Spirit Led - Pastor Greg Clark

The Lord's Supper & Memorial Day - Pastor Greg Clark

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Mercy Multiplied - Pastor Greg Clark

Mercy is God withholding the wrath we deserve, while grace gives us what we don't deserve. Jesus perfectly demonstrated mercy throughout His ministry and ultimately at the cross, taking upon Himself the punishment we deserved. As recipients of God's rich mercy, which is renewed every morning, we are called to extend that same mercy to others. This happens through forgiving those who have wronged us and showing kindness to those in need. Living mercifully requires intentionality - keeping our eyes open for opportunities to help others and respond when God prompts us to act. When we let mercy flow through us, we reflect Christ's heart and create opportunities for the gospel to transform lives. Learn more about Cedar Crest at www.ccbchurch.org

Satisfied - Pastor Greg Clark

Jesus declares that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied. True righteousness isn't about being a good person by human standards, but about having right standing with God through faith in Christ. Abraham became righteous through faith, not works, demonstrating that righteousness comes from trusting in God's promises. At the cross, Jesus became sin for us so we could become the righteousness of God in Him. When we truly understand this grace, it transforms our hearts and creates a genuine desire to follow Christ. The world offers many distractions, but only Jesus can satisfy our deepest spiritual thirst. Learn more about Cedar Crest at www.ccbchurch.org

Spirit Led - Pastor Greg Clark

Meekness is often misunderstood as weakness, but biblical meekness represents incredible inner strength under God's control. Jesus exemplified perfect meekness by living without sin and enduring suffering without complaint, showing that true strength comes from surrendering to divine authority rather than asserting our own agenda. The Apostle Paul demonstrated this by choosing to serve others despite his impressive credentials. When Jesus promised that the meek would inherit the earth, He meant they receive everything that truly matters - the Holy Spirit's power, salvation, and an eternal inheritance that is imperishable and secured by God's power. This inheritance comes through faith in Jesus Christ and is maintained by God's faithfulness, not our own efforts. Learn more about Cedar Crest at www.ccbchurch.org

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn - Pastor Greg Clark

Jesus taught that those who mourn are blessed because they will be comforted. This doesn't mean we should seek out sorrow, but rather that when we experience godly mourning - whether over our own sin, the lostness of others, or the brokenness of our world - God meets us with divine comfort. Jesus himself mourned at Lazarus's grave, over Jerusalem, and in Gethsemane, showing us that sorrow is part of the human experience. When we bring our genuine struggles to God in honest prayer, He presses us closer to Himself and equips us to comfort others who are hurting. Learn more about Cedar Crest Baptist Church at www.ccbchurch.org