I Kings 3:1-17 // Taylor Fair

This sermon covers the early reign of king Solomon and his humble encounter with God at Gibeon. Faced with the massive responsibility of leading a nation, Solomon recognizes his own limitations and asks for an understanding heart rather than wealth or long life. We look at the sincerity of his prayer and how his desire to discern between good and evil pleased the lord. This passage teaches us about the value of spiritual priorities and how God provides the tools necessary for the tasks he calls us to complete.

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49604665
PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new

26.05.10

1 Samuel 17 // Nathan Begnaud

This sermon covers the iconic confrontation between the young shepherd David and the Philistine giant Goliath. While the Israelite army stood paralyzed by fear in the Valley of Elah, David arrived with a different perspective, seeing the giant not as an impossible obstacle but as a defiance of the living God. We explore the contrast between King Saul’s heavy armor and David’s simple sling, showing how true victory comes from trusting in the name of the lord rather than human might or conventional weaponry.

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49601036
PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new

26.05.03

Ruth 1:1-18 // Bill Gorman

In this sermon, we walk through the first eighteen verses of Ruth, analyzing the move from Bethlehem to Moab and the subsequent return. We discuss the cultural weight of widowhood in the ancient world and the contrast between Orpah’s logical departure and Ruth’s sacrificial devotion. Ruth’s confession of faith serves as the heart of this study, as she forsakes her past to follow Naomi and trust in the God of Israel. We see how even in the midst of bitterness and empty hands, God is quietly preparing a way for redemption that will eventually reach far beyond these two women to the rest of the world.

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49594479
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26.04.26