Sermons – Caz Church

In Ephesians 5:18-21, Paul gives the Ephesians three ways they can live Spirit-filled lives. By God's grace we are enabled to further submit to the Spirit's sanctifying work through worship, thankfulness, and mutual submission. This is what it looks like to live a life yielded to the Holy Spirit. When we live submitted to the Spirit through these means, we can expect to progressively experience the fruit of the Spirit. We will truly be living as the temple of God. The post Spirit-Filled Living appeared first on Caz Church.

In Ephesians 5:15-17, Paul gives the Ephesians three ways they can ensure they are walking in wisdom. He calls them to be watchful, intentional with their time, and understand the will of the Lord. As Christians, we can ensure we are walking in wisdom by paying attention to our lives and hearts. Similarly to how Paul calls Timothy to watch his doctrine and life, he calls all Christians to keep a close watch on their life. The unexamined life will lead to immaturity and foolishness. However, the mature Christian examines himself regularly to ensure he is walking in accordance with his calling. Christians also must redeem the time, ensuring they use it for the glory of God. Lastly, Paul calls us to understand Gods revealed will contained in the Scriptures. If we are practicing these things as Christians, we are well on our way to walking in wisdom. The post Walking in Wisdom appeared first on Caz Church.

If you've been following along with us in Ephesians, the Apostle Paul has been writing about orthodoxy (right thinking) for some time. But as we open chapter 5, the orthopraxy (right living) continues as Paul emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects Gods character and rejecting dark behaviors. He issues the church at Ephesus - and churches today - a wake-up call. Believers are called to walk in love, and live in God's Light. Walk in love Avoid the darkness Keep living in the Light Examine what pleases God . The post Wake Up – Living in God's Light appeared first on Caz Church.

Paul urges believers to put away falsehood, control anger, speak with grace, and forgive as God has forgiven us. These verses paint a picture of a transformed community shaped by truth, kindness, and love. When we walk in step with the Spirit, our lives become a reflection of God's character to the world. The post The New Man in Thought, Word, and Deed appeared first on Caz Church.

The Apostle Paul calls believers to walk in holiness by shedding their former way of life and embracing the new identity found in Christ. The post The New Man appeared first on Caz Church.

This Easter sermon explores the profound significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Drawing from the Gospel accounts, it unpacks how the empty tomb confirms Jesus' identity as the Son of God, fulfills prophecy, and marks the ultimate victory over sin and death. The message highlights how the Resurrection isnt just a historical event—it's a present reality that offers new life, lasting hope, and eternal purpose to all who believe. Through the lens of the disciples transformation and the power of the risen Christ, we're reminded that resurrection power is still at work today. The post The Necessity of the Resurrection appeared first on Caz Church.

Good Friday is a solemn day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His sacrificial death at Calvary. It is a time of reflection on the depth of God's love and the cost of our redemption. Through Scripture, worship, and prayer, we remember the suffering Christ endured to bring salvation to the world. The post Good Friday 2025 appeared first on Caz Church.

In this powerful passage from Luke 19:28–44, we witness the arrival of Jesus—the true King—as He enters Jerusalem. This moment is both triumphant and tragic—a glimpse of Jesus' heart for a world that doesn't recognize its Savior. The post Christ The King appeared first on Caz Church.

God, in His grace, has given each believer unique gifts through Christ—not for personal gain, but for building up the body of Christ in unity and maturity. Ephesians 4:7-16 reminds us that we are all called to grow in faith and work together in love as one body under Christ, our head. The post God's Gracious Gifts appeared first on Caz Church.

Doctrine doesnt divide, it unites. Paul begins to tell us how all the doctrine he has taught in Chapters 1-3 of the book of Ephesians is to work itself out in the life of the Christian. As a result of the glorious truths of the sovereign God and our calling to His son, we are to walk worthy of our calling. Paul will expand upon this but in verses 2-3 we see that it looks like walking in unity. We see characteristics such as humility, gentleness, and patience which contribute to this unity. But Paul ultimately gives the basis of the unity we are to walk in. It is that we have one Spirit, one Lord - Jesus, and one Father. He details essential doctrines of the Christian faith and the triune God which is our basis for unity as Christians. The post Christians Walk in Unity appeared first on Caz Church.

