Christ Church Plano: Sanctuary Sermons

Taking Down Strongholds

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

This is the ninth installment of the Christ Church 11-week sermon series, "Grace Under Pressure". Do our self-made strongholds prevent God's word to be spoken into our lives? Take down those strongholds by a deeper walk with the Lord through His holy Word, the Bible. Sermon based on 2 Cor 10:1-6.

Cheerful Givers See Miracles

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:15:15 PST

This is the eighth installment of the Christ Church 11-week sermon series, "Grace Under Pressure." Paul tells us that God loves a cheerful giver and He is able to provide for us when we trust Him. Relinquish the distractions in your life and become that cheerful giver so you may see the miracles of God's abounding grace. Sermon based on 2 Cor 9:6-15.

Journey To Generosity

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PDT

This is the seventh installment of the Christ Church 11-week sermon series, "Grace Under Pressure." In 2 Cor 8, Paul commends the Macedonian Church for their generosity and their joy of giving in spite of their poverty. Experience joy in your journey to generosity out of a grateful heart for what the Lord has done in your life.Sermon based on 2 Cor 8:1-13.

Once Lost, Now Found

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Husband-and-wife team, Jim Shores and Carol Anderson, share a couple of short performances on the theme "Once Lost, Now Found" for the sixth installment of our 11-week sermon series "Grace Under Pressure." Performances based on the parables in Luke 15.

If Anyone Is In Christ

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PDT

This is the fifth installment of the Christ Church 11-week sermon series, "Grace Under Pressure". How much of the old worldy vision do you still retain? In this Grace Under Pressure teaching Paul tell us that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Find out how to change your viewpoint by accepting the reconciliation that God has provided in His Son, Jesus Christ.Sermon based on 2 Cor 5:16-21.

We Do Not Lose Heart

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PDT

This is the fourth installment of the Christ Church 11-week sermon series, "Grace Under Pressure". We learn that there is purpose in our sufferings, failures and rejections. None of these trials can compare to the eternal glory that awaits us if we do not lose heart.Sermon based on 2 Corinthians 4.

Change We Can Believe In

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:00:00 PDT

This is the third installment of the Christ Church 11-week sermon series, "Grace Under Pressure". God has a plan for you. Learn how you may find that deep sense of purpose and experience a miraculous change in your hear by just being open to the move of the Holy Spirit in your life. Sermon based on 2 Corinthians 3:18.

What Forgiveness Does

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:00:00 PDT

This is the second installment of the Christ Church 11-week sermon series, Grace Under Pressure.  Do you have the spirit of unforgiveness in your life? Learn how forgiveness will release you from the prison that unforgiveness creates and restore your relationship with God by the simple words, "I forgive you."Sermon based on 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

The Algebra of Grace

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:00:00 PDT

This is the first installment of the Christ Church 11-week sermon series, Grace Under Pressure.  God has compassion and gives comfort to us and we in turn comfort others out of the overflow of His comfort, regardless of what is on one side of the “algebraic equation”. Whether it’s hardship, famine, suffering, trials, loss, violence or disaster, the other side of the equation is always Christ.   Sermon based on 2 Corinthians 1:1-11.

Sermon at Ordination of a Priest

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PDT

Ordination service for Daniel Adkinson and Jason Bowman.

Living To Tell About It

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:24:46 PDT

In Mark 7:31-37, we read about Jesus traveling far and wide, across many boundaries, to find people where they were and to heal them. Jesus is trying to build a bridge to you, too. Learn how to be found by Him in this sermon entitled “Living to Tell About It."

Do You Have Heart Problems

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PDT

In the Gospel of Mark Jesus warns us about the outward religious appearance that masks the evil intent in our heart. Learn how to receive the heart transplant from Christ that will make us over into His image.Sermon based on Mark 7:1-20.

The Last Ten Percent

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Just as Joshua called the Israelites to put away their foreign gods, God also calls us to remove our idols so we may have complete fellowship with Him. Find out how to surrender the idols in your life and give Him the last ten percent. Sermon based on Joshua 24: 1-2; 14-25

Guest Preacher: Todd Hunter

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PDT

The Rev Dr. Todd Hunter asked if we are willing to accept the invitation of Jesus to a different kind of life with the Father. Learn how discover the rhythms of grace and live the spiritual life that God intended. Sermon based on Matt 11:25-30.

God's Total Commitment

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PDT

If we fully recognize what God's total commitment is to us, it will radically change our lives. Learn how valuable we are to God and how to view the world through His commitment to us.Sermon based on John 6: 37-51.

When All You Want Is Not Enough

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Then they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?" Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent." Sermon based on John 6:28-33.

You are a minister!

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Paul teaches that every Christian has a gift from God for ministry. Will you join Jesus in the work He has called you to do? Then learn how to take your gift to overflow.Sermon based on Eph. 4:1-7; 11-16.

Road Work Ahead

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT

In Isaiah God tells us that He desires to have a relationship with us. Since we are sinful people and He is a holy God a road must be built from where we are to where He is. Find out how Jesus built that road by the cross so that justice would be done but mercy would be given. Sermon based on Isaiah 57:14-21

Ordination - Jon Parker

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:26:52 PDT

Sermon from the ordination of Jon Parker to the Diaconate.

