Dean Elliott continues the series, "Discipleship in a Hostile World," teaching from Mark 9:14–50. The book of Mark explores the challenges of following Jesus. In today’s passage, we will look closely at three major themes. After walking through the text, Dean will pose three questions for believers to consider.

Additional Scripture References: Mark 9:2; 1 Peter 4:17

Dean Elliott teaches from Luke 2:13–14 and various other passages on the Advent wreath candle of peace—how Jesus came to earth with angels announcing peace, a brief reprieve that his life and substitutionary death secured for us so that believers might live out peace and proclaim the gospel of peace before he comes again in judgment.

Additional Scripture References: Matthew 12:23; Hebrews 1:1-4; Hebrews 1:13; Matthew 5:9

Kevin Bentley teaches from Luke 2:8-12 and 15-20. Today's passage is from the shepherds' point of view, describing how they were filled with great joy when the news of Jesus' birth was made known to them. We will look at the shepherds’ journey that leads them to this deep-seated gladness, and how one may also experience this personally.

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Additional Scripture References: Jeremiah 29:13; John 10:11; Ephesians 4:30; James 1:2-4

David denHartog begins a new mini-series leading up to Christmas on the subject of Advent, which means "coming" or "arrival." The first of the four Advent candles represents Hope. We will explore the various words for 'hope' in the Bible, with a particular focus on its meaning in the New Testament. We will also see three important principles about what it means to live in hope.

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Scripture References: 1 John 2:28; 1 John 1:8-9; Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 3:2-3; Romans 8:18-29; 1 Peter 1:3-4

Kevin Bentley teaches from Mark 8:27-9:13. In today's passage, we explore the question: Who is Jesus? Together, we will discover who He truly is. This question invites each of us to respond, whether or not we already know and follow Jesus.

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Additional Scripture References: John 14:15; Philippians 2:3-4; Colossians 3:13

David denHartog teaches from Psalm 103:1-14 and 17. Then we will hear testimonies and praise to the Lord from CBC members and attenders.

Dean Elliott teaches from Mark 7:31-8:26. Today’s passage reveals three key concepts, all beginning with the letter A, which equip believers to overcome the challenges they will encounter while on their walk with Jesus.

Additional Scripture References: Romans 3:22; Romans 5:1; John 13:8; 1 John 1:8

David denHartog teaches from Mark 7:1-30. Today, we will explore three ways a believer can assess, or measure, whether they are truly living as a disciple of Jesus.