Waiting Expectant: Devotionals for Advent
November 22, 2015
These Advent devotionals will allow our families to worship at home as we wait expectantly for the Savior -- for His birth and His return. Are you ready?» Read the rest of this post.
Running on Fullness: A Journey through Ephesians
September 14, 2015
In September at Camelback Bible Church, we begin a sermon series that will take us deeper than we’ve ever been before. We’ll be examining Paul’s letter to the churches of Ephesus. For a fill up fuller than anything you thought possible, get ready to plunge into Ephesians. Running on Fullness, a sermon series by Dr. Tim Savage, begins Sunday, September 20.» Read the rest of this post.
Preparing Our Children for Living in a Fallen World
August 25, 2015
Preparation is important for all the activities of our life, but it is especially important that we be prepared for life - that we be prepared to “really live.” We want to partner with parents to prepare their children for living in this world as children of God.» Read the rest of this post.
Summer Sermon Series – One Foot in Heaven, One Foot on Earth
June 3, 2015
As Christians, we all want to be disciples of Jesus Christ. What does Jesus teach and where does he lead? The best answers are the ones Jesus himself gives. This summer, we will study the book of Luke and be challenged to live on heaven's plane while walking on earth.» Read the rest of this post.
Have You Joined the Conversation?
April 8, 2015
Join the Conversation, a ministry of Camelback Bible, is a time of building new and deeper relationships while tackling some of life’s greatest questions and challenges. Geared toward those in their 20’s and 30’s, the evening features food, music, worship, discussion, and plenty of Q&A on life’s toughest questions.» Read the rest of this post.
Saved Not “By” But “Unto” Good Works
January 26, 2015
Salvation is dependent, not on our works, but solely on the work that Jesus did on the cross. Faith alone placed on that work brings us to salvation. Are you trusting in Christ’s work alone, and has that focused trust ushered out unto good works that bring glory to your Savior?» Read the rest of this post.
Whatever Should Happen in the New Year
January 11, 2015
The temperature in life may be stifling, painful, even unendurable, but you’ll never face it alone. Someone divine is standing by your side.» Read the rest of this post.
Calendar of Daily Bible Reading: Spend the Year in God’s Word
December 31, 2014
Family of Christ, I want to commend to you the use of a Calendar of Bible Readings (several are provided below), mostly because it will get you into the Scriptures on a consistent basis, or rather ―it will get the Scriptures into you! Anyone familiar with the Bible knows how important God’s Word is, for […]» Read the rest of this post.
Advent Week Five: Christ
December 24, 2014
“Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace, good will toward all people,” sang the angels. — Luke 2:14 I am currently in Vancouver celebrating Christmas with my wife’s side of the family – every other year we travel to Canada for Christmas. I won’t deny it: CBC’s Lessons and Carols is a […]» Read the rest of this post.
Fourth Week of Advent: Love
December 16, 2014
My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For he has regarded the lowliness of His servant…And His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He has brought […]» Read the rest of this post.
Third Week of Advent: Joy
December 9, 2014
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen. Ah…to […]» Read the rest of this post.
Second Week of Advent: Preparation
December 2, 2014
I hope your first week of Advent went well! I’m sure you’ve noticed CBC’s Advent wreath at the front of the chancel. So why the candles and evergreen? The Advent wreath is usually a horizontal evergreen wreath with four candles and often, a fifth, white candle in the center. Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent, the […]» Read the rest of this post.
First Week of Advent: Hope
November 23, 2014
Happy New Year! Advent is the first season of the Christian liturgical year encompassing the four weeks leading up to Christmas. (2014: Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21). During Advent, we actually celebrate the beginning of the year for Christians! The word “Advent.” The term “Advent” stems from the latin word adventus, meaning […]» Read the rest of this post.