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Community Bible Church of Trenton, MI
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Community Bible Church is a place where you can expect to experience real people, relevant teaching, and reverent worship. CBCTrenton exists to help people LEARN about God, LOVE Him and others, and LIVE for His purpose.

  1. Called to Serve

    1 G FA · VIDEO

    Called to Serve

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    1 h 19 min
  2. The God Who Hears

    1 FEB · VIDEO

    The God Who Hears

    In Nehemiah chapter 1, we discover a profound truth about the foundation of effective action: prayer must come before planning. Nehemiah, a man known for his strategic brilliance and tactical execution, teaches us that even the most capable leaders must first be people of prayer. This message confronts our natural tendency to rush into problem-solving mode, reminding us that our greatest strengths can become weaknesses when we bypass the throne of grace. Nehemiah's opening prayer models a pattern we desperately need: acknowledging who God is—the great and awesome sovereign who rules from heaven yet bends down to hear His children. We then remember who we are—sinners in need of grace, standing in solidarity with God's people past and present. This honest confession positions us to claim God's promises, rehearse His faithfulness, and recognize His providence already at work in our circumstances. The stunning reality is that God has been orchestrating events in eternity past to answer prayers we haven't even prayed yet. Nehemiah's position as cupbearer to the Persian king wasn't coincidence; it was divine preparation. This should transform how we approach our burdens and uncertainties, knowing that the God who positioned Joseph in Egypt and Daniel in Babylon is moving heaven and earth for our good and His glory right now. Chapter 1: Introduction: Prayer Before Planning - 0:00 - 7:00 We are introduced to Nehemiah as a man who prayed first before making plans, challenging us to examine whether we plan then pray or pray then plan. Chapter 2: Prayer Based on Who God Is and Who We Are - 7:00 - 14:00 Nehemiah's prayer begins by acknowledging God's greatness and awesomeness while confessing the sins of his people and himself, demonstrating the proper foundation for approaching God. Chapter 3: Prayer Based on God's Promises and Past Actions - 14:00 - 21:00 Nehemiah grounds his prayer in God's covenant promises through Moses and reminds God of His past redemption of Israel from Egypt. Chapter 4: Prayer Based on God's Present Work and Providence - 21:00 - 28:00 Nehemiah asks God to grant him favor before the king of Persia, revealing that God has already positioned him as cupbearer to prepare the way for answered prayer. Chapter 5: Application: Trusting God Who Hears and Answers - 28:00 - 35:00 We are called to trust implicitly in God's sovereignty, reject sin, and bring all our burdens to Him in prayer, knowing He hears and answers in our best interest.

    44 min
  3. God is at Work

    25 GEN · VIDEO

    God is at Work

    This exploration of Nehemiah chapter 1 challenges us to move beyond the 'great man theory' of ministry and recognize that God accomplishes His work through all His people working together. We're introduced to Nehemiah, a Jewish official living comfortably in Persia who could have ignored the troubles back in Jerusalem, but instead wept, fasted, and prayed when he heard about the broken walls and disgrace of God's city. The message confronts our tendency to see spiritual work as the responsibility of a few gifted leaders rather than understanding that each of us has a vital role to play. We learn that Nehemiah's effectiveness came not from personal greatness but from his deep knowledge of God—God's greatness, God's covenant love, and God's faithfulness to His promises. This same God who sustained Nehemiah through massive opposition and overwhelming tasks is the God who dwells within every believer today. The call here is to pursue godliness marked by dependence on God through prayer, empathy with God's people through genuine relationship, and humility about our gifts and limitations. As we begin a new year with church objectives and personal resolutions, we're reminded that no disciple should be left behind—not because of great leadership alone, but because we all plan to be present, serve with our gifts, give generously, and pray with open hands. Chapter 1: Introduction to Nehemiah and the Setting - 0:00 - 8:00 We begin our series in Nehemiah by understanding the historical context and timeline, introducing Nehemiah as a Jewish man in Persia who hears distressing news about Jerusalem. Chapter 2: Avoiding the Great Man Theory - 8:00 - 16:00 We must reject the notion that God's work depends solely on great leaders, recognizing instead that God uses all His people in different capacities to accomplish His purposes. Chapter 3: God is the Priority for His Servants - 16:00 - 28:00 Nehemiah's effectiveness as a leader flowed from his deep knowledge of God's greatness, love, and truthfulness, which must be the foundation for all who serve Him. Chapter 4: Godliness is Evident in God's Servants - 28:00 - 38:00 True servants of God demonstrate their relationship with Him through dependence on Him in prayer, empathy for His people, and humility about their gifts and limitations. Chapter 5: God Accomplishes His Work Through His People - 38:00 - 44:00 We conclude by affirming that God accomplishes His purposes not through solitary great individuals, but through all His people serving according to their gifts and calling.

    42 min

  4. 11 GEN · VIDEO

    No Disciple Left Behind, Part 3

    What if the most important work we could ever do isn't building our retirement portfolio or perfecting our golf swing, but investing in something eternal? This message challenges us to examine where we're placing our life's energy by contrasting the passion people have for coffee brands and football teams with the eternal mission of the church. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3:10-17, we're confronted with a sobering reality: God views His church as sacred—a temple where His Spirit dwells—and He will hold each of us accountable for how we've contributed to building it up. The passage reveals that we're not spectators in God's work but active builders, each using materials that will either endure like gold and silver or burn away like wood and straw. What makes this particularly compelling is the reminder that we'll all stand before the judgment seat of Christ, not to determine our salvation, but to evaluate the quality and impact of our service. This isn't about clergy versus laity; every believer has been equipped with gifts meant to edify others and advance the gospel. The question becomes deeply personal: Are we collecting shells on the beach of life, or are we pouring ourselves into the mission that will echo into eternity? This call to align our priorities with God's purposes invites us to see church not as something we attend on Sundays, but as the defining mission of our entire lives. Chapter 1: The Importance of God's Mission Through His Church - 0:00 - 7:00 We explore how people get passionate about temporal things like coffee and sports, yet God's church mission is eternally more important and deserves our full commitment. Chapter 2: Review of Outreach and Inreach Ministries - 7:00 - 15:00 We review the church's comprehensive plan for making disciples through both outreach to the lost and inreach for spiritual growth at every age and life stage. Chapter 3: God's Evaluation of Our Service in His Church - 15:00 - 25:00 We examine 1 Corinthians 3, which teaches that all believers will appear before the judgment seat of Christ to give account for how we've used our gifts in building up God's church. Chapter 4: Action Steps for Participating in God's Work - 25:00 - 35:00 We are called to take specific action steps including pursuing spiritual growth, planning long-term commitment, serving with our gifts, and giving financially to support the church's mission.

    52 min

  5. 4 GEN · VIDEO

    No Disciple Left Behind, Part 2

    This message challenges us to confront a sobering reality: churches, like all organizations, face an inevitable lifecycle that can lead to decline if left unaddressed. Drawing from Proverbs 22:3—'the prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty'—we're reminded that wisdom calls us to prepare before problems arrive, not after. The church lifecycle moves from vision and beliefs through structure and ministry, but without intentional renewal, it descends into nostalgia, questioning, polarization, and ultimately dropout. The antidote? Continuously renewing the vision and returning to our core mission: making disciples who are fully mature in Christ, as outlined in Colossians 1:28. This isn't about busy church activities for their own sake—every initiative must serve the purpose of bringing people to Christ and growing them in Christ. We're called to be an 'epicenter church,' radiating gospel impact from our Jerusalem outward to the ends of the earth, just as the Thessalonian church did. The question isn't whether we'll face challenges, but whether we'll have the foresight and courage to address them proactively, ensuring no disciple is left behind in God's transformative work. Chapter 1: The Church Life Cycle and Avoiding Decline - 0:00 - 6:00 We examine the inevitable church life cycle and learn why we must renew our vision before reaching decline, addressing problems before they occur. Chapter 2: Making Disciples Through Outreach: Proclaiming Christ - 6:00 - 18:00 We explore how the church makes disciples through outreach by proclaiming Christ at home, beyond, and abroad through various ministries and initiatives. Chapter 3: Modeling Christ Through Mercy Ministries and Physical Expansion - 18:00 - 24:00 We discover how mercy ministries complement gospel proclamation by demonstrating consistency between our message and our lives, plus plans for future physical expansion. Chapter 4: Making Disciples Through In-Reach: Every Age, Phase, and Struggle - 24:00 - 40:00 We learn about comprehensive discipleship strategies including a discipleship pathway for all ages, enhanced spiritual growth processes, and the three-level Soul Care Ministry.

    54 min

  6. 4 GEN · VIDEO

    Religion vs. Grace

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    44 min

  7. 28/12/2025 · VIDEO

    No Disciple Left Behind, Part 1

    At the start of a new year, we're challenged to examine what truly makes life meaningful—not through Hollywood's lens, but through God's eternal perspective. This message contrasts two visions of a 'wonderful life': the classic film that celebrates human goodness and earned rewards, versus the biblical reality revealed through both Scripture and the powerful testimony of a Christian leader facing terminal cancer. We discover that our purpose doesn't change when our circumstances do. The Apostle Paul asked what our hope, joy, and crowning achievement would be when Christ returns—and answered that it's people, specifically seeing others come to Jesus and grow in Him. Drawing from Colossians 1:15-28, we're reminded that Christ is the image of the invisible God, the Creator of all things, and the firstborn over all creation—not as a created being, but as the preeminent One with all authority. Our mission flows directly from who He is: the reason for our existence and the goal of our transformation. We're being remade into His image, repaired like broken mirrors gradually reflecting God's character more clearly. The Great Commission isn't optional—it's a command from the One with all authority, accompanied by His promise to be with us always. This church exists to make disciples of all people, regardless of ethnicity, past, or status, through both evangelism and edification. As we face our own mortality—because we're all 'on the clock'—we're called to live intentionally for what matters eternally: bringing people to Jesus and helping them grow in Him. Chapter 1: Two Perspectives on a Wonderful Life - 0:00 - 7:00 We examine two contrasting views of a meaningful life: the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life' and Ben Sasse's testimony of facing terminal cancer with Christian hope. Chapter 2: Making Disciples Because of Who Christ Is - 7:00 - 15:00 We explore Colossians 1:15-28 to understand that Christ is the Creator, the image of God, and the head of the church, which forms the foundation for our disciple-making mission. Chapter 3: Making Disciples Because of What Christ Commands - 15:00 - 22:00 We examine the Great Commission and understand that Christ's all-authority commands us to make disciples of all people, with His promised presence empowering us. Chapter 4: Maintaining Vision Through the Church Life Cycle - 22:00 - 28:00 We learn about the church life cycle and the importance of continually renewing our vision to avoid decline and remain faithful to our mission of making disciples.

    47 min

  8. 21/12/2025 · VIDEO

    Seven Reasons for Christmas

    At the heart of Christmas lies an astounding truth that transforms everything we understand about God and humanity: the eternal Word became flesh and dwelt among us. This message unpacks seven profound reasons why God took on human nature, each one revealing a different facet of His redemptive plan. We discover that Jesus had to become fully human while remaining fully God to serve as our mediator, bridging the infinite chasm between our sinfulness and God's holiness. His virgin conception wasn't merely miraculous for the sake of wonder, but necessary to preserve His sinless nature while allowing Him to represent us perfectly. Where Adam failed in the garden, Jesus succeeded in the wilderness and throughout His entire earthly life. Every thought He thought was righteous, every word He spoke was true, every action He took was perfect. This wasn't just for show; it was for us. His perfect obedience becomes our righteousness when we place our faith in Him. His death wasn't just a tragic end but a substitutionary sacrifice that canceled our entire debt of sin—past, present, and future. His resurrection proved the Father's acceptance of His work and guarantees our own future resurrection. Now seated at the right hand of God, He intercedes for us continuously, and one day we will actually reign with Him. These aren't abstract theological concepts but life-altering realities that should fill us with wonder and gratitude. Christmas celebrates the moment when eternity invaded time, when the infinite became finite, when God became one of us to restore us to what we were always meant to be. Chapter 1: The Incarnation: God Became Man - 0:00 - 7:00 We explore the miraculous virgin conception and birth of Jesus Christ, establishing that He is the eternal Word of God who became flesh while remaining fully divine. Chapter 2: The First Four Reasons: Mediator, Life, Death, and Resurrection - 7:00 - 18:00 We examine how Jesus became man to serve as our mediator, to live the perfect life we could not live, to die for our sins, and to be raised as the firstfruits of our resurrection. Chapter 3: The Final Three Reasons: Rule, Intercession, and Example - 18:00 - 26:00 We learn that Jesus became man to fulfill humanity's original purpose to rule creation, to intercede for us as our high priest, and to provide the perfect example for how we should live. Chapter 4: Application: What This Means for Us - 26:00 - 40:00 We discover how each reason for Christ's incarnation directly applies to our salvation and daily walk, offering us justification, forgiveness, security, and eternal hope.

    40 min
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Community Bible Church is a place where you can expect to experience real people, relevant teaching, and reverent worship. CBCTrenton exists to help people LEARN about God, LOVE Him and others, and LIVE for His purpose.

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  • Creatore
    Community Bible Church of Trenton, MI
  • Anni di attività
    2026
  • Puntate
    241
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