Commission: Sent into the World for Christ
for Christ Date Preached: June 22, 2025 (Evening Service)Scripture: Matthew 28:18â20; Acts 1:8Series Title: The Work of God in the Life of a Believer Sermon Description: Salvation doesnât end in the heart: it moves through the hands and feet of those who are sent. In this final doctrinal message, Dr. Robert C. Crowder preaches on the believerâs divine commission: to go, make disciples, and be witnesses of the risen Christ. From the Great Commission in Matthew 28 to the Spirit-empowered…
Resurrection: The Promise of Eternal Life
Date Preached: May 4, 2025Scripture: John 20:1â18Series Title: The Work of God in the Life of a Believer Sermon Description: Resurrection is not just an eventâit is a person. In this vivid and hope-filled sermon from John 20, Dr. Robert C. Crowder recounts the sounds and scenes of that first resurrection morning. From the trembling earth to the silent tomb, from Maryâs weeping to the voice of Jesus calling her by name, every moment affirms the promise of eternal life.…
Glorification: Our Future in the Presence of God
Date Preached: June 15, 2025 (Fatherâs Day)Scripture: Romans 8:29â30; 1 John 3:1â3Series Title: The Work of God in the Life of a Believer Sermon Description: The journey of salvation doesnât end in this world. It culminates in glory. In this triumphant and hope-filled message, Dr. Robert C. Crowder preaches on glorification: the final act of Godâs saving work, when believers will be fully conformed to the image of Christ and dwell forever in His presence. From Romans 8 and 1…
Imputation: Righteousness Transferred by Grace
Date Preached: March 19, 2025 (Wednesday Evening Service)Scripture: Romans 4:1â8; 2 Corinthians 5:21Series Title: The Work of God in the Life of a Believer Sermon Description: How does a holy God justify the ungodly? Through the doctrine of imputation, where Christâs righteousness is credited to the believer, and our sin is counted to Him. In this Sunday morning message, Dr. Robert C. Crowder preaches from Romans 4 and 2 Corinthians 5 to explain that salvation is not based on moral…
Adoption: Brought into the Family of God
Date Preached: May 25, 2025Scripture: Galatians 4:4â7; Romans 8:14â17Series Title: The Work of God in the Life of a Believer Sermon Description: Salvation doesnât just save us from somethingâit brings us into something glorious: the family of God. In this warm and affirming message, Dr. Robert C. Crowder teaches on the doctrine of adoption, showing from Galatians 4 and Romans 8 how God not only forgives but also welcomes us as sons and daughters. No longer slaves, we are heirsâinvited…
Sanctification: Growing in Holiness
What does it mean to be set apart for God? In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4:1â8, Dr. Robert Crowder walks through the call to sanctificationâGodâs will for every believer. We explore what sanctification is, who accomplishes it, how it works, and why it matters. From resisting impurity to walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, this sermon offers biblical clarity and pastoral encouragement for growing in holiness in a world that resists it.
Regeneration: New Life in Christ
In this powerful message from John 3:1â21, Dr. Robert C. Crowder explores Jesusâ nighttime encounter with Nicodemus and the life-altering doctrine of regeneration. More than a moral improvement or a religious reform, regeneration is a supernatural, Spirit-wrought transformation that brings spiritual life to the spiritually dead. Without it, no one can see the kingdom of God. This sermon walks through the necessity, means, object, and result of the new birth, calling every listener to examine their heart and ask: âHave…
Reconciliation: Restored Relationship With God
There is no wound quite like the wound of separationâespecially when that separation is between us and God. In this message, Dr. Robert C. Crowder explores the doctrine of reconciliation: God’s gracious work in restoring broken fellowship with sinful humanity through Jesus Christ. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5, we see that reconciliation is not earned but given, not human but divine. Christ took our place, bore our sin, and opened the way for us to return to the Fatherânot as…
Justification: Declared Righteous by Faith
April 27th, 2025, Sermon series, “The Work of God in the Believer’s Life”. In this message from Romans 5:6â21, Dr. Robert C. Crowder proclaims the heart of the gospelâjustification by faith. Drawing a striking contrast between Adam and Christ, the sermon explores how, while we were still sinners and enemies of God, Christ died for us. Through His blood, we are justified, not by works or merit, but by grace alone. This sermon unpacks the doctrine of justification as a…
Redemption: Bought With A Price
In this powerful message from the series The Work of God in the Believerâs Life, Dr. Robert C. Crowder unpacks the profound doctrine of Redemption through the lens of Ephesians 1:7 and 1 Peter 1:18-19. Drawing from the imagery of ancient slave markets and the reality of Christâs blood-bought sacrifice, the sermon explores the past, present, and future dimensions of redemption. Believers are reminded that they are not their ownâthey were bought with a price. With theological clarity and pastoral…