Why Take Offense at Jesus

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Do you have only a presumed familiarity with Jesus like his neighbors in Nazareth? This attitude could turn to contempt, as did theirs. Find out how to have a fresh hearing for the message of Jesus with a spirit of humility and repentance. Sermon based on Mark 6:1-6.

What You Can Do For Your Country

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT

In His response to the Pharisees, Jesus commanded us to be subject to all authority as they are under the authority of God. We must distinguish between political and spiritual responsibilities. Learn what you can do for your country that will comply with His command. Based on Mark 12:13-17.

Cleaning Up Your Mess

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT

In Mark 5, we read about two universal truths: All of us will face times of desperation, and all us of will be in need of a savior. But we don’t have to be afraid. We only have to believe in the power of Jesus Christ to heal us.

God's Timing and God's Message

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:30:00 PDT

Sermon at the Investiture of the first Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, The Most Reverend William Duncan, Jr.

Why Men Are The Way They Are

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT

In the beginning God entrusted man with the cultivation and care of His creation. It is a part of a man's DNA to perpetually work. It is the power of the Holy Spirit that enables man to fulfill this task. Learn how to take care of all the things that the Lord has given you. Sermon based on Genesis 2.

The New Birth

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:00:00 PDT

Both the new birth of which Jesus spoke and the faith to receive it are gifts from God. You contribute nothing. Have you been born again? Find out how to ask God to send His Holy Spirit into your life. Sermon based on John 3.

Nick at Nite

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT

When Nicodemus asked Jesus Who He was, Jesus replied that a man must be born again to know the Truth. Have you been born again? Learn how this new birth is a gift from God that brings eternal life. Sermon based on John 3.

Let the Holy Spirit Light You Up

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 31 May 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Guest preacher, the Rt. Rev. Philip H. Jones, answers the question, "Who is the Holy Spirit?" From creation to today He is the One Who brings hope and order out of chaos. Learn how to be open to the witness and power of the Holy Spirit.Sermon based on Acts 2:1-11.Recorded Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009, 11 a.m.

The Greatest Story Never Told

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Memorial Day Weekend

What Dreams Are Made Of

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 17 May 2009 09:00:00 PDT

In Jacob's dream we see God's vision for His people to be a blessing in all the earth that is a part of our own DNA. Does that DNA strand live in you? Find out how to be a useful part of God's dream for the lost. Sermon based on Gen 28:10-17.

A Mom's Mom

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:00:00 PDT

In this Scripture from Luke about Mary's call to be the mother of Jesus, we see the perfect example of a mom who understood the call was from God and treasured every moment in her Child's life even when her own expectations had to be released into the hands of God. Sermon based on Luke 1:26-38.

When The Lord Is My Shepherd

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 03 May 2009 09:00:00 PDT

When the Lord is your Shepherd you move from outside of His hope to the inside of His house to dwell forever. Sermon based on Psalm 23; John 10:11-16.

Your Guide to Complete Joy

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Come to know the Lord Jesus Christ. Hear, see, look and touch the Word of life and your life will be changed.Sermon based on 1 John:1-4.

Do You Need a Litmus Test

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:18:37 PDT

Learn how the glory of humanity is finally revealed in the resurrected Bodyof Jesus if we just stop doubting and believe.Sermon based on John 20:19-31.Recorded Sunday, April 19. 2009, 11 a.m.

Easter Sunday

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Christians accept that Jesus was not just a man who was crucified but the sinless Lamb of God who paid the price for their sins. He arose from the dead as the living Lord and now reigns eternal as the leader of our faith. Sermon based on Mark 16:1-8.

Good Friday Meditation

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Maundy Thursday Sermon

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Speechless

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Palm Sunday | The cross of Christ and what it represents is only thing that stands steady over our culture and in our lives. When we realize that God’s love for us in Christ will never change, we can deal with everything else that does. Sermon based on Galatians 6:14

A Closer Look at the Fine Print

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Are you just looking for God to get you through your present trouble so you can go back to business as usual? Or are you using this experience to get closer to God? Sermon based on Jeremiah 31:31-34.

There's Always More

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Do you believe that Jesus has a plan for your life? When Jesus executes His plan for your life, there will always be more than you expected so you can share with others. Sermon based on John 6:4-15.

If Christ Came To Christ Church

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PDT

When Jesus went to the temple He cleansed it from idolatry. Since the cross we are the living temple of God. So why not invite Him into your temple as the King of Righteousness to cleanse your temple? Sermon based on John 2:13-22.

Access: Biblical Vision for Marriage

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:30:00 PDT

Gain a deeper understanding of marriage as God has characterized it in Scripture. Join Fr. David Roseberry for this frank and enlightening discussion of marital oneness. Content is designed for married or seriously dating couples.

The Most Important Thing You Own

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PDT

The most important thing you own is your soul. It is the "you" of who you are, and it is more precious than all of the material possessions and accomplishments of your lifetime. Sermon based on Mark 8:31-38.

Heart Change: Spritiual Disciplines for Lent

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:00:00 PST

Many Christians never get beyond the sin management stage in their life with Christ. That is, they accept the gift of forgiveness and eternal salvation, but they haven’t learned to embark on the journey to the progressive heart transplant that transforms their inner character into the likeness of Christ. Fr. Ron McCrary is a longtime student of the biblical spiritual disciplines that are the catalyst for that transformation: feasting on scripture, solitude and silence, fasting and frugality, secrecy and sacrifice, study and prayer, service and submission, worship and celebration, and fellowship and confession. Fr. Ron knows from personal experience, and that of others, that trying harder doesn’t produce the life of joy and strength that Jesus offers. Instead life transformation happens through training wisely through the use of the biblical spiritual disciplines and the gift of God’s grace. He shares his trials and errors so that you can begin to achieve the kind of Christian joy that we often hear about and that sustains us even in the tough times.

