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Passage: Romans 8:28Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: Romans: Unashamed of the GospelCategory: Gospel, Romans, ProvidenceSummary:You’ve probably heard it said, “Everything happens for a reason.” Do you believe that’s true? In today’s message we will see the Biblical basis for the doctrine of God’s providence. Romans 8:28 is one of the greatest promises from God to build our lives upon.

Passage: Romans 8:26-27Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: Romans: Unashamed of the GospelCategory: Prayer , Holy Spirit , RomansSummary:Prayer may be one of the most challenging of all spiritual disciplines, however we have a heavenly Helper in the Holy Spirit. In this message we will discover why our prayers fall flat and how to pray “in the Spirit.”

Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: Christmas 2024Category: Christmas , Christ , Gospel, Salvation, Sin, IncarnationSummary:In this message, we’re going to review the various kinds of people that Jesus’ birth impacted. In coming the way He did that first Christmas, Jesus made salvation a gift for all people. Thank God Christmas can’t be cancelled; it’s for everyone!

Passage: Isaiah 9:6-7Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: Christmas 2024Category: Prophecy , Christ , Gospel, Salvation, Return of Christ , Incarnation, IsaiahSummary:Long before the angels sang to the shepherds or the wise man came bearing gifts or Mary felt the first kicks in her womb, Isaiah gave a glorious glimpse of “Jesus’ Birth Certificate.” Isaiah’s amazing prophecy foretold the unique identity of the Christ child.

Passage: Genesis 3:14-15Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: Christmas 2024Category: Christmas , Prophecy , Christ , Genesis , Luke, Salvation, IncarnationSummary:Every year it seems that the Christmas season starts earlier and earlier. You may be surprised to learn that the first Christmas announcement is found in the early chapters of Genesis. In today’s message we will unpack the first glimmers of the Christmas and beyond!

Passage: Romans 8:18-25Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: Romans: Unashamed of the GospelCategory: Prophecy , Holy Spirit , Suffering, Gospel, RomansSummary:The age-old debate goes like this, “Why does God allow death, disease and disaster?” Paul deals with this weighty subject matter in Romans 8. Our pain is not pointless. God promises to turn our groans into glory.

Passage: Luke 17:11-19Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: Thanksgiving 2024Category: Thanksgiving , Miracles, Christ , GospelSummary:The Lord values an attitude of gratitude. When Jesus healed a group of ten lepers only one returned to say, “Thanks!” In this message, we will learn four attributes of thanksgiving as it relates to our Christian walk and worship.

Passage: Romans 8:12-17Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: Romans: Unashamed of the GospelCategory: Holy Spirit , Christ , Gospel, RomansSummary:One of the clearest pictures of the Gospel is when a family opens up their hearts and home to adopt a child. It’s the “Spirit of adoption” who brings us into God’s forever family. In this message, we are going to better understand the ministry of the Holy Spirit in three ways.

Passage: Romans 8:1-11Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: Romans: Unashamed of the GospelCategory: Christ , Gospel, Salvation, Sanctification , Sin, RomansSummary:Romans 8 is one of the greatest chapters in the Bible. It’s a mountain peak of doctrine and doxology! In today’s message we will revel in four amazing blessings of the freedom we enjoy in Christ.

Passage: Romans 13:1-7Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: America at a Crossroads: Vote 2024Category: Gospel, Politics , RomansSummary:The Bible teaches that Christians are dual citizens. We are citizens of America by first birth, and citizens of heaven by second birth. In Paul’s classic treatise on the relationship between government and God, we learn 3 important principles for Christian citizenship.

Passage: Proverbs 14:34Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: America at a Crossroads: Vote 2024Category: America , Gospel, PoliticsSummary:The book of Proverbs is chock-full of practical wisdom on politics and leadership. In today’s message we will discover four principles from Proverbs that will help us think biblically about this year’s election issues.

Passage: Ezekiel 33:1-11Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: America at a Crossroads: Vote 2024Category: Prophecy , Politics , EzekielSummary:As we approach another critical election, America faces another crossroads. In today’s message we will borrow from Ezekiel’s metaphor of the watchman as it relates to these uncertain times. We will study 3 qualities of a faithful watchman.

Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: God and the HurricaneCategory: Suffering, StormsSummary:In this message we deal with the classic problem of natural evil. If God is sovereign (and could stop a storm), and loving (and desires our best), then why would He allow such death and devastation?

Passage: Isaiah 43:1-3Preacher: Derrick McCarsonSeries: God and the HurricaneCategory: Suffering, Storms, IsaiahSummary:In this message we will discover 4 lessons that storms teach us.

Passage: Romans 7:7-25 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Category: Christ , Gospel, Sanctification , Sin, Romans Summary: Romans 7 answers the classic question that every Christian wrestles with, “If Christ has saved me and the Holy Spirit lives inside me, they why do I still struggle with sin?” In this autobiographical section Paul goes into great depth to diagnose our sin problem.

