CVPC Sermons

The Big Takeaway: There is no such thing as a perfect church. However, Jesus, the one who is Holy and True, praises the church of Philadelphia for being a Spirit-filled church. Why? Because even though they had little strength, they kept his word, they did not deny his name, they patiently endured trials, and they stood against opposition.

The Big Takeaway: The Scriptures remind us that a believer's generosity always responds to our Savior's generosity. An ancient theologian called God the Ultro Bonus, meaning "the one who gives of his own accord, unprompted, and who always gives more than required." We see this paradigm beautifully played out in the story of Zacchaeus, where the Savior's generosity leads to Zacchaeus' generosity.

The Big Takeaway: Jesus asked His Father to make us one even as they are one. When we experience Spirit-empowered unity in Christ, we engage in radical generosity. Knowing who we are in Christ forms how we steward our resources.

10.18.26 sermon

The Big Takeaway: Glory and beauty are ultimately the clothing of the believer. In the design of the tabernacle with all its related priestly garments and sacred furnishings, we see how worship should lift our eyes to recognize God’s beautiful redemptive design. In the endless generosity of the people, that transformation appeared as they prized the presence of God in their midst. Our generosity captures the same personal spiritual transformation and displays for all to see both glory and beauty!

10.04.26 sermon

The Big Takeaway: Be relentless every day in loving God and neighbor. John emphasizes this point in verses 7-12 and again in verses 13-21. In short, this is what biblical Christianity looks like. God calls us to be Christians who love others just like God loved us.

The Big Takeaway: Put aside all your worries, because your heavenly Father will always take care of you. We know this because worrying doesn't change anything (vs. 22-26), seeking the kingdom of God is the main purpose of our lives (vs. 27-31), and trusting God above everything makes an eternal difference (vs. 32-34).

The Big Takeaway: Abundant life is not God helping us accomplish our goals and fulfill our dreams, but God working through us to accomplish his own purposes and works. Suffering gives us eyes to see, and ears to hear, the real meaning of our lives.

The Big Takeaway: Jesus explained that a man's heart will be where his treasure is (Luke 12:34). King David and the Chronicler celebrate true worshippers who engage in willing and joyful generosity of praise and resources. The true worship Jesus prescribes as "in spirit and truth" includes nothing less (John 4:23ff.).