Heart Change

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:00:00 PST

Notes / Outline (PDF)

Getting Real With God

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PST

Do you find that in difficult times that you cannot find the right words for your prayers? Learn how to get real with God by the use of the Psalms that span the depths of human emotions.Sermon based on Psalm 25.

Four Wonderful Words

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

"God has a plan" for our future and He uses our missteps to guide us back to His plan. As we begin Lent this Ash Wednesday let us put our plans on the shelf and learn what God's plans are for our life.Sermon based on Mark 9:2-9.

The Problem of Pride

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

Just as the commander in our story suffered with leprosy, we also suffer from the spiritual leprosy of pride. Pride leads to every other sin and keeps us from receiving all that God has for us. Find out how to recognize the symptoms in your life and Who has the only cure. Sermon based on 2 Kings 5:1-14 & Matt 1:40-45.

Snow White and a Baptism

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

Today we witnessed baptism as an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible change. Learn how we must see beyond the visible world.

Jesus Simply Amazing

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

An encounter with Jesus changes everything. Sermon based on Mark 1:21-28.

Back to the Rock

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

The Rt. Rev. William Godfrey, Bishop of Peru, says in these times of change, we must go back to basics in our faith--back to the rock upon which our church is built: Jesus Christ.

How Do You Know Me

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

Nathanael was mystified at how Jesus knew him before they ever met. In the same way Jesus knows each of us before we accept Him as Lord and Savior. Learn how He is seeking you, too. Sermon based on John 1:43-51.

Fireside Chat

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:30:00 PST

An evening with the Rector to discuss the vision for Christ Church and answer questions from the congregation.

There Surely Is A God Stop Worrying And Enjoy Your Life

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

The Rev. Canon David H. Roseberry asks us to recommit our lives to the worship of Christ, a spiritual growth in Christ and service for Christ.

A New Year's Revolution

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls us to be the salt and light of the earth. It is only when Jesus is the Lord of our life that we become illumination and preservation in a dark and decaying world. Sermon based on Matt 5:13-16.

God Cared Enough to Send His Very Best

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

The Rev. Dr. Howard Clark asks Who is that Baby in the manger? Learn how the uniquely born Son of God affirms that God did care enough to send His very best. Sermon based on Isaiah 9:1-2; 6-7.

Gloria! Good News of a Great Joy

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

The good news that God used Mary to carry His precious Son is witness to us that He still believes in family and its importance. Learn how Jesus' birth was a portrait of His divine mission. Sermon based on Luke 2:1-14.

Good News of a Great Joy (Childrens Sermon)

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

Father David reads a Christmas Story to the children of Christ Church Plano.

Good News of a Great Joy

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

Do you believe the carols you sing that tell the good news of Christ's birth? Learn how the Joy of this hope can begin a new birth in you. Sermon based on Luke 2:8-10.

Turning Toward the Baptist

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:31:44 PST

In Mark we find the beginning of the Gospel turns toward John the Baptist who preached repentance before the arrival of the Lord. Learn how to prepare your heart for the coming of the Christ Child. Sermon based on Mark 1:1-8.

How We Find Hope

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

Even in this anxious age we can find hope because we serve a God who acts on our behalf. Learn how to become a useful vessel. Sermon based on Isaiah 64.

And In All Things

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:00:00 PST

Thanksgiving Eve Service

The Trust Test

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

In the last of the Journey to Generosity series, we learn that wrong assumptions about God can lead to fear and wrong choices. Learn how to trust God with your possessions as well as your needs. Sermon based on Matt 25:14-30.

The Goal: Generosity

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

In the second of the stewardship series, we learn that generosity is the key indicator to our heart. Learn how we should strive toward this goal without reluctance or compulsion. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11.

Do You Have a Heart for the Journey

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

Jesus warns that we cannot serve two masters....God and money. Learn how to have a heart for the journey to generosity in the first of this sermon series by The Rev. Canon David H. Roseberry. Sermon based on Matt 6:19-24.

Daylight Savings

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

God's saving grace is manifested in the work of His Son and available to us while it is still daylight but Jesus warned that the night will come. Learn how suffering has a purpose in this final installment of the sermon series, "Every Day Grace." Sermon based on John 9:1-8; 35-38.

The Grace Effect

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Grace provides hope and help for even the worst of sinners, but what does grace have to offer "good people"? Sermon based on Luke 15:20-27

The Grace Awakening

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDT

A grace awakening is more than just taking the grace of God and letting it soak into our lives. It also requires our response: to embrace it. Sermon based on John 9:1-12.

Every Day Grace

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDT

In the first of this series of messages called "Every Day Grace" The Rev. Canon David H. Roseberry explains that grace is the limitless, unrestrained love of God for us found most perfectly in His Son, Jesus. Sermon based on John 9:1-7.

Press On

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDT

The Rev. Canon David H. Roseberry teaches how we must "press in" to Jesus in order to press on to the high calling of God in our lives. Sermon based on Phil 3:14.

