Passage: Romans 8:28
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel
Category: Gospel, Romans, Providence
Summary:
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 8:26-27
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel
Category: Prayer , Holy Spirit , Romans
Summary:
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 McCarson
Series: Christmas 2024
Category: Christmas , Christ , Gospel, Salvation, Sin, Incarnation
Summary:
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 9:6-7
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: Christmas 2024
Category: Prophecy , Christ , Gospel, Salvation, Return of Christ , Incarnation, Isaiah
Summary:
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 3:14-15
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: Christmas 2024
Category: Christmas , Prophecy , Christ , Genesis , Luke, Salvation, Incarnation
Summary:
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 8:18-25
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel
Category: Prophecy , Holy Spirit , Suffering, Gospel, Romans
Summary:
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 17:11-19
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: Thanksgiving 2024
Category: Thanksgiving , Miracles, Christ , Gospel
Summary:
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 8:12-17
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel
Category: Holy Spirit , Christ , Gospel, Romans
Summary:
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 8:1-11
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel
Category: Christ , Gospel, Salvation, Sanctification , Sin, Romans
Summary:
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 13:1-7
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: America at a Crossroads: Vote 2024
Category: Gospel, Politics , Romans
Summary:
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 14:34
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: America at a Crossroads: Vote 2024
Category: America , Gospel, Politics
Summary:
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 33:1-11
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: America at a Crossroads: Vote 2024
Category: Prophecy , Politics , Ezekiel
Summary:
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 McCarson
Series: God and the Hurricane
Category: Suffering, Storms
Summary:
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 43:1-3
Preacher: Derrick McCarson
Series: God and the Hurricane
Category: Suffering, Storms, Isaiah
Summary:
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.