The Compass Teaching Podcast

One Holy Church | Matthew 3:11-17, Romans 6:6-11, & 1 John 1:8-10 | Chris Harrell

In this message, we explore how baptism is more than a ritual—is a practice of death and resurrection where our old identity is surrendered and a new life in Jesus begins. Through Matthew 3 and Romans 6, we’re reminded that our true identity is not found in achievement, approval, or the past, but in being loved, chosen, and transformed by Christ.

Matthew 3:11-17

Romans 6:6-11

1 John 1:8-10

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The Holy Spirit and the Church | John 20:19–23 & Ephesians 2:14-22 | Graeme Gastineau

This message explores how we can truly know Jesus and experience the power of His resurrection by receiving the Holy Spirit and rejecting the lies that keep us distant from God. It reminds us that God’s presence is a gift, and that through the Spirit, we are transformed into a unified, holy, and global church.

John 20:19-23

Ephesians 2:14-22

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Why Resurrection Matters | Hebrews 2:14-15 & John 10:10 | Ashleigh Givens

This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just a past event but a present power that frees us from the fear of death, which often drives our anxiety, selfishness, and harmful choices. It highlights how Jesus breaks the cycle of sin and fear, inviting us into a new way of living marked by freedom, trust, and deeper experience of God.

 

Hebrews 2:14-15

John 10:10

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Living as Resurrection People | Philippians 3:7-11 | Chris Harrell

This sermon invites believers to live as “resurrection people,” centering their lives on the power of Jesus’ resurrection rather than achievements, status, or religious performance. Drawing from Philippians 3, it emphasizes that knowing Christ is worth more than anything else—even when it involves sacrifice—and calls us to reimagine our identity, priorities, and community through that lens.

 

Philippians 3:7-11

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The End of Dead Ends | John 20 & 1 Corinthians 15 | Chris Harrell

This Easter message explores how the resurrection of Jesus changes everything—not just our future, but our present. Through the stories of Mary, Thomas, and Peter in John 20, we see that because Jesus is alive, grief, doubt, and shame are not the end of the story. The resurrection declares that Jesus is victorious, bringing new life, hope, and restoration to anyone who trusts in Him.

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1 Corinthians 15

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The Humble King | Matthew 21:1-11 & 20: 29-34 | Chris Harrell

On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem not as a conquering ruler but as a humble King riding on a donkey. This message explores how His kingdom flips our expectations of power, calling us to choose the way of humility, service, and sacrificial love. As we begin Holy Week, we’re invited to consider Jesus’ question to us: “What do you want me to do for you?”

Mathew 21:1-11

Matthew 20:29-34

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From Illness to Resurrection | John 11:1-44 | Ashleigh Givens

This message explores the story of Lazarus to reveal Jesus as the one who loves us deeply and meets us in our brokenness. While we are "ill" because of sin, honest faith opens us to God’s healing, power, and ongoing work of transformation in our lives.

John 11:1-44

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The Word Became Flesh | John 1:1-18 & Revelation 1:9–18 | Chris Harrell

What does it mean to truly see Jesus for who He is? Through John 1, this message reveals Jesus as the eternal Son of God, the light who enters our darkness and the Savior who steps into the pit of our brokenness to lead us out.

John 1:1-18

Revelation 1:9-18

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