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August 21, 2026

Title: WHEN THE GROUND BENEATH YOU SHAKES
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO HEAR BAD NEWS? HAVE YOU EVER FELT HELPLESS AND HOPELESS? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE GROUND BENEATH YOU SHAKES?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the summer sermon series, LIFE LESSONS, with a powerful message on the hope that we have in God using scripture from the Psalms, specifically Psalm 62.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

WHAT DOES HELP? Trust in God. (Psalm 62:8)

Do you trust in God at ALL times? (Psalm 26:1; Psalm 3:5-6)

Does God actually REQUIRE that we trust Him? Pastor Jarrett shares when he accepted Christ as his Savior.

We all know that life is full or twists and turns. Why doesn’t the Christian come with a straight path that is easy to follow?


WHAT DOES HELP? Pray to God. (Psalm 62:8b)

Why should prayer be our first response, not our last resort?

Pastor Jarrett shares about the new Fall sermon series he will begin next week.


FINAL THOUGHTS:

When you want to give up and quit, remember the steadfast love of God. (Psalm 62:11-12)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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August 20, 2026

Title: WHEN THE GROUND BENEATH YOU SHAKES
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO HEAR BAD NEWS? HAVE YOU EVER FELT HELPLESS AND HOPELESS? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE GROUND BENEATH YOU SHAKES?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the summer sermon series, LIFE LESSONS, with a powerful message on the hope that we have in God using scripture from the Psalms, specifically Psalm 62.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Will wealth help alleviate your pain when you are experiencing the ground shake beneath your feet?

For other things that don’t help us, listen to yesterday’s segment.

WHAT DOES HELP? Wait on God. (Psalm 62:1-5)

Why is waiting for an answer so difficult?

Why is waiting in silence even more difficult?

Why is waiting alone also difficult? Notice the word “alone” is used six times in Psalm 62.

Who is your best cheerleader? Pastor Jarrett says YOU are!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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August 18, 2026

Title: WHEN THE GROUND BENEATH YOU SHAKES
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO HEAR BAD NEWS? HAVE YOU EVER FELT HELPLESS AND HOPELESS? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE GROUND BENEATH YOU SHAKES?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the summer sermon series, LIFE LESSONS, with a powerful message on the hope that we have in God using scripture from the Psalms, specifically Psalm 62.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Who was Jeduthun? What was his style of writing? Is he credited with placing the music to David’s words found in Psalm 39, Psalm 62, and Psalm 77?

THEME #1 IN THE PSALMS OF JEDUTHUN: The Brevity of Life (Psalm 39:4-5, Psalm 62:9)

THEME #2 IN THE PSALMS OF JEDUTHUN: A Person in Distress (Psalm 39:2,12a; Psalm 77:14; 62:3-4)

THEME #3 IN THE PSALMS OF JEDUTHUN: The Silence of God (Psalm 77:7-9; Psalm 39:7-8; Psalm 62:1,5)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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August 17, 2026

Title: WHEN THE GROUND BENEATH YOU SHAKES
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO HEAR BAD NEWS? HAVE YOU EVER FELT HELPLESS AND HOPELESS? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE GROUND BENEATH YOU SHAKES?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the summer sermon series, LIFE LESSONS, with a powerful message on the hope that we have in God using scripture from the Psalms, specifically Psalm 62.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Why did Pastor Jarrett choose Psalm 62 to preach on this week? He discusses what he has been doing this summer on his pulpit break and then reads and explains Psalm 62.

What does it mean to be anointed by God? Pastor R.T. Kendall said: "The anointing is the power of the Holy Spirit” and Pastor Jarrett says: “It's usually seen in a gift that functions easily when it's working.”

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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August 7, 2026

Title: TRUE SATISFACTION
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Kal Kilgo
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

NOTE: We are airing the past TWO sermons from CFBC due to audio difficulties with the Biblical-Literacy lesson. If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org   For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

WHAT DOES SATISFACTION MEAN TO YOU? DOES SOMEONE OR SOME THING SATISFY YOU? IS IT A JOB WELL DONE AND A GOOD DAY’S WORK? IS IT A WARM, HOME-COOKED MEAL? DOES YOUR SPOUSE SATISFY YOU? DO YOUR KIDS SATISFY YOU? DOES MONEY OR PRESTIGE BRING YOU SATISFACTION?

