Collinsville Church of Christ Sermons

Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath, but we can miss the most life-changing part of the narrative by trying to be the hero of the story. In "The Solution to a Giant Problem," we explore the reality of the stalemate seasons in our lives—those moments when fear has left us paralyzed in the trenches of our own circumstances. Rather than offering another manual on how to be braver or more skilled, this message points us toward the heart of God that protects. Join us as we shift our focus from the size of the giants we face to the character of the Champion who has already stepped into the gap to secure a victory we could never win for ourselves.

In this first message of our new series, After God’s Heart, we look at the moment a young shepherd boy named David was chosen to be king. While everyone else was looking at outward appearances, God was looking at something else entirely. Experience the peace of being fully seen and deeply loved by your Creator.

In this message, we dive into the heart of a theological crisis: a people in exile and a divine reputation that appeared compromised in the eyes of a watching world. We’ll uncover the deep biblical meaning behind God’s promise to vindicate his holy name and why his restoring work is motivated by his own character rather than our human merit. If you’ve ever wondered if your past mistakes have left a permanent stain, discover the radical hope of a God who offers more than just a surface fix. This sermon is an invitation to witness the Master Restorer at work, moving from the outside in to bring us exactly where we were always meant to be.

In a world filled with endless comparisons and "knock-off" solutions, we are all searching for something—or Someone—truly unrivaled. In this message, we sit with Moses on the threshold of the Promised Land to rediscover the God who stands in a category all by himself. Deuteronomy 4:32–39 offers a beautiful invitation to encounter a God who is both globally sovereign and intimately personal. Join us as we explore what happens when we move beyond religious information and into a transformative relationship with the only God who can truly satisfy the human heart. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the search for security or significance in the things of this world, this message is a call to find rest in the One who has no rival.

In this message, we dive into the pivotal moment when God answers our deepest frustrations not with a lecture or a timeline, but with the weight of His own name. We explore the radical shift that occurs when the Great "I AM" steps into our "Why?" to offer a path forward that changes our identity, our allegiance, and our ultimate destination. If you’re feeling stuck in the middle space between a promise and its fulfillment, join us as we discover the relentless nature of a God who doesn't just watch our struggles from a distance, but takes personal responsibility for our rescue.

Join us for the powerful conclusion of our "Love in Action" series as we celebrate the hope of Easter Sunday. Walking through the narrative of John 20, we follow Mary Magdalene into the pre-dawn darkness to discover what happens when God’s perfect love meets the perceived finality of the grave. This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus is more than just a historical miracle—it is the ultimate proof that love never fails. Discover a Savior whose power is cosmic enough to conquer death, yet personal enough to meet you exactly where you are and call you by name. Whether you are seeking a fresh start or a "living hope," come see how the empty tomb invites us all to walk in a brand-new story.

In this sermon, we look at John 12:12–26 to see how Jesus’ love chooses faithfulness over all else. While the crowd waved palm branches for a political hero, Jesus rode a donkey toward an altar, prioritizing god’s mission of redemption over the people-pleasing demands of the moment. We explore how true love is willing to be misunderstood for the sake of others and why the "victory" of the kingdom is found not in a parade, but in the sacrificial surrender of a grain of wheat falling into the earth. Join us as we learn what it means to stop living for ourselves and start living for the one who died and was raised for us.

Drawing from Jesus’ powerful imagery of the vine and the branches in John 15, we discover that the courageous, robust love we are called to isn't something we can manufacture on our own—it is the natural fruit of staying connected to the Source. We sit with the tension of how God prunes our lives to increase our capacity for grace, and we look at the practical rhythms of walking in his ways. Join us as we learn that "Love in Action" is not a life of exhaustion, but a life of endurance fueled by the unshakeable joy found only in Christ.

