Episodes
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"Union With Christ: The Common Ground of Glory" | 2 Peter 1:1-2
Starting this Sunday morning, we are going to begin a new sermon series in the New Testament letter of 2 Peter, entitled “Called to Share in His Glory.” One of the big questions that we struggle with as Christians is: “Can people really change?” I mean really and truly change for the better! The...
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"Do Not Return Evil for Evil" | Psalm 141
Our sermon this Sunday is from Psalm 141. It’s called “Do Not Return Evil for Evil.” As Christians, we don’t get a pass from life’s deepest disappointments and harshest injuries. There are times when we a Christian don’t know how we ought to respond, especially when we are wronged. But… we know…
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"Living in Awe of the Lord" | Psalm 139
Do you ever wonder if there is anyone who even knows you exist? Or cares? There is a moment in the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel when the prophet Samuel is sent to Bethlehem to anoint one of the sons of Jesse to be God’s king. When Samuel meets with Jesse and his sons, he soon discovers that…
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"The Wisdom of Gratitude" | Psalm 138
One of the blessings of being a deeply rooted Christian is the God-given ability to have deep joy and increasing confidence in the Lord when the storm clouds of life begin to surround us. Praising God in hard and uncertain moments is a supernatural gift of faith that makes God’s people stand out....
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Give me Life | Psalm 119:33-40.
In Plato’s Republic, he tells the Allegory of the Cave. In it, we are to imagine an underground world, where people are chained in a cave for their entire lives. They can only see shadows on the wall cast by a distant fire. In the lesson, Plato has Socrates ask his student Glaucon if the people…
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"Remember Who You Are" | Psalm 146
When we look at the world today, it seems overwhelming. Whether it be work responsibilities, family strife or geo-political events, it can sometimes cause us to think that we have to do something about it. This Sunday, we will be walking through Psalm 146, which reminds us of who He is, so we can...
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"Wisdom for the Sojourner" | Psalm 119:17-32
"Wisdom for the Sojourner" | Psalm 119:17-32 This Sunday, in our study of the Wisdom Psalms, we are going to continue in Psalm 119:17-32. Our message is entitled, Wisdom for the Sojourner. As we welcome the Crown College students, I would like to challenge all of our students to use their time at...
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"Battling Sin" | Psalm 119:1-16
"Battling Sin" | Psalm 119:1-16 When someone becomes a Christian, some significant changes happen in their heart. First, the sin that has so long entangled them becomes repugnant. It is a genuine grief to them that they wasted such precious God-given time in such dishonorable ways. Second, they...
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Jonah 4 | Andrew Keppel
This Sunday, Andy Keppel will conclude his series on Jonah. If you'd like to read ahead, here's the text of Jonah 4: 4 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. 2 And he prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made…
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"The Redemptive Family" | Psalm 127
This Sunday, we looked at a well-known Psalm, the 127th. Our sermon is called “The Redemptive Family.” We live in a world that has seen families decimated by sin and brokenness. That’s not new. We have experienced it! Family heartache begins in the book of Genesis and carries right on into the…
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"The Steady Hearted Person" | Psalm 112
There is something strikingly unique and powerful about a person who has the ability to stay calm and steady in a world that is constantly shifting, unpredictable, and anxiety laden. This week in our study of the wisdom Psalms, we looked at just such a person in Psalm 112. Our sermon is entitled,...
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"The Secret of Christian Contentment" | Psalm 73
This Sunday, during our outdoor service, studied Psalm 73. In this psalm, the psalm writer, Asaph, sings about a great struggle that almost ruined him. He started comparing himself to those who didn’t seek after God or live for God but still seemed happy and prosperous. He fell into the deadly…
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"Keep Calm and Cultivate On" | Psalm 37
This Sunday, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary as a nation, studied Psalm 37. Our sermon is called, Keep Calm and Cultivate On. Psalm 37 addresses a lingering ancient problem for the people of God: What do you do when the world seems to be getting darker and evil seems to prevail...
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“Grace that is Greater” | Psalm 3
This Sunday, continued in our study of the Summer of Wisdom by studying Psalm 3. Psalm 3 is written at the time of one of the most heart-wrenching moments of King David’s life: his son Absalom seeks to usurp his father’s throne. David’s son despises him. David’s son believes David is not fit to…
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"Summer of Wisdom | Restoring Our Relationships: Guidance From Scripture" | Psalm 133
Relationships can be hard. We have broken relationships all around us because we are all so human. Yet God shares with us His vision for a church living in unity as a family in Psalm 133. There, David shares how sweet this experience can be. We will spend our time exploring the rich guidance...
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"Summer of Wisdom: God's Kingdom Over Mine" | Psalm 2
This Sunday, we will continue our series in the Psalms entitled Summer of Wisdom. Our Psalm this week will be Psalm 2. Psalm 2 is a very important psalm because in it we see the promise of God the Father to God the Son to give Him dominion over all the nations. Where this psalm challenges us is...