Pastor Kal Kilgo steps into the pulpit this week to present the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church from Psalm 90. Pastor Kal is the College and Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon notes here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

COVENANT SATISFACTION (Psalm 90:12-17)

When is the last time you asked God to help you be satisfied? Probably never – or very rarely! Do it now! It might feel weird, but it will be sooooo worth it.

Are you willing to allow God to satisfy you?

Is your time alone with God very structured? Is this wrong? Pastor Kal warns us to not get comfortable…

Have you ever been very, very, very bold in your requests to God?

Can God really redeem the past of anyone – no matter what they did? (Joel 2:25-27) Pastor Kal says: “God will never dismiss or neglect what hurt you. In fact, He bottles up every tear. He is a redeemer.”

FINAL THOUGHTS:

True satisfaction is only found in the steadfast love of God

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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Title: FULLY CONVINCED
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

ARE YOU CONVINCED OF YOUR SAVIOR OR OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE? ARE YOU ALLOWING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO DEFINE YOU OR DESCRIBE YOU? WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the LIFE LESSONS sermon series with a powerful message on who he wants to be – as a Christian, husband, father, and pastor.

Scripture Reference: Romans 4:19-21

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Note: Yesterday, Pastor Cothen shared part of his personal testimony. Today, we are airing the tail-end of it, but don’t have time to play the whole thing. If you missed it, check out the archives.

Where does righteousness come from? Where did Abraham get his righteousness?

Do you truly believe that God is still in the miracle-making business? What is holding you back from believing that God is fully able? Pastor Cothen says this: “What you are convinced of forms your convictions.”

FINAL THOUGHTS:

What is causing you to doubt God? Identify it!

Are you experiencing God and His promises? Try it out today!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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August 6, 2026

Title: TRUE SATISFACTION
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Kal Kilgo
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

NOTE: We are airing the past TWO sermons from CFBC due to audio difficulties with the Biblical-Literacy lesson. If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org   For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

WHAT DOES SATISFACTION MEAN TO YOU? DOES SOMEONE OR SOME THING SATISFY YOU? IS IT A JOB WELL DONE AND A GOOD DAY’S WORK? IS IT A WARM, HOME-COOKED MEAL? DOES YOUR SPOUSE SATISFY YOU? DO YOUR KIDS SATISFY YOU? DOES MONEY OR PRESTIGE BRING YOU SATISFACTION?

Pastor Kal Kilgo steps into the pulpit this week to present the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church from Psalm 90. Pastor Kal is the College and Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon notes here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

COVENANT SATISFACTION (Psalm 90:12-17)

Yesterday, Pastor Kal compared the Christian life to a blade of grass. Today, he says it is like a calendar – filled with all different kinds of events. What is your calendar filled with?

What did Moses learn about God’s covenant love and faithfulness in the 40 years he spent in the wilderness? Have you learned the same lesson yet?

What are the enemies of a life satisfied in the love of God? (James 1:5) Pastor Karl discusses: pride, geed comfort, control, comparison, and bitterness.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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Title: FULLY CONVINCED
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

ARE YOU CONVINCED OF YOUR SAVIOR OR OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE? ARE YOU ALLOWING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO DEFINE YOU OR DESCRIBE YOU? WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the LIFE LESSONS sermon series with a powerful message on who he wants to be – as a Christian, husband, father, and pastor.

Scripture Reference: Romans 4:19-21

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

With all he had been through, how could Abraham be fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised? (Romans 4:21)

Have you ever tried to compromise with God over your situation? “God, I promise I will stop… if you just…” Why didn’t Abraham do that? No one would have blamed him if he did.

Why isn’t there room for doubt in a Christian’s life?

Does your faith truly define all of who you are? Pastor Cothen says: “We should be fully convinced because God is fully able.”

Pastor Cothen closes this segment sharing a little of his personal testimony…

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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August 5, 2026

Title: TRUE SATISFACTION
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Kal Kilgo
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

NOTE: We are airing the past TWO sermons from CFBC due to audio difficulties with the Biblical-Literacy lesson. If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org   For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

WHAT DOES SATISFACTION MEAN TO YOU? DOES SOMEONE OR SOME THING SATISFY YOU? IS IT A JOB WELL DONE AND A GOOD DAY’S WORK? IS IT A WARM, HOME-COOKED MEAL? DOES YOUR SPOUSE SATISFY YOU? DO YOUR KIDS SATISFY YOU? DOES MONEY OR PRESTIGE BRING YOU SATISFACTION?

