CCMI Sunday

Pay Your Debt of Love - 7183

From Romans 13, Pastor Malcolm teaches that love is the one debt we never finish paying. Every commandment — no adultery, no murder, no stealing, no lying — is summed up in one line: love your neighbor as yourself. Love does no harm to a neighbor, so love is the fulfillment of the law.He warns against a Christianity that's just a Sunday habit — a religion kept inside the church walls and left behind the rest of the week. Genuine faith can't be separated into a category like a job or a hobby. If your vertical relationship with God is real, it has to show up in your horizontal relationships with people. First John 4:20 says it plainly: if you claim to love God but hate your brother, you're a liar.The love he's talking about is agape — the selfless, sacrificial love of 1 Corinthians 13. Not the love that waits for someone to change or appreciate it first. Jesus didn't wait for us to be worth loving before he went to the cross. And Philippians 2 shows how he loved: he emptied himself, took the form of a servant, and became obedient to death.You can't manufacture this love. It's the fruit of the Spirit, and it grows naturally when you abide in Christ — like a branch connected to the vine. The key is going back to the cross, letting gratitude for God's love overflow your soul, and watching it spill onto everyone around you.

More Practical Exhortations - 7182

This week we backtrack to Romans 12, verses 14 through 21 — the practical commands for how Christians are to live in a hostile world. Bless those who persecute you. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another, and repay no one evil for evil.We look at Jesus' own example — praying 'Father, forgive them' from the cross — and at real-life witnesses like Corrie ten Boom, who forgave a former Ravensbrück guard, and Louis Zamperini, whose story is told in "Unbroken".Pastor Malcolm beseeches us to not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. We close with Psalm 139:23 — 'Search me, O God, and know my heart.'

The Christian in the Secular World - 7181

After covering justification by faith and the Christian among Christians in Romans 12, Pastor Malcolm Wild turns to how believers live in the real world — not isolated in a Christian subculture, but engaged as witnesses. The Great Commission is the mission: make disciples, not Christianize society. When true Christians decline in a nation, the church can drift from that calling — but the only Christian nation is God's holy nation, His people. Romans 13 gives practical instruction for living under secular authority. All authority is appointed by God — even the ones we didn't vote for. Resisting authority is resisting God's ordinance. Rulers are God's ministers, a terror to evil and a praise to good, so we pay taxes, render what's due, and live with integrity. The debt of love is never paid — love fulfills the law. We're here for a reason, placed in our communities to live the gospel, not just speak it.

Practical Exhortation - 7180

In today's message, Pastor Malcolm Wild teaches from Romans 12, regarding the attitudes that should mark every believer in service to the Lord. The focus is on four practical exhortations: rejoicing in hope, being patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer, and caring for one another through hospitality.Hope here isn't wishful thinking — it's a joyful, confident expectation of future glory, the helmet of salvation that protects the mind when the enemy whispers that serving God is a waste of time. Tribulation isn't something to merely endure but to glory in, because it produces perseverance and shapes character. Prayer isn't a last resort but a first response, sustained by the Holy Spirit. And fellowship isn't optional — it's the practical expression of God's love, sharing what we have so no one carries their burdens alone.If you've ever felt weary in ministry or wondered how to keep going when the battle gets hard, this message will steady you.

Diligent, Fervent in Spirit; Serving the Lord - 7179

Today's teaching opens Romans 12, verses 10 through 15, with a focus on verse 11 — "not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord" — and pairs it with the parable of the talents in Matthew 25.Pastor Malcolm shares a personal story of traveling as a music duo and the strains of ministry, then unpacks the parable: two servants doubled what they were given and heard "well done, good and faithful servant," while the one who buried his talent was condemned for slothfulness. The core message is that every believer is a steward of time, resources, and gifts, accountable at the judgment seat of Christ — and that God rewards faithfulness of heart over quantity of results.

Serve Each Other With Sincere Love - 7178

In today's message, we explore Romans 12:9-10 in the context of spiritual gifts and the body of Christ. The apostle Paul calls us to let love be without hypocrisy — to hate what is evil, cling to what is good, and be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, giving preference to each other. Pastor Malcolm discusses how all spiritual gifts become worthless without agape love, echoing the powerful truth of 1 Corinthians 13. True service in the church isn't about recognition or self-promotion — it's about love that puts others first. We also dive into the fruit of the Spirit, showing how real love expresses itself through joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The message challenges us to move beyond selfishness and allow God's love to overflow from our lives into the lives of others. A timely reminder that the greatest evidence of Christ in us is not power or gifts, but love.

Gifts to Enable Service - 7177

In today's teaching from Romans 12, we explore how every believer has a vital role in the body of Christ. The focus is on spiritual gifts as manifestations of the Holy Spirit that empower us to serve beyond our natural abilities. From prophecy and teaching to serving, giving, leading, and showing mercy, each gift is given for the benefit of the whole church, not personal glory. Pastor Malcolm emphasizes yielding to the Spirit, using our gifts with faith and love, and recognizing that all lasting kingdom work is accomplished through God's power, not human effort. A powerful reminder that we're called to serve together as one body, each part functioning as God designed.

Members of One Another - 7176

Today's teaching in Romans chapter 12 explores what the Church really is. It's not a building or an event we attend, but a community of believers called out of the world to gather with Christ and one another. The message challenges consumerism, pride, and the idea that the Church exists to serve us, instead calling us to find our place and serve in the body of Christ.