Rejoice Always?

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Our faith and trust in God produces a life of peace and allows us to rejoice always in every circumstance. Sermon based on Phil 4:4-9.

The Power Struggle

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT

In order to plug into the power of Christ, we must find the Source. Sermon based on Phil 3:10-14

Starting to Resemble Jesus

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Before our actions begin to resemble Jesus, something must change first on the inside of us. Discover what that is in this week's sermon. Sermon based on Phil 2:3-11.

To Live Is Christ

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT

"To Live Is Christ," the Apostle Paul says in Philippians. Find out how that can motivate your life in new ways each day. Sermon based on Phil 1:21-26

The Forgotten Work

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PDT

The Rev. Clint Kerley illuminates the forgotten work of rest that Jesus called us to seek from Him. He is the Source of our physical and spiritual restoration that never fails. Sermon based on Matt 11:25-30

The Radical Truth of the Christian Story

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PDT

The Rev. Ron McCrary explains that the radical truth of the Christian story declares there is now no condemnation of those in Christ Jesus since He bore our conviction on the cross. Sermon based on Romans 8:1-6

Beyond Belief

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Father Greg explains how to have faith in tough or discouraging times when we hear either silence or hard words from the Lord. Healing beyond belief will be ours if we trust in Jesus. Sermon based on Matt 15:21-28.

The Sower and the Soils

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PDT

The Rev. Dr. Howard Clark compared the sowing of seed to the spreading of God's word; the success of a crop depends more on the soil in which it lands than on the skill of the sower. Sermon based on Matt 13:1-9. Recorded August 10, 2008.

Who Are We?

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Bishop Sandy Greene explained that as fellow citizens in God's kingdom we are loved with an unshakable love. Our purpose is to serve God and each other. Sermon based on Romans 8:28-37.

We and God

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Growing spiritually is not something we can do alone. Fortunately, God provides an alternative to solo Christianity. Find out what it is in this week's sermon. Scripture: I Corinthians 12:12-18,27

Power from on High

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PDT

God has endowed us with the gifts of courage and love and discipline. We must learn how to employ this power from on High in our daily lives. Sermon based on II Timothy1:1-7.

A Beautiful Life of Integrity

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Parish Minister David Thompson expounded on what it means to be pure in heart and how Christ works to heal our hearts – giving us the beautiful life of integrity.

God Save the King

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PDT

The Rev. Dr. Howard Clark, Executive Pastor at Christ Church Plano, reminds us that Paul urged us to request, pray, intercede and give thanksgiving for our political authorities even those with whom we do not agree. Learn how obedience to this command will lead to peace and quiet in our own lives. Sermon based on 1 Timothy 2:1-8.

The Busted Life

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PDT

With so much suffering and evil in the world, can we believe in a good God who has a beautiful plan for our life? Hear how the Bible helps us answer this question. Scripture: John 16:19-24,33

Good News

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PDT

The blessing for the peacemakers tells us to bring all the good things from God to the needs of others. Does your peace flow into the lives of those you encounter? Matt 5:1-10

A Father's Prayer

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PDT

David's prayer for his son, Solomon, is a guide to all fathers. Do we inspire our children to devotion with the same wisdom? I Chronicles 28:1-9

A Beautiful Vision

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:53:12 PDT

God sends us invitations to join His kingdom life every day. The question is: Are we too busy to accept? Luke 14:15-24

A Beautiful Life

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Holiness is a quality of life at the highest plane that God wants to give us when we let go of the ordinary. Matthew 13:44-46 and 1 Chronicles 16:29

Seeking a Sturdy Faith in a Wobbly World

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 25 May 2008 08:48:44 PDT

The only way to have sturdy faith in a wobbly world is to obey the command of Jesus and seek first the kingdom of God. Matthew 6:24-34

A Four Dimensional Faith

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 18 May 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Our response to God, whose wideness is able to separate our sins from us as far as east is from west, should be our complete and utter worship. Sermon based on Ephesians 3:14-21

Confirmation

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sat, 17 May 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Sturdy Moms in a Wobbly World

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:23:05 PDT

Jochebed, the mother of Moses, is a remarkable example of how to have courageous faith and creative ability in a wobbly world. Sermon based on Exodus 2:1-10

Guess Who's Praying for You

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 04 May 2008 09:00:00 PDT

In order to have a sturdy faith in a wobbly world, you should know that God loves you and remember that Jesus is praying for you. Sermon based on John 17:1-11

The Hope that You Have

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PDT

The hope that you have is based either on the belief that things will change or the hope that you will be to be an overcomer if they do not. The only way to find this kind of hope in any circumstance is to have a relationship with Christ that guides our every decision. Sermon based on 1 Peter 3:15-18

Paying a Price for Doing What's Right

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PDT

In a wobbly world, we may do what is right and still be punished. When we choose to endure, great things will happen to us. Are you willing to have His mark of suffering on you for that privilege? Based on 1 Peter 2:19-25

A Sturdy Faith in a Wobbly World - Part 3

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PDT

We can have a sturdy faith like Stephen in a wobbly world by simply following Jesus. And that faith will enable us to have the resources and the power to overcome the forces that overwhelm our lives.

Psalm 46

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PDT

The Rev. Dr. Howard Clark preached on Hezekiah's Psalm of trust and faith in God, teaching us how to have our own sturdy faith in a wobbly world.