Pastor Kal Kilgo steps into the pulpit this week to present the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church from Psalm 90. Pastor Kal is the College and Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon notes here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

THE FINITE MAN (Psalm 90:3-11)

Have you ever stood on the shore of the ocean or the top of a mountain and marveled at the wonder of God?

Have you every stood in front of your loved one’s gravesite and realized how small you are in light of all of creation?

How is the Christian life like a blade of grass? This is a great analogy! Pastor Kal reminds us that God has so much more for our lives than what the world can offer us and Jesus died for our sins in order to provide true lasting satisfaction. Trust Him!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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Title: FULLY CONVINCED
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

ARE YOU CONVINCED OF YOUR SAVIOR OR OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE? ARE YOU ALLOWING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO DEFINE YOU OR DESCRIBE YOU? WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the LIFE LESSONS sermon series with a powerful message on who he wants to be – as a Christian, husband, father, and pastor.

Scripture Reference: Romans 4:19-21

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Have you ever forgotten about God and His promises when your circumstances are great? Pastor Cothen warns us to stop thinking everything will always be okay simply because you are a Christ-follower, reminding us of Abraham’s faith through the bad AND the good.

Where do you draw your strength? Do you immediately turn to God when hard times hit – or do you cry and complain and worry? Pastor Cothen says: “When we get fixated on the things that we are worried about, we miss our God. But when we are convinced of our God, we glorify Him. In that process, we grow strong in our faith.”

With all he had been through, how could Abraham be fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised? (Romans 4:21)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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August 4, 2026

Title: TRUE SATISFACTION
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Kal Kilgo
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

NOTE: We are airing the past TWO sermons from CFBC due to audio difficulties with the Biblical-Literacy lesson. If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org   For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

WHAT DOES SATISFACTION MEAN TO YOU? DOES SOMEONE OR SOME THING SATISFY YOU? IS IT A JOB WELL DONE AND A GOOD DAY’S WORK? IS IT A WARM, HOME-COOKED MEAL? DOES YOUR SPOUSE SATISFY YOU? DO YOUR KIDS SATISFY YOU? DOES MONEY OR PRESTIGE BRING YOU SATISFACTION?

Pastor Kal Kilgo steps into the pulpit this week to present the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church from Psalm 90. Pastor Kal is the College and Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon notes here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

THE EVERLASTING GOD (Psalm 90:1-2)

Why do scholars debate the context of Psalm 90? Can you see yourself reflected in the passage? (Numbers 20)

During your weariness and difficulty, is God still sovereign over your life?

When is the last time you stopped to think about who God is before you prayed to Him? (Psalm 16:11)

How often do you tell God that you love Him? Try it now!

Tune in tomorrow for more insight into Psalm 90 from Pastor Kal.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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Title: FULLY CONVINCED
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

ARE YOU CONVINCED OF YOUR SAVIOR OR OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE? ARE YOU ALLOWING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO DEFINE YOU OR DESCRIBE YOU? WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the LIFE LESSONS sermon series with a powerful message on who he wants to be – as a Christian, husband, father, and pastor.

Scripture Reference: Romans 4:19-21

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

How much time have you spend fixated on your circumstances? Pastor Cothen shares the story of Perpetua, a 3rd Century AD woman and daughter of an influential leader. When did she surrender to Jesus? Was being a Christ-follower dangerous at that time? How did her father react to her faith? What was her response?

Has God ever made you wait for His response to a request? Have you ever wondered “WHY”? Read Romans 4:20 again – and again and again and again. And then read Romans 1:21. What is the difference?

Have you ever doubted God? Have you ever thought He was never going to fulfill a promise to you? Theologian John MacArthur once stated: “Faith in God, because it affirms His trustworthy character, is the supreme way that men glorify Him, while without faith, any attempt to worship, praise, or honor Him is a worthless, self-righteous sham.”

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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August 3, 2026

Title: TRUE SATISFACTION
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Kal Kilgo
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

NOTE: We are airing the past TWO sermons from CFBC due to audio difficulties with the Biblical-Literacy lesson. If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org   For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

WHAT DOES SATISFACTION MEAN TO YOU? DOES SOMEONE OR SOME THING SATISFY YOU? IS IT A JOB WELL DONE AND A GOOD DAY’S WORK? IS IT A WARM, HOME-COOKED MEAL? DOES YOUR SPOUSE SATISFY YOU? DO YOUR KIDS SATISFY YOU? DOES MONEY OR PRESTIGE BRING YOU SATISFACTION?

