Cottonwood Sermons

The Case for Morality   So you may walk in the way of goodness, and keep to the paths of righteousness. For the upright will dwell in the land, and the blameless will remain in it. Proverbs 2:20,21   Review: Proverbs is written especially for...

A Heart for Kingdom Expansion A Vision for Your Heart – Part 7   Proverbs 4:23 (NLV) - Keep your heart pure for out of it are the important things of life.   The CCC Motto:    Loving God by Serving Others The CCC Mission:  To “proclaim Him...

A Heart for Prayer A Vision for Your Heart – Part 6   Prov. 4:23 (MSG) - Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts.   My vision is that I (we) would increasingly develop: A heart for God 3. A heart for the...

The Resurrection   Historical Facts Jesus died by crucifixion. Jesus was buried. The tomb was empty. Jesus' disciples believed that they saw Jesus risen after His crucifixion. Creedal Statement Paul’s creedal statement in 1...

Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;                                                                                          ...

The ‘Magic’ of Memorization/Meditation   My son, if you receive my words and treasure my commands within you, so that you incline your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding; yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your...

A Heart for Discipleship A Vision for Your Heart – Part 5   Above all else, watch over your heart; diligently guard it because from a sincere and pure heart come the good and noble things of life.      Prov. 4:23 (VOICE)   My vision is that I...

A Heart for Service A Vision for Your Heart – Part 4   Above everything else, guard your heart; for it is the source of life’s consequences.                   Prov. 4:23 (CJB)   My vision is that I (we) would increasingly develop: A heart...

Your LIFE!   Wisdom calls aloud outside; she raises her voice in the open squares. She cries out in the chief concourses, at the opening of the gates in the city she speaks her words: “How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? For...

“The Ever Turning – Never Changing World” Ecclesiastes 3   Vs 1: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Invokes the question, “Have you ever found an adequate, satisfying answer to life?”   Vs 9: “What...

Message Notes       “O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. When I look at the...

A Heart for the Lost A Vision for Your Heart – Part 3   Above all else, guard your affections. For they influence everything else in your life.                   Proverbs 4:23 (TLB)   My vision is that I (we) would increasingly develop: A...

A Heart for the Local Church A Vision for Your Heart, Part 2   “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. ”                   Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)   My vision is that I (we) would increasingly develop: - A...

A Heart for God A Vision for Your Heart, Part 1   “Above all else, guard your heart, for from it flow the well springs of life.”                  Proverbs 4:23   Vision for a heart for God: to passionately love God and protect my heart from...

“The Heart of Giving” According to Pew Research (2017) 37% of those who identify as evangelical Christians “never’ give anything to the church.   Galatians 5:1 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let...

“The Life Experiment”   Ecclesiastes 2:1-26   Vs 1 “I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” What is Solomon’s life experiment in chapter two: To find the purpose of life.   Reality: Each of us is...

“The Circle of Life”   Ecclesiastes 1:1-18   Poetic justice: The fact of experiencing a fitting or deserved consequence for one’s choices.   Who is Solomon? 2Chronicles 1:7-12 The w__________________ and r______________  man to ever...

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing! – Part 2   Verse 1: Luke 2, Revelation 7:9, Isaiah 56:7, Colossians 1:21-22, Micah 5:2 Verse 2: Revelation 5:3, Luke 1:34-35, Galatians 4:4, John 1:14, Isaiah 7:14  4 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a...

Grace is a Game-Changer The Path to Freedom — Part 11   Review of the 10 Commands and The Path to Freedom   Grace changes the game when:   28 Come to me, all who labor…                 Matthew 11:28   1.)        We labor to become good...