CBC Stratford Sermons & Podcast

The Tale of Two Sons - Genesis 21:8-21

Speaker: Pastor Tim Yorgey
Sermon Date: 2/23/2025
Sermon Series: Genesis
Sermon Notes
In Genesis 21:8-21 we see Isaac coming of age and Ishmael mocking Isaac. Hagar and Ishmael are removed from the camp, yet God watches them and cares for them. Join us as we see both of Abraham's children used as an example throughout Scripture and the lessons we must learn from this chapter.

A Biblical View of Children - Jeremiah 29:1-8

Speaker: Pastor Tim Yorgey
Sermon Date: 2/16/2025
Sermon Series: Genesis
Sermon Notes
This Sunday we are talking about a Christian Worldview of children. Last Sunday in Genesis 21, Sarah rejoiced that she was pregnant. Sadly, today children are viewed by many as a nuisance or avoided because they ruin your life. Join us as we look in the Word of God and see what it teaches us about children.

The Birth of Isaac - Genesis 21:1-7

Speaker: Pastor Tim Yorgey
Sermon Date: 2/9/2025
Sermon Series: Genesis
Sermon Notes
This Sunday we are in Genesis 21. Finally, the long-promised child has come. Sarah calls him son of laughter (Isaac). This passage will again remind us that God did what He had promised. Join us as we rejoice as we see God keeping His promises.

God Rescues Abraham - Genesis 20

Speaker: Pastor Tim Yorgey
Sermon Date: 2/2/2025
Sermon Series: Genesis
Sermon Notes
In Genesis 20 Abraham deceives Abimelech about Sarah. Join us as we see God working in this to preserve the promised seed. We will also see how fear and trust in self only brings destruction. 

The Race Set Before Us - Hebrews 12:1-3

Speaker: Pastoral Intern Logan Grubb
Sermon Date: 1/26/2025
Sermon Series: Individual Message
Sermon Notes
This Sunday we study Hebrews 12:1-3. We are saved by faith alone, but faith is not the end of the Christian life, it is the first step. Just like the saints of old in Hebrews 11, we are called in Hebrews 12 to set aside every weight and sin and look to Christ as we run the race set before us.

The Law and The Gospel - Galatians 3:1-9

Speaker: Pastor Caleb Cornelius
Sermon Date: 1/19/2025
Sermon Series: Individual Message
Sermon Notes
Listen in as we stake a look at Galatians 3 and see how the Apostle Paul uses Abraham's life to illustrate the law and the gospel.

Sodom Reborn - Genesis 19:27-38

Speaker: Pastor Tim Yorgey
Sermon Date: 1/13/2025
Sermon Series: Genesis
Sermon Notes
Listen in as we study Genesis 19:27-38. We have just seen the destruction of Sodom because of immorality, and within moments sin destroys again. Join us as we are reminded of the impact of sin on this world and our own lives.

God Destroys Sodom - Genesis 19:15-27

Speaker: Pastor Tim Yorgey
Sermon Date: 1/05/2025
Sermon Series: Genesis
Sermon Notes
This Sunday we are in Genesis 19:15-27. In this passage Lot and his family are dragged out of Sodom and told to flee to safety. Lot's wife turns back and is an example for us. Jesus told us to remember Lot's wife. Join us as we learn from Scripture how to live faithfully in a wicked world.

Lot in Sodom - Genesis 19:1-14

Speaker: Pastor Tim Yorgey
Sermon Date: 12/29/2024
Sermon Series: Genesis
Sermon Notes
This Sunday we are back in Genesis. We are studying Genesis 19:1-14. In this passage Lot is now living in Sodom and is visited by two angels. The men of the town try to assault the angels, and Lot offers his daughters instead. Listen in as we see the effects of living in a sinful world has on each of us.

The Love of Christmas - John 3:16

Speaker: Pastor Tim Yorgey
Sermon Date: 12/22/2024
Sermon Series: Advent 2024
Sermon Notes
This Sunday we light the Love candle of Advent. Join us as we begin with John 3:16 and continue through Scripture seeing God's great love and how we are to show that love to the world. My prayer is that this message of God's love will teach us to take our eyes off ourselves and see the love of God.