Be a Living Sacrifice and Know The Will of God - 7175

In this teaching from Romans chapter 12, Pastor Malcolm unpacks what it truly means to live for God. He explains that in light of all God's mercy, our reasonable response is to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to Him. He dives deep into the incredible truth that every believer is the temple of the Holy Spirit, the very dwelling place of God. With warmth and wisdom, he challenges us to stop conforming to the world's ways and instead be transformed by renewing our minds through God's Word. You'll hear practical insights on separation from the world, knowing God's will, and the daily surrender that leads to a life guided by the Spirit. A rich, encouraging message about what it really looks like to walk in full commitment to Christ.

The Restoration of Israel - 7174

Saved by Grace Through Faith Not Works - 7173

Lessons From the Life of Elijah, Part 2 (A Prophet on the Run) - 7172

Lessons From the Life of Elijah - Part 1 - Elijah and the Prophets of Baal - 7171

Beautiful Feet and Bold Faith - 7170

How to be Saved - 7169

Jews and Gentiles Can be Saved - 7168

Reasons Why We Are More Than Conquerors - 7167

All Things Work Together For Good For the Believer - 7166

The Holy Spirit Helps in Prayer - 7165

Hope in a Fallen World - 7164

Suffering and Glory - 7163

Adopted Sons of God - 7162

It is Possible to Live the Christian Life - 7161

In Christ There is No Condemnation - 7160

See How Much We Need Our Savior - 7159

The Fundamental Purpose of the Law - 7158

Married to Christ - 7157

How We Come to Sanctification - 7156

Bye Bye Old Man - 7155

True Believers Do Not Abuse Grace - 7154

Once in Adam Now in Christ - 7153

The Much More of God's Love - 7152

The text emphasizes the importance of glorifying God, highlighting that true Christian faith should lead to worship and praise. It encourages believers to reflect on God’s character, His love, and His salvation, urging them to meditate on the cross and the wondrous things He has done. Pastor Malcolm stresses that salvation is secure and that believers should rejoice in God, not in themselves or their works.

Blessings of Justification - 7151

The blessings of justification by faith are outlined in Romans 5:1-5, including peace with God, access to grace, and hope in glorification. Pastor Malcolm emphasizes that the primary purpose of the gospel is to reconcile people to God, not just to provide blessings, and warns against a false gospel that focuses on individual benefits without addressing sin and the need for repentance.

Faith Like Abraham - 7150

He Justifies the Ungodly - 7149

The text emphasizes that God justifies the ungodly, not the righteous, by imputing Christ’s righteousness to believers. This justification is a legal transaction, a declaration of acquittal, and a gift of righteousness, not a result of personal goodness or works. Pastor Malcolm encourages those moved by recent events to make a lifelong commitment to Christ, finding answers, love, and purpose in Him.

Christ, Our Propitiation - 7148

The word “propitiation” in Romans 3:25 is crucial for understanding the significance of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. It conveys the idea of God’s wrath being satisfied and His righteousness demonstrated through Christ’s blood. Modern translations that omit or replace this word risk diluting the profound truth of Christ’s atonement. Salvation is achieved solely through faith in Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law and bore the wrath of God as our propitiation. Any belief system that denies this truth is a false gospel and does not offer true salvation.

Such Good News - 7147

Through faith in Jesus Christ, believers are justified and declared righteous by God, receiving the gift of salvation and righteousness freely by grace. This redemption, made possible by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, releases believers from the bondage of sin and Satan. In this teaching, Pastor Malcolm emphasizes the importance of accepting this gift of salvation and being born again through faith in Jesus Christ.

The Fear of God - 7146

The fear of the Lord is defined as standing in awe of God and hating evil. This fear is lacking in both the world and the church, as many people prioritize worldly wisdom and indulge in sin. However, the fear of the Lord is a blessing, providing guidance, protection, and true happiness.

No Excuses for Anyone - 7145

Paul addresses the hypocrisy of those who boast in the law but break it, dishonoring God and causing His name to be blasphemed among Gentiles. He emphasizes that true righteousness comes from a heart transformed by God, not from external rituals or national identity. Paul underscores the need for all people, regardless of their background, to recognize their sinfulness and accept Jesus Christ as the only remedy for sin.

Do not Despise the Riches of His Goodness - 7144

The Apostle Paul addresses the Jews in Romans 2, highlighting their hypocrisy in judging others while practicing the same sins. He emphasizes that salvation is not based on heritage, law, or religious rituals, but on faith in Jesus Christ. The Jews’ belief in their own righteousness and their disdain for Gentiles hindered their understanding of the gospel’s message of salvation for all.

The Revealing of the Wrath of God - 7143

Today's Text describes mankind’s rejection of God’s revelation, leading to a debased mind and perverted behavior. This rejection results in God giving them over to their own desires, manifesting as societal immorality and a general lack of morality. The Gospel is the only hope for mankind, and revival is needed, with prayer for the Holy Spirit to open eyes and convict hearts.

The Just Shall Live By Faith - 7142

The essence of salvation is access to the Father, not just forgiveness, eternal life, or happiness. The gospel reveals the righteousness of God, not just His character, but how He makes us righteous through faith. This understanding is pivotal to comprehending the Epistle to the Romans. Pastor Malcolm urges us to seek forgiveness and righteousness in Christ, emphasizing the consequences of rejecting Him.

Let’s Not Be Ashamed of This Glorious Gospel

As Pastor Malcolm Wild begins his series in Romans, he emphasizes the importance of the gospel of Christ as the only path to salvation, expressing a commitment to sharing it boldly and compassionately.