Pastor Kal Kilgo steps into the pulpit this week to present the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church from Psalm 90. Pastor Kal is the College and Young Adults Pastor at CFBC.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon notes here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Are Christians immune from hardships? Why do we suffer if we are God’s children? Why do we experience grief? Does God know about our problems? Does He grieve for us? (Isaiah 53:3-4)

Are you suffering in silence? Why are you afraid to tell someone? Pastor Kal encourages us to just tell someone! That is what the Christian body is for – to help and encourage each other.

Can true satisfaction be found in anyone or anything other than God? Pastor Kal reminds us that it is not inherently wrong to want to be satisfied; we just need to be careful where we look for that satisfaction.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

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Title: FULLY CONVINCED
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

ARE YOU CONVINCED OF YOUR SAVIOR OR OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE? ARE YOU ALLOWING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO DEFINE YOU OR DESCRIBE YOU? WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?

Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the LIFE LESSONS sermon series with a powerful message on who he wants to be – as a Christian, husband, father, and pastor.

Scripture Reference: Romans 4:19-21

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

How old was Abraham when God appeared to him with an unusual message? Did he believe God? Was God’s promise fulfilled immediately?

Who was Perpetua – a 3rd Century AD woman and daughter of an influential leader? When did she surrender to Jesus? Was being a Christ-follower dangerous at that time? How did her father react to her faith? What was her response?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 24, 2026

Title: SUFFERING IS NOT SINGULAR
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Dr. Conner Bales
with Dr. Conner BalesDr. Conner Bales (https://www.connorbales.com/)

Day 5

Last week, General Doug Carver kicked off the special 2026 Summer Sermon Series with a great reminder that God is our strength and refuge and we can find joy in Him through every life lesson.

This week, the very special guest is Dr. Conner Bales, the pastor at Quails Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. The question he will be tackling this week is: HOW DO WE SUFFER WELL?

Scripture Passage: Romans 8:16

Click here for more information about Dr. Conner Bales.

Find Dr. Conner Bales’ sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

As a recap, Dr. Bales has been sharing this week about finding joy through suffering – and suffering well. He and his wife definitely have known suffering, having two very medical fragile daughters. He wanted a way to express the way he felt about his beautiful daughters, so he and his friend Michael teamed up to write and compose a beautiful song.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Dr. Bales closes the segment reminding us that suffering is for now, but glory is forever!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 23, 2026

Title: SUFFERING IS NOT SINGULAR
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Dr. Conner Bales
with Dr. Conner BalesDr. Conner Bales (https://www.connorbales.com/)

Day 4

Last week, General Doug Carver kicked off the special 2026 Summer Sermon Series with a great reminder that God is our strength and refuge and we can find joy in Him through every life lesson.

This week, the very special guest is Dr. Conner Bales, the pastor at Quails Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. The question he will be tackling this week is: HOW DO WE SUFFER WELL?

Scripture Passage: Romans 8:16

Click here for more information about Dr. Conner Bales.

Find Dr. Conner Bales’ sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

SUFFERING IS NOT WORTH COMPARING

Does God really care about our problems? Think about this: He gets it! After all, His son endured the worst suffering imaginable and He promises to be with us through it all. (Psalm 34:18-19)

Dr. Bales wanted a way to express the way he felt about his beautiful daughters. He uses this segment to share more about their health issues and how God has continually showed up with miracle after miracle after miracle in their lives. Tune in tomorrow to hear the song that he and his friend Michael wrote and composed for his daughters.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 22, 2026

Title: SUFFERING IS NOT SINGULAR
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Dr. Conner Bales
with Dr. Conner BalesDr. Conner Bales (https://www.connorbales.com/)

Day 3

Last week, General Doug Carver kicked off the special 2026 Summer Sermon Series with a great reminder that God is our strength and refuge and we can find joy in Him through every life lesson.

This week, the very special guest is Dr. Conner Bales, the pastor at Quails Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. The question he will be tackling this week is: HOW DO WE SUFFER WELL?

Scripture Passage: Romans 8:16

Click here for more information about Dr. Conner Bales.

