This sermon explores John 17:6-19, focusing on Jesus' prayer for His disciples just before His crucifixion. It emphasizes the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, highlighting Jesus' role in revealing the Father, the disciples' special relationship with God, and Christ's ongoing intercessory ministry. The sermon underscores the importance of faith in Christ, the power of His keeping and sanctifying work, and the comfort believers can find in Jesus' continual intercession.

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Pastor Shawn and Pastor Ben give a report on their recent trip to Uganda.

This sermon explores the concept of glorifying God through the lens of Jesus' words in John 17:4. It delves into the nature of God's glory, Christ's mission on earth, and how believers can participate in glorifying God. Pastor Ben Jacquot emphasizes that true glorification comes through rightly ordering our loves, with love for God being supreme. The sermon also discusses Christ's accomplishment of His mission and its implications for believers' salvation and purpose.

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This sermon explores the nature of eternal life as defined in John 17:3, emphasizing that salvation comes through a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Pastor Joe Fant contrasts true faith with idolatry and false gospels, highlighting the importance of genuine knowledge of God that goes beyond mere intellectual understanding or moral reform. He stresses that this saving knowledge is a supernatural gift, initiated by God, and grows throughout a believer's life.

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This sermon delves into John 17, often referred to as Jesus' High Priestly Prayer. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes the profound significance of this chapter, describing it as the "holy of holies" of Scripture. The sermon explores the nature of Christ's glory, his authority over all flesh, and the purpose of the cross. It highlights the intimate relationship between the Father and the Son, and how Jesus' impending suffering is viewed through the lens of glory rather than defeat. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes that believers are a gift from the Father to the Son.

Pastor Shawn Alexander preaches the Sunday night service with his sermon titled "Settle Conflict Quickly."

This sermon explores Jesus' final words to His disciples before His crucifixion, focusing on the transformation of sorrow into joy through faith in Christ. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes that while believers will face tribulations in this world, they can find peace and courage in knowing that Jesus has overcome the world. The sermon encourages Christians to stand firm in their faith, prepare the next generation for spiritual challenges, and find comfort in God's love and purpose even amidst suffering.

This sermon explores the church's mission to make disciples as commanded by Jesus in the Great Commission. It outlines Community Baptist Church's vision, mission statement, and core values, emphasizing the importance of being word-centered, reflecting Christ, and actively engaging in disciple-making. Pastor Joe Fant discusses how these principles guide the church's activities and future direction, rooting everything in biblical authority and the pursuit of spiritual growth.

This sermon explores the role and nature of the Holy Spirit as explained by Jesus to His disciples in John 15:1-15. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is a gift of grace to every genuine believer, proceeding from the Father and Son, preserving believers in faith, preferred even to Christ's physical presence, and proclaiming truth to the world. The sermon highlights the Trinity, the Spirit's role in conviction and guidance, and the comfort believers can find in the indwelling presence of God.

This sermon explores the consequences of choosing to follow Christ, emphasizing two main outcomes: the ability to rest in God's love and the inevitability of facing hatred from the world. Pastor Joe Fant discusses how believers are recipients of God's special love, demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice and expressed in friendship. He also warns that aligning with Christ means facing opposition from a world that rejects biblical truth, preparing Christians to expect and endure persecution while finding joy in their faith.