Blanchard Church of Christ

8 Reasons We Cannot Afford to Neglect God's Word

SPEAKER: Pastor Russel Moldovan Pastor Russel Moldovan’s sermon, “8 Reasons We Cannot Afford to Neglect God’s Word,” begins by helping the congregation understand where they are in their 2026 chronological reading of Scripture. He explains that the Old Testament is arranged in our Bibles by category—history, poetry/wisdom, and prophets—but that reading it chronologically helps us see how the books fit into the flow of God’s story. From there, he introduces the Psalms as prayers, poems, and hymns gathered over many generations, with Psalm 119 standing as the longest chapter in the Bible and one of the great “Psalms of the Law.” For Christians, he explains, the principles about God’s Law in Psalm 119 can be applied to the whole Bible, because all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for shaping God’s people. The heart of the sermon gives eight reasons believers cannot afford to neglect God’s Word. According to Psalm 119, Scripture leads us to peace in a painful world, protects us from sin, anchors us in truth amid a sea of lies, disciples and shapes our worldview, teaches us why and how to worship, offers wise counsel, reveals the nature and character of God, and ultimately introduces us to Jesus Christ, the Living Word. Pastor Russel emphasizes that the Bible is not merely another source of information; it is God’s truth, nourishment, guidance, and revelation. The sermon concludes by pointing to Jesus as the bread of life, whose body and blood were given for our salvation, reminding the congregation that the written Word points us to the Living Word, who gives eternal life to all who receive Him by faith.

Seven Wisdom Exercises for Our Graduates

SPEAKER: Pastor Russel Moldovan Pastor Russel Moldovan’s Graduation Sunday sermon, “Seven Wisdom Exercises for Our Graduates,” is built around Solomon’s request for wisdom in 1 Kings 3:3–13. Pastor Russel explains that Solomon’s unique mark as king was not merely knowledge, but wisdom—knowing how to apply God’s truth rightly. From there, he offers seven pieces of biblical wisdom for graduates, but also for the whole church: trust in Jesus Christ, recognize the spiritual war behind the world’s conflicts, take every thought captive, travel through life with the church and not alone, understand that life’s greatest moments come through sacrifice and giving, marry someone who shares allegiance to Jesus, and embrace a Christ-like attitude. The sermon especially reminds graduates that life is not simply about choosing a career, gaining success, or following their own hearts, but about walking with Christ in every decision. Pastor Russel points them to Jesus as the way of salvation, the One who forgives and removes the debt of sin. He also warns that our thoughts, relationships, attitudes, and choices all matter because they either move us toward “Team Jesus” or away from Him. In the end, the message calls graduates—and all believers—to live with wisdom, humility, service, accountability, and joy, trusting that a life built on Christ is the only life that truly leads in the right direction.

Who Is In Your Corner?

SPEAKER: Pastor Russel Moldovan Pastor Russel Moldovan’s Memorial Day sermon, “Who Is in Your Corner?”, begins with Hebrews 11 and Hebrews 12:1–2, describing Hebrews 11 as the great “Hall of Fame” of faith—men and women who trusted God, endured hardship, and carried the baton of faith before passing it on to those who follow. Hebrews 12 then pictures those faithful believers as a “great cloud of witnesses,” cheering us on as we run our own race with perseverance and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. The heart of the sermon focuses on Bill Aurand, a faithful Christian man, veteran, husband, father, friend, and longtime member of the church who had recently gone home to be with the Lord. Pastor Russel shares how Bill and Kate welcomed his family when they first came to Blanchard, and especially how Bill stood in his corner during a difficult season early in his ministry, helping preserve the 33 years of service that followed. Bill’s life becomes a living example of what it means to encourage others, have someone’s back, and reflect the heart of Christ. The sermon closes by inviting the congregation to thank God for those who stood in their corner, and then to become that kind of person for someone else—because Jesus Himself stood in our corner, bore our sins, and made a way for us to be forgiven and redeemed.

David's Mighty Men: Rising Up For Jesus

SPEAKER: Pastor Russel Moldovan Pastor Russel Moldovan’s sermon, “David’s Mighty Men: Rising Up for King Jesus,” focuses on the courage, loyalty, and sacrificial devotion of David’s mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29MdjxUuiXc&t=670s]–19. These men were not passive spectators; they loved their king so deeply that they risked their lives simply to bring David water from the well of Bethlehem. Pastor Russel uses their example to challenge Christian men today to rise up with that same kind of spiritual courage and wholehearted devotion—not for David, but for King Jesus. He emphasizes that God is calling men to be active, faithful, sacrificial leaders in their churches, homes, workplaces, and families.The sermon then lays out four practical ways men can answer that call: spending daily time with God in private, spiritually protecting their families, surrounding themselves with godly men, and serving the Body of Christ. Pastor Russel encourages men to be shaped in prayer, Scripture, and private worship before they try to lead publicly. He also calls them to guard their marriages, disciple their children, seek accountability with other Christian men, and move from being consumers in the church to being faithful servants and owners of the mission. The sermon closes with the challenge of 1 Corinthians 16:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29MdjxUuiXc&t=973s]–14: to be alert, to stand firm in the faith, to act like men, to be strong, and to let everything be done in love.

The First Gospel Sermon

SPEAKER: Tim Jackson