Compass Bible Church Weekend Sermons

You want your neighbor to hear the gospel, so you round off the hard edges. Hell doesn't come up. Neither does the part where your Savior hung naked on a cross. That feels like wisdom. Paul calls it emptying the cross of its power.The Corinthians had the same instinct. They wanted Paul to dress the message up for people who prized eloquence, to give them something closer to a TED Talk. He told them he couldn't do it, and his reason runs counter to most of what we assume about persuading anyone of anything. Two errors are at play, and a sincere Christian can commit both out of love. One is about what quietly embarrasses you. The other is about what quietly impresses you.00:00 Introduction: A Shaping Experience05:03 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:17–2007:15 You should not be ashamed of the gospel because it's God's power18:38 The gospel is effective to save the lost27:46 Don't be impressed by the world33:50 The world's wisdom is transient40:05 Closing: Spurgeon's Conversion

What tears a church apart when everyone still says they love Jesus? If you think division is something that happens somewhere else, this sermon presses you to see how quickly a healthy church can unravel when believers start fighting over people, preferences, and side issues instead of the gospel.00:00:00 A Church Undone by Division00:04:36 1 Corinthians 1:10-1700:07:25 Preserve Local Church Unity00:16:50 Unity Is Not Uniformity00:25:15 Quarreling in Corinth00:27:21 Don't Let Favorites Divide00:39:55 The Battle Worth Fighting00:41:58 The Gospel Saves00:49:17 Keep Us United

00:00 Growing Up Christian00:22 Petra Song Prayer01:10 Camp Crisis Surrender02:05 Same Story New Hero04:34 Grace Kills Boasting06:42 Reading 1 Corinthians08:06 Saving Grace Thanks14:17 Enriched Speech Knowledge17:48 Confirmed Gospel Evidence18:56 Mattress Mack Illustration22:52 Rehearsal For Eternity23:56 Equipping Grace Gifts26:10 Swim Instructor Analogy27:20 Not Lacking Any Gift28:08 One Body Many Parts31:25 Spiritual Floaties Grace33:06 Waiting For Jesus Return35:46 Commitment And Mission38:10 Sustaining Grace To End42:06 Local Church Sustains Us43:55 Faithful God Spotless Bride48:04 Gratitude And Closing Prayer

A church can be busy, growing, and full of good things, yet still needs to ask whether it is becoming what God intends. When preferences, personalities, and assumptions start to shape the answer, the deeper question comes into view: what is the church, and who gets to define it?00:00 Introduction19:03 Recognize the Church belongs to God29:16 We need to see that the church consists of Christians38:03 Realize that the church is bigger than us46:49 Closing

00:00 Shipwreck and Gold02:08 When Hope Sinks03:29 Which Boat Are You In05:34 Psalm 119 Opens06:54 Depend Because God Is09:06 Elijah Versus Baal11:28 Modern Idols Exposed18:04 God Speaks in Scripture20:52 Depend Because God Is Good21:57 Word Like a Map30:58 Spirit Helps Us Understand32:21 Depend Because God Can34:33 Prayers for Help Devotion Grace40:56 Communion and Lost Sheep42:28 Take the Elements45:34 Final Prayer and Sending

00:00 Why Peace Feels Elusive02:03 Where Peace Is Found02:14 Great Peace Psalm 11902:59 Static vs Dynamic Peace03:56 Peace Beyond Circumstances05:20 David Under Pressure08:01 Awe That Calms Fear09:12 Yosemite And Wonder11:22 God Speaks To Us13:35 Reading With Reflection17:28 Rejoicing Like Treasure21:07 Make Time For The Word23:53 Awe Takes Time24:41 Worshipful Adoration25:05 Fanaticism and True Worship26:50 Affections Changed by Truth31:26 Worship Problem of Mankind33:53 Worship That Calms Anxiety36:03 Devoted Obedience Brings Peace37:16 Manitou Incline Next Step40:39 Three Marks of Obedience46:30 Weekly Awe Worship Do47:25 Closing Prayer for Peace

00:00 LeBron and the Decision02:21 At Odds With the World04:59 Three Evidences in Psalm 11905:38 Desire Heaven Stay Faithful10:15 Longing for Deliverance18:27 Mission While We Wait24:21 Honest Prayer Help Me28:59 God's Word Is Sure34:52 Keep Asking to Be Used42:01 Suffering as a Billboard43:36 Final Exhortation and Prayer

00:00 StopDrop 01:20 Why Gods Word Matters02:17 Psalm 119 Reading03:34 Promises Fuel Endurance04:35 Enemy Attacks Scripture06:51 Standing On Promises10:26 Facing Worlds Mockery15:31 Comfort From Past Faithfulness18:16 Framework For Evil26:50 Righteous Anger Guardrails31:01 Word As Life Companion35:40 Songs Memory Obedience43:41 Final Call And Prayer

