Collinsville Church of Christ Sermons

In this first message of our new series, After God’s Heart, we look at the moment a young shepherd boy named David was chosen to be king. While everyone else was looking at outward appearances, God was looking at something else entirely. Experience the peace of being fully seen and deeply loved by your Creator.

In this message, we dive into the heart of a theological crisis: a people in exile and a divine reputation that appeared compromised in the eyes of a watching world. We’ll uncover the deep biblical meaning behind God’s promise to vindicate his holy name and why his restoring work is motivated by his own character rather than our human merit. If you’ve ever wondered if your past mistakes have left a permanent stain, discover the radical hope of a God who offers more than just a surface fix. This sermon is an invitation to witness the Master Restorer at work, moving from the outside in to bring us exactly where we were always meant to be.

In a world filled with endless comparisons and "knock-off" solutions, we are all searching for something—or Someone—truly unrivaled. In this message, we sit with Moses on the threshold of the Promised Land to rediscover the God who stands in a category all by himself. Deuteronomy 4:32–39 offers a beautiful invitation to encounter a God who is both globally sovereign and intimately personal. Join us as we explore what happens when we move beyond religious information and into a transformative relationship with the only God who can truly satisfy the human heart. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the search for security or significance in the things of this world, this message is a call to find rest in the One who has no rival.

In this message, we dive into the pivotal moment when God answers our deepest frustrations not with a lecture or a timeline, but with the weight of His own name. We explore the radical shift that occurs when the Great "I AM" steps into our "Why?" to offer a path forward that changes our identity, our allegiance, and our ultimate destination. If you’re feeling stuck in the middle space between a promise and its fulfillment, join us as we discover the relentless nature of a God who doesn't just watch our struggles from a distance, but takes personal responsibility for our rescue.

Join us for the powerful conclusion of our "Love in Action" series as we celebrate the hope of Easter Sunday. Walking through the narrative of John 20, we follow Mary Magdalene into the pre-dawn darkness to discover what happens when God’s perfect love meets the perceived finality of the grave. This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus is more than just a historical miracle—it is the ultimate proof that love never fails. Discover a Savior whose power is cosmic enough to conquer death, yet personal enough to meet you exactly where you are and call you by name. Whether you are seeking a fresh start or a "living hope," come see how the empty tomb invites us all to walk in a brand-new story.

In this sermon, we look at John 12:12–26 to see how Jesus’ love chooses faithfulness over all else. While the crowd waved palm branches for a political hero, Jesus rode a donkey toward an altar, prioritizing god’s mission of redemption over the people-pleasing demands of the moment. We explore how true love is willing to be misunderstood for the sake of others and why the "victory" of the kingdom is found not in a parade, but in the sacrificial surrender of a grain of wheat falling into the earth. Join us as we learn what it means to stop living for ourselves and start living for the one who died and was raised for us.

Drawing from Jesus’ powerful imagery of the vine and the branches in John 15, we discover that the courageous, robust love we are called to isn't something we can manufacture on our own—it is the natural fruit of staying connected to the Source. We sit with the tension of how God prunes our lives to increase our capacity for grace, and we look at the practical rhythms of walking in his ways. Join us as we learn that "Love in Action" is not a life of exhaustion, but a life of endurance fueled by the unshakeable joy found only in Christ.

In a world obsessed with climbing the ladder of status, Jesus offers a radically different path, driven by love. In this message, we dive into the gritty historical context of John 13, where Jesus—the King of Glory—strips away his robes, takes the posture of a slave, and picks up a basin to wash the dirt from his disciples' feet. From the shocking grace shown to his betrayer, Judas, to the challenging call for Peter to receive help, we explore how biblical love is not a mere feeling, but a courageous choice of the will to serve the "unworthy" and the "unwashed." Join us as we learn to trade our pursuit of status for a towel, discovering that the path to true joy and spiritual transformation is found not in being served, but in stooping to serve others in the pattern of our Master.

Christlike love cares for the whole person—stomach, heart, and soul. By feeding the five thousand in John 6, Jesus demonstrates a proactive compassion that sees people as individuals rather than logistical problems to be managed. This miracle teaches us to reject a mindset of scarcity, showing instead that God’s abundant provision is not limited by our small offerings; he can multiply a child's lowly barley loaves into an extravagant surplus. Ultimately, Jesus provides for physical needs to build a bridge to the soul, offering the Bread of Life providing for our true and eternal needs.

There are invisible lines in our lives—the places we don’t go, the people we don’t talk to, and the social boundaries we’ve been taught to respect. But what happens when the love of Jesus meets a wall we’ve built?

In the third week of our "Love in Action" series, we dive into the famous encounter at Jacob’s Well. We witness Jesus intentionally entering a territory his culture told him to avoid to meet a woman the world told him to ignore. Join us as we explore how Christlike love isn't confined to our comfort zones; it is a courageous choice that leaves safety behind to bring healing light into the darkest recesses of our lives.