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Rooted and Resilient | Psalm 1
"Summer of Wisdom: The Blessing of Wisdom" | Psalm 1 This Sunday, we are going to begin a summer sermon series in the Psalms called “Summer of Wisdom.” The “wisdom psalms” are psalms designed to do exactly what you would expect… to impart to us divine wisdom. Psalm 111 reads “The fear of the Lord...
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The God Who Hears, Sees, & Knows" | Exodus 2:23-25
"The God Who Hears, Sees, & Knows" | Exodus 2:23-25 This week, Bruce Washington will be sharing a message titled “The God Who Hears, Sees, and Knows” from Exodus 2:23–25. In this passage, the Israelites are suffering under bondage in Egypt and cry out to God—and He hears their groaning, sees…
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"Carpe Diem" | Acts 28:17-31
"Carpe Diem" | Acts 28:17-31 In our final study in the book of Acts (Acts 18:17-31), Luke records the apostle Paul’s ministry while under house arrest in Rome. Acts ends, not with Paul free and traveling, but under house arrest in Rome. And yet, nothing about him feels restricted. Listen to how...
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"Favorable Winds" | Acts 28:11-16
There’s an old Irish blessing that many of you have likely heard: “May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face The rains fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand.” As we come to the end…
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And So it Begins" | Acts 28:1-10
Have you ever seen the TV show Alone? Ten people are dropped into the wilderness with only a few supplies, and the moment the helicopter lifts away, reality sets in: “Okay… here we go.” All the preparation leads to that one moment—the start of the journey. In a similar way, as we come to the…
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"Sailing Into Storms" | Acts 27:1-44
This Sunday considered a truth vividly portrayed in the apostle Paul’s life: Storms are powerful places of service for Christ. I think so many times when we think about the storms of life that we face, we often think from the perspective of perseverance and sanctification. How do we grow? How do…
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"Hope for the Hardest of Hearts" | Acts 26
This Sunday, we explored a “Hope for the Hardest of Hearts.” In Acts 26, the apostle Paul stands before powerful rulers—King Agrippa and Governor Festus. The pressure is real. Accusations are flying. The goal of his opponents is clear: silence Paul and stop the spread of the gospel. But something...
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"Trusting the King" | Acts 25
This Sunday, we dove into Acts 25 and a message called Trusting the King. After two long years in custody, Paul’s situation suddenly heats up again under a new governor. The threats against him haven’t gone away—but neither has God’s control. What looks like delay and danger is actually unfolding...
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"Resurrection Reality" | Acts 24
This Easter, we celebrated the most important event in human history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If Jesus truly is who He claimed to be—the Son of God and Savior—and if He truly conquered sin and death through His cross and resurrection, then everything changes. In Acts 24, the apostle Paul...
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"The Hour Has Come" | John 12:12-36a
This Sunday for Palm Sunday, Dr. Brian Thomas lead us through John 12:12–36a in his sermon titled, “The Hour Has Come.” You can preview the text here: The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went...
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"Peace Under Pressure" | Acts 23:12-35
"Peace Under Pressure" | Acts 23:12-35 Hostility toward the gospel is nothing new. In fact, in Acts 23 we find the apostle Paul at the center of a deadly plot—more than forty men have sworn an oath to kill him. Humanly speaking, it looks like Paul’s mission may be coming to an abrupt end. But…
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Resistance and Refinement | Acts 22:30-23:11, March 8, 2026
This Sunday, we looked at Acts 22:30-23:11, where the apostle Paul faces intense hostility—yet God uses that very pressure to grow Paul’s character and advance the gospel mission. Scripture reminds us that our trials are not accidents; they are “necessary” moments where God strengthens our faith...
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"The Power of Our Testimony" | Acts 21:27-22:29
This Sunday we looked at “The Power of Our Testimony.” Every one of us carries a story of how Jesus met us, changed us, and is still changing us—and those stories matter more than we often realize. In Acts 21:27–22:29, Paul stands before a crowd that is anything but friendly. They’re angry,...
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"Redeeming Culture" | Acts 21:17-26
This Sunday, we stepped into Acts 21:17–26, a passage that beautifully shows Paul navigating the tension between gospel clarity and cultural difference. It raises an important question for every believer: How do we hold fast to the uniqueness of the gospel while celebrating the beauty of the...
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"The Wise Warnings of the Holy Spirit" | Acts 21:1-16
"The Wise Warnings of the Holy Spirit" | Acts 21:1-16 In our study of the book of Acts this week, the apostle Paul is getting closer and closer to Jerusalem. His days as a free minister of the gospel will soon come to an end. Before long, Paul will be calling himself a prisoner of Christ Jesus.…
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"The Freedom of an Expendable Life" | Acts 20:17-38
This Sunday, we dove into one of the apostle Paul’s most heartfelt moments in Acts 20:17-38. Paul gathers his dear friends from Ephesus for one last, powerful lesson at a turning point in his journey—from traveling evangelist to ambassador in chains. Paul is being sent by God into the heart of...
