This sermon reflects on the angel’s message to Mary, emphasizing that “do not be afraid” means not letting fear control us, and highlights Mary’s courageous “yes” to God despite the real social, personal, and physical risks she faced. It explains that the annunciation is not a distant, sentimental scene but a deeply human moment in which God invites an ordinary young woman to partner with Him, showing that God works through real people, real fears, and real vulnerability. Finally, it invites ...

Donation Drive & Mission Spotlight information: qr.link/TeJW4I This episode discusses the third week of CPC’s “Fear Not” sermon series, Petey and Melissa dive into a great conversation about how we can hope even when it scares us.

When disappointment has made hope feel risky, God gently invites us to trust Him again. In Advent Week 3, we walk with Zechariah in Luke 1 and discover that Christian hope isn’t found in outcomes, but in holding onto a faithful God who brings light into our silence through Jesus.

Donation Drive & Mission Spotlight information: qr.link/TeJW4I This episode discusses the second week of CPC’s “Fear Not” sermon series, focusing on Joseph’s response to the shocking news of Mary’s pregnancy and how it illustrates the human impulse to seek our own solutions instead of noticing God’s involvement. Pastor Petey and Pastor Melissa explore how fears, misplaced sources of security, and attempts to control life contrast with the deeper hope found in Jesus’ presence, as well as t...

By reflecting on Joseph’s experience in Matthew 1, Pastor Petey emphasizes that God meets people in uncertainty, offering His presence rather than a detailed plan. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to wait patiently, release control, and take the next faithful step, trusting that God is with them to save and guide them.

Donation Drive & Mission Spotlight information: qr.link/TeJW4I Pastors Melissa and Petey discuss the first sermon in the Fear Not series, focusing on how people—like Judah in Isaiah—often feel stuck in darkness yet are met by God’s surprising “nevertheless” of hope. They reflect on human reactions to feeling stuck, the tendency to blame God, and the importance of Christian community to hold hope for one another. The episode also features updates on CPC’s Christmas offering to The Dwelling...

The sermon teaches that although we often feel emotionally, spiritually, or practically “stuck,” God is actively writing a better ending to our story. Drawing from Isaiah 8–9, it emphasizes that God’s light breaks into our darkness through Jesus, the true King who brings hope, peace, and transformation when our own efforts fail. As we face seasons of fear or paralysis, we’re invited to look first for God’s light, lament honestly yet anchor our hope in His promises, and let the certainty of Go...

The sermon explains that coveting is a hidden, disordered desire that harms our lives and relationships, much like upstream pollution creates dead zones in a river. God gives the Tenth Commandment to transform our hearts, not just our outward actions, because coveting turns good things into idols. Through practices like gratitude and simplicity, and through the hope, power, and fullness we receive in Christ, God reorients our desires toward Him so we can truly live free.

The 9th Commandment calls God’s people to protect truth because communities cannot flourish where dishonesty destroys trust. Lies, whether spoken, exaggerated, repeated online, or shared for convenience, bind us in spiritual chains, while truthful speech reflects the character of God and the freedom Jesus brings. Christians are urged to tell the truth even when it costs them, refuse to spread unverified claims, and speak with both honesty and gentleness so that their words build others up.

This sermon focuses on the commandment “You shall not steal,” explaining that stealing violates God’s generous nature and our understanding that everything ultimately belongs to Him. Drawing from Genesis, Pastor Melissa teaches that humans are stewards, not owners, of what God has provided, and that theft undermines trust and dependence on God. The message concludes by urging believers to cultivate gratitude, release attachment to possessions, bring their needs to God, and share generously wi...

Pastor Petey explains that God calls His people to keep their promises and embody covenant love, reflecting God’s own steadfast faithfulness in all relationships, not just marriage. He concludes that through Jesus, who forgives and restores the unfaithful, we are set free to live faithfully — showing the world that commitment is more valuable than convenience and that God’s promises never fail.

Pastor Petey explains that the Sixth Commandment, “You shall not murder,” is about far more than refraining from taking a life—it’s about valuing every person as made in the image of God. Jesus expands this commandment to include anger, contempt, and words that dehumanize others, revealing that such attitudes also violate God’s intent. True freedom in Christ means rejecting hatred, extending grace, and treating all people with dignity, compassion, and love.

This sermon explores the Fifth Commandment, "Honor your father and mother," highlighting that it is not just for children but a lifelong call to give weight and value to those who came before us. It explains that honoring parents is less about obedience and more about acknowledging the significance of our roots—both in biological families and in the spiritual family of the church. Even when family relationships are broken or painful, God offers healing and a new sense of belonging through the...

This sermon emphasizes the importance of the Sabbath as a command from God designed to give us rest and reorient our identity away from constant striving and toward God’s grace. Rooted in both creation and redemption, the Sabbath reminds us that we are not defined by our work, but by the freedom and love God gives us. Rather than being a burden, Sabbath is a purposeful, holy pause that helps us resist the pressures of a nonstop world and live as people truly set free.

The message explores the true meaning of the third commandment, which is not just about avoiding profanity but about how God's people represent His name through their lives. Misusing God's name means attaching it to personal agendas, using it to justify harm, or claiming faith without living it out—actions that can distort God's reputation. Instead, we are called to bear His name well, reflecting the love, freedom, and truth found in Jesus, who perfectly represents God on our behalf.

Pastor Melissa Schaser explores the Second Commandment’s command against carved images, emphasizing that idols are not just physical statues but anything that takes the place of God's voice in our lives. Even good things — like work, family, or ambitions — can become idols when they define our identity, fuel our doubts, overwhelm us, or become the focus of our deepest longings. The sermon calls us to recognize these influences and gently re-center our lives around Jesus, who is our true mercy...

Petey Crowder preaches that the Ten Commandments are not restrictive rules but a framework for living in true freedom, rooted in God's rescue and grace. Obedience to God's commands is not about earning love but about staying close to the God who has already saved us. By turning away from lesser gods and distractions, we learn to live freely in relationship with the one true God.

Pastor Emily challenges common misconceptions about sharing faith, emphasizing that invitation is for everyone, not just a select few, and it’s not about pressure or perfection but about faithfully witnessing to what God has already done. She highlights that the Practice of Invitation is less about having the right words and more about being present with people, sharing vulnerability and authentically—especially through our own wounds and stories.

This sermon emphasizes CPC’s vision to be “open to how the gospel moves,” which means surrendering control and trusting God to lead, even when it's uncomfortable or uncertain. Drawing from Romans 10, the message explains that righteousness comes not from our efforts, but from faith—confessing Jesus as Lord both publicly and in the deepest parts of our hearts. Ultimately, faith is a daily practice of handing over the keys to our lives, letting Jesus take the lead, and continually calling on Hi...

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Bustamante reflects on Exodus 34 and how God reveals His unchanging character to Moses, emphasizing that God's presence and faithfulness do not depend on our performance but on His grace. He explains that, like the Israelites, we often seek the benefits of God without actually seeking God Himself, chasing modern-day "golden calves" when God doesn’t meet our expectations. Ultimately, Joe calls the church to become a people who reflect God's character through prayer, ...