00:00 Commitment Crisis Today02:19 No Better Than God02:56 Psalm 119 Commitment Test06:09 Choose God Above All10:34 Expect Grace And Favor12:32 Obey Without Delay17:14 Intrigued Or All In18:40 Endure Spiritual Opposition26:41 Comfort In The Valley29:17 Transformed Life Evidence31:38 Love Bible And Believers37:59 Word Never Returns Empty39:38 Communion And Closing Prayer

00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:32 A Mother’s Hugs02:00 Longing for Stability03:21 Psalm 119 Reading04:34 Word That Stands04:46 What Forever Means09:09 God Who Speaks14:19 Faithful and Sustaining19:51 Delight That Gives Life26:10 Gospel Central Living29:40 Craving the Kingdom32:42 Opposition and God’s Care37:16 Eternal Promise Ahead39:18 Mountains as a Picture41:04 Closing Prayer

00:00 Psalm 119 As Prayer01:49 Prayers Change The World02:59 Kindle And Prayer Power05:18 David Faces Philistines08:44 Real Enemy Needs Prayer13:33 Armor Of God And Prayer15:37 Pray For Church Mission17:13 Beseech A Sovereign God19:48 Self Reliance Temptation21:12 F22 Illustration Setup21:44 Don’t Shelf Prayer23:09 Prayer Changes Outcomes25:13 Paul on Sovereignty26:49 Trust God’s Answers30:16 Big Bold Requests31:29 New Battle Strategy33:36 Limited Human Wisdom34:31 Open Handed Praying38:31 Active Obedience Waiting41:04 Communion and the Cross44:41 Final Prayer and Charge

0:00 Intro7:55 Point 1 — Joy of a Clear Conscience16:29 Point 2 — Joy of Perseverance21:12 Point 3 — Joy of Peace29:02 Point 4 — Joy of Hope35:31 Point 5 — Joy of Comfort41:12 Closing

00:00 Campout Lessons00:17 Why Preparation Matters01:39 Pray Before Reading03:21 Transformative Understanding09:19 Delight and Spirit Help20:35 Persist in Prayer22:22 Transformative Desires33:06 Transformative Confidence41:22 Wrap Up and Prayer

0:24 — Introduction: Why give time to the Bible?11:42 — 1. Make Bible reading relational21:42 — 2. Come hungry and come teachable36:19 — 3. Acquire a taste for the riches of God’s Word44:14 — Final call46:43 — Closing prayer

00:00 Summer in Psalm 11900:22 Acrostic and Structure01:46 Why Psalm 119 Matters03:52 Summer Goals in the Word04:52 HAGS and Blessed Life05:52 Reading Psalm 119:1-807:22 Defining Blessed Joy09:35 Blameless and Holy Happiness13:22 Walk Keep Seek13:51 Get Serious Like Pilots16:57 Walking in the Law18:47 Keeping and Seeking Wholeheartedly22:58 Get Focused and Diligent25:30 Diligent Daily Word26:18 For Your Good27:41 Gods Word Rewards29:34 If Only Steadfast31:45 Fix Eyes On All33:06 Height Requirement Resolve35:09 Determined To Worship40:29 Security In His Voice43:47 Quiet Time Challenge44:55 Pray Read Reflect Pray47:43 Final Exhortation Prayer

00:00 Worship Truths Ignite01:11 Scorpions in Arizona03:53 From Scorpions to Satan05:02 Reading 1 Peter 505:16 Who Satan Really Is06:51 Know His Strategies11:14 What Satan Cannot Do14:46 What Satan Does Do15:14 Deception and False Light18:16 Temptation and Mind Attacks21:54 Harassment and Isolation24:29 Why Satan Keeps Fighting25:07 Satan's Hatred and Hunt26:11 Be Sober and Watchful27:14 Home Alone Vigilance28:55 War Zone Alertness33:24 Guard Your Perimeter37:26 Resist Firm in Faith38:46 Draw Near to God40:26 Armor of God Daily44:17 Fight in Community47:55 No Days Off and Prayer

00:00 Humble or Humbled02:02 Defining Humility02:46 Why Humility Matters04:04 1 Peter 5 Setup05:10 Clothe Yourselves09:53 God Opposes Pride14:11 What Pride Looks Like19:23 What Humility Looks Like21:56 Humility in Scripture24:44 Humble Under God25:24 Active and Passive Humility27:24 Under Gods Mighty Hand29:54 Exaltation at Proper Time31:06 Humility Now Exaltation Later33:30 Why God Keeps Us Humble36:18 Gospel Cure for Pride37:41 Suffering Before Glory41:42 Cast Anxieties on Him44:51 Anxiety Control and Trust47:57 Practical Ways to Trust52:09 Choose Humility and Pray

00:00 When Titles Match Actions01:20 Why Pastors Matter02:24 Reading First Peter Five02:43 What Is An Elder04:03 Elder Overseer Pastor06:14 Church Leadership Models09:23 Peter Fellow Elder10:29 Shepherd Like Jesus11:56 Serve From Genuine Love15:45 Willing Not Compelled17:42 Hired Hand Versus Shepherd18:58 Knowing The Flock21:23 Oversight And Authority22:43 Winsome Integrity23:41 Not For Shameful Gain27:36 Rejecting Domineering Leadership30:49 Leading By Example33:41 Pray For Your Pastors34:58 Serving For Jesus38:57 Unfading Crown Promise40:29 Communion And Remembrance42:13 Communion Warnings44:00 Lord’s Supper And Prayer

