas or traditions.

Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 27:1–66 — The sermon walks through Matthew chapter 27, highlighting Jesus as the true king who suffers and dies for humanity’s sin, portraying Him as the ultimate hero against the villain of sin and death. It calls listeners to respond in faith, embracing the redemption offered on the cross and supporting the Good Friday offering for Ukraine.

Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 26:1– 27:10 — The sermon explores Jesus' voluntary commitment to suffer, focusing on the Passion narrative from Matthew 26 through the early verses of chapter 27. It highlights the anointing at Bethany, the betrayal, and the prayer in Gethsemane, urging believers to respond with love, worship, and obedient discipleship.

Rick Sinclair — Isaiah 61; John 12:12-17; Luke 4:16-21; Matthew 7:7; Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:25; Psalm 118:25-26 — The sermon connects the desperate cries of the crucifixion thief and the crowds on Palm Sunday with our own need for salvation, emphasizing that God meets those who earnestly seek Him. By examining the triumphal entry and its biblical context, the speaker urges believers to surrender fully to Christ’s lordship and embrace the peace He offers.

Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 24:1– 25:46 — The sermon calls believers to live with an eternal outlook, emphasizing that the present world will change as Christ returns. By examining Matthew 24‑25, the preacher urges watchfulness, faithful stewardship, and readiness for the final judgment.

Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 3:14-16; Acts 1:8; Hebrews 1:3; John 1; John 3:16; John 8; Matthew 28; Philippians 2 — The sermon urges believers to lift the banner of Jesus Christ high, using the historic image of the Iwo Jima flag as a metaphor for the hope and victory found in Christ. Drawing from 1 Timothy 3:14‑16 and other Scriptures, the speaker calls the church to stand as a pillar and buttress of truth, united as a family and living out God’s truth in every sphere of life.

Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 21:1– 22:46 — The sermon explores Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the ensuing confrontations with the religious leaders, urging believers not to become the opposition party that rejects the King. It highlights the call to repentance, faithful obedience, and the greatest commandment of loving God and neighbor, drawing on key parables and prophetic fulfillments.

Ben Levendusky — Fight the Good Fight: Series on 1 Timothy — 1 Timothy 3:8-13; 1 Peter 1:13; 1 Peter 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Timothy 1; Acts 2; Acts 6:1-7; Colossians 3:23; James 1:8; James 3:10; Titus 2:2 — The sermon explores the biblical role of deacons, highlighting their qualifications from 1 Timothy 3 and the early church example in Acts 6. It emphasizes that deacons protect church unity, serve both practical and spiritual needs, and must embody sincerity, sobriety, and sound doctrine.

Keith Hodges — Potsdam Guest Ministry — Genesis 39:3; Hebrews 11; James 3; Luke 6:45; Mark 11; Proverbs 8; Proverbs 9; Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12; Romans 10:9-10 — Keith Hodges teaches that true, godly success is supernatural and rooted in the character of God, using Joseph's story (Genesis 39:3) as a primary example. He emphasizes the need for both faith and wisdom to unlock spiritual and material blessings, and calls believers to live purpose‑driven lives that benefit the kingdom community.