CREATION CARE CHURCH
Sermons (Talk + Q&A) by Craig Wescoe about God's love for animals throughout the Bible and our responsibility to care for God's created world.
Episodes
139 episodes
FNL #192 – Are You Following the Way, the Truth, and the Life?
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Craig reflects on what it means to actually follow that way - not merely to affirm it - and how the path of Christ calls us into truth, mercy, and abundant life for ourselves and for all creation.
FNL #191 – Did Jesus Ride a Donkey into Jerusalem?
On Palm Sunday, Jesus may have entered Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy of a humble king who brings peace and "cuts off" the weapons of war. Craig explores the meaning of this deliberate act and what it reveals about the k...
FNL #190 – Are You Sighing and Crying Over Animal Suffering?
In Ezekiel 9, God marks those who "sigh and cry" over the abominations of the land. Craig asks whether our hearts are broken by the suffering around us - including the suffering of animals - and what it looks like to grieve what grieves the heart ...
FNL #189 – Is It Blaspheming the Holy Spirit to Speak Against Veganism?
Jesus warned about blaspheming the Holy Spirit - the one sin He called unforgivable. Craig takes up a provocative question: what does it mean to resist the Spirit's work of mercy and life, and how does that warning bear on how we speak about compa...
FNL #188 – You Must NEVER Eat Any Flesh or Blood!
From the Garden to the covenant with Noah and the Law given to Israel, Scripture speaks pointedly about flesh and blood. Craig examines these passages and what they reveal about God's original design, His concessions to human hardness of heart, an...
FNL #187 – Who Is Leviathan?
Leviathan appears across Job, the Psalms, and Isaiah as a mysterious and fearsome creature. Who - or what - is Leviathan, and what does this imagery reveal about God's power, the created order, and the defeat of chaos? Craig digs into the Scriptur...
FNL #186 – Who Is a Child of Peace?
Jesus told His disciples to speak peace over every house and to look for the "child of peace" who would receive it (Luke 10). Who is that person today, and are we becoming people of peace ourselves? Craig unpacks what it means to be a child of pea...
FNL #185 – Good Friday Talk
A Good Friday reflection on the cross - the innocent Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Craig meditates on Christ's suffering, the meaning of sacrifice, and how the death of Jesus speaks to God's mercy toward all who suffer.
FNL #184 – How to Receive Abundant Blessings This Year
Scripture ties blessing to obedience, mercy, and walking in step with God's heart for all creation. As a new year begins, Craig explores what the Bible actually says about receiving God's abundant blessings - not as a transaction, but as the fruit...
FNL #183 – Are You Listening to the Prophets?
The prophets spoke again and again of a world made right - swords into plowshares, the wolf lying down with the lamb, and an end to violence on God's holy mountain. But are we actually listening to them? In this talk, Craig looks at what it means ...
FNL #182 – Permission & Going the Extra Mile
FNL # 182 – Permission & Going the Extra MileNearly a decade ago, Craig wrote a popular blog post entitled, “Permission & Going the Extra Mile.” The post questioned whether we really have permission to kill and eat anim...
FNL # 181 – God's Love Language
FNL # 181 – God's Love LanguagePastor Gary Chapman wrote a book about the 5 Love Languages (1992), the 5 ways we show love and feel loved. What ways does God express His love for His creation? And what ways does God call us to ...
FNL # 180 – Pastor vs Priest Debate Veganism
FNL # 180 – Pastor vs Priest Debate VeganismHave you ever tried talking to a priest or pastor about veganism? How did that conversation go? Do you feel equipped to have such a conversation? Join us this Friday at 4pm pst / 7pm ...
FNL # 179 – Are You a Friend of God?
FNL # 179 – Are You a Friend of God?Abraham is called God’s friend. What does the Bible say about friendship? How can someone be a friend of God? The opposite of a friend is an adversary. What would constitute someone being an ...
FNL # 178 – Reclaiming Your True Identity
FNL # 178 – Reclaiming Your True IdentityWho are you? Who did God create you to be? Are you living as the person God designed you to be? If not, how can you henceforth live life as your authentic self? How can you reclaim your ...
FNL # 177 – The Greatest Commandment
FNL # 177 – The Greatest CommandmentJesus taught the golden rule, also known as the royal law—to love your neighbor as yourself. But He says there is one command that is even more important than that! Join us LIVE this Friday o...
FNL # 176 – Are You Believing Righteously?
FNL # 176 – Are You Believing Righteously?Why was Abram’s belief credited to him as righteousness? What does it mean to believe righteously? How can we know if we are believing righteously? Join us LIVE on Facebook and YouTube ...
FNL # 175 – Casting Out Demons
FNL # 175 – Casting Out DemonsCasting out demons can be dangerous if not done correctly, but not casting out demons can be even more dangerous! Join us LIVE on Facebook or YouTube for a new FNL Talk about how to make yourself a...
FNL # 174 – Are You Serving God’s Kingdom?
FNL # 174 – Are You Serving God’s Kingdom?Jesus is the King, and He calls us all to serve in His Kingdom. He even tells us how to do so, and He leads by example. Join us LIVE this week as we examine what it means to serve the K...
FNL # 173 – The Importance of Community
FNL # 173 – The Importance of CommunityThe Mission Statement of Creation Care Church is “to provide a welcoming Christ-centered community for people to experience and share the love of God while learning about God’s plan of sal...
FNL # 172 – There will be no more tears!
FNL # 172 – There will be no more tears!“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away” (Revelat...
FNL #171 – Rebuking Satan
FNL #171 – Rebuking Satan"But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, 'Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men'" (Mark 8:33, NKJV).<...
FNL #170 — Is Human Wickedness Responsible for Animals Perishing?
FNL #170 — Is human wickedness responsible for animals perishing?Animals are dying by the millions each day. Rainforests are being bulldozed. Oceans are being depleted. Who is responsible? And more importantly, what is God call...
FNL #169 — How to Rebut the Accusation "Vegans Worship the Creature Rather than the Creator"
They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise!" (Romans 1:25, BSB)Has anyone ever cited Romans 1:25 and accused you of worshiping the creature r...
FNL #168 – Good in the Bible
After creating the world, God called it very good. And Jesus says God alone is good. In this talk Craig examines what the Bible says about goodness, and what bearing this knowledge should have on our lives.“Taste and see that the LORD i...