Paul shifts from theology to practical Christian living. He urges believers to walk worthy of their calling, emphasizing unity, humility, patience, and love within the body of Christ. Paul speaks of the Church as one body with diverse spiritual gifts given to equip and build up believers toward maturity. He calls for a transformation of life—putting off the old self and putting on the new, living in righteousness and holiness. The post The Wealth & Walk of the Christian appeared first on Caz Church.

 In Ephesians 3:20-21 Paul details the power and ability of God. He tells us of the extent of God's power, the objects of God's power, and the goal of God's power. As Paul writes to Christians who are discouraged they need to remember that God can do far more than they think or ask. As Christians, we frequently can become discouraged when our prayers aren't answered as we would like. However, we can trust that God can do far more The post The Power and Ability of God appeared first on Caz Church.

In Ephesians 3:14-19 we see Paul petitioning the Lord on behalf of the Church. He first asks that the Church be strengthened. This tells us that we need to be strengthened spiritually. We are naturally weak, but Paul is not confused about where the source of strength comes from for the Christian. It comes through the Spirit of the living God. The purpose of this strengthening is so that Christ would further dwell in our hearts. The more Christ dwells in our hearts the more we will love God and others. He then asks that the Lord would cause the saints to know the love of God. Gods love is beyond human comprehension and it takes a work of God for us to grasp and experience it. But when we do - we are transformed by it. This leads to Pauls final petition that the Church be filled with the fullness of God. In essence, that the Church would be mature like Christ. Thats the end goal of His prayer and should be our goal as Christians. However, it takes the supernatural strength of God to bring this about. So lets pray to that end! The post Three Needs of the Church appeared first on Caz Church.

Paul breaks off mid-sentence in the beginning of chapter 3 to recap and marvel over a profound revelation. This is Good News...perhaps we dont realize how good. At the center of this text lies a great, deep mystery (the word mystery is repeated three times): a mystery reserved for the body of Christ - His Church. The post The Greatest Mystery appeared first on Caz Church.

In Ephesians 2:19-22 we see Paul drawing vital conclusions about who we are as the Church. We are citizens of heaven and members of Gods family. In essence, we are the people of God. This is our fundamental identity, not other groups from which we find a sense of identity and belonging. As Gods people, we are built upon the foundation of His Word. And ultimately, the Christ revealed in it. The Church built upon this foundation cant be shaken. This is important to remember as we live in a post-Christian world that is increasingly hostile to Christianity. Lastly, the Church is the dwelling place of God. We have the privilege of a holy God dwelling with us as His people. This should change how we view ourselves and each other as members of the Church. The post The Identity, Foundation, and Purpose of The Church appeared first on Caz Church.

In Ephesians 2:11-18 we learn of our previous separation from God, His people, and His covenant promises. However, God has done something marvelous in Christ. He has united those who were near (Jews) and those were far off (Gentiles) to Himself in Christ Jesus. As a result of the cross, Christians now have peace with God and peace with all those who are united to Him by faith. God has created one new unified humanity which is the Church. The unity we have as the body of Christ breaks down any walls and barriers that we commonly find in society. In Christs Church people of all different kinds now no longer have separation but instead a shared access to God. This is extremely important to remember as we live in a world that is extremely disunified. There is one answer to that disunity and it is the reconciliation with God and one another that is available through Christ Jesus. The post Reconciled to God and One Another appeared first on Caz Church.

In Ephesians 2:1-10 we find three helpful things to remember as Christians: our prior state, our salvation by Gods grace, and the good works God has recreated us to walk in. Apart from faith in Christ all mankind finds themselves in a grotesque state. Because of sin they are hopeless and helpless. This is the state we as Christians all once found ourselves in. This should cause us to walk in humility because there is only one reason we no longer find ourselves in that state. And that is Gods grace. While we were dead in our trespasses and sins God made us alive together with Christ. He saved us from our prior state along with the wrath we deserved and gave us new life through faith in Christ. This is a gift and should cause us to praise God as we remember His kindness towards us. We should also remember that He has re-created us to walk in the newness of life that He has planned for us. We do this not out of a desire to earn salvation, but because we already have salvation through faith in Christ. The post Remember God's Grace appeared first on Caz Church.