Find Dr. Conner Bales’ sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

SUFFERING IS NOT SINGULAR

I am sure you have experienced at least one hardship in your life. But have you experienced more than one? Probably. (James 1:2) Dr. Bales shares a little more about his sweet daughters and the suffering they have endured in their life and will continue to endure until God calls them home.

SUFFERING IS NOT WORTH COMPARING

Would life be better without any suffering at all?

Is your suffering worse than everyone else’s suffering? Dr. Bales warns us to not be a one-upper…

How are you enduring what God has entrusted you with?

Think about this: God really does care about your problems and hardships. He gets it! After all, His son endured the worst suffering imaginable!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 21, 2026

Title: SUFFERING IS NOT SINGULAR
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Dr. Conner Bales
with Dr. Conner BalesDr. Conner Bales (https://www.connorbales.com/)

Day 2

Last week, General Doug Carver kicked off the special 2026 Summer Sermon Series with a great reminder that God is our strength and refuge and we can find joy in Him through every life lesson.

This week, the very special guest is Dr. Conner Bales, the pastor at Quails Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. The question he will be tackling this week is: HOW DO WE SUFFER WELL?

Scripture Passage: Romans 8:16

Click here for more information about Dr. Conner Bales.

Find Dr. Conner Bales’ sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

As Christ-followers and believers, what is our reward at the end of our life? Dr. Conner Bales reads from the focused Scripture passage in Romans 8.

SUFFERING DESERVES STEWARDING

What did Paul mean when he wrote about considering suffering?

Why did Paul write this letter (and others letters to various churches)? Were the people out of control and challenging his authority? Dr. Bales uses the Church in Corinth as one example. (2 Corinthians 11)

How did Paul encourage the Church in Rome during their persecution? Dr. Bales uses an unlikely metaphor to explain the process of God turning heartache into something beautiful.

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July 20, 2026

Title: SUFFERING IS NOT SINGULAR
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by Dr. Conner Bales
with Dr. Conner BalesDr. Conner Bales (https://www.connorbales.com/)

Day 1

Last week, General Doug Carver kicked off the special 2026 Summer Sermon Series with a great reminder that God is our strength and refuge and we can find joy in Him through every life lesson.

This week, the very special guest is Dr. Conner Bales, the pastor at Quails Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. The question he will be tackling this week is: HOW DO WE SUFFER WELL?

Scripture Passage: Romans 8:16

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If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Job suffered terrible tragedies in his life. How was he able to continue to praise God through the pain?

Paul also suffered greatly. Was he able to praise God like Job did?

Can God really make something good out of something that seems so bad? Dr. Bales closes this segment sharing a little about his family. Click here to view their beautiful family photo (fast-forward to the 44-minute mark).

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

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July 17, 2026

Title: LIFE LESSONS
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by General Doug Carver
with Special Guest

Day 5

LIFE IS FULL OF DISAPPOINTMENTS AND HARDSHIPS. SOMETIMES IT’S HARD TO FIND THE STRENGTH TO GO ON – LET ALONE THE JOY TO PRAISE GOD THROUGH THE TEARS.

This week, very special guest General Doug Carver presents the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church. General Carver is the Chief of Chaplains for the United States Army and he definitely has some harrowing stories to tell. But, through every story, there is courage, strength, and joy found in Jesus.

Scripture Passage: Joshua 1:1-9

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Find General Doug Carver’s sermon here.

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QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Why is it so hard for us to praise God in the midst of tragedy? General Doug Carver shares about one of his most challenging assignments as a Chaplain in the US Army. He remembers August 30, 2010, when a fellow chaplain was killed in action.

Did Jesus warn us that we would experience hardships? Did he know that his assignment was to take those hardships upon himself?

General Carver closes the sermon with one final story that was absolutely tragic for the soldier involved. How did he survive?

FINAL THOUGHTS

Travis Mills: “Keep moving. Don’t stop. It might be tough, but the Lord God will be with you until the end. And you can take that to the bank.”

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 16, 2026

Title: LIFE LESSONS
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by General Doug Carver
with Special Guest

Day 4

LIFE IS FULL OF DISAPPOINTMENTS AND HARDSHIPS. SOMETIMES IT’S HARD TO FIND THE STRENGTH TO GO ON – LET ALONE THE JOY TO PRAISE GOD THROUGH THE TEARS.

