Christmas opens the door, but it was never meant to be the end of the story.

In this message, we confront a hard truth many churches and believers face: stillness often feels like faithfulness. The disciples believed. They gathered. They were sincere. And they were stuck behind locked doors.

Jesus meets them there, not to shame them, but to send them.

Drawing from John 20, John 5, Esther, and Paul’s vision of ambassadorship, this sermon explores what it means to stop treating faith as an endpoint and start living it as movement. God is already at work. The question is whether we are paying attention and willing to let go.

This message challenges comfortable Christianity, calls the church back into the flow of God’s mission, and invites each of us to move again.

If you’ve ever felt faithful but stagnant, this message is for you.

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What does it actually mean to follow Jesus in a crowded, distracted, and comfort-driven world?

This sermon explores the heart of incarnational faith, not as a seasonal idea, but as a way of life shaped by presence, humility, and movement toward others. Drawing from the birth of Christ, the shepherds, and the posture of Jesus Himself, we are challenged to move beyond simply having room and instead learn what it means to make room.

Jesus did not save from a distance.
He came close.
He welcomed the overlooked.
He chose the lower place.

This message calls disciples of Jesus Christ to practice proximity, move toward the margins, and embody the posture of the King in everyday life.

Before we ever made room for Him, He made room for us.

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Life rarely stays neat. Plans wobble. Circumstances shift. And often, nothing on the outside gets fixed. But something on the inside can change.

In Philippians 4:6–9, the apostle Paul shows us a different way to live. From a prison cell, he teaches the church how thanksgiving reshapes the heart, how an excellent mind forms a faithful life, and how inward formation naturally becomes outward witness.

In this message, Thanksgiving and the Excellent Life, we explore:
• Why gratitude is not denial, but spiritual formation
• How thanksgiving leads to peace even when circumstances remain hard
• What it means to set our minds on what is true, noble, pure, and excellent
• How our thoughts shape our habits, actions, and witness
• Why pressing upward in faith always leads to going outward in love

This sermon is for anyone who feels anxious, distracted, discouraged, or hungry for a deeper way to live the Christian life. Paul reminds us that the excellent life is not about perfection, but about practicing faith, gratitude, and obedience in everyday moments.

When the people of God live thankful lives and think excellent thoughts, the world begins to see Christ in them.

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What is God’s purpose behind blessing His people?

In Philippians 4:10–20, the apostle Paul shows us that contentment, generosity, and mission are deeply connected. God forms His people inwardly so His grace can flow outward. A church shaped by Christ becomes a church that blesses others.

In this final message of the Pressing Upward, Going Outward series, we explore:
• The difference between resignation and Christ-centered contentment
• Why generosity is an act of worship, not obligation
• How partnership in the gospel shapes both giver and receiver
• Why God’s provision is meant to free us for mission, not comfort
• How ordinary believers can bless the world through shared life and service

This sermon is for anyone wrestling with fear, scarcity, burnout, or the question: What does God want to do with what He’s given me?

God blesses His people so they can become a blessing.
The question is how we will respond.

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December fills up fast. Calendars get crowded. Schedules get packed. And without meaning to, Jesus often ends up with whatever space is left.

The Christmas story tells us there was no room in Bethlehem. Not because people rejected Jesus, but because life was already full. That same pattern still shapes our lives today.

In this message, Make Room for Jesus, we explore:
• Why busyness and hurry crowd out Christ
• How cluttered lives miss holy moments
• What it means to slow down and open space for God
• Why making room isn’t about doing more, but clearing space
• How surrender, service, generosity, and even baptism are ways we open the door to Christ

This sermon is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, distracted, spiritually tired, or longing for something deeper this Christmas season.

Jesus still stands at the door and knocks.
The question is simple: Will we make room?