A Living Hope

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:00:00 PDT

Hope links the power of Jesus’ resurrection to the struggles and suffering of our lives. Discover how to keep hope alive. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

On The First Day of the Week

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PDT

On Easter we read about Jesus' resurrection in Luke 24:1-12. Just like the women who went to the tomb to prepare Jesus' body for burial, we may be close to Jesus but still miss the message. But because we are loved, there is grace to redeem us.

Good Friday Sermon

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:00:00 PDT

Good Friday service

The Seventh Word By The Cross

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:00:00 PDT

Maundy Thursday service

The Sixth Word By The Cross

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PDT

This week we read John 19:30. The sixth word of Jesus Christ by the cross, "It is finished," answered forever the question, "What will God do with our sin?" His sacrifice redeems and reconciles the sinner to at onement with a holy God and no further action is required.

The Fifth Word By The Cross

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:40:49 PDT

In John 19:28 we hear about Jesus' fifth word from the Cross. The words "I am thirsty" proved Jesus' human nature was in distress and dying, and confirms that He is able to sympathize with our weaknesses. The fact that His spiritual nature was also dying is evidence of how serious our sin must be and the truth of God's love for us.

The Ordination of Andy Bracken

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:41:45 PST

Andy Bracken's ordination to the priesthood.

The Fourth Word By The Cross

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

The cross of Jesus was the scene of terrible suffering and pain, yet strangely, Paul wanted everyone to know this Jesus…crucified. It is a fair question to ask why? This week, Father Greg offers three reasons why the cross of Jesus is so essential.

The Third Word By The Cross

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

In John 19:25-27, the third word that Jesus spoke from the cross to His mother and His friends united them and formed His Church and gave us an example to follow.

The Second Word By The Cross

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

In Luke 23:43 the second word of Jesus from the cross is the promise that He gave to the thief. It is the same promise He gives to us at the time of our death: to be with Him immediately in paradise.

The First Word By The Cross

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:48:51 PST

In Luke 23:34 we learn about the first of the seven words of Jesus from the cross.

The Heartbreak of Hypocrisy

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:11:11 PST

In Matthew 23:1-4, 15-16 and 27-28, we are reminded that hypocrisy is an issue we all struggle with; it is only when we connect to the work and worth of Jesus that we are able to overcome.

