Charles River Church - Sermon Audio

Joshua 2:1-24 - You can lose the battle, but still win the war. In this life we will lose, but if we are humble, losses can be turned into victories. In our final installment of the Game Over series we learn of God's grace as seen in the life of a woman named Rahab.

Numbers 20:1-13 - Overwhelmed. This is a state that many people find themselves in and there are a number of reasons for it. This week we look at one of the most influential people of all time, Moses, in an an overwhelming season and discover where to run in these difficult days.

2 Samuel 12:1-15 - Every person on the planet has a moral failure at some point in time. This week we learn from King David that our greatest moral failure does not have to define us.

Acts 15:36-41 - Have you ever quit something you intended to finish? As we continue our Game Over sermon series we look at how God responds to us when we give up.

Romans 15:13 Mom's play a huge role in our lives. This Mother's Day we hear from several moms regarding some of their challenges and then learn of the source for all that she has to give.

1 Kings 17:8-24 - Despite the comfort and affluence of first world living, many people feel a sense of hopelessness. This week we look at the hopeless situation of a widow from the village of Zarephath and see how God meets us in our despair.

John 13:36-38, 18:1-27, and 21:15-19 - This Sunday we begin a new sermon series that we're calling "Game Over". Sometimes we have what seems to be a game over moment, a moment that we just cannot recover from. Fortunately for us God is frequently taking what seems to be an end and transitioning us into an even better beginning. In this first installment we look at the apostle Peter's game over moment, actually several moments of failing Jesus, his friend and his Lord.

Luke 24:1-35 - We all like new things. The resurrection of Jesus marks for us a new day leading to a new life. This Easter Sunday we see how to lay hold of that new life that God has for us.

Genesis 50:22-26; 45:3-8; Romans 12:1 & 6-8 - Do you ever wonder what your purpose in this world is? In this final week of our study through the life of Joseph, we see Joseph reflecting on his life's purpose and we take a look at how we can discover ours.

Genesis 42:1-15, 45:5-8, and 50:15-21 - Like Joseph we will all suffer wrong at the hands of another person. The question, however, is will we let that offense hold us back from all that God has for us? This week Joseph comes face to face with those who hurt him the most.

Genesis 41:37-52 - Have you ever seen the abuse of power? Rest assured this is not God's design. God wants us to use power and prosperity for the good of all. This week we continue our look at the life Joseph with a fresh perspective on the handling of power, leadership, wealth, and position.

Genesis 41:1-57 - This week Pastor Jua continues our Long Game series on the life of Joseph with a look at Joseph's promotion to second in command in Egypt under Pharaoh. In this message we will look at the characteristics of an unbreakable spirit.

Genesis 40:1-23 - Sometimes when things feel like they can't get any harder ... they do. This is where we find Joseph this week as we continue our study of his rise to leadership in Egypt to save his people. As he faces yet another set-back we see that God is building character and preparing him for what's to come.

Genesis 39-6-23 - In a sex-saturated culture, playing the long game in the area of sexuality can prove difficult. This week we see Joseph honor God and remain pure in the midst of heavy temptation.

Genesis 38 - Most of us have messed up in major ways, and many of us feel like we've gone so far that God must be finished with us. Joseph was the leading character in Genesis 37-50, while his brother Judah remains a supporting role with major flaws. This Sunday our Discipleship Pastor Kevin Marando walks us through the story of Judah's failure and shows us a gracious Lord who does not give up on us.

Genesis 39:1-6a - Our relationship with God was never meant to be compartmentalized. Instead, God wants us to include Him in all of life. One of the most important places for this relationship to bear on is the workplace. In part three of our Long Game series, Dr. David Butler gives us a look at Joseph's work in Potiphar's house and what it teaches about how we can see God in our work.

Genesis 37:12-36 - Has life ever taken a turn for the unexpected? Maybe you've felt like your hopes and dreams have been shattered. This second week in our study of Joseph, we see his dream seemingly come crashing down. We learn how to trust that God is writing a better story for our lives than our difficult moments might suggest.

Genesis 37:1-11 - This week we kick off a new sermon series that we're calling the Long Game. In this series, we're digging into the life of Joseph. On this first week, we ask what it might look like if we believed God was truly with us in every circumstance.

Exodus 2:11-15; Matthew 4:1; Acts 9:1-9 - On this first Sunday of the new year we look at discovering God's dreams for our lives with a glimpse into three prolific characters - Moses, Jesus, and Paul.

Genesis 15:1-17 - This week Pastoral Intern, Andrew Nilson, gives us a look at the trustworthiness of God through God's covenant with Abraham.