In a world obsessed with climbing the ladder of status, Jesus offers a radically different path, driven by love. In this message, we dive into the gritty historical context of John 13, where Jesus—the King of Glory—strips away his robes, takes the posture of a slave, and picks up a basin to wash the dirt from his disciples' feet. From the shocking grace shown to his betrayer, Judas, to the challenging call for Peter to receive help, we explore how biblical love is not a mere feeling, but a courageous choice of the will to serve the "unworthy" and the "unwashed." Join us as we learn to trade our pursuit of status for a towel, discovering that the path to true joy and spiritual transformation is found not in being served, but in stooping to serve others in the pattern of our Master.

Christlike love cares for the whole person—stomach, heart, and soul. By feeding the five thousand in John 6, Jesus demonstrates a proactive compassion that sees people as individuals rather than logistical problems to be managed. This miracle teaches us to reject a mindset of scarcity, showing instead that God’s abundant provision is not limited by our small offerings; he can multiply a child's lowly barley loaves into an extravagant surplus. Ultimately, Jesus provides for physical needs to build a bridge to the soul, offering the Bread of Life providing for our true and eternal needs.

There are invisible lines in our lives—the places we don’t go, the people we don’t talk to, and the social boundaries we’ve been taught to respect. But what happens when the love of Jesus meets a wall we’ve built?In the third week of our "Love in Action" series, we dive into the famous encounter at Jacob’s Well. We witness Jesus intentionally entering a territory his culture told him to avoid to meet a woman the world told him to ignore. Join us as we explore how Christlike love isn't confined to our comfort zones; it is a courageous choice that leaves safety behind to bring healing light into the darkest recesses of our lives.

In the second part of our "Love in Action" series, we look at the famous nighttime encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. While our culture often promotes a sentimental love that avoids conflict and costs nothing, Jesus models a radical, sacrificial love that refuses to be cheap. In this message, we explore how God’s love provides the hard truth of our condition, pays the high price for our redemption, and ultimately moves us out of the shadows and into a life of courageous service.

In this kickoff to our series, "Love in Action," we explore the heart of the Incarnation. We look at the "Word made flesh" and what it means that Jesus placed his tent right in the middle of our messy, inconvenient neighborhood. If we want to love like Jesus, we have to move past loving from a distance and embrace a life of presence, sacrifice, and truth.

Join us as we dive into 1 John 4:19–21 and discuss the calling found in our new identity. We sometimes try to manufacture love through sheer willpower, but true transformation only comes when we are firmly rooted in the Source. Today, we confront the truth that claiming to love an invisible God while harboring bitterness toward a visible neighbor is incompatible with following Jesus. Discover how submitting to the Greatest Commandment—loving God and loving our neighbor—fuels our mission and makes the invisible God visible to a world longing for the real thing.

In this second message of our series, "Be Loved: Receiving and Reflecting the Love of God," we look at 1 John 4:13–18 to discover how to move from a life of dread to a life of settled confidence. Join us as we explore how the internal witness of the Spirit and the finished, historical work of Jesus Christ provide an anchor for our souls. When we truly rely on the depth of God’s love, that "perfect love" evicts fear and allows us to face the future with boldness.

In this kickoff to our 2026 theme, "Be Loved," we explore 1 John 4:7–12 to discover that true love isn't merely a sentiment we manufacture, but a Person we encounter. Before we can lead our neighbors to Jesus, we must first learn what it means to be his "Beloved." Join us as we explore God's nature and see how his initiative and sacrifice change the way we live and love today.

Most of us start the New Year with a "to-do" list of resolutions and goals. But as we step into 2026, the Apostle Paul offers us a different kind of list—a "prayer list" for the soul. Writing from a Roman prison, Paul doesn't pray for a change in his circumstances; he prays for a change in our perspective.Are you tired of relying on your own willpower? Join us as we learn to plug in to the immeasurable greatness of God's power.

