Calvary Chapel McKinney

Message Take Aways:1. King Hezekiah recognized his dire need for deliverance and wisely sought the Lord in prayer—“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;” Colossians 4:22. The Lord heard King Hezekiah's desperate prayer and promised to deliver Judah from the hand of their enemy, the Assyrians—“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.” Psalm 5:33. The word of the Lord was fulfilled as He faithfully preserved His people and avenged them by sending the Angel of the Lord to decimate the Assyrian army—“And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:7-8

Message Take Aways:1. Our new identity in Christ demands that we turn away from sinful conduct recognizing it as offensive in the sight of the Lord—“Abstain from every form of evil.” 1 Thessalonians 5:222. The identity of the believer is manifested by an observance of the command to love one another—“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:353. The outworking of love toward our brother serves to grant assurance that we are truly abiding in the Lord—“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.” John 15:13

Message Take Aways:1. King Hezekiah is celebrated in Scripture for turning Judah away from idolatry and ushering in a reformation that brought the nation back to obedience to the Lord—"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:332. The proud enemy came and boasted against God's people with terrible threats, but ultimately these threats were not merely against God's people, they were against the Lord God Himself, who will always be victorious—“So it shall be, when you are on the verge of battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people. And he shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel: Today you are on the verge of battle with your enemies. Do not let your heart faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble or be terrified because of them; ‘for the LORD your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.'” Deuteronomy 20:2-43. Rather than attempting to engage the enemy by relying upon human logic or fleshly strength, King Hezekiah & the people sought the Lord and placed their trust in Him to be their deliverer—“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Psalm 50:15

Message Take Aways:1. The believer's affection should be devoted to the Lord and His eternal kingdom rather than the carnal things of this temporal world—“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:22. The believer must recognize the many antichrists that attempt to oppose or replace the truth and must guard against their influence—“And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.” 1 John 4:33. The believer is to abide in Christ by continuing in sound doctrine while exemplifying the righteous conduct that aligns with the truth of the Gospel—“If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32

Calvary Chapel McKinney Youth Leader Jacob Couch teaches a special message on Revelation 3:14-22.

Message Take Aways:1. David cried out to God for preservation and trusted that the Lord would sustain him—“Trust in the LORD forever, For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength.” Isaiah 26:42. David rejoiced knowing that the Lord God Himself was his portion eternally that would never be taken away—“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul,“Therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentation 3:243. David celebrated the protection the Lord provided him including instruction, direction, and guidance through His word, as well as spiritual defense that established him during seasons of trial or tribulation—“The LORD is your keeper; The LORD is your shade at your right hand.” Psalm 121:54. David rested in the promise of God that resurrection and eternal life await those who trust in the Lord—“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Message Take Aways:1. Though the believer aims to walk in holiness, Jesus Christ serves as our Advocate, interceding before God the father on our behalf when we regrettably sin—“For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,” 1 Timothy 2:5-62. The believer will have confidence that they genuinely know God as they abide in the word of God and exemplify the love of Jesus Christ—“If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love.” John 15:103. The believer can be assured in every stage of their Christian walk that they truly know God by believing upon the Gospel, growing stronger in the Lord, and continuing in spiritual maturity—“let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22

Message Take Aways:1. King Hoshea attempted to strengthen his own kingdom by forming a conspiracy while trusting in human flesh to deliver him from the daunting enemy, which brought forth complete bondage—“Thus says the LORD: ‘Cursed is the man who trusts in man And makes flesh his strength, Whose heart departs from the LORD.'” Jeremiah 17:52. The northern kingdom of Israel was ushered into captivity due to the nation's stubborn refusal to heed His word and to worship the One True God—“(for you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God),” Exodus 34:143. Those Samaritans who resettled in the land of Israel tragically continued in the same spiritual harlotry that had brought judgment upon God's people, thereby storing up their own wrath—“Their heart is divided; Now they are held guilty. He will break down their altars; He will ruin their sacred pillars.” Hosea 10:2