Suffering, Evil and a Real God

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

Thank you, David, for giving me the opportunity to share our experience in the Lord Jesus Christ through our suffering, and to see the real God, living God, in real situations. If there is anybody who would be embarrassed over his past, and may be finding it difficult to talk about the miseries and not proud of it…it’s me. But, if anybody is qualified to talk about suffering, I do qualify, because I became a refugee when I was a teenager. Pushed out of school, I became stateless for 35 years - being a part of the agonizing experience in my nation of Rwanda, which lost a million people only in a hundred days in a premeditated genocide. And if there are people who comprehend the depth of abandonment and rejection, I do comprehend it - because our people were left to be consumed by the genocide when the whole world knew it was going to happen. (By the way, David forgot to tell you I have an African accent! Be on the watch!) I want to share with you the reality of the human nature. We always forget the most important gifts God has bestowed upon us, the gifts of the divine image into us. God created men, of course, and women (I am gender sensitive.) He created them in his own image, and with that, he gave them the gift of free will. And he adorned them with the ability to have the pride of good choice - and feel the joy, feel the weight of that good choice they make. God honored us by giving us that ability to choose what we want, but he advised us always to go for the best and good. But when we sinned, we chose the wrong way and we brought suffering with that wrong choice and we brought death with it. The normal way, the usual way, the human way, is to accuse it on God. That’s the way we like it. It’s the easy way. We don’t take responsibility. You know, even today, sometimes many people – I always argue with my people when we go through the pain of genocide, discuss it – we say 100% we want to push it to the colonial powers who actually made us tribes when we are not meant to be tribes. When you read my book, you will see that. They say that we speak different languages; we are tribes. We are not! In Rwanda, we are one people. We speak one language and we have one culture but we are known by the world as tribes. Funny enough, we also acted on that, shaped our politics around that, as though we accepted this as the truth. I accuse it on who? Colonials, and sometimes I accused it on God. Where God was when our people were being consumed by the genocide? I was very good at school in mathematics. I thought I would become an engineer; that’s what I wanted to become. But I was pushed out of the country and I accused it on God. My eyes went off – bad politics, bad leadership. The first to be accused was God – where was God when I was pushed out of my country? That’s not the way to go. We have to accept our responsibility into our miseries and be able to think, and to seek, to repent, to accept our failure and to call God up on into it, and redeem it. And it is his nature, by the way, it to love and redeem. You know, after Adam and Eve fell…By the way, Adam said, “It’s the woman!” (Lord, have mercy!) This young woman had not been given a sentence of instructions from God. It was all given to that man. Haven’t you read that? All the instructions were given to Adam. “Don’t eat of all the trees. Eat all the fruit from the trees in the garden - EXCEPT the Tree of Life.” Eve was not there. And it was the woman who got involved with the serpent somewhere in a corner of the garden. Ran away from her husband and had conversation with the demon. And came back with a good idea and the man failed to consult the instructions and he ate. Got into a mess and he blamed it on the woman! “It’s the woman you gave me!” We don’t have any good reason whatsoever to blame it on God. But God, in his loving way, is willing to come into the miseries, is willing to come into the misery of Rwanda. Of my misery, personally, God accepted me, drew me into his grace through witnesses. And God reconciled me to himself and made use of my mess and repurposed my life; gave me a new direction. Much better, he made me into a new creativity. And he doesn’t remove me from the refugee camps…no! He serves me from there and he makes sense of my life; uses me to transform the misery. God wants to engage us to transform the misery, but we have to let him transform it. We have that free choice again. It has to come alive in us. By the way, I want to tell you…I believe very strongly, God is real! Jesus is alive! And he comes into a real agonizing situation and instead of surrendering into it and get be taken by disparity, you surrender it. You repent, you surrender it, you are reconciled to God and God takes it up. God takes your state of being stateless and he gives you a purpose into the statelessness and then he becomes real, then he engages evil, and he transforms the evil. By the way, you know that that story in Rwanda, it’s different. Certain years ago, because of new leadership and because of some of us in the churches, leaders in the churches, are repentant of this situation. By the way, we are embarrassed. Some of us zipped during he time of the genocide. We had no prophetic voice all. Now we are embarrassed about it. Now we are repentant. We are talking. The leadership is changing its view. God is having a new purpose into our lives. God is transforming us. The national leadership is changing its attitude; its understanding and value. Can you believe? Only thirteen years from that devastating genocide, Rwanda today has been declared and assessed the least corrupt country in Africa! It is being assessed by the World Bank, the IMF, the United Nations agents…all these agents abandoned us during the time of genocide. Today, they are assessing Rwanda to be the least corrupt in Africa! Today, Rwanda is being assessed the most secure country in the world. You travel from south to north at night. But you can’t do it in Kenya. You can’t do it in the Congo. You can’t do it in some other countries in Africa…even the rich countries can’t do that. But, Rwanda is doing it because there is a change of attitude. We see, we seek, we’re hungry, we are thirsty, even a country that is crushed to the bottom…we did crush to the bottom…but what God is applying in Rwanda is that thirst and hunger to reconcile, to repent, to forgive…that’s the only way! And we need to call reality reality. We have fallen. We have fallen short of love. We have fallen short of responsibility. We have failed in politics. By the way, God is tired of this shallow, shallow, shallow Christianity, which does not seek real relationship with Jesus. Lukewarm. We need to let God engage realities into our lives, into our entities, into our families, into our communities, into the real life experience. You let God into it, you see. Instead of blaming, we call upon his mercy to come make a difference. This is my strong belief according to God’s divine way. God will not withdraw the gift of free will to the human nature. We have responsibility to call upon him to make a difference. Prisoners are repenting. We need to accept. We need to seek God’s forgiveness. We need to seek God’s intervention. And we need to seek God’s grace to be able to empower us to intervene. Go in the name of Jesus to make a difference. Paul says, “And in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I have suffered.” In the world, we have a number of choices. You can choose to suffer something because you have a purpose. Paul surrendered a lot. You know better than I do. He was a Roman citizen; he protested; he had a business to inherit from his father - riches to inherit. He chose to be a wanderer with the Gospel; he surrendered to that. He was a member of Sanheidrine; he had to surrender that. He was an educated man; he surrendered his fame. He surrendered everything he owned. He called it a loss for the sake of the knowledge of Jesus, who met him on his way to Damascus. Jesus is real! He makes, he redeems real situations. Today. When you go to the sites of the genocide, the stink of the death of our people still smells. But, Rwanda is changing. People are repenting. Reconciliation is taking place. Prisoners are being forgiven and sent back into communities. It’s not easy. It’s not a walk on a carpet. It’s not a bed of roses. It is a real experience; sometimes with cries through it. But we have no choice; that’s the way we have to go. Brethren, I want to call you in the name of our Lord Jesus. As Paul says, we have not been there yet, but we are pressing on. Prisoners are still there; we engage them. The communities, the survivors of the genocide are still there. They are crying, but we engage it. We know the only way, the only cure, the only means, the only obligation, is Jesus Christ into our suffering, is God into our suffering. We must take responsibility. We can no longer afford to blame it on God. God is so loving…to the extent of that, he does not give up on us. You know, sometimes, I feel irresistible desire to worship God, but I don’t want at the same time to look funny. I go hide myself in a room and I lift up my hands and cry to the Lord and let my tears down. And I thank God that he is real in our situation. He is making a difference. I can no longer afford to accuse it on him. But, you have to invite him to make a difference. And we can not cover it with the blanket of, you call it, seize unto politics or good politics. Good manners. Good talk. It’s okay, I love you. You love when the conscience is stirring up. We need to learn to surrender into the Lord Jesus Christ and call him into the situation and let God implore you to make analysis of the situation and pains. You have a purposed pain like that of Paul, who decided to follow Jesus. True, there is another type of suffering…the suffering we invite. When we decide to do wrong and go do robbing and if somebody shoots on you, you become crippled. That is an immediate reaction and immediate suffering that you cause immediate on you. There is also a general suffering, human suffering, imposed on us as the genocide was imposed on our people. But, in every respect, we, believers in Jesus Christ, have to engage it in the name of Jesus. Jesus said, “I have come so that they might have life and have it abundantly.” That is a statement from Jesus. Today, the abundance of life will be streaming into communities, into people suffering through the hands and the hearts and the love and the willingness and the commitment of believers to make a difference in their lives. We have a duty in this world. You have a promise. I invite to engage this. Peter said that you and me are partners of the divine nature. This is what he says. “Seeing that his divine power has granted unto us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of him who called us, by his own glory and excellence. For by this, he has granted to us his precious and magnificent promises so that by them you may be partakers of the divine nature.” You are partakers of the divine nature - the divine nature to redeem, the divine nature to save, the divine nature to build the kingdom. But it is engaging real situations, and they become real in every real situation for the glory of God and of all his kingdom. Therefore, my calling, my plea to you, brethren. I know, it’s not genocide. Even the hurt from the wife, the hurt from the husband, the hurt from a child, the hurt from a neighbor, the hurt at a job, the hurt in marriage…everything can destroy us if we don’t surrender to the Lord Jesus and seek him to intervene. Reconciliation is unavoidable. It’s the way for Rwanda. It’s going to be the way for all of us. God bless you.