What happens when the holiday high fades and the reality of a new year set in? For many, the "Sunday after Christmas" feels like a sudden return to the fog of uncertainty and the mess of unfinished plans.In the conclusion of our "Hope for the Holidays" series, we meet two people who spent their lives waiting on the Lord: Simeon and Anna. Through their encounter with the infant Jesus in the temple, we discover that biblical hope isn’t about getting a detailed map of our future—it’s about knowing who is holding our hand in the present.

In this third installment of our "Hope for the Holidays" series, we explore how God bypasses the palaces of the powerful to meet ordinary people in the middle of their mundane routines. Discover how the presence of Jesus has the power to turn your greatest fears into overwhelming joy and how being "unnoticed" by the world doesn't mean you are unseen by God.

We all have a "blueprint" for a perfect life—especially around the holidays. But what happens when the plan falls apart? In Part 2 of our series Hope for the Holidays, we look at Joseph, a man whose life was turned upside down by a scandalous interruption. If you are navigating broken plans, family chaos, or disappointed expectations this season, this message from Matthew 1:18–25 will remind you that God doesn't just clean up our messes—He enters them. Discover why a disrupted plan is often just the beginning of a divine renovation.

In Part 1 of our series "Hope for the Holidays," we open to Luke 1 and step into the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. After 400 years of silence between the Old and New Testaments, and decades of personal silence in their own home, they discover that God is often doing His deepest work when we can't see what's happening.

Grace wasn’t meant to stop with you—it was designed to overflow. In this final message of our "Grace Poured Out" series, we look at how to let God’s mercy spill over onto the people around us this Thanksgiving. From guarding our words to extending forgiveness, make your life a "fragrant offering" to God.

Is grace just a "get out of jail free" card, or is it something more? In Week 3 of our "Grace Poured Out" series, we dive into Titus 2:11-14 to discover that the grace that saves us is also the grace that trains us. This sermon explores how grace isn't just a pardon for our past but an active, transformative power for our present.

How can God be both 100% just and 100% gracious? If he ignores our sin, how is he just? If he only punishes, how is he merciful? In this sermon, we explore the answer found in Romans 3:21-26. The cross is the "channel" where God's justice was satisfied and his grace was poured out on us. We unpack the powerful ideas of justification, redemption, and propitiation—and what they mean for you.

We often feel stuck in a cycle of trying to be "good enough" for God, only to fall short. In Part 1 of our new series, "Grace Poured Out," we explore God's powerful self-revelation in Exodus 34. We discover that grace isn't just what God does; it's who God is. Before grace was an act, it was his core identity: "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love."

Based on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, this sermon explores Jesus's radical call for his followers to forgive generously, far beyond what is expected. It examines the difficult, often painful process of "cleaning the wound" and what biblical forgiveness truly means—and what it doesn't. Discover how our ability to forgive others flows directly from a proper appreciation of the immeasurable debt God has forgiven us.

How do you find hope when you're walking through the valley? This sermon, rooted in Psalm 23, shows that perseverance comes not from self-strength, but from Christ's presence and power, which turns our struggles into a testimony of His provision. Our pain in this time and place is set against the backdrop of eternity, knowing God is actively pursuing us with goodness and love. Ultimately, we are called to carry that light to others in their darkness, relying on God's promises and supporting each other until the final victory when He wipes away every tear.

In this powerful conclusion to our "Generational Faith" series, we explore how faith communities pass on hope from one generation to the next. Through Paul's letters to Timothy, we discover that God uses imperfect people to create sacred intersections where lives meet and faith multiplies across generations.

In this message, we explore one of the few times Jesus became genuinely angry: when his disciples tried to keep children away from him (Mark 10:13-16). What does this reveal about God's heart for the youngest among us. Children are not merely the "church of tomorrow" but Jesus says they're vital to the kingdom of God today.

