[Predicas | Sermons] de/of Carlos Concepcion Jr

This week, I shared a message straight from a moment God used to speak to me in the dark—literally. On our anniversary trip, my wife and I went on a bioluminescent night kayak sail, and what started as a simple adventure turned into a classroom of faith, marriage, leadership, unity, and trust. In this message, I talk about rowing against a painful current, following a single light in complete dark...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about one of the hardest moments in the life of every believer: the moment when God doesn’t say “yes,” and He doesn’t say “later”… He says “no.” We walk through the tension Paul felt in 2 Corinthians 12 — pleading with God to take something away, praying with faith, showing up with expectation… and still hearing a different kind of answer. Not the answer he wanted...

In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most honest and haunting cries in all of Scripture: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?” This week, we’re talking about the kind of silence that doesn’t just confuse you — it shakes you. The silence that feels personal. The silence that makes you question if God has stepped away. We walk through Psalm 22 and the moment Jesus quoted it from the cro...

In this message, I talk about the reality that God doesn’t measure us by what we say —He measures us by what we weigh. We live in a world obsessed with numbers, but heaven has a different scale. Through the story of Hannah, we see that God isn’t impressed by performance—He’s looking for purity. He’s not moved by words spoken for attention, but by hearts that are sincere. This message is a call to...

Have you ever prayed and felt like heaven went silent? Like you’re calling, but God’s not picking up? In this first week of our new Bible study series Silence , we dive into what to do when you can’t hear His voice and can’t feel His presence. From the story of Lazarus in John 11, we discover that God’s silence is never absence—it’s alignment. He’s not ignoring you; He’s preparing something greate...

There are some things in life we don’t destroy — we just bury. We cover them up with routines, responsibilities, even religion. But beneath the surface, they’re still there… waiting to be worshiped again. In this message, Idols in Their Hearts , I talk about how easy it is to look devoted on the outside while still divided on the inside. God told Ezekiel that His people had set up idols in their h...

We all crave to be seen, known, and valued—but when our worth starts depending on who notices us instead of who created us, we lose our peace. In this final week of Altar Ego , I talk about breaking free from the pressure to please everyone and learning to rest in the approval of God. You don’t have to keep performing for acceptance—you’re already approved through grace. Because when you stop livi...

We live in a world that’s quick to speak and slow to forgive. One post, one comment, one misunderstanding—and suddenly, walls go up and peace goes missing. In this week’s Bible study, I talk about the silent poison of offense and how it becomes the enemy’s trap to divide what God desires to unite. We’ll walk through Proverbs 19:11 and learn how forgiveness isn’t approval—it’s release. Because peac...

We say we trust God—but if we’re honest, we still like to be in control. We plan, we fix, we manage, and we hold on tight, thinking it’s helping us. But real peace doesn’t come from control—it comes from surrender. In this week’s Bible study, I walk through Proverbs 3:5–6 and talk about what it means to truly let go and trust God’s hand when life doesn’t make sense. You’ll learn why His plan is al...

In this first message of our Family Values series, I talk about what it really means to build a home that lasts. Every family wants stability, but stability doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built on a foundation. We look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:24–27 and discover that what you build on determines what will stand. Strong families aren’t perfect — they’re anchored. When faith is practiced, not...

This week, we close out our Church Explained series by talking about one of the hardest but most necessary topics in the church— giving. In this message, I unpack Deuteronomy 14 and show that giving was never about money—it’s always been about the heart. Giving reminds us who our Provider is, reorients our hearts to worship, and releases God’s provision to others. When we give, we’re not just rele...

En este mensaje compartido en Casa (CRS) , hablo sobre esas heridas que muchos cargan pero pocos reconocen. A veces nos presentamos fuertes, con la armadura puesta, sirviendo, liderando, sonriendo… pero hay heridas debajo que todavía sangran. A través de la historia del rey Acab, aprendemos que no importa cuán brillante sea la armadura, si no permitimos que Dios sane lo que está oculto, esa herida...

In this week’s Bible study, we continue our series Difficult People by looking at one of the hardest challenges of all—loving people who are different from us. In John 13:31–35, Jesus raises the standard and gives His disciples a new command: to love one another as He has loved us. In this teaching, I share why love isn’t optional, how Jesus Himself set the measure for real love, and why love is t...