00:00 History That Barely Matters01:12 Events That Shape Us02:09 The Defining Moment03:12 What If He Didn't Rise04:08 Romans 4 25 Explained04:51 Delivered For Our Sins06:49 Raised For Justification07:13 What Resurrection Means09:23 Can We Trust It12:45 Myths Versus Jesus14:06 Why Death Couldn't Hold Him15:42 If No Resurrection No Substitute16:51 The Substitute Illustrated18:41 Sinless Proof From Scripture19:55 How Jesus Died Sinless20:52 Victory Over Death21:44 What Justification Means22:58 Why Other Religions Fail25:34 Empty Tomb Proof26:55 Forgiven Past Present Future30:20 Debt Paid New Life31:56 Walking In Newness35:29 Heart Transplant Illustration38:52 Hope In Life And Death41:06 Invitation And Prayer

00:00 Does God Care01:44 What Deism Really Is03:46 Hold Fast Not Let Go04:38 Why The Church Suffers05:41 Judgment Begins At Home06:21 Refining Not Wrath08:03 Old Testament Backdrop12:28 Expect God To Refine16:13 Guarding The Local Church23:40 Warning For Unbelievers26:31 Saved With Difficulty29:33 Hell Gives Perspective33:28 Battleship Not Cruise36:05 What Hell Is Like37:07 Is Hell Eternal41:42 Suffering In Gods Will45:50 Entrust Your Soul47:21 Active Faith In Trials48:36 Wear Out Not Rust51:28 Final Prayer And Charge

00:00 Why We Hate Waiting01:14 Passing Time vs Purpose02:04 Redeem the Time03:16 Open to First Peter03:46 The End Is Near07:13 Self Control and Sobriety08:41 Prayers and Hidden Sin10:49 Tend to Godliness13:59 Affections Over Willpower20:38 Love Covers Offenses23:41 Hospitality Without Grumbling25:27 Tend to Your Love26:15 Earnest Genuine Love26:50 Objections To Loving28:40 Love Marks New Birth30:53 Mercy Covers Offenses34:21 Hospitality Without Grumbling37:16 Open Your Home Challenge41:26 Serve With Your Gifts44:12 Speaking And Serving Well46:51 Sign Up And Redeem Time49:05 Final Call And Prayer

00:00 Wartime Mentality01:35 Mortality Changes Priorities02:47 Strange to the World03:11 Time Before Conversion04:45 Vice List Explained07:08 Drunkenness Warning11:27 Leave Worldliness Behind12:11 Salvation Transforms13:16 Michael Jordan Illustration16:07 Know Yourself18:22 Know the World21:04 Know the Word23:07 Practice Self Control24:28 When the World Mocks25:21 Maligned for Holiness26:21 Christ the Final Judge27:15 Bema and White Throne28:31 Stand Firm Under Pressure29:10 Fear Consequences Not Loss32:18 Ski Lift Warning Story35:07 Sin Lure and Hook36:12 Why They Call You Weird38:38 Gospel Preached to Dead42:02 Death Brick Wall Reality44:04 Come to Christ Today46:24 Fix Your Eyes on Jesus48:11 Gospely Habits and Community49:02 Better Strange Than Stranger49:25 Final Prayer and Appeal

00:00 Series Kickoff Redeemed Living00:58 What to Expect Analogy02:25 Reading 1 Peter 404:01 Arm Yourselves Explained04:59 Soldiers of Christ08:14 Embrace Wartime Mentality12:13 Distractions and Social Media14:09 Memento Mori Resolve19:41 Ceased From Sin Puzzle21:49 Interpreting the Options23:04 Suffering Proves Union24:48 Comfort in Sacrifice26:02 Exiles Not At Home27:17 Friction With World29:48 Everyday Costly Choices34:23 Live for God's Will35:57 Align Desires Daily38:20 Good vs Better Parenting42:40 New Creation and Cross43:49 Communion Self-Examination45:13 Remembering His Death46:54 Prayer and Sending Out