Passing faith to the next generation doesn't require perfection or elaborate programs—it happens through authentic faith lived out in everyday moments. God's plan for spiritual formation unfolds naturally at kitchen tables, in car rides, and through ordinary conversations, while the church family provides crucial support for every household. This practical message from Deuteronomy 6 shows parents and church members alike how to transform regular routines into holy ground where the hope of our grandparents becomes the hope of our children.

Every generation stands at a crossroads: will they inherit the faith of their ancestors or drift into spiritual amnesia? In 'The Heirloom of Hope,' we explore Psalm 78's urgent call to pass on the same hope that sustained Abraham, carried David through dark caves, and kept Paul rejoicing in prison - the hope that still anchors us today. Discover why the next generation is counting on us, how God provides daily opportunities to share faith, and why passing on spiritual inheritance brings us so much joy.

In this powerful conclusion to our 14-week journey through Hebrews, we discover what it means to live as citizens of a city that will never fall. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, struggling with lukewarm Christianity, or feeling weary in your spiritual journey, this message offers hope that's unshakeable. Discover what it means to pursue an authentic relationship with Jesus, and learn how seeking God's lasting city changes everything about how we live today.

When life gets dangerous and faith becomes costly, what changes about how we live? In this powerful message from Hebrews 13:1-6, we discover how genuine hope in Christ transforms our everyday choices—especially when we're under pressure.

In this sermon from Hebrews 12, we explore what it means to run the race of faith with endurance. Drawing on the example of the great cloud of witnesses and fixing our eyes on Jesus—the founder and perfecter of our faith—we discover how God shapes us through life’s challenges, sustains us with his strength, and invites us into his unshakable kingdom. Be encouraged to press on, trust his training, and run for the crown that lasts forever.

When you can't see God's plan, how do you keep moving forward? In this message, we explore Hebrews 11's definition and demonstration of faith that sustains hope in dark times. Discover how faith is more than wishful thinking, but holding the "title deed" to spiritual realities more solid than what you can see. Learn from heroes like Noah and Abraham who acted on God's promises decades before seeing results, and understand how faith reorients our identity as citizens of God's kingdom rather than this world.Most importantly, see why we have every reason to persevere: we've received in Christ what the heroes of faith only hoped for. If they could endure with so much less, how much more should we cling to the better hope we have?

In this message from our "Christ Above All" series, we see how Jesus, as our great High Priest, ministers from the true heavenly sanctuary; not a copy or shadow like the earthly temple, but the real dwelling place of God. Through the new covenant, God gives us more than merely better rules to follow; he transforms our hearts from the inside out, writing his ways on our minds and hearts.The old way said "get right, then come to God." Jesus says "come to me and I will make you right." Discover what it means to live in the reality that you are closer to God than ever before.

In a world of broken promises and shifting circumstances, where can we find hope that truly holds? This message explores God's unbreakable covenant with Abraham and what it means for us today. Discover why God's promises are backed by his unchangeable character, how his timing differs from ours (and why that's good news), and why our hope serves as an anchor reaching into God's very presence. When life's storms rage, you have an anchor that cannot fail.

In this powerful message from our "Christ Above All" series through Hebrews, we explore why Jesus is the perfect High Priest who transcends every limitation. Unlike the ancient high priests who risked their lives entering God's presence once a year on the Day of Atonement, Jesus offers us something revolutionary: permanent, confident access to the throne of grace.

In this sermon we explore Hebrews 4 and the deep invitation God gives us to enter his perfect rest. This isn’t just about physical relaxation—it’s about soul-level peace, trust, and wholeness. You’ll be challenged to respond to God’s living Word, to walk in faith, and to draw near to Jesus, who meets us with mercy, grace, and help in our time of need.

In a world full of distractions, doubts, and discouragement, how do we stay faithful to the very end? This sermon from Hebrews 3:12–14 reminds us that faithfulness doesn’t happen by accident—it takes vigilance, community, and confidence in Christ. Whether you’re feeling spiritually strong or barely hanging on, this message will equip you with biblical insight and practical encouragement to persevere with hope.