The Curse Of A Busy Life

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

In Genesis 11:1-9 & Luke 14:15-24we read that to avoid the curse of the busy life, we should begin every day with the question: How can I best serve You today in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ?

When Pride Gets in the Way

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

Fr. David's messages address the congregation's responses to his Christmas Eve question: "What do you think keeps people from knowing the love of God in Christ?"

Traveling Light for the New Year

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

Fr. Greg Methvin describes about two incredible gifts from Isaiah 48 that will help us experience the best in 2008.

The Word Became Flesh

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:00:00 PST

In John 1:1-18, we read the Word became Flesh; therefore, we have relationship with Him and may submit our lives to His greater will for us.

Grace and Truth

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:00:00 PST

Looking at I John 1:1-4, from the cradle to the cross, Jesus' life displayed God's grace and truth. By the birth of His Son, God poured out His Grace to man and His Truth to all who would listen.

The Right

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:00:00 PST

John 1:10-15 illustrates that we are neither a biological accident nor an animal offspring. To those who receive and believe in Jesus the "right" has been given to become children of the living God.

The Light

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:00:00 PST

Reading John 1:1-9, we learn that darkness is the absence of light and darkness cannot understand light. But Jesus is the light, and he is stronger than any darkness that may be in our lives.

The Word

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:44:15 PST

Jesus is the Word who became flesh to bridge the gap between man and God. We read John 1:1-5 and discovered that He paid the debt He did not owe; we owe a debt we cannot pay.

Who Is He Anyway?

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:00:00 PST

Read Col 1:15 and discover that God is invisible just as all things that make life worth living cannot be seen or measured. Jesus is the pinnacle of creation and the perfect image of Him that we will not see until we believe.

The 'Therefore...' Life

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:00:00 PST

(Part 2 of 2) Thanksgiving Eve service

The 'Therefore...' Life

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:22:43 PST

(Part 1 of 2) Read Matthew 6:25-33 and understand that worry is powerless to make any change of values in our lives. "Therefore" we should pursue the higher purpose of knowing our Father who loves us.

Does Your Redeemer Live?

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:00:00 PST

Read Job 19:23-27. When your life is in ruins, can you believe in your heart and confess with your life that your Redeemer lives?

Being A Witness To Hope In Christ

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:00:00 PST

Just A Moment

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:00:00 PST

In Luke 19:1-10, Zaccheus experienced a complete change when he encountered Jesus. We may also experience this kind of change if we focus Jesus in our eyes, invite Him in our heart and let Him use our hands.

Generously Yours,

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:00:00 PDT

After reading Mark 14:3-9 and II Corinthians 9:6-11 we were asked "What's in your wallet? The culture says "feed." God says it should be "seed." Will you be able to sign your letter to the Lord at the end of your life "generously yours?"

The Principal Principle

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:00:00 PDT

Discover "The Principal Principle." Reading Luke 21:1-4, we learn that when you are all alone in the dark and out of options, remember that the principal principle echoed throughout the Scriptures is God's unending faithfulness.

The Truth About Wealth

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:00:00 PDT

Discover "The Truth about Wealth.” Reading Luke 6:37-39, we learn that the core values of generosity are: it is not natural; it is supernatural; it is reciprocal; it is overwhelming; and it is overflowing.

Living Under New Management

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 09:00:00 PDT

"Living under new management" is making Jesus part of the equation. Read John 6:1-15 and discover that living under His management may be displayed in our lives either by His Divine intervention to supply our needs or by our change to a desire for less.

Good Conscience

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:00:00 PDT

A good conscience is the GPS of our spiritual life. Read 1 Timothy 1:15-19 to discover that a good self-exam if often needed to determine if our conscience is strong. Do we have compunction or awareness, contrition or sadness and true confession uncovering our sin?

What Conversion Means

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:00:00 PDT

This weekend, Fr. David concluded his three-week sermon series, God's Love for the Lost. In this weekend's sermon, What Conversion Means, we read Jonah 3:1-10 & Luke 19:1-10 and learned that conversion is a chain reaction deep within us that puts all things under the Lordship of Christ.