As we continue to study the Book of Ephesians, Paul reports on his prayers for the church at Ephesus. He desires that the recipients of his letter would have a precise and personal (epignosis) understanding of God Himself. Paul also records several truths that he wants his readers to KNOW. We should always be reminded of what we have in Christ Jesus. The post Do You Know What You Have? appeared first on Caz Church.

In Christ we have become God's special possession. We exist for Him and His glory. We have become this because God in His sovereignty has predestined us to this end. As a result of knowing the God who controls all things and what He has done for us through the Cross we can trust Him. The more we know of His character and love for us the more we will enjoy him. The more we enjoy Him the more His name will be praised. This is the chief end of man, and this is why he has made us His. To enjoy Him and glorify Him. As a result of being God's special possession, we have an inheritance to look forward to. He has given us His Spirit as a guarantee of this. Yet, we will ultimately obtain this when He completes his redemption of us and we inherit heaven. There we will fully enjoy God for all of eternity. The post Spiritual Blessings: Inheritance in Christ appeared first on Caz Church.

God's eternal purpose has always been to accomplish redemption. Before the foundation of the world, God the Father planned this. And at the cross, Christ accomplished it. Those who are united to Christ by faith presently have this redemption. This consists of freedom from the guilt of sin and freedom from sin's mastery. We once were enslaved to sin but have been redeemed through Christ's blood. This was previously a mystery. But at the cross, it has been revealed. What happened there was the focal point of all history where God sums up all things in Christ. Christians are to praise their Triune God for accomplishing this redemption and walk in light of it. The post Spiritual Blessings: Redemption in Christ appeared first on Caz Church.

God's Word gives us a picture of the New Heaven and New Earth. This is where God will dwell with His people for all of eternity. There the effects of the fall will be done away and the world will be renewed. We can trust this is to come because God who is sovereign over all of history promises it. This is promised to those who persevere and should motivate us to do so. The post The Reality That Awaits Those Who Persevere appeared first on Caz Church.

Our Lord loves to give us good things. But He also hates evil, and despises the devil. Not even the smallest amount of sin can exist in Gods presence. So what is God going to do about it? What do we know? And what should our response to a text like Luke 16:19-31 be? In this sermon, Joe talks about hard candies...and a very difficult but real subject: Hell. The post Hell & Hard Candies appeared first on Caz Church.

Ponder the wonder of Jesus birth as the angelic announcement to humble shepherds reveals Gods glory, peace, and joy entering the world through the Savior. The post Ponder the Wonder of Christmas appeared first on Caz Church.

God's providence and the power of faith, as Rahabs courageous act of hiding the spies and her declaration of faith in God lead to her protection and inclusion in His redemptive plan. The post The Saving & Audacious Faith of Rahab, the Harlot appeared first on Caz Church.

Abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink in shame at His coming. The post When He Appears appeared first on Caz Church.

God displays His wisdom in the Church by calling the lowly to Himself. The message of a crucified savior seems foolish to the world. But to those who are called it is the power and wisdom of God. This turns the wisdom of the world upside down. To prevent anyone from being able to boast God calls the “nobodies” of the world to Himself so that no one may boast. He lavishes His love on these “nobodies” and radically transforms their identity in Christ so that He receives the glory. Paul calls us to remember who we were and that our salvation is all of grace from start to finish. The post The God Who Loves Nobidies appeared first on Caz Church.

Trusting in God is a privilege given to God's children. Anchored by His love and mercy, a believer can find rest in the hope of the Lord The post Trust in the Lord appeared first on Caz Church.

Faith is a beautiful thing. Faith in Jesus transforms our heart. Faith changes what we do. Faith impacts every part of us. God uses faith to bring Himself glory and redirect our lives. At the end of Mark chapter 10, we meet a blind man who saw Jesus and trusted Him. And from this man, we learn several aspects of true faith.  The post Stop & See The Faith appeared first on Caz Church.

Through faith in Christ, we have peace with God and access to His grace, enabling us to stand firm with hope and an eternal perspective, even amidst trials. The post Six Blessings of Justification by Faith appeared first on Caz Church.