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Life feels chaotic. Minds race, relationships strain, and anxiety waits at every corner. In Philippians 4, Paul shows us a different way to live. This message explores how unity, joy, prayer, and the nearness of Christ create a calm the world cannot explain. If you feel overwhelmed, distracted, or pulled in a hundred directions, this is a reminder that God’s peace still guards hearts and minds today.#Philippians #FindingCalm #ChristianSermon #AnxietyAndFaith #PeaceOfChrist #BibleTeaching #FaithAndLife #JesusChrist #GospelPeace #SundayMessage

You were not made for the noise and pressure of this world. You were made for another kingdom. In Philippians 3:20–21, Paul reminds believers that their true citizenship is in heaven and their loyalty belongs to a greater King. This message explores what it means to live on earth with the identity, hope, and mission of heaven. If you feel out of place in a world filled with chaos, division, and weariness, this sermon will lift your eyes to the kingdom that lasts forever and the Savior who is coming to make all things new.#Philippians #HeavenlyCitizenship #ChristianSermon #KingdomOfGod #FaithAndLife #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #EternalHope #ChristianLiving #SundayMessage

We all get stuck sometimes—spiritually, emotionally, or even in life’s routines. Paul knew that struggle. In Philippians 3, he admits he hasn’t arrived but keeps pressing forward toward Christ.

This message explores what it means to follow Jesus when it’s easier to coast. You’ll see how Paul’s determination, humility, and hope point us to a life shaped by the cross. Together, we’ll learn how to stop looking back, let go of comfort, and fix our eyes on the prize—Jesus Himself.

Whether you’ve grown weary or just need a push to keep going, this message will challenge and encourage you to press upward and outward in faith.

Text: Philippians 3:12–19
Theme: Pressing On and Standing Firm in the Way of the Cross
Speaker: Lane Brown | Chandler Street Church of Christ

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We all chase success. Promotions, degrees, recognition, even ministry milestones. But what happens when those very blessings start replacing the grace that gave them meaning?

In this message, Lane Brown of Chandler Street Church of Christ walks through Philippians 3, where Paul flips the world’s scoreboard. What once looked like gain—status, achievements, control—becomes loss next to the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ.

Through honest storytelling (including a dental chair in Costa Rica) and rich biblical insight, this sermon explores:

• Why even good things can become spiritual distractions.

• How God uses loss to build lasting faith.

• The difference between a “quick fix” faith and deep transformation.

• How surrender, not success, makes the Church credible again.

Key Passage: Philippians 3:4–11

Series: Pressing Upward, Going Outward
Message Goal: Trade the temporary scoreboard of success for the eternal reward of knowing Christ.

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In a world filled with negativity and division, God calls His people to shine—not just to admire the light, but to be the light. From Philippians 2:12–18, we’ll discover how obedience, unity, and joyful sacrifice make our faith visible. You were never meant to blend in; you were made to shine like stars in the night sky.

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What does it mean to live “worthy of the gospel of Christ”? In Philippians 1:27–2:4 and Acts 16:13–34, Paul gives us a vision of the church pressing upward in faith and going outward in mission. From Lydia’s open home to the jailer’s midnight baptism, we see how the Spirit creates unity across differences, gives humility that serves others, and strengthens us with courage in the face of opposition. This sermon invites us to live as one family in Christ, standing firm together in the Spirit.

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God never leaves His work unfinished. In Philippians 1:3–11, Paul reminds us that the One who begins His good work in us will be faithful to complete it. This sermon calls us to press upward—laying down sin, pride, and distraction—and to go outward, living as partners in the gospel together. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith, this message will show you the hope of God’s ongoing work in your life and in the church.

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What does it mean to be sent by Jesus? In Luke 10, seventy-two ordinary followers — not apostles, not spiritual elites — were sent out with a mission: to pray, to listen, to eat, to serve, and to share. And when they returned, they came back with joy.

This message explores the BLESS rhythm — Begin with Prayer, Listen with Care, Eat Together, Serve with Love, and Share Your Story — and how Chandler Street Church is stepping into this mission through GO Groups.

📖 Scripture: Luke 10:1–9, 17
🙌 Big Idea: Ordinary obedience brings extraordinary joy.
💬 Join us after the message for our GO Groups launch class to learn how you can live this out.

