Christ Memorial Sermons

Jesus' love for His enemies looked like being willing to get the message of salvation to them, Jew and Gentile, even at very great cost to Himself. Paul walked in Jesus' footsteps in this way. Will we?

Like Paul headed to Jerusalem to serve the Jewish church, all who follow Jesus must be willing to take up their cross and live sacrificially for the glory of Christ and the good of His church.

The Southern Baptist Convention technically only exists for two days each year during it's annual meeting. For more interesting tidbits about the largest Baptist organization in the world, join Pastors Mitch Kimbrell and Craig Combs as they discuss the historical and current state of the SBC.

Christians are called to imitate Christ by following Paul's example of faithful shepherding, which looks like encouraging believers, persevering through suffering, and protecting Christ's flock.

The proclamation of Jesus inevitably results in conflict with idolatry, whether in Ephesus or Vermont. So, we should not be surprised by ugly opposition to the gospel but continue proclaiming and embracing Jesus as Lord of all.

The word of the Lord Jesus Christ is mighty to prevail over minds and hearts, over sickness and evil spirits. Our ministry, CMC, will therefore only and ever be founded on Christ's word.

Ever mindful of Jesus' promise of His presence in mission success, let us link arms with our brothers and sisters in Christ, persuading all of Jesus' good news.

The apostles assert without caveat that Jesus is the Christ, the king and judge of the world, and that all must repent and believe in Him. Let us assert the same truths, no matter the response.

Join us this month as Pastors Mitch Kimbrell and Craig Combs examine what it means for a Christian to live under the law when the Bibles says that Christians are free from the law.

By means of proclaiming the way of salvation, God's household is built-up and Satan's household is plundered. That was true in Philippi, and it's just as true in Chittenden County, Vermont!

Jesus directs the word's advance, overcoming conflicts and weaker brother barriers to plant and strengthen churches in more places. If CMC follows his lead, we will consider gospel advance and church-strengthening more important than our differences with one another.

For the early church and for us, clarity on the faith-alone gospel is necessary to fuel unifying love and unhindered mission.

Amid the fiercest opposition and persecution, God's word—and its fruit: more and more Christians—progresses unimpeded. CMC, will we live like we believe that the word of God can't be conquered?

As we approach America's 250th Birthday, Pastors Mitch & Craig examine the Christian's relationship with government, and how we are to interact with our civil authorities in light of our mandates from our heavenly authority.

The word of Lord that was preached in Pisidian Antioch still confronts each of us: receive Jesus with joy leading to life or revile Him with scorn leading to condemnation.

The gospel advances over spiritual opposition as the Holy Spirit sends and empowers Christ's missional church.

By God's grace, we have been taken from the bondage of sin and been given freedom as heirs through faith; therefore, we use our freedom to love God and one another.

If your marriage would glorify God and would be a blessing to you and your spouse, your marriage should be characterized by mercy. Pastor Mitch will open the Bible to teach how our marriages can grow, marked by mercy across multiple areas.

Who says a believer in Jesus Christ has to join a local church? Isn't membership in Christ's universal church enough? And if you join a local church, should they be allowed to create rules that members have to follow? Join Pastors Mitch and Craig as they examine the intricacies of church membership.

Not even the murder of an apostle can hinder the Lord's conquering of His enemies and the advance of His word. CMC, let us be confident in Jesus' promise to build His church.

If your marriage would glorify God and would be a blessing to you and your spouse, your marriage should be characterized by mercy. Pastor Mitch will open the Bible to teach how our marriages can grow, marked by mercy across multiple areas.

The giving of the Holy Spirit obliterated the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles who then lived out a happy connection in mission and in love. CMC, do we evidence the fruit of Spirit-wrought unity in our church?

If your marriage would glorify God and would be a blessing to you and your spouse, your marriage should be characterized by mercy. Pastor Mitch will open the Bible to teach how our marriages can grow, marked by mercy across multiple areas.

Peter readily preached the gospel of the God Who shows no partiality, and even Gentiles believed it. Will we also readily preach it and embrace as brothers those who believe it?

If your marriage would glorify God and would be a blessing to you and your spouse, your marriage should be characterized by mercy. Pastor Mitch will open the Bible to teach how our marriages can grow, marked by mercy across multiple areas.

Because the Lord Jesus has abolished the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles, the gospel must be proclaimed without distinction by Peter – and by us.

If your marriage would glorify God and would be a blessing to you and your spouse, your marriage should be characterized by mercy. Pastor Mitch will open the Bible to teach how our marriages can grow, marked by mercy across multiple areas.

Through Peter, King Jesus continues spreading His resurrecting gospel to the edge of Israel and beyond. He's still on that mission. Are you with Him?

All Christians want their children to become believers. But how should we encourage them in the faith? At what age should professing children be baptized? And how are we to guide their integration into the local church? Pastors Mitch and Craig bring back Caleb Abernathy to help them delve into this very dear and personal topic.

Christ is keeping his promise to build his church by gospel proclamation, and we may expect opposition and setback from the world as we contradict their narrative, but this cannot rob us of our genuine peace and Holy Spirit comfort.

Saul, the blasphemous, violent persecutor of Christ and His church, receives the mercy of communion with Christ and His people. How will you respond to the merciful Christ?

Outsiders—socially, spiritually, and otherwise—become insiders in the true temple of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, by nothing more than faith in Jesus.

Moses foretold God the Father's giving of His beloved Son Jesus to die as a sacrifice for sin and to be raised from the dead on the third day.

There are many familiar elements in a Christian church service, but how did they all get in there? How do churches decide what to do and then choose what order to do everything in? Pastors Mitch and Craig, along with Caleb Abernathy as their special guest, delve into how CMC uses the Regulative Principle of Worship to order their service each week.

Moses wrote of Easter as he foreshadowed a Champion who would go from glory down into the dust to rescue his fallen people and raise them from the dust to glory.

As we see Christ's Kingdom advance from Jerusalem to Samaria in triumph against satanic opposition, we can have confidence to boldly advance His kingdom today.

Because the dwelling place of God has always been the Person of Jesus Christ, those who are in Christ can fearlessly identify with Jesus.

Gospel proclamation is protected by the whole church's commitment to sacrificial service, which makes even our most mundane acts of service crucial to our gospel mission.

The gospel progresses not in spite of opposition but as a result of it because in God's economy, life comes from death.

Once again Pastors Mitch & Craig welcome the CMC Youth Group and answer several of their burning questions. (Part 2 of 2)

Sin inside the church is much more dangerous to the health of a church and her mission than sinful opposition from outside the church.

The Spirit of Christ's word ministry is how we can continue to live boldly for Christ amid adversity.

Through sign and sermon, Israel is offered restoration from exile through repentance and faith in the long-expected Messiah – a restoration that is still offered in Jesus today.

The result of Pentecost is a Spirit-filled community, shown by the believer's devotion to teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Our church, if it is to be a faithful church, must be the same.

Once again Pastors Mitch & Craig welcome the CMC Youth Group and answer several of their burning questions.

The risen Lord Jesus, who welcomed into His covenant those who killed Him, still welcomes sinners who turn to Him in faith.

Men's Retreat 2026, session 3

Men's Retreat 2026, session 2