In this message from Hebrews 2:5–18, we explore the astonishing truth that Jesus became fully human—not just to save us from sin, but to stand with us in every struggle. As our Brother and Savior, he entered our weakness, defeated death, and walks beside us with compassion and strength. Because of him, we are never alone. This is the unshakable hope we hold in Christ above all.

In a world full of noise, distractions, and shifting cultural tides, it’s dangerously easy to drift. In this message, Jordon Crow calls us to anchor our lives in the truth of Christ and the salvation he offers. Drawing from Hebrews 2:1–4, we are reminded that God has spoken through Christ with clarity and power—confirmed by signs, witnesses, and the Spirit. The message challenges us to stay rooted in God’s word, be present in our walk of faith, and respond to the call of transformation through Jesus. Whether you feel secure or adrift, this lesson is a call to remember, return, and remain.

In this message, we explore the majestic opening of Hebrews and discover why our hope is in Christ above all. Hebrews 1:1–4 presents a breathtaking portrait of Jesus as the final Word of God, the radiance of God’s glory, the sustainer of the universe, the purifier of our sins, and the one who reigns forever at the right hand of the Majesty on high. When we truly see who Jesus is, we find a hope that is unshakable.

In a world full of shifting values, broken promises, and fragile hopes, the book of Hebrews points us to something greater—Jesus Christ. He is the clearest picture of who God is, the perfect advocate who stands for us, the anchor that holds us steady, and the leader who ran the race before us. In this message, we begin our journey through Hebrews by discovering that there is no better hope than the one we find in Christ.

What does it mean to love and trust someone you’ve never seen? In this final message of the Living Hope series, we explore 1 Peter 1:8–9 and discover that faith in Christ fills our lives with a joy deeper than our circumstances. This joy is not reserved for the end of the journey—it’s something we can experience now, because salvation is already at work in us. Even in trials, even in waiting, we rejoice because we know the One who walks with us.

When life gets hard and faith is tested, how do we keep going? In this message, we explore 1 Peter 1:6–7 and discover that true, living hope doesn’t crumble under pressure—it strengthens our faith through it. Even in seasons of sorrow, God is at work. He refines, redeems, and one day, he will reveal the eternal value of faith that endures.

In this message from 1 Peter 1:4–5, we explore the unfading promise of hope that we have in Christ. While worldly hopes fade, our inheritance in Christ is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading—kept in heaven for us by the power of God. And not only is our inheritance secure—so are we. As we trust in God’s power, we are strengthened to endure and receive all that he has promised. This living hope is not just for someday—it sustains us today and overflows into the world around us.

In a world full of fragile and fading hopes, the resurrection of Jesus Christ offers something radically different—a living hope that cannot be shaken. In this message, we explore 1 Peter 1:3 and discover how living hope is born through the mercy of God and the victory of Christ’s resurrection. This hope is not something we achieve; it is something we are born into by the power of God. Because Jesus is alive, our hope is alive too.

This Easter message walks with two grieving disciples on the road to Emmaus and reveals how the risen Christ turns sorrow into joy, confusion into clarity, and disappointment into renewed purpose. As we follow their journey, we discover that hope isn’t lost—it’s alive. And his name is Jesus. The resurrection is not just something to celebrate—it’s something to experience. In Christ, hope is not deferred… it is fulfilled.

On Palm Sunday, we walk the road with Jesus into Jerusalem—and into the heart of God’s redeeming love. In this final message from the Rising Hope series on the Psalms of Ascent, we explore Psalm 130, a prayer that begins in the depths and rises with confident hope in God’s mercy and full redemption. Just as the psalmist cried out and waited for the Lord, we too can trust that, in Jesus, God has provided all we need to be rescued, restored, and redeemed.Whether you’re stuck in sorrow, wrestling with guilt, or waiting on God’s promises, this message will encourage you to cry out, wait in hope, and walk the road to redemption that leads to Christ.