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On Teachers Appreciation Sunday, we honor the quiet heroes who shape the next generation — our children’s Bible class teachers. From Deuteronomy’s call to “impress God’s Word on our children” to Jesus’ command to “let the little children come,” this sermon casts a bold vision: it takes a whole church to raise a child in Christ.

Whether you teach, greet, rock a baby in the nursery, or simply show kindness to a child, your role matters more than you realize. Faith is passed down through relationships, and the seeds you plant today can bear fruit for decades.

✝️ If you’re looking for encouragement, challenge, and a reminder of the eternal impact of teaching and mentoring, this message is for you.

📖 Scripture: Deuteronomy 6, Mark 10:14–16, Matthew 18:5, Philippians 1:4–6, Ephesians 4:11–12, James 3:1

⛪ Chandler Street Church of Christ – Kilgore, TX

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What kind of church will we be—a stagnant oxbow lake cut off from God’s Spirit, or a steady river of blessing that keeps flowing? In this sermon, Blessed To Be A Blessing, we look at the Antioch church in Acts 11 and see how God uses ordinary believers to spark extraordinary mission.

Antioch was a young church, scattered by persecution, yet they crossed boundaries, stayed grounded in the Word, and gave generously to those in need. Their blessing wasn’t just a moment, it became a movement.

This message challenges us to ask: Are we clinging to the past, or are we sowing into the Spirit so that God’s blessing flows through us today? Jesus Christ is the living water, and when we remain in Him, we become springs of life for the world.

📖 Scriptures: Acts 11:19–30, Galatians 6:6–10
🙏 Reflection: What seeds of blessing can you sow this week?

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The first Christians did not just preach the resurrection. They lived it. Acts 4:32–37 shows a Spirit-filled community where believers were of one heart and soul. Their radical generosity and unity shocked the world around them. No one claimed their possessions as their own, and no one was left in need.

This sermon explores what it means to be a resurrection-shaped church today. How can we move beyond words into visible love, sacrificial giving, and authentic family? This is not just history. It is God’s dream for us.

📖 Scripture Focus: Acts 4:32–37
💡 Big Idea: The gospel is more than words. It is a life that people can see.

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What if the people next door weren’t just neighbors, but family? In Christ, we are called to do more than simply live near others — we are called to open our lives, our homes, and our hearts.

This sermon draws from Luke 10:25–37, Acts 13:1–3, and Ephesians 2:11–22 to explore what it looks like to step outside the walls of the church and into the everyday spaces where God has already placed us. Through real-life stories and biblical examples, we’ll see how intentional love, simple acts of kindness, and a willingness to meet people where they are can transform relationships.

When the church becomes a place where strangers become siblings, our neighborhoods catch a glimpse of the Kingdom of God. Join us as we learn to walk across the street, share a meal, listen deeply, and make space for people to belong — because in Christ, family goes into the neighborhood, and neighbors become family.

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Ever feel like the only believer in the room? Like your faith doesn’t fit the world around you? You’re not alone, and you’re not without help.
In this message, discover how Paul navigated a skeptical culture with boldness, clarity, and love—and how you can too. Learn how to speak your faith without fear, build bridges instead of walls, and trust God with the results.

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The resurrection of Jesus is not just history—it’s our present reality. In this message, we explore what it means to embody the resurrection today. Through the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead, we are given power to live, love, and lead with boldness, even in the midst of pain, fear, and fatigue.

Join us as we discover how the same Spirit that raised Christ is breathing life into weary churches and awakening us to our true identity as new creation people.

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What if your greatest achievements were holding you back from truly knowing Christ?

In this message from Philippians 3:4–14, Lane Brown invites us to stop clinging to the past—our pride, our pain, even our religious résumés—and press on toward something better: knowing Jesus. With stories, Scripture, and real-life challenges, this sermon reminds us that the gospel doesn’t just change our direction—it rewrites our entire story.

Includes:
– What to do with your past
– The danger of spiritual trophies
– Why righteousness is received, not achieved
– A call to move forward as a church and as disciples
Leave a comment with your own story of grace or how God is helping you press on!