CFLM Sermons

Welcome to Corinth

Join us for an inspiring sermon diving into Acts 18:1-22, where the Apostle Paul’s wild journey takes him to Corinth—a city of trade, vice, and divine purpose! Join us as we see how God bolstered Paul’s morale in the mist of his final trials of the second missionary journey. Like, share, and subscribe for more Bible teachings! Drop a comment: What’s your “Corinth” moment? #Acts18 #PaulTheApostle #Corinth #ChristianSermon #DrSeuss #FaithAndFriendship Like and subscribe for more weekly biblical co...

Mars Hill

This week, we will observe Paul go-to-war on the battlefield of ideas. He’s going to the marketplaces and into one of the most intellectually intimidating venues in the ancient world: The Athenian Areopagus… a stronghold of professional philosophers and debaters (Acts 17:16-34). Paul is not helpless, and he’s not stupid; Paul is clever and scrappy and going to ideological war for the Kingdom of God. Let’s take cues from him, stiffen our spines, and go mix-it-up for the Kingdom of God, and the so...

Running Like a Winner

Ever feel like your spiritual journey is like running on a hamster wheel—working hard but going nowhere? Or maybe like pedaling a paddleboat at the speed of a snail, stuck in a slow, repetitive slog? In this sermon, we dive into Acts 17:01-15 to explore the Apostle Paul’s relentless mission, facing rejection, persecution, and danger with only a trickle of results. Yet, through his daily grind, God grows Kingdoms from the faithful’s unwavering efforts. Join us as we uncover how Paul’s struggles m...

Sovereign Strategy

We return to Paul on his second missionary journey where he encounters a “spirit of divination” in Philippi. After casting the spirit out, Paul endures a difficult truth– Jesus is glorified in our humiliation. But by the grace of God, humiliation can be a gift, a sovereign strategy of our LORD and King to advance His Kingdom. Join us to see how.

Division of Labor

Discover God's Plan for Teamwork in Ministry! Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to do it all? Join us for an inspiring sermon on "Division of Labor" from Acts 15:36-16:15, where we explore how God uses our unique gifts to multiply His Kingdom's impact! Using the relatable analogy of a crowded kitchen, Pastor Ben Walker unpacks how Paul, Barnabas, Silas, Timothy, and Lydia each played vital roles in spreading the Gospel. From navigating sharp disagreements to embracing new teams and bold hospita...

Trimming the Extras

The theological clarity that we enjoy today is the result of debate and discussion of the saints through the history of the church. How such conflict should be navigated is illustrated for us in the council gathering described in Acts 15 and is our topic for this week’s message.

Not Quite Dead

In Lystra Paul was left for dead – but he was not quite dead, and through many tribulations the Kingdom advanced. We will see Paul is not dealing with what is seen as much as he is waging war with the invisible – the unseen realm of rebellious beings who were disarmed at the cross. Intrigued? Join us as we study Acts 14:19-28.

VBS Recap- Arrows in the Quiver

Gospel Blitz

This week we’ll see God using conflict and controversy, religious confusion, and even social awkwardness to advance the gospel. Join us as we once again join Paul and Barnabas on the road in the region of Galatia (Acts 14)

Sabbath Sermons

This week we’ll get a front row seat to hear Paul preach the gospel in Asia Minor. Observing his strategy and priorities we’ll gather some cues for our own evangelism efforts (Acts 13).

Ends of the Earth

The Great Commission requires that some of us go forth to reach the nations. This week we take a look at the instigation of Paul’s first missionary journey (His “going forth”) and the amazing showdown with dark powers on the island of Cyprus.

Moving Center

Religions are largely tied to location. Israel centers on Jerusalem, Islam has Mecca and Medina, but where is the center of Christianity? Join us this week as we see a shift in religious thinking found in the 11th chapter of Acts.

A Meeting of Consequence

Have you ever had a meeting consequence? That is, a meeting that made a profound impact in your life? In this sermon, we learn about Peter's meeting with Cornelius which brought the opportunity of salvation through Jesus Christ to the Gentiles.