Message Take Aways:1. John declares that Jesus Christ is the Word of Life, the only source that grants eternal life—“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:62. John proclaims that God is light and reminds that those who claim fellowship with Him are to walk in light rather than darkness—“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” 1 Peter 2:93. John calls us to humbly acknowledge our sin before God rather than lie, with the promise that the Lord is faithful to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness—“As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12

Message Take Aways:1. King Ahaz is remembered as a wicked king because he continually walked in the abominations of the pagan nations—“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:22. King Ahaz wrongly believed an alliance with man would be more beneficial that trusting the word of God, which ultimately resulted in his being enslaved and abandoned—“Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” James 4:43. The apostasy ushered in by King Ahaz was rooted in spiritual compromise and a fleshly desire to please man, and it eventually resulted in judgment from the Lord—“The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.” Proverbs 10:7

Message Take Aways:1. The Second Coming of Christ is not delayed due to a slackness on God's part in fulfilling His word, but rather a demonstration of His patient longsuffering—“For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,” says the Lord GOD. “Therefore turn and live!” Ezekiel 18:322. The Day of the Lord will come suddenly upon an unrighteous world eventually ushering in the new heavens and a new earth as promised in God's word—“Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.” Matthew 24:423. Knowing the promises of God, the believer is to walk in steadfastness by knowing the word and continually growing in the Lord—“You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.” James 5:8

Author & Apologist Charlie Campbell from AlwaysBeReady.com shares a special message at Calvary Chapel McKinney.

Message Take Aways:1. The reigns of King Zechariah & King Shallum demonstrate that those who live in opposition to the truth of God's word will suffer violence—“There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:122. The reigns of King Menahem, King Pekahiah, & King Pekah remind that a nation seeking to establish itself apart from the Lord will experience volatility and instability that will eventually lead to its demise—"Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the LORD!” Isaiah 31:13. King Jotham reminds that a man who prepares his ways before the LORD will experience great victory in his life—“Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:5

Message Take Aways:1. The church must remain vigilant against false teachers recognizing the damage caused by their destructive doctrines—“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:12. Unrepentant false teachers face impending doom as they will be judged by the Lord God—“For the wicked are reserved for the day of doom; They shall be brought out on the day of wrath.” Job 21:303. The depravity of false teachers is manifested by their empty teachings, corrupt conduct, arrogant pride, and selfish ambitions—“These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage.” Jude 1:164. The unbiblical doctrines of false teachers are deceptive, ultimately leading people away from the truth and back into the bondage of sin—“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers,” 2 Timothy 4:3

Message Take Aways:1. King Uzziah represented a fresh era of positivity for the kingdom of Judah after the disappointing end of his father's reign emerging as a youthful, strong, intelligent successor who sought the Lord—“Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-232. As King Uzziah sought the Lord, the kingdom of Judah was blessed with extraordinary prosperity, thriving civically, militarily, and intellectually—“But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.” Luke 12:313. The stubborn pride of King Uzziah led him to resist godly counsel, bringing terrible consequences and leaving a tragic blemish upon an otherwise glorious reign—“A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.” Proverbs 29:23

Message Take Aways:1. The believer is called to godliness, and the Lord has granted everything we need to walk accordingly—“walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory” 1 Thessalonians 2:122. The believer is to actively pursue growth in their personal walk with the Lord—“we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ” Ephesians 4:14-153. The promise of coming glory has been proclaimed in the Gospel, demonstrated by the transfiguration of Jesus Christ, and declared throughout the whole counsel of Scripture—“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.” Philippians 3:20-21

Message Take Aways:1. King Amaziah showed great potential by initially doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but a disloyal heart caused him to stray from righteousness—“No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Luke 16:132. The pride of King Amaziah led to a disastrous military defeat, causing his kingdom to suffer great loss—“Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:183. Though King Jeroboam was spiritually depraved, the Lord utilized him to preserve Israel in accordance with His covenantal promise—“He remembers His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,” Psalm 105:8

Message Take Aways:1. Elders are appointed to be faithful shepherds who lovingly serve God's people with genuine devotion and humility—“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” Acts 20:282. Christians are to live in humble submission to the Lord by conducting themselves with lowliness and meekness towards others—“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering” Colossians 3:123. The believer is encouraged to remain steadfast in their commitment to the Lord Jesus understanding that eternal glory is promised to all who suffer for His name—“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

