Christ Church Carpinteria

This sermon explores Ecclesiastes 7:15-29, discussing the limits of human wisdom and the paradoxes of righteousness and wickedness in life.

This sermon explores Psalm 13, focusing on how to honestly lament and trust in God during times of suffering.

On Easter Sunday April 5, 2026, the pastor of Christ Church Carpinteria preaches on Luke 24:1-12—the women discovering the empty tomb, the angels announcing the resurrection, and Peter running to see for himself.

In an evening sermon on April 3, 2026, the pastor of Christ Church Carpinteria preaches on Luke 23:47-56, the burial of Jesus, addressing three questions: what happened, what does it mean, and what does it mean for each listener.

Christ Church Carpinteria pastor preaches on Luke 23:44-46, the final words of Jesus on the cross: 'Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.' The sermon argues that three hours of midday darkness were a sign of divine judgment falling on Christ — citing Amos 8:9 and the impossibility of a natural eclipse to last three hours at a full moon.

This sermon explores Ecclesiastes 7:13-14, focusing on Solomon's teaching about accepting both good and evil as part of God's work and finding wisdom in life's challenges.

This episode explores the second of Jesus's seven sayings on the cross from Luke 23:39-43, focusing on the interaction between Jesus and the repentant criminal.

A sermon from Christ Church Carpinteria on Ecclesiastes 6, exploring the theme that more is not enough.

A pastor reads and expounds on Psalm 32, discussing the blessing of forgiveness and the importance of confessing sin.

A sermon from Christ Church Carpinteria introducing the book of Titus and teaching on sound doctrine for different age groups.

A pastor delivers a sermon on Psalm 119:41-48, exploring its Hebrew acrostic structure and theological significance.

Christ Church Carpinteria's pastor preaches on Luke 22:35-38, arguing that Jesus's command to carry a money belt, a travel bag, and a sword is a literal instruction for practical living in a hostile world, not a spiritual metaphor.

A pastor at Christ Church Carpinteria delivers a December 2025 sermon on the Ninth Commandment—Exodus 20:16, 'You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor'—arguing that the command addresses not only perjury but gossip, slander, flattery, and the cultural embrace of moral relativism.

A pastor announces a Christmas concert for evangelism and then begins a sermon on Luke 22 about the Lord's Supper.

A pastor preaches on the sixth commandment 'You shall not murder' from Exodus 20:13, explaining its moral and theological implications.

A pastor reads and briefly explains the biblical account of the first communion from Luke 22:14-20.

A pastor preaches on the fifth commandment from Exodus 20:12, emphasizing honoring parents and pointing to Jesus as the perfect example.

A sermon on Luke 21-22, beginning the Passion Narrative and discussing Jesus' sacrifice and Judas' betrayal.

A pastor preaches on the fourth commandment about keeping the Sabbath holy, explaining its creation basis and application for believers.

A pastor delivers a sermon on Luke 21:25-36, discussing Jesus' teaching about the end of history and the nearness of God's kingdom.

A pastor teaches on the third commandment from Exodus 20:7, explaining its meaning and application for believers.

This episode examines Luke 21:20-24, focusing on Jesus' prophecy about Jerusalem's destruction and its significance in biblical eschatology.

This episode is a sermon teaching on the First Commandment from Exodus chapter 20, delivered as part of a series on the Ten Commandments.

This episode explores Psalm 1's teaching about the two fundamental ways of living—the blessed path of delighting in God's law versus the perishing way of the wicked—and connects it to diverse modern lifestyles.

This sermon explores how God (Yahweh) responds to the brokenness of His servant Elijah in 1 Kings 19:1-18, focusing on themes of fear, despair, and divine intervention.