Listen to the latest sermons from the pulpit of Cambria Baptist Church. Cambria Baptist is an independent Baptist Church in Hillsdale, Michigan which exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to declare God's glory to all people. We focus on expository preaching and faithfulness to the Bible. Dave Locke, Lead Pastor
Wisdom is seeing life as God sees it. So, how do we know when we have it? In James 1:9-18, we see three aspects of biblical wisdom that provide clear evidence. Listen to part one of the message- "Mar…
We've all had those days where everything seems to go wrong. Trials are a regular part of life. So, how can we hold onto our faith in our trials? James 1:2-8 gives the answer. Listen to Pastor Dave's…
Is your faith genuine? The sad reality is many people in the church have counterfeit faith. The book of James helps us determine what real faith looks like. Listen to Pastor Dave's sermon on James 1:…
Just because you look good and do good on the outside does not mean you are good with God. In the final verses of Galatians, Paul reminds the church that it's all about the heart. Listen to the final…
How do we walk in the Spirit? Paul answers this question in Galatians 5-6. We walk in the Spirit by serving one another through the power of the Spirit. Learn more in this week's sermon- "Spirit-Empo…
How do we grow in Christ? This theme has been a prominent question in Galatians. In Chapter 5, we learn that growth in Christ comes from Spirit-empowered, Christ-initiated, committed effort. Listen t…
The Christian life is like a race. We're all running toward the goal of Christlikeness. However, certain obstacles in this life threaten our walk with God. Galatians 5:7-15 warns us about two sins th…
Christ has set us free. So why do we return to the things that used to enslave us? In Galatians 4-5, Paul appeals to the church to stand in the freedom that Christ has provided. Listen to this week's…
Rules can't make you good with God. Rules won't make you grow in Christ. Salvation and sanctification are by grace alone. In Galatians 4:8-20, Paul explains the difference between following the law a…
What happens when children are left unsupervised? Chaos. What happens when sinners are left unrestricted? Chaos. The Law was our guardian until the fullness of time. But now that Christ has come, eve…
Laws are necessary, but they don't fix problems. So what is the purpose of God's Law? In Galatians 3:15-29, Paul explains the purpose of the law and the supremacy of God's promise. Listen to Pastor C…
Salvation and Sanctification are not accomplished by rules or the Law, but through the power of the Spirit of God. Paul reveals this to us and the Galatians through the example of the Holy Spirit and…
How can we change? Many of us want to change, but we're frustrated by our faulty efforts. Galatians 2:20 declares that only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can change us. Through the Gospel, God transform…
Will you stand for the truth even when it may cost you? In Galatians 2, the Apostle Paul boldly stood for the truth. Believers must be willing to confront anyone who threatens the purity of the Gospe…
Often Christians judge others and add standards in order to make people right with God. But the Gospel frees the Christian from the law. The Gospel + nothing else makes us right with God. Pastor Dave…
Is change possible, and how does it happen? Only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can transform our lives. Learn more in Pastor Dave's sermon on Galatians 1:9-24 - "The Gospel Transforms Us."
What must I do to be right with God? Many people will answer this question in a variety of ways. However, the Bible gives only one answer. This week, Pastor Dave started our new series in Galatians a…
Why is mankind getting worse? And what is God doing in all of it? At times we can be tempted to doubt God's power and plan. However, Genesis 11 reminds us that God's plan will prevail. God will accom…
Why is the world so divided? And more importantly, who can fix it? The truth is, only Christ can fix this world that is divided by sin. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Dave explains Genesis 1…