http://www.candlewoodfl.org Setting Hearts on Fire en-US Sun, 14 May 2023 09:49:01 +0000 hourly 1 Copyright @copy Candlewood Community Church Recorded Sermons from Candlewood Community Church Mike Gibbons Candlewood Community Church jerry@candlewoodfl.org false https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/whats-the-focus-of-your-life/ Sun, 14 May 2023 09:49:01 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14160 Pastor Mike Gibbons The truth of the matter is, this truth (the Gospel) doesn’t sell. and it doesn’t grow churches. It grows genuine believers, but it doesn’t grow churches. We want to be genuine believers who share and show the genuine life of Christ in us, getting th... 00:41:45 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/what-difference-does-the-resurrection-make-for-you/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:51:20 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14118 Pastor Mike Gibbons Paul wrote that if Jesus had not risen from the dead, then we who have put our trust in Him for salvation and have submitted to His leadership are the most pitiful people in the world. (1 Corinthians 15:19) But God DID raise Jesus and, when we think of th... 00:36:05 resurrection https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/he-did-that-for-me/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:02:50 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14097 Pastor Mike Gibbons Join us as we consider together the crucifixion of Jesus and its ramifications then and now. 00:20:57 The crucifixion https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/your-most-powerful-tool/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:20:54 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14076 Pastor Mike Gibbons When we witness, scripture is the most powerful tool we have. Our amazing story won't convince anyone, but God can do wonderful things with His own words. 00:35:54 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/what-has-witnessing-cost-you/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 08:50:19 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14056 Pastor Mike Gibbons No one likes to suffer and we especially do not look forward to being persecuted. But our painful experiences can often be the means God uses to bring salvation to people around us. What has being a witness for Christ cost you? 00:44:54 Persecution https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/he-leadeth-me/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 17:41:16 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=14028 Pastor Mike Gibbons As we delve into Acts 16:1-15, we see how God led Paul and the others in his group to bring the Gospel to Europe. We note some of God's methods as well as the missionaries' instant obedience to that leading. 00:42:57 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/the-first-church-counsel/ Sun, 05 Feb 2023 17:17:40 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=13994 Pastor Mike Gibbons Peter, Paul, and Barnabas present facts that make it clear to the first church council that salvation is by grace alone — for both Jews and gentiles. We also learn some lessons ourselves about who we should witness to and why it's important to be sensit... 00:45:21 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/thru-many-tribulations/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:24:24 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=13969 Pastor Mike Gibbons The first part of the lesson audio was cut off. Our lesson began with the question: "Which type of person is easier to witness to — a churched person or someone who has never been exposed to Christianity?" 00:28:01 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/you-are-light/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 16:58:07 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=13932 Pastor Mike Gibbons This week at Candlewood's Gathering we discussed Acts 13:42-52. In this passage we see two different responses to the Gospel message. They are the same responses people have today when they hear the Good News. But we also see that those of us who receive ... 00:33:55 Witnessing https://www.candlewoodfl.org/sermons/more-than-a-baby/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:06:09 +0000 https://www.candlewoodfl.org/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=13893 Pastor Mike Gibbons "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given ..." Isaiah 9:6 At this time of year, the Lord Jesus is portrayed as a cute baby in a feed trough, smiling with outstretched bare arms in the cold night. The Lord absolutely came as an infant, but He did so... 00:32:45 Christmas