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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!"

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Christmas 2023 Category: Christmas , Luke, Incarnation Summary: In the Gospel of Luke, Mary is given three prophecies about the unique identity and destiny of her Christ child.

Passage: Luke 2:36-38 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Christmas 2023 Category: Christmas , Luke, Incarnation Summary: Tucked away in the Christmas story is an obscure, little widow named Anna. She appears for a moment to behold the Christ child and then disappears from Scripture. Yet, her simple story teaches us 3 important lessons.

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Christmas 2023 Category: Christmas , Matthew, Incarnation Summary: Ever since the birth of Christ, skeptics and Scrooges have tried to cancel Christmas. In this message, we will look at three reasons why Christmas can never be cancelled in the hearts of God's people.

Passage: Matthew 6:19-24 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Joy of Giving Category: Sermon on the Mount , Stewardship, Matthew, Money Summary: It may surprise you, but Jesus taught more about financial stewardship than He did about heaven and hell. As we enter this season of giving we need a reminder of why we give to God. In this message, Jesus teaches 4 important principles about investing for eternity.

Passage: Acts 16:23-34 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Thanksgiving 2023 Category: Thanksgiving , Acts Summary: In this message we will learn 3 ways that the act of worship and gratitude to God can minister to us and others.

Passage: John 7:37-39 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Holy Spirit , John Summary: During the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus preached a sermon promising the coming of the Holy Spirit who would be like a bubbling spring inside believers. In this message, we explore 3 attributes of the ministry of the Spirit as related to the symbol of water.

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Holy Spirit , Sanctification Summary: One of the recurring symbols for the the Holy Spirit is fire. In this message, we explore three traits of the Holy Spirit as pictured in fire.

Passage: Matthew 3:13-17 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Holy Spirit , Matthew, Salvation, Sanctification Summary: At the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit anointed Christ for ministry in the form of a dove. What's the deeper meaning behind this symbolism and how does it apply to our Christian life? In today's message we will look at 3 attributes of the Holy Spirit as our divine dove.

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Acts, Holy Spirit , John, Church , Genesis Summary: Of the dozen or so word pictures that the Bible associates with the Holy Spirit, a blowing wind is one symbolic metaphor that speaks of the multi-faceted ministry that He exerts in our lives. In today's message we will learn 3 ways in which the Holy Spirit ministers like a breeze.

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Holy Spirit , John, Salvation, Sanctification , Romans Summary: The Bible has many names for the Holy Spirit - Helper, Comforter, Teacher, Advocate & Paraclete. In today's message we will learn how He helps the believer with five amazing ministries for a Spirit-filled life!