Passage: Romans 6:12-23 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Category: Christ , Gospel, Salvation, Sin, Romans Summary: Sin is the reason for every death, heartache, broken relationship and disappointment we experience in this fallen world. But according to Romans 6, we can win against sin. In the second half of this chapter Paul teaches three clear strategies for getting victory over the flesh.

Passage: Romans 6:1-11 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Category: Christ , Gospel, Baptism, Romans Summary: Baptism is one of the most important, meaningful and beautiful experiences of the Christian life. But it has also been a point of contention and division through church history. In today’s message we will study the message, meaning and method of Biblical baptism.

Passage: Romans 5:6-21 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Category: Christ , Gospel, Grace, Reconciliation , Salvation, Romans Summary: To understand the BIG picture of the Gospel we must compare two lives - Adam and Christ. In Romans 5, Paul places these two figures side-by-side to demonstrate how their lives affected humanity more than anyone who has ever lived.

Passage: Romans 5:1-5 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Category: Suffering, Trials , Gospel, Sanctification , Romans Summary: As we begin Romans 5, Paul explains how God uses adversity like a Swiss-Army knife. Hard times are a multi-use tool in the hand of God to shape us into people of character, perseverance and hope. When God is done, He turns our trials into trophies.

Passage: Romans 4:1-24 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Category: Faith, Christ , Gospel, Romans Summary: Salvation by grace, through faith is not just a New Testament truth. In fact, it’s always been the way of salvation. To prove this point, Paul uses the examples of Abraham and David, two heroes from the Old Testament. In today’s message, we will see how the cross is the centerpiece of history.

Passage: Romans 3:9-26 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Category: Christ , Gospel, Grace, Salvation, Sin, Romans Summary: By the time we reach Romans chapter 3, Paul has prosecuted the human race in God’s courtroom. In this hinge passage, Paul is going to swing wide the gate of the Gospel from sin to salvation. In the span of a few verses we go from depraved to saved!

Passage: Romans 2:1-16 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Category: Gospel, Romans Summary: Some of the most difficult people to reach with the Gospel are the super religious. The reason is because they are blinded by their pride and self-righteousness. In Romans 2, Paul demolishes the arguments of ALL Pharisees by pointing out 4 mistakes they make.

Passage: Romans 1:18-32 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Category: Gospel, Salvation, Sin, Romans Summary: In today’s culture of moral relativism any kind of sinful lifestyle is celebrated. Paul explains in Romans 1 how the downfall of a nation begins by rejecting God. In this tough message, we will track the downward spiral our nation has taken into the cesspool of sin and evil.

Passage: Romans 1:1-17 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Category: Christ , Gospel, Romans Summary: In Paul's preface to the book of Romans, we cover the theme and occasion for his writing. We will also discover 4 reasons why we should be unashamed of the Gospel!

Passage: Genesis 11:1-9 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Christ , Gospel, Genesis Summary: The tower of Babel was man’s attempt at building a “Hellish High Rise.” The judgment God laid down by introducing the language barrier forever changed our world. Even more, we find that Babylon sets a pattern for prophecy. Babylon 2.0 will rise again and we see it’s foundation.

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Father's Day 2024 Category: Father's Day , Faith, Christ , Gospel, Family Summary: In Joshua’s final message to the nation of Israel, he asks the men to make a momentous decision. “Choose this day which god you will serve!” That “line in the sand” couldn’t be any clearer today. In this message, we will breakdown the high stakes facing every father.

Passage: Genesis 9:18-29 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Gospel, Grace, Genesis , Family, Sin, Noah Summary: One thing is for sure, the Bible never goes out of its way to flatter its heroes. Case in point - Noah, the mighty man of faith, who lay drunk in his tent. In this shameful scene, which we’d rather forget, we learn four sobering lessons about sin and our need for the Savior.

Passage: Genesis 9:1-17 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Christ , Gospel, Genesis , LGBT, Noah Summary: For thousands of years, the rainbow has appeared as a token of God’s covenant with mankind. Mercy has showered down in all its technicolor glory. In today’s message we will explore three aspects of God's rainbow promise and how it connects to the Gospel.

Passage: Genesis 8:1-22 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Faith, Gospel, Genesis , Salvation, Noah Summary: Imagine drifting at sea for months without a speck of land in sight, or a ray of sunshine. Such was Noah’s ordeal aboard the Ark while He waited on God to retreat the flood waters. In today’s message we will see how God remembered Noah and how Noah remembered God.

Passage: Genesis 7:1-24 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Noah Summary: The Flood was a disaster of such epic proportions that it’s nearly impossible for us to measure its impact. It not only reshaped our planet, but it forces us to rethink our theology. In today’s message, we are going finally board the Ark and watch the water rise.

Passage: Titus 2:3-5 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Mother's Day 2024 Category: Mother's Day Summary: A mother’s day is packed with a multitude of tasks that require energy, time and love: cooking, cleaning, children and chores. While most mothers would look at this as the “daily grind,” God looks at it as essential ministry. In this message, we will discover why mothers are not just incredible, but they are irreplaceable.