Message Take Aways:1. Despite Israel's blatant sins, the Lord heard the pleading of King Jehoahaz and granted deliverance to preserve His people—“Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD and against you; pray to the LORD that He take away the serpents from us.' So Moses prayed for the people.” Numbers 21:72. Under King Jehoash, Israel experienced another spiritual decline as he led the nation back to the idolatrous practices of their forefathers—“As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly.” Proverbs 26:113. Israel experienced fewer victories than God was willing to grant due to the doubt of King Jehoash and his failure to trust the Lord—“And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey? So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.” Hebrews 3:18-194. The Lord's dependability in honoring His Word is evident as he regarded Israel and granted them victories because of His promised covenant with the nation's patriarchs—“He remembers His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations” Psalm 105:8

Message Take Aways:1. As believers, we are to pursue sanctification with the same determination as demonstrated by our Lord Jesus who continually sought to obey the will of His Father—“For this is the will of God, your sanctification:” 1 Thessalonians 4:32. Every believer has been stewarded spiritual gifts for service that edifies the body, testifies to the world, and glorifies God—“There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-53. Christians must be prepared to endure suffering for the Name of Jesus while trusting that God is faithful to sustain them and reward their steadfastness—“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10

Message Take Aways:1. Husbands and wives will honor God and bless one another as they submit to His design for marriage—“But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” Mark 10:6-92. Believers are called to model godly conduct during times of hardship and suffering, knowing that God blesses faithful commitment—“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:103. The example of Jesus Messiah reminds that suffering for doing good in obedience to God will lead to glory and exhalation—“All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.” Psalm 75:10

Message Take Aways:1. Under the influence of Jehoiada the priest, King Joash set out to renovate the dilapidated house of the Lord—“He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.” Proverbs 13:202. The repairs to the temple took a collective effort as the king provided the vision, the people contributed financially, the priesthood managed the funds, and hired laborers performed the physical work—“So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.” Nehemiah 4:63. After abandoning his trust in the Lord, King Joash suffered the repercussions of his apostasy—“Thus says God: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He also has forsaken you.' ” 2 Chronicles 24:20

Message Take Aways:1. As believers, we are to demonstrate appropriate subjection to the governing authorities in our society—“Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.” Romans 13:72. As believers, we are to demonstrate humble submission in our workplace—“Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed.” 1 Timothy 6:13. As believers, we are to reflect the attitude of Christ in times of suffering—“He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” 1 John 2:6

Message Take Aways:1. The Lord proved Himself faithful by preserving His people who sought to honor His promised word—“‘No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from Me,' Says the LORD.” Isaiah 54:172. Jehoiada wisely put protection in place to guard against any attacks from the enemy who sought to wage war against God's anointed king and His people—“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:133. The people of Judah recognized the need to purify the kingdom from wickedness and idolatry to reaffirm themselves as God's covenanted people—“Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.” 2 Corinthians 6:17

Message Take Aways:1. Our new life in Christ is to be marked by change as we lay aside old habits and pursue maturity in the Lord—“When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” 1 Corinthians 13:112. The Church is established and sustained by Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone, through His completed work—“This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:11-12 3. As God's chosen people, we are to conduct ourselves in holiness as a testimony to our new identity in Christ—“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

Message Take Aways:1. Jehu served as an instrument of judgment bringing retribution upon the house of Ahab in fulfillment of God's prophetic warnings—“Yet surely My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, did they not overtake your fathers? So they returned and said: ‘Just as the LORD of hosts determined to do to us, according to our ways and according to our deeds, so He has dealt with us.'” Zechariah 1:62. Jehu served as a reformer in Israel as he executed the worshippers of Baal and destroyed their temple—“for you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God” Exodus 34:143. Though Jehu was utilized by God in Israel, his reluctance to fully submit to the law of the LORD revealed the true condition of his heart—“I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings.” Jeremiah 17:10

Message Take Aways:1. As believers, we are to live with a consciousness that we are sojourners in this temporal world by setting our minds upon our eternal inheritance in Christ—"If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:12. As believers, we are to conduct ourselves in holiness understanding that we represent the Most Holy God—“…walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.” 1 Thessalonians 2:123. As believers, we have confidence in the Word of God since it has always proven itself to be true—“Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.” Psalm 119:89

Calvary Chapel McKinney Youth Leader Jacob Couch teaches a special message from Numbers 10-11.

Calvary Chapel McKinney Elder Rex Rhorer teaches a special message from John 14.

Message Take Aways:1. Outsiders became intrigued as they witnessed the powerful exhibition of God's people being filled with the Holy Spirit—“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:82. Peter understood the need to give a clear explanation of the source and significance of this glorious outpouring of the Holy Spirit—“always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” 1 Peter 3:153. The Church experienced expansion as individuals heard the Gospel, repented of their sins, trusted in the completed work of Jesus, devoted themselves to fellowship, and continued in sound doctrine—“Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.” 1 Timothy 4:16

Message Take Aways:1. The anointing of Jehu marked the dawn of God's prophesied judgment against the wicked house of Ahab—“The way of the LORD is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.” Proverbs 10:292. The annihilation of Joram and Ahaziah was the result of their stubborn rebellion against God warnings, thereby forsaking their own mercy—“For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,” says the Lord GOD. “Therefore turn and live!” Ezekiel 18:323. God's prophetic Word was accomplished as Jezebel was justly executed for the heinous atrocities she committed against God's people—“For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.” Habakkuk 2:3

Message Take Aways:1. Paul urged Timothy to remain steadfast in his fidelity to the Word of God knowing that many would be tempted to turn away from sound doctrine—“Thus says the LORD: ‘Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls.'” Jeremiah 6:162. Paul exemplified faithfulness in his ministry by finishing well as he depended on the Lord's faithfulness to sustain him—“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” 1 Corinthians 15:103. Paul's farewell salutations mark his final words in scripture and demonstrate a sincere love for his fellow believers—“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35

Message Take Aways:1. The Shunammite woman experienced restoration as she trusted and obeyed the word of the Lord—“So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, The crawling locust, The consuming locust, And the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, And praise the name of the LORD your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; And My people shall never be put to shame.” Joel 2:25-262. Hazael responded to the revelation of the word of God with ruthless selfish ambition rather than humble trust—“For You will save the humble people, But will bring down haughty looks.” Psalm 18:273. King Jehoram's decision to associate with evil while walking in wickedness resulted in revolts and chaos rather than peace and blessing—“He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.” Proverbs 13:20

Message Take Aways:1. Hannah desperately brought her petition for a son before the Lord who heard and answered her prayer—“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” 1 John 5:42. Elizabeth & Zacharias experienced unexpected providence as the Lord blessed them with a son despite their old age—“I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.” Job 42:23. By humbly submitting to God's will, Mary received the extraordinary privilege of bearing the Messiah—“Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who delights greatly in His commandments.” Psalm 112:1

Take Aways:1. Paul warned Timothy of the dangerous, deceitful, and destructive spirit of the world that will intensify in the last days—“Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour.” 1 John 2:182. Paul urged Timothy to hold fast to the Word that he would be thoroughly equipped to fulfill his calling in the Lord—“Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.” 1 Timothy 4:16

Message Take Aways:1. The Lord allowed a famine to occur in Samaria so His people would recognize their sin of apostasy and return to trusting in Him—“if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:142. The Lord intervened by causing the enemy to flee resulting in miraculous deliverance and provision for His people—“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-143. This miraculous event fulfilled God's promised word reminding that His word stands forever—“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8

Message Take Aways:1. The believer is to exhibit diligence in their Christian walk by knowing the truth of God's Word and standing opposed to false doctrines—“…contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ.” Jude 1:3b-42. The believer is called to live distinctly, set apart as a vessel of honor, sanctified and prepared for kingdom service—“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” 1 Peter 2:9

Message Take Aways:1. By miraculously interceding and sustaining His people's efforts throughout the building process, the Lord demonstrated His blessing upon the work—“And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:172. The Lord granted spiritual perception to the humble while striking the proud enemy with physical blindness to prove His worthiness to be trusted and praised—Isaiah 42:7 says of the mission of the Messiah: “To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the prison, Those who sit in darkness from the prison house.”

Message Take Aways:1. Paul urged Timothy to rely upon God's grace for the endurance, diligence, and patience needed to faithfully fulfill his ministry—“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:102. Paul pointed to the example of Jesus Christ to remind Timothy that temporal suffering for the Gospel leads to eternal joy—“but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:133. Paul celebrated the believer's expectation of resurrection into eternal life because of the completed work of Jesus Christ—“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” John 11:25

Message Take Aways:1. Naaman was suffering from a deadly condition that seemed incurable, serving as a picture of sinful humanity—“Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned” Romans 5:122. Naaman experienced a miraculous cleansing by exercising genuine faith demonstrated through humble obedience—“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:93. Gehazi's covetousness led him to trespass, which he failed to confess, resulting in him suffering the heavy consequences of sin—“But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.” James 1:14-15

Message Take Aways:1. Paul encouraged Timothy to be courageous in the ministry by remembering God's faithfulness to preserve His people and accomplish His plans for His glory—“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD.” Isaiah 54:172. Paul reminded Timothy of their glorious calling and solemn responsibility to preach the Gospel—“How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?” Romans 10:143. Paul exhorts Timothy to conduct himself in godliness that is consistent with sound doctrine—“in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.” Titus 2:7-8

Message Take Aways:1. The Lord is faithful to provide for the vulnerable who trust, believe, and act upon His word—“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” Matthew 6:262. The Lord preserves those who earnestly seek Him in the midst of their trials—“The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.” Nahum 1:73. The Lord is able to purify and redeem the things of this fallen world to sustain His people who strive to remain faithful to Him—“Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.” Psalm 37:34.  The Lord is able to produce abundance from the little we possess, so that He alone receives the glory for sustaining His people—“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

Message Take Aways:1. The resurrection proves that Jesus did not deserve the wages of sin which is death because He was sinless and never lied—“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” John 5:242. The Church has a responsibility to proclaim the good news of the resurrection as eternal life comes only through faith in the completed work of Jesus Christ—“if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:93. The word of God provides sufficient revelation of the Lord Jesus, and He is willing to reveal Himself to anyone who diligently seeks Him—“The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18

Message Take Aways:1. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, humbly yielded to the Father's will by enduring crucifixion in the place of sinful man—“And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.” Philippians 2:82. The care Jesus showed for His mother in the midst of His suffering reflects His selfless willingness to intercede on behalf of those in need—“Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:253. The completion of Jesus' work upon the Cross marks the greatest transaction in human history—“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21

CCM Youth Minister Jacob Couch teaches a special Palm Sunday message.

Message Take Aways:1. God allowed these kings to suffer this dilemma that they might be humbled and recognize their need to call upon the Lord—“Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near.” Isaiah 55:62. God's merciful character is demonstrated as He responds to all those who desperately seek Him for salvation—“For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” Romans 10:133. The Lord is faithful to fulfill His promised word by granting deliverance to those who trust in Him—“‘But the word of the LORD endures forever.' Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.” 1 Peter 1:25

Message Take Aways:1. Paul warned of the miserable dissatisfaction and potential destruction that flow from greed—“So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; It takes away the life of its owners.” Proverbs 1:192. Paul charged Timothy to live in sharp contrast to carnal false teachers by continually pursuing godliness—“Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness” 2 Peter 3:113. The conduct of the believer is to be marked by joyful generosity—“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10

Message Take Aways:1. The ascension of Elijah reminds that those who sincerely trust and faithfully live for the Lord will eventually be received into eternal glory—“We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:82. Elisha's ministry was affirmed by God through mighty miracles, bringing blessing to those who received him in faith and judgment to those who rejected him in unbelief—“And Jesus said, ‘For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind.'” John 9:39

Youth Minister Jacob Couch teaches a special message from Matthew 4:1-11.

Message Take Aways:1. King Jehoshaphat prospered as he devoted his reign to honoring the Lord—“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:332. The flagrant depravity of King Ahaziah produced a sinful nation and a weakened kingdom—“Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever!” Deuteronomy 5:293. The demise of King Ahaziah was sealed as he refused to repent and humble himself in response to the promised word of God—“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23