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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.

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: 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.

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: 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: 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 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: 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 8:18-25 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: 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: 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.

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: 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.”

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: 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 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: 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 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 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.

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.