Clifton Park Community Church

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Fellowship of Believers is essential for Life in Christ Jesus our Lord! Published Nov 2, 2025, 03:06 pm

This sermon, rooted in 1 Peter 2:1–10 and framed by Reformation principles, affirms that every believer is part of a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a chosen people called to proclaim God's excellencies. It emphasizes that the priesthood of all believers—recovered during the Reformation—dismantles the medieval hierarchy by affirming that Christ alone is the ultimate priest and mediator, making direct access to God possible for every believer without clerical intermediaries. The sermon highlights that this spiritual priesthood is not a call to individualism but to shared ministry, where all Christians, through worship, service, and everyday vocations, offer spiritual sacrifices of praise and live as living stones in a spiritual house. By reclaiming the biblical vision of the church as a community of priests, the message calls for a revival of purpose, unity, and active participation in God's mission, transforming every believer into a witness of grace and a servant in the world. Pub Oct 27, 2025, 04:02 pm

This sermon, rooted in First Corinthians 11, presents the Lord's Supper not merely as a ritual but as a profound act of vertical and horizontal communion—between believers and God, and among believers as members of Christ's body. It calls for a serious spiritual examination: are we truly Christians, have we embraced the gospel of Christ's atoning death, and do we approach the table with reverence, humility, and joy? The central warning is not about ritualistic errors, but about the danger of self-centeredness and division, which distort the meaning of the meal. Paul insists that partaking unworthily—without discerning the body—leads to judgment, because the table is meant to reflect the unity, equality, and mutual care of the church, where no one is to be despised or marginalized. The sermon urges the congregation to see the Lord's Supper as a continual proclamation of Christ's death until His return, a moment that both humbles and unites believers, calling them to love one another as Christ has loved them. P

The sermon centers on the church in Antioch as a model for what a biblical local church should embody, highlighting its origins in the scattering of believers due to persecution, its cross-cultural evangelism among Jews and Hellenists, and its growth through faithful proclamation of Jesus as Lord rather than through miracles, celebrity, or proximity to Jerusalem. It emphasizes that the church's identity as 'Christians' emerged from the city's observation of their devotion to Christ, and its significance as a launching point for missions, exemplified by the sending of Paul and Barnabas. From this example, the preacher distills five essential characteristics of a healthy church: biblical authority, Christ-centered worship, proper leadership with servant-hearted elders and deacons, genuine love among believers, and active outreach to the lost. The message calls believers to seek and join churches that reflect these marks, not as perfect institutions but as communities striving to honor God through truth, love, a

The sermon emphasizes that being a committed member of a local church is essential for living out the Christian faith in accordance with Scripture. Drawing from Revelation 1, it highlights Jesus' ongoing presence and active relationship with physical churches, underscoring that faith is not merely personal but communal. The early church's example in Acts 2, marked by devotion to teaching, fellowship, and regular gathering, illustrates the normative pattern of Christian life. The sermon argues that biblical commands—such as those on church discipline, mutual encouragement, and accountability—assume membership, not mere attendance, and that joining a church enables obedience to these directives. Furthermore, it presents membership as a means to both receive spiritual benefits like discipleship and pastoral care, and to actively exercise spiritual gifts for the edification of the body, affirming that the local church is the primary arena where God shapes believers for eternal purposes. Published Nov 25, 2025, 06

The sermon centers on the essential nature of Christian devotion, emphasizing that true discipleship is not merely about individual piety but about intentional, ongoing participation in the gathered life of the church. Drawing from Matthew 28's Great Commission and Hebrews 10's exhortation to mutual encouragement, it affirms that the early church's practices—worship, fellowship, prayer, and shared life—were rooted in Jesus' command to make disciples and sustain one another in faith. The speaker warns against misapplying unique, one-time events in Acts as universal mandates, instead highlighting the enduring principles of communal devotion, humility, and mutual accountability. In a culture that promotes self-reliance, the church is called to be a counter-cultural community where believers confront their imperfections, practice grace, and grow through vulnerability, reflecting the gospel's transformative power in relationships. Ultimately, the church is not a building but a living, devoted people—churching—whos

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PSALM 51 "A Song of Confession" A Season in the Psalms series Rev. Dr. David J. Bissett, Sr. Pastor Published Aug 14, 2025, 08:37 pm

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Psalm 130 Published Jul 28, 2025, 06:15 pm

Ephesians 2:1-10 "Made Alive in Union with Christ" Elder Ken Burl, guest preacher, Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury Published Jul 19, 2025, 05:00 am

Our Refuge & Delight published Jul 11, 2025, 04:58 pm

This sermon explores the enduring message of Psalm 2, highlighting the paradoxical truth that safety and blessing are found through surrender to King Jesus. Examining the world's futile rebellion against God and his anointed, the sermon emphasizes the divine response of laughter and ultimately, the invitation to acknowledge Jesus as Lord, serving him with reverence and joy. Drawing connections to the New Testament, particularly Acts and the Christmas hymn "Joy to the World," the message underscores that true freedom and salvation are found not in autonomy but in submitting to the authority and grace of Christ, who reigns as the ultimate King and offers refuge to all who trust in him. Published Jun 29, 2025, 05:00 am

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1 Cor. 11:21-30, A Brief Communion Sermon Rev. Dr. David J. Bissett, Sr. Pastor Published Jun 15, 2025, 02:05 pm