00:00 The Wicked Bible: One Missing Word, Massive Consequences01:18 From Pearl Harbor to the Devil’s Greatest Miscalculation03:24 1 Peter 3:17–18 Setup: Suffering, Gospel Hope, and Christ’s Death04:40 “Once for Sins”: The One-Time Sacrifice and the Great Exchange07:18 Why the Cross Had to Happen: Brought to God Through Substitution09:55 Take Heart: Your Sin Is Fully Forgiven in Christ11:05 Dead in Sin Without Christ: The Chasm We Can’t Cross14:48 Electrolysis Illustration: How Christ Takes Our Corruption16:55 Made Alive in the Spirit: The Resurrection and a Tricky Text17:58 “Spirits in Prison”: Competing Views and the Days of Noah20:11 Genesis 6 and Demonic Rebellion: Christ’s Victory Proclaimed22:05 Noah, the Imprisoned Spirits, and Christ’s Victory Proclamation23:12 Encouragement for Persecuted Believers: The Real Battle Is Spiritual24:05 Take Heart: The Enemy Is Defeated (War Won, Battles Ongoing)26:05 Why Satan Still Fights + Recovering a Robust View of Spiritual Warfare27:57 Practical Weapons for the Fight: Word, Worship, Mind, and Hope30:30 Baptism and the Ark: Saved by Being Placed Into Christ33:07 Jesus Ascended: Right Hand of God and Interceding for You35:04 Take Heart: Your Savior Holds You Forever (Security in Suffering)37:35 The Enemy Thought He Won… Until the Cross, Resurrection, and Ascension40:16 Final Encouragement and Closing Prayer

00:00 Memory Verse Together: 1 Peter 3:1500:55 Why the Bible Keeps Talking About Suffering02:16 Elizabeth Elliot: “Not at the Mercy of Chance”04:04 Read the Passage: 1 Peter 3:13–1404:25 “Who Is There to Harm You?” What Peter Means07:40 Ultimate Security: Inheritance Kept in Heaven10:11 Blessed When Persecuted: Don’t Fear Them12:36 Point 1 — Welcome Suffering While Secure in Christ12:56 Expect Persecution: Cross-Bearing Discipleship15:45 Zealous for Good: Confidence vs. Compromise17:55 Rollercoaster Lap Bar: “Click In” Your Walk with God20:10 God’s Purposes in Suffering: Refining, Discipline, Rewards21:13 Suffering That Makes People Ask: The Testimony We’re After21:54 Sanctify Christ in Your Heart: Internal Readiness for External Trials22:38 Isaiah 8 and Holy Fear: Don’t Fear What the Nations Fear24:06 Always Be Prepared: No Understudies When You Suffer26:28 Apologetics in Context: Defending Your Hope, Not Pet Topics28:32 Let Your Suffering Spotlight Your Hope (Matthew 5 Light in Darkness)31:32 Practical Ways to Show Hope + Daniel’s Steady Faith Under Pressure33:44 When Suffering Preaches: 40 Martyrs & the Power of Witness37:17 Hope Includes Vindication: Good Conscience, Gentleness, and God’s Justice43:28 Endure While Waiting: Vindication of Jesus, the Cross, and Final Prayer

00:00 Introduction and Worship Reflection00:30 Series Introduction: Suffering Saints00:38 Personal Anecdote: A Lesson from Sixth Grade01:27 Natural Human Response to Attacks01:49 Biblical Guidance on Retaliation02:59 Peter's Teachings on Handling Evil07:13 The Call to Bless and Pray for Enemies13:49 Overcoming Natural Instincts with the Spirit20:17 Motivation for Following Jesus' Example24:15 David's Context and Psalm 3425:02 Peter's Application to Elect Exiles25:29 Loving Life and Seeing Good Days26:51 Christian Karma and Eternal Perspective28:38 Navigating Attacks with a Focus on Jesus31:02 The Power of Words and Social Media35:36 Forgiveness and Fixation on Jesus49:26 Earthly Justice and Christian Response52:52 Final Prayer and Reflection

00:00 Dodgers and the Church: Building a Team to Last01:32 The Mission of the Church: Following Christ in a Christless World02:39 Unity in the Church: A Biblical Perspective07:16 Guarding Against Division: A Call to Action20:28 Brotherly Love and Compassion: Essential Attributes25:03 The Good Samaritan and Compassion in Action26:14 Building Strong Relationships in the Church27:45 Genuine Care and Support Within the Community30:30 The Importance of Community Groups34:03 Consistently Seeking Christlike Humility44:01 The Significance of Communion49:02 Closing Prayer and Announcements

00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:50 Church Swag and Its Significance01:24 Series Recap: The Church's Purpose02:10 The Call to Be Commissioned02:37 Understanding 'To Live is Christ'03:21 Why We Are Still Here: The Great Commission04:03 The Great Commission: Matthew 28:18-2004:58 Jesus' Authority and the Disciples' Doubts08:39 The Seriousness of the Great Commission14:38 Making Disciples: The Core Mission20:06 The Great Commission: A Call for All Disciples20:45 Overcoming Personal Doubts and Fears21:50 Taking the Commission Personally23:03 Understanding Your Sphere of Influence24:21 Faith in Action: Bridging the Intellectual and Functional30:31 The Importance of Baptism and Teaching33:03 Discipleship: A Lifelong Journey35:14 Corporate and Individual Discipleship38:00 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

00:00 Reflecting on COVID-19 and Community02:09 The Importance of Church Fellowship03:30 Challenges to Church Community05:57 The Call to Gather and Encourage06:55 Understanding Hebrews 10:24-2510:00 Reasons for Attending Church14:05 The Necessity of Presence in Church21:44 Encouraging One Another in Faith25:23 Living in Light of Eternity26:39 Encouraging Each Other Through Trials27:44 Staying Busy While Waiting for Christ33:59 Building Deeper Relationships39:04 Stirring One Another to Love and Good Works48:46 The Importance of Community50:47 Concluding Prayer and Reflections

