Sermons on Craig Burcham:

The Easiest Yoke We Can Carry

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 9, 2015

As we come together to worship every week, we admit our hunger for God. God sees our emptiness and feeds us the choicest food, the flesh and blood of the one who invites us today to take his yoke upon us and learn from him for he is meek and humble.

Have you ever noticed that there are always some people who can never be satisfied or happy with anything? Jesus did, and in our Gospel reading from Matthew this morning he compared the people of his day to children who can’t be satisfied by any game or activity, whether it is festive or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

Separating Good From Evil

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 10, 2015

We are not the final judge of the world-that is God’s job. We are to remain faithful to God’s word even during hard times, but if we do go astray, we have opportunities to mend our ways. We have the time and the grace we need to make changes.

Those of you who have tended lawns and gardens know how important it is to keep weeds under control. You have to pull them out or use chemicals. It’s a lot of hard work, especially if you have to figure out what is a weed and what is a good flower or blade of grass. After all, sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican

A Little Goes A Long Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 12, 2015

Can you imagine trying to feed all of those people with such a small amount of food? We can, if we remember that with Jesus anything is possible.

Good morning boys and girls! Are you having a good summer? What fun things have you been doing? Have any of you taken any trips? Are any of you planning on taking any trips this summer? I’ve taken a little trip to be with you here this morning. I don’t live here in Bridgewater. I live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Five Plus Two Does Not Equal Seven, Revised 2014

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 13, 2015

But following Jesus is a radical lifestyle, and Jesus asks us if we are willing to do the same. Are we willing to give up some of what we have, that others might not go hungry? Are we willing to give out of what God has given to us?

Have you ever heard of the saying, “Every dark cloud has a silver lining”? If so, then the story of the loaves and fishes is a good example. Let me explain. This story happens just after the death of John the Baptist. When Jesus heard that his cousin was beheaded, he did what most of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

The End Is Near, And So Is A New Beginning

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 14, 2015

Our hope is in Christ’s return, which will be the main event of the end times. We must be careful not to be deceived by world events. Instead, we must look forward to the greatest event in history-Christ’s return for his church!

We’re getting closer to the end of our church year. In fact, next Sunday is Reign of Christ Sunday, which is the church’s equivalent to New Year’s Eve. As we draw closer to the end of the church year, our Gospel readings begin to emphasize the signs of Christ’s Second ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Seared Beef Or Sacred Cows

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 27, 2020

I am sure that we have all heard the term "sacred cows". How does a christian respond to such a situation? Is there a biblical answer? I believe that there is, so let us dive into this sermon.

Sacred Cows and Seared Beef CALF WORSHIP A heathen (notably Egyptian and Canaanite) practice, in which statues of bull calves were worshipped as symbols of fertility and physical strength. Contrary to the second commandment this was copied by the Israelites and by Jeroboam after the division of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way I Take

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 13, 2021

God knows and God cares. He is not confused. You can trust Him.

My God knows the way that I take Job 23:8-10 8 ¶ Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: 10 But he knoweth the way that I ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Worship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 9, 2024

It is not only about a good feeling, or and emotional move. It is about revering God.

True Worship True worship that honors God: 1. Extravagent Love 2. Extreme Submission/Obedience 3. Exuberant Fervor Isa 45:23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Ro 14:11 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

El Relleno

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 15, 2024

Cuando hay una brecha, el vallado es débil y el enemigo puede penetrar. Es usted dispuesto de ser el relleno?

OJOS - Se Requiere Relleno Isa. 59:16 Y vio que no había hombre, y se maravilló que no hubiera intercesor; por tanto su propio brazo le trajo salvación, y le afirmó su misma justicia. Ezeq. 22:30 Y busqué entre ellos hombre que hiciese vallado y que se pusiese en la ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mortificando La Carne

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 17, 2024

Es tiempo de mortificar la carne y todo apetito carnal.

Mortificando La Carne Efesios 2:2,3 2 en los cuales anduvisteis en otro tiempo, conforme a la corriente de este mundo, conforme al príncipe de la potestad del aire, el espíritu que ahora opera en los hijos de desobediencia; (RVG04) 3 entre los cuales también todos nosotros vivimos ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Best Worship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 17, 2024

There are many ideas and thoughts about what worship is all about. Let us take a peek at what the Bible says.

Your Best Worship Ps 96:9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. I. Vain Worship Mt 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. --It is possible to be sincere, but sincerely wrong. II. Will Worship Col. 2:21-23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:6, Psalm 96:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Certain Man (Or Woman)

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 17, 2024

We are talking about the real deal here; not some imaginary being or figment of the imagination.

A Certain Man Luke 10:30-34 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30, Acts 5:1, Acts 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

La Adoración Máxima

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 22, 2024

Adoramos a Dios en muchas formas, pero la Biblia nos muestra con claridad la manera de adorarle correctamente.

LA ADORACION MAXIMA Salmo 96:9 Adorad a Jehová en la hermosura de la santidad; temed delante de Él, toda la tierra. La adoración verdadera incluye 3 valores: 1. Amor Extravagante 2. Sumisión y Obediencia Extrema 3.Fervor Euforico (Exuberante) La adoración es mucho mas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ciertas Personas

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 22, 2024

No aleatoria, pero cierto. Algo real y no artificial.

UN CIERTO HOMBRE (versión Reina Valera Actualizada) Lucas 10:30-34 30 Respondiendo Jesús dijo: --Cierto hombre descendía de Jerusalén a Jericó y cayó en manos de ladrones, quienes le despojaron de su ropa, le hirieron y se fueron, dejándole medio muerto. 31 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

La Forma De Parar La Mano De Dios

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 17, 2023

¿Puede Dios crear una roca tan enorme que ni El puede levantarla? Es una pregunta absurda, ¿verdad? Pero el creyente rebelde tiene la capacidad de limitar lo que Dios desea hacer en su vida.

Limitando el Plan de Dios ¿Puede Dios crear una roca tan enorme que ni El podría moverla? 1 Pedro 4:17 Porque es tiempo de que el juicio comience por la casa de Dios; y si primero comienza por nosotros, ¿cuál será el fin de aquellos que no obedecen al evangelio de ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal