Sermons
Browse recent messages from Canyon Ridge Baptist Church.
The Faith Advantage
The advantage of faith--a real faith that rests on a real God; defined in His Word. It's a faith that truly exists; truly strengthens; and truly provides insight into God and our relationship with...
Listen →Peter's Worst Day
It was the worst day of Peter's life. It would define the rest of his days. It was the day he betrayed Jesus Christ. Consumed in the moment with his own pride; he denied that he knew Christ;...
Listen →Guilty Find Innocent Guilty
It was a joke of a trial. Jesus Christ; the only sinless man ever to walk the earth; charged with crimes He didn't commit by wicked men. In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick opens up one of the...
Listen →Surviving Betrayal
There came a point in the life of Christ when; in a matter of minutes; He was abandoned. His friends ran away. His enemies had taken Him. His Father would soon turn away from Him. He was completely...
Listen →Agony in the Garden
He knew He was going to die. He knew He was going to take on the sins of the world. He knew His father would; for the first and only time in history; turn away from Him. Christ's agony in the...
Listen →Agony in the Garden - 2
In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick continues expositing Christ's time in the garden of Gethsemane soon before His crucifixion--and examines the many opportunities we have to know our Creator...
Listen →An Ignored Warning
Soon before Christ's crucifixion; the Apostle Peter sets himself up for one of the defining moments of his life: A breach of character that will haunt him; forever changing his walk with the Lord. It...
Listen →The Path to Mature Ministry
Mature ministry begins with spiritual awareness; is cultivated through a Christ-centered attitude; is evident through a winsome appeal to the world; is shown through Godly action. In this message;...
Listen →What America Needs
What's wrong with America? When we think about that question; it's far too easy to revert to pointing fingers at whoever is convenient--liberal thinkers; liberal voters; liberal television; liberal...
Listen →Discussion Points 1
Many in biblical churches are searching for comfort; encouragement and leadership in the wake of the Supreme Court's recent decision to legalize same-sex marriage. It is; however; perhaps the biggest...
Listen →The Most Important Meal Ever
The Lord's Supper was a private; symbolic; spiritual act; a new ordinance for a new covenant. But it also draws a line in our spiritual life: A line between spiritual sincerity and numbness;...
Listen →The Focused Father
The Focused Father — Chris Chadwick
Listen →The Betrayal
It was the greatest betrayal in human history. Why did Judas choose to sell Christ's life for thirty pieces of silver? In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick examines Judas and makes a terrifying...
Listen →Getting Ready
The events described in Matthew 26 take place shortly before the most pivotal event in history: the crucifixion; then resurrection; of Jesus Christ. We see two leaders preparing: Christ; who prepares...
Listen →The Fruit of Salvation
Faith in action is evidence of an active faith. Or; to put it differently; the Christian does good works because he or she is saved. So what does that look like? In this message; Pastor Chris...
Listen →Having a Great Summer
The summertime can be a challenging time for our Christian walk. In this short message; Pastor Chris Chadwick gives direction for believers to serve Christ throughout the summer months.
Listen →Wasted Opportunity
In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick examines the parable of the talents; and the tragic wasted opportunities that we Christians must avoid.
Listen →Thankful for My Country
In this brief devotional; Pastor Chris Chadwick lists why we should all be thankful to be Americans.
Listen →Things You Can't Be Late For
Some things you just can't be late for. In this message; Pastor Chris Chadwick powerfully discusses one of Christ's key parables; and Jesus' important call for us to live for Him--right now.
Listen →Awesome Moms
The book of 1 Samuel begins with the powerful story of Hannah; a loving wife with a huge emotional burden: She had never had a child. The way she handled that burden is a picture of what it means...
Listen →A Woman of Godly Character
Pastor Chris Chadwick concludes Mother's Day with a reminder of what it means to be a Godly woman.
Listen →A Psalm of Greatness
Psalms 19 is one of the richest poems in the Bible; a layered and beautiful treatise on the power of the Word of God. In this message; Assistant Pastor Burnie Lund examines a section of Psalms 19;...
Listen →Passing the Time with Purpose
Passing the time in fear... what does that really mean? What does it mean to live in the fear of God? Pastor Burnie Lund teaches us the fullness of living in the presence of a wonderful redeemer.
Listen →Why Easter Matters
The primacy and vitality of Easter is explored in this message; which highlights the holiday as a special time to reflect on the wonderful work Christ did for us on the cross.
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