This week in our Church Explained series, we dive into Nehemiah 9:1–5 and look at the power of united prayer. Prayer isn’t just something we do between songs and sermons—it’s the heartbeat of the church. In this message, I share how prayer confronts our condition, connects us to God’s Word, and confirms our unity. Too often we treat prayer like a transaction—put in a request, expect a result. But...

In this episode of our Difficult People series, I teach from Matthew 12:1–15 about one of the hardest commands Jesus ever gave us: loving our enemies. We’ll look at how Jesus confronted opposition, chose compassion over rigid rules, and showed courage with wisdom when His enemies plotted against Him. If you’ve ever felt the sting of criticism, betrayal, or open hostility, this message will encoura...

In this episode, I kick off our new Bible study series “Difficult People” by looking at one of the hardest groups to love—our own family. We dive into Mark 3:20–35, where even Jesus faced tension with His mother and brothers. I share how Jesus handled being misunderstood at home, why our loyalty to God must come before everything else, and how grace empowers us to love even when it’s costly. If yo...

In this tonight's study from Proverbs 29:2, 7, and 12, we talk about “Wisdom for the Community.” Wisdom was never meant to be selfish—it’s meant to bless the people around us. In this episode, I share how wisdom considers the people we influence, defends the vulnerable who often get overlooked, and sets the tone in leadership that shapes the culture for everyone else. Proverbs reminds us that...

This week, I kicked off our brand-new series Church Explained with a message out of Psalm 124 called “When Worship Works.” Worship isn’t a product we consume—it’s a posture we live. Too many people come to church expecting a concert, a lecture, or a show. But worship was never meant to be about consumption; it’s about celebration. In this message, I share how worship rekindles our remembrance, res...

This week we continue our Decisions, Decisions series with a study from Proverbs 15:20–33 called “Walking It Out.” Wisdom isn’t wisdom until it’s lived. In this episode, I talk about how wisdom produces real joy, how it shapes every relationship in our lives, and why humility is essential if we want to keep growing. Too many people confuse knowledge with wisdom—filling their heads with information...

Today we’re kicking off a brand-new series called Church Explained. Before we can explain church, we’ve got to let God expose the church. In this message, “I’m Sick of This Church,” I walk through Revelation 3:16 where Jesus speaks to the church in Laodicea. He calls out their complacency, their comfort, and their compromise — but He also offers a cure. This is a challenging word, but it’s also a...

In this week’s Decisions, Decisions series, we look at “Wisdom’s Voice” from Proverbs 8:1–11. Life is noisy, but God’s wisdom is not silent — she cries out at the crossroads, inviting everyone to listen. In this study, I share how wisdom speaks, why she’s worth more than silver or gold, and how listening to her voice will steady you in both gain and loss.

In this week’s message from our Fresh Faith series, I preached from Malachi 3:1–5 about what I call Covenant Fire . Israel longed for God’s justice, but God reminded them: when He comes, He doesn’t come casually—He comes to cleanse. We walked through how God sends His Messenger to prepare us, reveals His Mastery to take over, uses fire to Refine us, and then shows the Proof of His covenant in our...

In this week’s message from our Fresh Faith series, I deal with what it means to honor God’s covenant in every area of life—marriage, leadership, and our personal walk with Him. Malachi reminds us that faithfulness matters to God. You can’t claim covenant without commitment, and you can’t honor the covenant if you forget the Creator. This word will challenge you to examine your relationships, your...

This week, we close out our Theology of Worship series with a powerful reminder from Exodus 15:22–27 (NIV). The wilderness isn’t just a place of testing—it’s a place of worship. In this Bible Study, we explore how God uses dry, bitter, and uncertain seasons to reveal His provision, His power, and His presence. You’ll hear how the Israelites learned to lift their praise even when the water was bitt...

In this message, I walk us through one of the most direct and challenging questions God asks His people: “If I am a Father, where is the honor due me?” Malachi’s audience hadn’t stopped worshipping—they were still showing up to the temple, still bringing offerings—but somewhere along the way, they lost their awe. They were giving God what was easy, what was left, and what was broken… and expecting...