00:00 Introduction: Why Are You Here?00:53 The Purpose of the Church02:43 Exploring Ephesians 4:11-1603:19 Understanding Church Offices03:29 The Role of Apostles and Prophets 08:26 The Role of Evangelists and Pastors 10:37 The Importance of Ecclesial Authority14:10 The Canon of Scripture20:22 The Purpose of Preaching23:18 Equipping the Saints for Ministry 24:35 Setting Up Church: The Team Behind the Scenes25:42 The Importance of Community Groups26:27 The Role of Ecclesial Authority26:46 Equipping the Saints: Building Up and Shoring Up28:03 Active Participation in Church31:34 The Dangers of Spiritual Immaturity 36:30 The Safe Haven of the Church38:12 The Goal: Exalting Christ47:49 Communion: Remembering Christ's Sacrifice52:27 Final Prayer and Dismissal

00:00 Opening and Introduction to Psalm 90 00:15 The Stereogram 01:46 Life's Perspective and God's Eternal View 03:18 Understanding Time Through Psalm 90 06:07 Moses' Reflection on Life and God's Judgment 08:24 The Brevity of Life and Human Limits 11:47 Embracing Our Limits and God's Limitlessness 19:58 The Transience of Life and God's Wrath 26:27 Living with Eternal Perspective 28:26 Understanding the Urgency of Life 29:04 Living with Purpose and Clarity 29:27 The Uncertainty of Time 30:11 Reflecting on Life's Priorities 34:49 Making the Best Use of Time 44:30 Living Dependently on God 47:53 Concluding Thoughts and PrayersScripture Memory And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. -Hebrews 10:24-25Application Questions 1. Read Isaiah 40:6-8. What are some God-given limitations that you are tempted to dislike? How can these limitations be used as promptings for you to glorify God with them?2. Read Psalm 90:12 and 39:4. How often do you consider the inevitability of your death? How can this unusual spiritual discipline stoke your growth in godliness?3. Read James 4:14-16. What problems can occur in a Christian's life if they lose touch with their profound dependency upon Christ? Do you notice any signs in your life that signal a loss of awareness of your dependency?4. Read Galatians 2:20. How does faith in Christ enable you to invest your time wisely without knowing for certain that it's the best decision you can make?5. Read Psalm 127:1-2, John 9:4, and Ephesians 5:15-17. How does a biblical view of time inform your thinking about the rhythm of rest and work? What kind of contextual details should be considered when applying the command to make "the best use of the time?"

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Bible Reading00:28 The Greatest Investment for 202601:30 Benefits of Daily Bible Reading02:23 Proverbs 2: The Effort of Investment03:50 Receiving and Treasuring God's Word05:53 Intentionality in Bible Reading07:59 Fail-Proof Spiritual Investing15:08 Commitment and Practical Tips19:50 Understanding the Fear of the Lord22:43 The Fear of God and Its Benefits24:41 The Importance of Daily Bible Reading25:34 Investing in God's Word28:49 Staying Consistent in Bible Reading32:36 Experiencing Victory Through Scripture36:25 The Battle Against Sin41:29 Commitment to Daily Bible Reading in 2026

00:00 Introduction: The Role of Mary in Christianity00:06 Catholic Church's Perspective on Mary00:23 Misconceptions and Artistic Representations00:54 Mary's True Role According to Scripture02:23 Protestant Church's View on Mary 02:42 Mary as an Example for Believers 03:03 The Annunciation: Gabriel's Message to Mary04:45 Understanding the Virgin Birth 05:29 Joseph's Role and Lineage08:04 Mary's Faith and Readiness11:33 The Holy Spirit's Role in Believers' Lives19:15 Mary's Troubling Encounter with Gabriel20:07 The Prophecy of Jesus' Birth and Reign23:25 The Fifth Kingdom and Messianic Prophecies24:41 Mary's Knowledge of Scripture 25:22 The Magnificat: Mary's Response 28:05 The Importance of Knowing Scripture35:39 The Immaculate Conception Explained41:35 Marvel at the Wonder of Christmas 47:49 Be Like Mary: Final Reflections

00:00 Introduction and Christmas Choir Reflection00:25 Teaching the Message of Jesus to Children01:06 Scripture Memory and Bible Reading01:56 The Christmas Story Through Apostle Paul's Lens04:02 The Humility and Humanity of Jesus08:42 Understanding the Hypostatic Union14:25 The Sacrificial Love of Jesus21:50 The Humiliation and Death of Jesus25:09 The Unfathomable Death on the Cross26:56 The Necessity of Jesus' Sacrifice29:40 Reflecting on God's Love30:46 Recalibrating Our Hearts This Christmas35:09 Creative Ways to Love Your Family39:17 Exalting Christ Through Our Actions45:46 The Promise of Exaltation47:37 Final Reflections and Prayer