Divine Appointments

In the book of Acts we see the Holy Spirit instigating chains of events in order to line up the right people in the right circumstances so that the Kingdom may advance. Think of these as divinely ordained appointments. This week we’ll see God arrange such a meeting and talk about its implications for all of us as we attend our own divine appointments.

Pivotal People – Peter

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” In this session we’re going to look at some of the traveling ministry of Simon Peter, and see him honor The Master with his evident imitation.

Pivotal People – Paul

Who do you know who is the least likely to every convert to Christianity? God specializes in bringing around the people we are inclined to write-off as a lost cause. Such is the case with the pivotal person we’ll be looking at this week. Join us as we’re introduced to Saul of Tarsus, a most-unlikely convert to Christ!

Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?

Are you convinced that Jesus rose from the dead? I’m not asking whether you are willing to affirm it, I’m asking whether you think it is probabilistically true. This week we gather to consider what the preponderance of evidence indicates.

Palm Sunday

This week we’ll reflect on Palm Sunday by studying Jesus’ triumphal entry in Luke 19. How does God’s own people receive their King when He makes His humble return mounted upon a donkey? Join us to find out!

Pivotal People - Philip

This week we’ll be studying Acts 8, watching as the adversary’s plan to crush the church backfires spectacularly, as the church spreads throughout all of Judea and Samaria. Our focus will follow yet another pivotal person from the early church: Philip the Evangelist! (Join us as we study Act 8)

Pivotal People - Stephen

This week we’ll examine the first martyrdom in Christian history: a man ready to defend his hope, even by laying down his life. This week, we’re in Acts 6:8-8:3, examining Stephen before his accusers.

Deacons Avert Disaster

After being delivered from Egypt it didn’t take long for the Hebrews to grumble about how well they ate while slaves. After being delivered from sin and death it didn’t take long for believers to grumble over growling stomachs yet again. Join us as we see how the early church responded to the threat of hunger and division.

Obedient Amidst Opposition

God’s message cannot be caged, His gospel won’t be silenced, His people won’t be shaken – Not by jealousy, jails, or judgment. Join us as we see God’s directive to boldly proclaim His Word, even in the midst of trials and persecutions.

Deceit Leads to Death

This week we gather to examine generosity and look at a rather strong warning from God about allowing self-interest or self-promotion to corrupt what otherwise might have been a great good. Join us as we study Acts 4:32-5:11.

Persecution Resolution

After healing the man born lame Peter and John find themselves on trial before the same powerful men who handed Jesus over to Pilate to be crucified. Join us this week in Acts 4 as the disciples make sense of their role in the unveiling of God’s plan of salvation.

A Proclamation of Restoration

Peter, with a healed man clinging to him, proclaims the same restoration that has come upon the lame man can come to all who repent and return to God. What was dead can live again. Join us this week as we study Acts 3 as Peter makes a proclamation of restoration.

The Church Stands Up

Peter stands up to preach the first sermon of the church age, and the one word that best-describes both the sermon and the reception is CONVICTION. Join us this week as we study Acts 2:12-47, and watch the church take her first public stand.

The Church is Born

The second chapter of Acts contains the emergence of the church in power. This week we gather to study the climax of that gathering on the day of Pentecost, along with the significance of the timing of Pentecost.

The Church that Chooses

Last week we discussed our status as “Chosen,” understanding that we are part of God’s eternal plan, and this week we’re going to look at the kinds of choosing that the chosen do, as we investigate freewill, determinism, and how God’s timelessness/eternal nature may explain how these two seemingly contradictory notions may actually be in harmony. (Acts 1:12-26)

Handing Over the Reign

We start with the first chapter of Acts in our year-long series. Who was Theophilus? What was it like for the Apostles during the 40 days Jesus was with them? What was it like when He ascended into Heaven?

How to Hear a Sermon

If you’ve been a part of the church for any amount of time, you’re probably well acquainted with sermons, but we don’t tend to give much thought to what our role in the sermon might be. Join us this week as we consider the scriptural mandates on how to hear a sermon.