Jonah Hits Bottom, Digs

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:00:00 PDT

This weekend, Fr. David continued his three-week sermon series, God's Love for the Lost. In this weekend's sermon, Jonah Hits Bottom...Digs, we read Jonah 1:4-17 and John 2:12-16 and learned that the pagan sailors were compassionate; Jonah was not. Often our religious pride prevents us from the compassion for others that we should display as followers of Christ. We must be ready to “be Jesus" to those who need our compassion and to hear the Truth.

God Has A Heart For The Lost

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:00:00 PDT

This weekend, Fr. David begins his three-week sermon series, God's Love for the Lost. In this weekend's sermon, God has a Heart for the Lost, we read Jonah 1:1-3 & 3:1-5 and learn that God, in His passion to save the lost, is willing to use anyone, anything or any circumstance to convey His message. Are we as passionate as He is for those who do not know Him?

Aiming Low

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:00:00 PDT

Humility was not considered a virtue in Jesus' day, but he said it was an essential characteristic of His followers. Find the blessings that come with humility.

Who Exactly Are the People You Meet in Heaven

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:00:00 PDT

Fr. David preaches on Luke 13:22-30, The Narrow Door, in a sermon entitled: "Who exactly are the people you meet in heaven?" Jesus responded to the question of who would enter the Kingdom by instructing us to make every effort to enter through the narrow door. Jesus is the Door and we must know and accept Him in order to get through.

The Race We All Run

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:00:00 PDT

The race we all run is the course of our lives. We run surrounded by a cloud of witnesses who have finished their race and earned the prize of heaven's reward. But how do we stay on pace? Fix your eyes upon Jesus and Him only for the vision of your life. This week's sermon is based on Hebrews 12:1-2. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2012li7li11-2&version=31

Bishop Murphy at Christ Church

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:00:00 PDT

The Rt. Rev. Charles Murphy of the Anglican Mission in the Americas (theamia.org) visited Christ Church this weekend. Bishop Murphy ordained Andy Bracken as a deacon of the church this weekend, as well as preaching at Sunday services. Plus, Fr. David Roseberry and Bishop Murphy discuss the mission and vision of the AMiA: video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3399104729474486851&pr=goog-sl

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make In Life

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:00:00 PDT

Our wealth, our gifts and our successes all come from God, but we are mistaken if we store up things for ourselves and are not rich in God.

Why Prayer Is So Hard Sometimes

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:00:00 PDT

This weekend, Father David noted that there is a one-word difference between the Old and New Testaments: Father. Only those who believe in the Lord Jesus and have been reborn are able to use the word "Father" in true relationship with God. This week's sermon is based on the Lord's Prayer, found in Luke 11:1-13.

You're Gonna Want To Sit Down For This...

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:00:00 PDT

What was it that Mary found so captivating in Jesus' words that she was willing to strain her relationship with her sister? In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus told her of how God extended His love for us through His Son, so that if we believe in Him and trust in Him, we will never be alone.

Faithfulness and Fruitfulness

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:00:00 PDT

Fr. David is back in town from vacation and will take the opportunity this weekend to introduce his good friend and colleague, the Rt. Rev. Alexander (Sandy) Greene. As a Missionary Bishop of the Province of Rwanda, Bishop Greene oversees congregations in the Rocky Mountain West, the Midwest, Florida, California and Puerto Rico. For more information about Bishop Greene or the AMiA, visit [ http://www.theamia.org ].

Round 5 - Appearances

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 09:00:00 PDT

The Contenders: Fighting for God's Best in our Lives - This sermon concludes The Contenders series. The 5th and final round, based on Matthew 6:25-34, addressed the idol of appearance. Beauty is God’s gift to each of us, but when it moves from gift to god, beauty quickly becomes a beast. Listen as three preachers offer biblical wisdom on how men and women can celebrate beauty without falling prey to its demands.

Round Four - Stuff

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:00:00 PDT

The Contenders: Fighting for God's Best in our Lives - The Bible doesn’t tell us how much we should earn or spend, but gives clear guidance on how to maintain a healthy relationship with our possessions. Hear Jesus’ insights on how to escape the endless pursuit for more stuff.

Round Three - Busyness

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:00:00 PDT

The Contenders: Fighting for God's Best in our Lives - Whoever controls your time controls you. This week’s Contender keeps us from God by keeping us preoccupied with numerous distractions. Discover God’s ancient remedy for Busyness in this week’s sermon.

Round Two - Success

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:00:00 PDT

The Contenders: Fighting for God's Best in our Lives - Some think Jesus is for losers, while others would say that devotion to Christ leads to worldly success. This week's sermon wrestles with Jesus' instruction on how to become great in our lifetimes.

Round One - Introducing The Challengers

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 09:00:00 PDT

The Contenders: Fighting for God's Best in our Lives - Idolatry is not something that belongs to the ancient past or only pagan cultures. In our time and place, we still have idols competing for God’s place in our lives. Learn how to recognize God’s voice over all of the contenders. Fr. Greg discusses cultural idols in this series such as success and appearance that we sometimes substitute for a meaningful relationship with Christ.

Zero to Hero

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:00:00 PDT

The closer we get to God, the more evident our imperfections are. We must experience a cleansing just as Isaiah did (in Isaiah 6:1-8), but our cleansing comes through the salvation of the cross.

The Starting Line

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 27 May 2007 09:00:00 PDT

Do you have a thirst that needs to be satisfied?

The Finish Line

webmaster@christchurchplano.org (Christ Church Plano) — Sun, 20 May 2007 09:00:00 PDT