00:00 Merry Christmas and Nativity Scenes00:52 The Origin of Nativity Scenes02:04 The Spread of Nativity Scenes03:05 The Significance of the Nativity Scene03:49 Christmas Reminders and the Baby Jesus04:42 Prophecies of Isaiah08:04 The Messiah's Titles and Their Meanings18:15 The Paradox of Jesus' Birth21:28 The Wise Men and Their Journey24:34 Focusing on Worship This Christmas26:30 The True Significance of Christmas27:20 Daily Reminders to Worship Christ30:18 Trusting Christ with Your Christmas32:19 Christ's Lordship Over Our Lives38:19 The Ministry of Reconciliation47:18 Communion: Remembering Christ's Sacrifice

00:00 Introduction to Sale Season00:34 The Tension Between Gratitude and Consumerism00:59 The Call for Christians to Be Thankful01:37 Isaiah 12: A Guide to Daily Thankfulness02:03 Understanding the Messiah in Isaiah 1103:09 The Millennial Kingdom and Gratitude05:09 Personalizing Gratitude for the Cross05:34 The Importance of Intentional Thankfulness09:08 Reflecting on God's Anger and Mercy15:22 The Comfort of God's Turned Away Anger19:53 Public Testimony of Gratitude25:48 Cultivating Thankfulness to Glorify God26:29 The Power of Gratitude in Christian Life28:10 Reflecting on God's Sacrifices and Blessings30:01 Living a Life of Gratitude32:45 Expressing Gratitude in Everyday Life33:12 Paul's Example of Gratitude in Adversity36:46 The Ultimate Goal of Thankfulness: Worship44:53 Gratitude in Trials and Suffering49:05 Encouragement to Maintain a Grateful Heart

00:00 Introduction to Marriage Roles00:20 The Role of Wives in Marriage02:09 Examples of Strong Women04:10 Biblical Instructions for Wives05:45 Submission in Marriage11:40 The Value of Submission20:02 Transformative Power of Submission22:31 True Beauty in Submission24:11 Biblical Perspective on Physical Beauty25:32 The True Source of Beauty26:14 Seek Inner Beauty27:52 The Imperishable Beauty of a Gentle and Quiet Spirit32:03 Developing Inner Beauty: A Spiritual Regimen35:46 Strong Wives: Submissive, Beautiful, and Confident41:50 Trusting in God's Sovereignty49:24 Concluding Prayer and ReflectionsApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 3:1-2, 4. How can a wife's submission to her husband with the gentle and quiet spirit (3:4) result in her husband being won to Christ?2. Read 1 Peter 3:3 and 1 Timothy 2:9-10. How can a wife know if she has crossed a line in this area and may be too concerned with her outward appearance? How much say should a husband have/exercise in his wife's physical appearance?3. Read 1 Peter 3:5-6. How would you counsel the wife who is afraid and anxious about decisions her husband is making for the family? She wants to be submissive, but she sees the inevitable consequences that they will suffer for these decisions.4. Read 1 Peter 3:6. How should a wife who is also a mother balance her submission to her husband alongside her convictions of what is best for her children when those two responsibilities seem to conflict with each other?

00:00 Introduction and Context00:36 The Role of Husbands in Marriage04:41 Understanding and Knowing Your Wife06:30 Living Together in Unity13:06 Sacrificial and Sanctifying Love18:51 Honoring Your Wife22:10 Understanding the Weaker Vessel23:40 Caring for God's Daughter25:27 Teaching Gentle Care27:50 Chivalry and Spiritual Care30:23 Addressing Abuse in Marriage34:33 The Importance of Loving Your Wife44:14 Generational Impact of Godly Leadership47:51 Final Reflections and Prayer

00:00 Introduction and Context00:49 The Parable of the Sower Explained03:16 The Reality of Christian Suffering04:34 Peter's Message on Suffering08:16 Following Christ's Example in Suffering13:43 The Privilege of Suffering for Christ23:03 Peter's Reference to Isaiah 5323:33 Jesus' Sinless Suffering24:29 Jesus' Response to Suffering26:42 Trusting God in Suffering32:36 God's Knowledge and Justice40:52 Purpose in Suffering49:20 Final Prayer and ReflectionApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 2:21 and Philippians 1:29. In what ways have you suffered as a Christian, and how has that suffering benefited your relationship with Christ?2. Read 1 Peter 2:22-23. Is there ever an appropriate time for a Christian to retaliate? How can a Christian follow Christ's example without becoming a doormat for the world?3. Read 1 Peter 2:22-23 and Psalm 139:1-6. How does knowing that God is fully aware of your suffering comfort you as you seek to patiently endure like Jesus?4. Read 1 Peter 2:23 and Revelation 21:4. How would passages like these assist you in responding to someone who believes God is cruel, knowing that His children are suffering but not intervening to provide relief?5. Read 1 Peter 2:24 and James 2:14-19. How are these two passages related? In other words, how does the relationship of faith and works, which James talks about, relate to the purpose of Jesus' death from 1 Peter 2:24?6. Read 1 Peter 2:24-25. What are some sinful responses to suffering that you need to die to, and what are the positive responses that you need to embrace?

