Why Cells?  (Part one)

by | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Jesus demonstrated to his disciples the power of partnership.  He dissolved personal agendas and prepared the disciples to act as a unit.  This is the essence of a cell: a group of people who have laid down their personal...

Bringing LIFE to Your Small Group

by | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com In his excellent work, The Silence of Adam, Larry Crabb reminds us that man, like God, was meant to speak forth stories to display the wonders of God.  Crabb writes, “Throughout Genesis and the Old Testament, man is the...

Biblical Traits of Transparency

by | May 8, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com In Paul’s second letter to the Corinthian church, he addressed the church’s displeasure.  They were not happy that Paul failed to visit them.  Eventually, we come to 2 Corinthians 1:12-14: We can say with confidence and a...

Submit to One Another

by | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com As Christ followers, we are taught to submit to one another (see Ephesians 5:21).  It’s a command, not a suggestion. Submission is one of the most misunderstood and mishandled concepts in the church today. Let’s first...

Submission to Spiritual Authority

by | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com An individual who understands submission to spiritual authority is humble, full of love, unselfish, accountable, and personally responsible.  On the flip side, a person who rejects submission to spiritual authority is...