God's plans can unfold through unlikely circumstances, showing His control over situations and His ability to use anyone for His purposes. The post Good Footing to Face the Next Phase of Faith  appeared first on Caz Church.

God has chosen the Church to be His people in the world. He has bestowed on them a special status and made them to be a set apart people. He has done this out of His own kindness and mercy through the gospel. The Church is to glorify him through worship and tell of His goodness to the world as a result of His kindness and mercy toward them in Christ. A people who were once not a people are now the people of God because of the Cross. The post The Glorious Nature of the Church appeared first on Caz Church.

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. The post 3 Commitments to Make for the Day of Trouble appeared first on Caz Church.

The Blessings of Immediate & Resolved Obedience The post Discovering the Lord, in the midst of Transition (Lesson 3) appeared first on Caz Church.

The mission of the Church is to make disciples. Therefore, that is our purpose as individuals who comprise the church. Making disciples is based on the worship of the living God and His authority. Making disciples assumes we are disciples ourselves believing in the risen Christ and trusting in the gospel. It demands that we share the gospel with others, baptize converts, and teach them to obey the commands of Christ. We are not left to do this in our own strength but promised that Jesus will accompany us til the end of the age. The post Four Aspects of Christ's Commission to Make Disciples appeared first on Caz Church.

Everyone hates waiting. What are you waiting for that God seems slow on? James -- Jesus half-brother -- aims to encourage believers at the end of his letter. And in chapter 5, he offers us wisdom on how to be patient while suffering. Joe helps us see how we should wait for the Lord as followers of Jesus Christ. The post Wait For It… appeared first on Caz Church.

The Lord's care of His sheep is comprehensive. He cares for His sheep in every way possible. He cares for them physically and spiritually. He comforts and protects His sheep. He receives them and blesses them both now and for eternity The post the lords comprehensive care of his sheep appeared first on Caz Church.

Every believer is called to run a race that is set by our Heavenly Father. Looking to Jesus, we run diligently and patiently through this maze of life so that we can triumphantly declare like Paul, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. The post Come, Let us Run appeared first on Caz Church.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens Discovering the LORD, in the Midst of Transition Lesson #2 The Imminent Inheritance of The Promised Land The post The Imminent Inheritance of The Promised Land appeared first on Caz Church.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens The post Discovering the LORD, in the midst oF Transition appeared first on Caz Church.

Jesus packs so much in His Sermon on the Mount. In just 15 minutes of reading, Jesus covers a large swath of topics: God's Law, our sinfulness, God's sinlessness, lust, divorce, adultery, revenge, loving our enemies, giving, prayer, fasting, anxiety, judgement, and yes, anger. In chapter 5, we learn from Jesus on how to respond righteously in our anger. Joe shows us that we need to turn our approach to anger “upside down.” The post Upside down anger appeared first on Caz Church.

Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. The post The Armor of god appeared first on Caz Church.

Anxiety exists because sin exists. Our hearts were never meant to be anxious, and yet because of Genesis 3, they are. This anxious heart of ours needs hope, and it needs to be changed from the inside out. Joe shows us three ways to pursue hope in an anxious world, from the book of 1 Peter. The post This Anxious Heart appeared first on Caz Church.

The Rich Young Ruler had all the markings of a pious life. But Jesus exposed his heart and his need for a Savior. The call to follow him needs to be taken seriously by those who profess their faith in Christ The post The Rich Young Ruler and the Modern Christian appeared first on Caz Church.

What we need more than anything is a reminder of WHOSE we are, and to have His blessing for our journey. The post The Lord Bless You appeared first on Caz Church.

Proverbs 3:5&6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. The post Trust in The Lord appeared first on Caz Church.

Deuteronomy 6:4–9 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. [5] You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. [6] And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. [7] You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie The post Made to Love the Lord appeared first on Caz Church.

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My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 Whoever says “I know him” but does The post The Way of Abiding appeared first on Caz Church.

20 Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, 21 nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!' or ‘There!' for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.”[a] 22 And he said to the disciples, “The days are coming when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you The post Before We Go Back To The Future appeared first on Caz Church.

God will ensure that you make it Home to Him to join the joy that exists in His presence. The post You Will Stand Blameless Before The Presence of His Glory With Great Joy appeared first on Caz Church.