00:00 The Iconic Nike Ad of 198801:48 The True Source of Inspiration02:34 Understanding Biblical Context07:28 Historical Context of Slavery in the Roman Empire11:23 Misinterpretations and True Teachings20:35 Submission to Authority as Submission to God23:14 Understanding Submission in Relationships24:50 Biblical Context of Submission28:07 Practical Application in Modern Workplaces31:03 Enduring Unjust Suffering31:58 The Graciousness of Enduring Suffering32:29 Stoic Philosophy vs. Christian Submission36:20 The Ultimate Reward for Faithful Submission42:16 Reflecting on Christ's Sacrifice44:34 Communion and Final Reflections

00:00 Introduction: Dividing Topics00:12 Biblical Guidance for Politics01:33 Submitted Living Series Introduction01:54 Ultimate Authority of God02:21 Understanding Submission to Authority04:23 Government as God's Creation05:32 Historical Context of Government09:45 Christian's Dual Citizenship10:22 Engaging with Government15:24 Unity in the Church15:52 Jeremiah's Advice for Exiles17:26 Submission to Governing Authorities22:27 Living as Free People25:45 The Lord's Sake and Ultimate Authority26:46 Submission to Government and Biblical Conscience28:44 Biblical Examples of Conscientious Objection30:03 Understanding and Informing Conscience31:25 Navigating Political Engagement as Christians33:27 Balancing Secular and Sacred Obligations40:48 Practical Applications and Modern Challenges46:46 Final Exhortations and Eternal Citizenship

00:00 Introduction: Trump's Pursuit of Peace00:47 The Christian Perspective on Peace01:48 Life at War: Spiritual Warfare02:27 Understanding Our Identity as Exiles03:32 Living as Sojourners in a Foreign Land06:58 The Temptation to Make Ourselves at Home17:21 Fighting the Passions of the Flesh25:05 Practical Steps to Overcome Temptation26:05 The Ongoing Battle Against Sin27:04 Radical Measures Against Sin27:51 Satan's Strategy and Our Vigilance28:57 Consequences of Yielding to Sin29:53 Strategies to Flee from Sin34:53 Living Honorably Among Non-Believers36:31 The Impact of Our Conduct on Evangelism41:11 Enduring Persecution for Christ43:04 The Ultimate Goal: Glorifying God

00:00 Introduction to Credit Card Perks00:13 Exploring Specific Credit Card Benefits01:52 The Purpose Behind Credit Card Perks02:16 Perks of Belonging to Jesus02:37 The Essential and Goodness of Church Involvement03:07 Scriptural Foundations: 1 Peter 2:9-1003:23 Israel and the Church: A Biblical Relationship05:33 Our Special Status in Christ06:22 Enjoying the Perks of God's Church14:38 The Privilege of Being a Royal Priesthood19:26 Holiness and Being Set Apart21:47 Responsibilities of Our New Status24:00 The Fall and Restoration Through Christ24:28 Israel's Role and Our Calling to Proclaim God's Excellencies25:54 Living Out Our Faith in the Church Community27:39 Paul's Teachings on Genuine Love and Unity30:53 Reflecting on the Church's Role and Personal Commitment39:34 The Importance of God's Mercy and Love47:02 Concluding Prayer and Call to ActionApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 2:9. Which of the titles Peter employs to describe the church encourages you the most and why?2. Read 1 Peter 2:9. Are these titles individual or corporate? How has the spirit of independence and individualism that has contributed so much to the progress of America been detrimental to our understanding of and approach to the Church?3. Read 1 Peter 2:9. How might the seemingly benign and everyday conversations you have with your unbelieving friends or the way you treat the barista at your local coffee shop still be an example of proclaiming the excellencies of Christ, even if you don't actually share the gospel?4. What are some of the excellencies of Christ that you have experienced since becoming a believer?5. Read 1 Peter 2:10. What is mercy, and how does it differ from grace? How does a believer still need the mercy of God? How should the mercy we have received show up in how we treat other people?6. Check in on the memory verses for this month: 1 Peter 2:2-3.

