Christ Church Bentonville

Who Is This Jesus? (Matthew 21:1-11)

Palm Sunday. . .remembering the announcement that the fullness of time had finally come. Those in the crowd had clashing ideas and claims regarding who Jesus was. May we have clear and distinct voices in the crowd today! He is the King of kings and Lord of lords who came to save His people from their sins.

Who's the Greatest II (Matthew 20:17-28)

The focus of the world is on position and power.  The focus of the kingdom of heaven is on humility and service.  Jesus calls the disciples and us today to be different than the world and to humble ourselves and serve one another and our neighbor. 

Who's the Greatest (Matthew 18)

So, who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven? Fortunately, the answer is the same for those within our circles as it was when the disciples asked Jesus to settle the issue within theirs. Here's a hint. . .it wasn't any of the twelve and it's not you or me.

Listening to Jesus (Matthew 17:22-23)

Jesus spoke not only of the necessity but the certainty of being delivered, killed, and then raised from the dead. These words were significant, distressing, yet hope-filled. And, of course, they called for a response.

Seeing Jesus (Matthew 17:1-13)

The transfiguration points us to the glory of Christ and the glory that we will share with Him.  It points us to the day when we will see Him, we will be with Him, and we will be like Him.

Following Jesus (Matthew 16:13-28)

This is the first of a brief series of sermons walking toward the cross and Easter.  We start in Matthew 16:13-28 and answer the questions, "Who is Jesus?", "What did he come to do?" and "How should we respond?"

An Extraordinary Salvation, An Ordinary Life (Ephesians 6:21-24)

Life is not about what we transform or reform, it’s about God and his transformation of us and his continued conforming of us into the image of Christ.  And that is a slow, simple process that takes place by the Spirit in the routines, interactions, and conversations in our daily lives.

Stand Firm (Ephesians 6:10-20)

So how do we put on and take up the armor?  By reaffirming, trusting, and resting in Christ and His finished work.  Simply put, we trust and rest in the Gospel. 
 

Servants and Lords (Ephesians 6:5-9)

Does the Bible commend slavery? Is all Scripture still relevant? Does God care about our work? What does any of this have to do with Jesus? (Spoiler alert: no, yes, yes, & everything).  This was given by Aaron Raines, Ministry Intern at CCB.

Family Matters (Ephesians 6:1-4)

The marriage isn’t the only proving ground of our faith; it isn’t the only relationship that’s dependent upon the Gospel and used to exhibit the truths of the Gospel and that points to the Gospel.  And Paul briefly and matter-of-factly lays out a couple of imperatives, one for both children and parents that will help them and us understand that. 

The Profound Mystery of Marriage (Ephesians 5:22-33)

Marriage is a mutual self-sacrificing relationship that points to the gospel of Jesus Christ.  The relationship between Christ and the Church is more than just an illustration and example to emulate.  The role of Christ and the Gospel is one of power that enables us to fulfill the roles we've been given as husbands and wives.    

Walk Wisely (Ephesians 5:15-21)

In the midst of these evil days, Paul says we should be diligent and take the time to look at our lives and ask ourselves if we're living wisely or unwisely.  And, of course, he says that is determined by whether we're under the influence of the of the Word of God and the Holy Spirit or not.