This week, very special guest General Doug Carver presents the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church. General Carver is the Chief of Chaplains for the United States Army and he definitely has some harrowing stories to tell. But, through every story, there is courage, strength, and joy found in Jesus.

Scripture Passage: Joshua 1:1-9

Click here for more information about General Doug Carver.

Find General Doug Carver’s sermon here.

 If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Today, General Doug Carver shares one of the terrifying experiences he had in Iraq. How would you react if a missile was fired upon you? How much would you pray?

Are you waiting for God to perform a miracle in your life right now? Have you ever had to wait for answers? General Doug Carver reminds us of Zecheriah 3:17 and sings a portion of the hymn “In the Garden”.

Side Question: Do you recognize the work that others do in service to others? Well, you should! It makes people feel special – whether you ever see the results of your kindness or not.

How did God encourage Joshua after he replaced Moses to lead the people?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 15, 2026

Title: LIFE LESSONS
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by General Doug Carver
with Special Guest

Day 3

LIFE IS FULL OF DISAPPOINTMENTS AND HARDSHIPS. SOMETIMES IT’S HARD TO FIND THE STRENGTH TO GO ON – LET ALONE THE JOY TO PRAISE GOD THROUGH THE TEARS.

This week, very special guest General Doug Carver presents the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church. General Carver is the Chief of Chaplains for the United States Army and he definitely has some harrowing stories to tell. But, through every story, there is courage, strength, and joy found in Jesus.

Scripture Passage: Joshua 1:1-9

Click here for more information about General Doug Carver.

Find General Doug Carver’s sermon here.

 If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

July 4, 2007: General Doug Carver was celebrating the festivities overlooking Washington, DC, when a soldier approached him with an incredible story. This soldier had a tough decision to make that would change his life forever. How did General Carver encourage this young soldier?

Yesterday, General Carver asked: What impossible task has God placed in your path? Today, he gives an amazing motivational talk, reminding us that God is our refuge and strength and we can do all things through Him. In fact, He PROMISES to never leave or forsake us and NOTHING can separate us from the love of God. Take comfort in that today! (Psalm 73:25; Psalm 23; Isaiah 43:2)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 14, 2026

Title: LIFE LESSONS
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by General Doug Carver
with Special Guest

Day 2

LIFE IS FULL OF DISAPPOINTMENTS AND HARDSHIPS. SOMETIMES IT’S HARD TO FIND THE STRENGTH TO GO ON – LET ALONE THE JOY TO PRAISE GOD THROUGH THE TEARS.

This week, very special guest General Doug Carver presents the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church. General Carver is the Chief of Chaplains for the United States Army and he definitely has some harrowing stories to tell. But, through every story, there is courage, strength, and joy found in Jesus.

Scripture Passage: Joshua 1:1-9

Click here for more information about General Doug Carver.

Find General Doug Carver’s sermon here.

 If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

General Doug Carver shares about his time in Germany twenty-three years ago before he was deployed to Iraq. What did he learn about courage that day? And how did he, in turn, encourage the troops before him? (Joshua 1:9)

What assignment did God give to Moses? How did he respond? (Deuteronomy 34)

What impossible task has God placed in your path? Are you struggling with the courage to get it done? How can we be encouraged by Joshua?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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July 13, 2026

Title: LIFE LESSONS
Topic: Life Lessons: Summer 2026

Discussed by General Doug Carver
with Special Guest

Day 1

LIFE IS FULL OF DISAPPOINTMENTS AND HARDSHIPS. SOMETIMES IT’S HARD TO FIND THE STRENGTH TO GO ON – LET ALONE THE JOY TO PRAISE GOD THROUGH THE TEARS.

This week, very special guest General Doug Carver presents the sermon from Champion Forest Baptist Church. General Carver is the Chief of Chaplains for the United States Army and he definitely has some harrowing stories to tell. But, through every story, there is courage, strength, and joy found in Jesus.

Scripture Passage: Joshua 1:1-9

Click here for more information about General Doug Carver.

Find General Doug Carver’s sermon here.

 If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

General Doug Carver begins the sermon thanking the pastors of CFBC for the opportunity to speak, choking up as he talks about his family – both his personal family and his military family, especially those who served in Vietnam. He then shares about his time in Germany twenty-three years ago before he was deployed to Iraq. What did he learn about courage that day? And how did he, in turn, encourage the troops before him? Well, you’ll just have to tune in tomorrow for the rest of the story!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

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