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Daily Decisions00:52 Significant Life Choices02:12 The Most Important Decision: What to Do with Jesus03:05 Scriptural Insights: 1 Peter 2:4-504:44 Living Stones and Spiritual Sacrifices08:23 The Importance of the Church Community10:50 Commitment to Jesus and His Church23:02 The Precious Cornerstone: Jesus Christ25:46 The Honor of Faith Amid Trials26:51 Holding Fast to Jesus: A Tag Analogy27:38 Peter's Message to Political Exiles28:33 Challenges to Faith and Hope32:40 The Sovereignty of God in Salvation37:28 The Urgency of Sharing the Gospel44:15 Communion: A Time for Reflection and UnityApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 2:4-5, Ephesians 3:8-10, and Colossians 2:15. What makes the gathering of the church different from your family reunion, or the party your neighborhood HOA is throwing, or the sporting event at the sold-out stadium, or the weekly practices for your kids' soccer team? How does your weekly participation in the gathering of the local church testify to the importance and power of the gospel?2. Read 1 Peter 2:4-5 and Ephesians 2:19-22. Why is your consistent church attendance so important? How does the body suffer without you there, even if you're not officially serving? What are some valid reasons for missing church?3. Read 1 Peter 2:6-7a, Hebrews 3:6, and Hebrews 10:19-25. As you think about doubling down in holding fast to Christ, how does being a part of the "spiritual house," i.e., the local body of Christ, make that more attainable? How have you been blessed during times of difficulty by brothers and sisters who have come alongside you to strengthen your faith?4. Read 1 Peter 2:7b-8 and 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. How many times did it take for you to respond to the gospel, and what changed for you to respond in faith? How does that encourage you when you consider the people in your life who don't know Jesus and may have already rejected your attempts at sharing the gospel?5. Memory Verse: This month, we will be memorizing 1 Peter 2:2-3.

00:00 Introduction: Surprising Facts About Everyday Habits00:47 Parenting Challenges: The Pill Bottle Incident01:58 Parenting Challenges: The Gummy Vitamins Incident03:02 Spiritual Lesson: You Can Never Have Too Much God03:40 Biblical Reference: Longing for Spiritual Milk06:31 Understanding Spiritual Milk: Beyond Just the Bible13:13 Practical Steps: Cultivating a Desire for God17:49 The Importance of Spiritual Growth20:12 The Importance of Spiritual Growth20:54 Biblical References to Growth22:10 Expecting Spiritual Growth22:26 Personal Anecdote on Growth23:32 Effort in Spiritual Growth27:13 The Role of Discipline31:38 Beware of Spiritual Apathy38:26 Steps to Overcome Apathy41:07 Final Prayer and EncouragementScripture Memory Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. - 1 Peter 1:13Application QuestionsCommunity Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 42:1, and Psalm 84:2. What are some things you long for in this life? What would it look like to long for Jesus that way each day?2. Read 1 Peter 2:2, Hebrews 6:1, and Ephesians 4:15. What growth have you seen in your walk with Christ over the past few months? What are some ways you are challenging yourself to grow in your walk at the moment?3. Read 1 Peter 2:2 and 2 Peter 1:5-11. What is the relationship between your discipline and work ethic in your daily life and your growth in your relationship with Jesus? (AKA: What does making your bed have to do with your spiritual progress?)4. Read 1 Peter 2:3 and Hebrews 5:11-6:1. How have you battled through and come out on the other side of seasons of spiritual apathy in your life? What was the underlying cause of those seasons, and what were some of the lessons you learned in working through them?5. Memory Verse: Recite 1 Peter 1:13 and discuss strategies to keep it fresh as we continue to add new verses beginning next week.

00:00 Introduction and Pastor PJ's Whereabouts00:57 Childhood Memories and Church Experiences03:34 The Power of Love in Christianity05:47 Peter's Teachings on Love and Salvation08:09 The Command to Love One Another12:56 Practical Applications of Love24:19 The Enduring Nature of God's Word27:35 Understanding Enduring Love28:30 Challenges of Loving Difficult People30:35 The Transient Nature of Modern Love32:35 The Riches of Christ's Love33:13 Resources for Loving Others33:26 The New Birth and Christ's Spirit35:59 Christ's Word and Its Impact39:41 Christ's Example of Love42:51 Repudiating Sins That Corrode Love50:52 Encouragement to Continue LovingApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx. org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 4:7-8, and 1 Thess 4:9-10. How do Peter, John, and Paul's words confront the mindset that we are "loving enough," and why must Christians never grow complacent in their love for Christ and his Church?2. What happens to a church that pursues love for others without ensuring their definition of love is determined by Scripture, and how can you guard against these errors?3. Read 1 Peter 1:23-25 and 1 John 4:19. In what ways does the gospel motivate, inform, and even demand our love for other Christians, and what implications does this have for your participation and involvement in church life?4. Read 1 Peter 2:1 and Col 3:8-11 (the same Greek word underlies the imperative to "put away" in these verses). Why are these "private sins" so destructive for our public good, and what strategies will you use when you sense them growing in your heart or the heart of another?5. What would a typical Sunday morning look like when a church is committed to "love one another earnestly from a pure heart"? Pray for this verse to characterize our church.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Prayer00:17 Reflecting on a Heavy Week02:19 Understanding the Impact of Tragedy04:30 Scripture's Relevance in Times of Crisis06:04 The Fear of God vs. Worldly Fear07:50 Living as Exiles with a Fear of God15:06 The Judgment Seat of Christ22:06 Living Ready for the Bema Seat24:51 Living in Readiness for the Bema Seat25:10 Understanding the Concept of Ransom28:03 The Ransom Theory of Atonement31:45 Honoring Christ's Death with Your Life42:06 Trusting in God's Sovereign Plan44:43 Persevering with Eyes on Eternity