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"Friends That Stick" | Acts 21:1-16
Tim Keller once said a true friend is someone who “lets you in” and doesn’t “let you down.” As we continue our journey through Acts, we see just how much the apostle Paul depended on friends who were willing to stand with him when following Jesus became dangerous. In Acts 20:1–16, a real...
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Jonah3: Mighty Merciful by Andy Keppel
Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, three days' journey…
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"When God Benches You" | Acts 19:21-41
This sermon is entitled “When God Benches You,” drawn from Acts 19:21–41. It’s a dramatic scene. The gospel is having such a powerful impact in Ephesus that the city erupts in chaos. A riot breaks out. Two of Paul’s companions are seized and dragged into the theater, their lives suddenly in…
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"Confident Christianity" | Acts 19:1-20
This Sunday, our sermon is titled Confident Christianity. One of the most compelling qualities of the apostle Paul is his unshakable confidence that God’s purposes will never fail—that God’s plan for His people and His mission to the nations cannot be thwarted. Writing to the deeply troubled…
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"Growing Strong Together" | Acts 18:18–28
This Sunday, our sermon is titled Confident Christianity. One of the most compelling qualities of the apostle Paul is his unshakable confidence that God’s purposes will never fail—that God’s plan for His people and His mission to the nations cannot be thwarted. Writing to the deeply troubled…
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Expecting Jesus | Luke 2.22-38
This Sunday morning, we will conclude our Christmas-season study of Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth. In Luke 2:22–38, we meet two faithful elderly saints, Simeon and Anna. Simeon is described in verse 25: “Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and...
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Christmas Praise: Good News of Great Joy by Pastor Kevin Dibbley
“And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host praising God saying, ‘Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.’” (Luke 2:13-14). In Luke’s Gospel, praise erupts in heaven and on earth—angels rejoicing above, shepherds…
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“Good News of Great Joy for Those in Darkness” | Luke 2:1-20
Join us this week as Dr. Brian Thomas guides us through Luke 2:1–20 in his sermon, “Good News of Great Joy for Those in Darkness.” In Luke’s Gospel, the Good News of Christmas is set in the real world, which is often quite dark. The angels’ announcement of Christ’s birth comes to humble shepherds...
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"Zechariah's Praise" | Luke 1:57-80
Last Sunday, we saw that one of Luke’s clear themes surrounding the birth of Jesus the Christ is “great joy.” Another one of Luke’s repeated descriptions of people’s reactions to the coming Jesus is wonder and amazement. Isaiah prophesied that the Christ’s name would be called “Wonderful”. When…
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"Mary's Magnificent God" | Luke 1:39-56
Over the next couple of Sundays, as we lead up to Christmas, we are going to focus on the praise that happens surrounding the announcement and the arrival of the Messiah. This week, we will look at Mary’s praise. Next week, we will look at Zechariah’s. Then, on the 22nd, Dr. Brian Thomas will…
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"I Am With You" | Acts 18:1-17
One of the most powerful statements that someone can ever say to us is “I am with you.” It is infinitely more powerful when that person is the Lord Jesus Christ himself. In this passage that we are studying today (Acts 18:1-17), the Lord Jesus appears to Saul at Corinth in a dream and tells him:...
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"Now is the Appointed Time" | Acts 17:16-33
This Sunday, we studied the apostle Paul’s encounter with the major philosophers of his day in Athens. He encounters a myriad of Greek religious and philosophical ideas. How does he effectively engage them with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our study will be taken from Acts 17:16-33 and it...
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"Receiving the Word with Eagerness" | Acts 17:1-15
This Sunday, we studied Acts 17:1-15. In this section, Luke makes a clear distinction between the Jews in Thessalonica who heard Paul reasoning from the Scriptures and the Jews from Berea. He writes, “Now these Jews (the Bereans) were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word...
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"What Must I Do to Be Saved" | Acts 16:16-40
This sermon was taken from our passage of Scripture that we are studying this week in Acts 16:16-40. In Acts 16:30, a Philippian jailer cries out to Paul and Silas, “What must I do to be saved?” It’s a desperate cry that comes from someone who suddenly has an acute awareness that he cannot save...
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"The God Who Opens Doors and Hearts" | Acts 16:6-15
Proverbs 16:9 says this: “The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” One of the great encouragements for us as believers is to know that God is providentially orchestrating all the events of our lives for His glory and for our good. Ultimately, that’s good to know,...
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Deep and Wide: Making Disciples to the Ends of the Earth | Acts 15:36-16:5
In Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew writes, “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I…
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"By Grace Alone" | Acts 15:1-35
This Sunday, studied one of the most important moments in the entire book of Acts. It is the very first church council that was ever held to establish clarity around the gospel. Regularly in the New Testament, controversies arose about whether or not Gentile Christians had to become adherents to...
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"God's Unrelenting Faithfulness | Acts 13:13-52
This Sunday, studied Acts 13:13-52. The apostle Paul is invited to give a message of encouragement at the synagogue in Antioch in Pisidia. What makes this sermon especially noteworthy is that Paul is speaking immediately after something very disappointing happens to his missionary team. Sometimes...
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