Passage: Genesis 6:8-22 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Faith, Obedience, Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Noah Summary: Just think - because of one man’s persistent obedience the world is different today. That man was Noah who built the Ark “for the saving of his household” and humanity. In today’s message we will learn how to have unsinkable faith like Noah.

Passage: Genesis 6:1-8 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Prophecy , Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Rapture, Return of Christ , Noah Summary: In Jesus’ Olivet Discourse, we read that one of the signs of the last days is that world conditions will resemble “the days of Noah” (Matt. 24:37). In today’s message we will note the parallels of our world and Noah’s. Moreover, we will understand how we are to respond.

Passage: Genesis 5:21-24 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Prophecy , Gospel, Genesis , Rapture Summary: Enoch is one of the most fascinating patriarchs in the pre-Flood era. He walked with God, witnessed for God and was winged away by God! In this message, we will study him through the lens of prophecy and see how he is an OT picture of the church.

Passage: Genesis 4:1-16 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Faith, Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Forgiveness Summary: The story of Cain and Abel is a tragic tale of two brothers. They are contrasted not only in their worship, but also in their character. One chose life, while the other chose death. In this message we will see three dangerous choices that Cain made.

Passage: John 21:1-19 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Easter , Resurrection of Christ , John, Gospel Summary: When Jesus burst from the tomb on that resurrection morning, not only was death conquered, but Christ proved that He could reverse any hopeless situation and bring victory from the jaws of defeat. In this breakfast scene with Jesus, we learn four powerful Easter lessons.

Passage: John 20:24-29 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Easter , Resurrection of Christ , Christ , Gospel Summary: When the Risen Christ met up with Thomas, eight days after His resurrection, the Lord presented proof of His love and power by showing the doubter His scars.

Passage: John 20:11-18 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Easter , Resurrection of Christ , Christ , Gospel Summary: Mary Magdalene and Jesus shared a tender moment at the empty tomb. In this message, we go back to that scene of joy and resurrection wonder.

Passage: John 20:1-10 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Resurrection of Christ , John, Christ , Gospel Summary: In this message, we will examine the seven signs of Easter that proved the truth of the resurrection.

Passage: Genesis 3:7-24 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Faith, Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Salvation, Sin Summary: With one bite from the forbidden fruit our first parents plunged the world into depravity, decay and death. Adam and Eve were ashamed and exiled from God’s garden. Paradise was lost. Yet, even in this dark chapter there are glimmers of Gospel hope.

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Sin, Creation , Temptation Summary: Adam and Eve barely had a chance to enjoy their honeymoon before Satan came slithering into Eden. In Genesis 3, the Devil’s tactics of temptation are reveled. In this message we will learn about 4 ways that the Enemy entices us into sin.

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Marriage, Christ , Gospel, Genesis Summary: God presided over the first wedding between Adam and Eve. Marriage was God’s idea and if we want to have happy, healthy homes then we must follow His blueprint. In this message, we will learn four attributes of a biblical marriage.

Passage: Genesis 2:4-25 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Marriage, Gospel, Genesis , Family Summary: God placed the first man and woman in a idyllic garden home. Have you ever wondered what Eden was like? Where was it? And what about the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? In this message, we will spend a day exploring paradise.

Passage: Genesis 2:1-3 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Church , Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Creation Summary: God looked over His creation with satisfaction because it was “very good.” With the work of creation complete, God rested on the 7th day, thus creating the Sabbath. In this message we will explore the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of the day of rest.

Passage: Genesis 1:26-31 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Marriage, Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Creation Summary: The crowning achievement of creation week was the making of man on Day 6. In today’s message we are going to answer the question: is man made in God’s image OR is God made in the imagination of man?

Passage: Genesis 1:20-25 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Apologetics, Gospel, Genesis , Creation Summary: On days 5 and 6 of creation, God filled the skies and seas with fish and fowl. Then He made every kind of land animal from the tiny ant to the towering elephant. In today’s message we will undo the lie of evolution as we behold the God of creatures great and small.

Passage: Genesis 1:14-19 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Apologetics, Christ , Genesis , Creation Summary: On day four of creation week, God assigned the planets to their orbits and hung the stars in space. In this message we will learn what the creation of the celestial bodies teaches us about the character of God.

Passage: Genesis 1:2-13 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Apologetics, Genesis , Creation Summary: God created the universe in six days and He didn’t even lift a finger! In this message we are going to delve deep into the first 3 days of creation. Are these literal, 24-hour days or long ages of billions of years? And why does it matter?

Passage: Genesis 1:1 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Apologetics, Genesis , Creation Summary: In just ten words, the Bible explains the origin of all things in Genesis 1:1. In this message, we will break down this foundational verse and understand 4 principles about God as Creator.

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Giving God Your Yes Category: Surrender, Salvation, Discipleship Summary: In this message, we will discover why the Lord deserves our "Yes!"