Carolina Baptist Church

We live in a day of great unfaithfulness. A man's word is no longer his bond, a handshake no longer seals the deal, churches abandon the articles of faith they were founded on, and "till death do us part" has become a vain repetition. Even among practicing Christians, nearly a third of those who attended church before COVID have never returned. Proverbs 20:6 asks, "a faithful man who can find?" Bu...

Why are so many Americans, even many churchgoers, warming up to socialism, and why should a Christian care? Jesus told His people to watch, and Psalm 2 foretells a day when the rulers of the earth take counsel together against the LORD and against His anointed. In Part 2 of our Rising Darkness series, we look at another sign of the spirit of antichrist at work in the last days: the spread of socia...

What do you do when standing for the Lord leaves you standing alone? For over 40 years Jeremiah preached an unpopular message of judgment to a nation that would not repent. His own hometown and family plotted against him, and God told him to stop praying for that generation. He was called the weeping prophet, yet he never quit, because he had somewhere to run. Key Verse: "A glorious high throne fr...

The world is growing darker, and many hearts are troubled, even the hearts of children. On the night before the cross, the disciples had just learned that one of them would betray the Lord, that Peter would deny Him, and that Jesus was leaving. Into that dark setting, Jesus spoke of peace. Key Verse: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let n...

Many people think of Islam as something happening far away, confined to the Middle East. But it has crossed continents and oceans, and its stated goal has never changed. In this final message on the invasion of Islam, we ask how far it has reached, whether Christians should be concerned, and how we ought to respond. Key Verse: "Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: an...

Why has the Jewish people's story been one of so much suffering, and why does hatred of Israel keep rising around the world? Standing in the Temple courts just days before the cross, Jesus looked over Jerusalem and wept, and then He told them exactly what would happen to their house and when it would be restored. Key Verse: "For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Bl...

Jesus warned that in the last days many would come in His name, saying, I am Christ, and would deceive many. Islam teaches that Jesus will one day return, but its Jesus is not the Jesus of the Bible. Picking up where the morning message left off in Matthew 24, this second message on the invasion of Islam looks at what Islam says will happen at the end of the world. Key Verse: "For many shall come...

Every time we turn on the news, it seems the world is not just changing but unraveling. Terror attacks, unrest in the Middle East and rising hatred of Israel leave many people wondering how much worse things can get. Jesus did not leave His people in the dark. In Matthew 24 He told His disciples exactly what to watch for before His return. Key Verse: "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take he...

Can a Christian who has watched God answer prayer in a mighty way end up too discouraged to pray at all? Elijah did. One day he called down fire on Mount Carmel and prayed the rain back to Israel. Soon after, he was running for his life from Jezebel and sitting under a juniper tree, asking God to take his life. Key Verse: "And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of...

Is going to church really that important when you can watch the service from home? Jesus warned that as the day of His return draws near, sin would abound and the love of many would grow cold. The writer of Hebrews ties that danger directly to the gathering of God's people.

Few men ever walked closer to Jesus than Judas. For three and a half years he heard the sermons, saw the miracles, and even carried the money bag, yet he never truly surrendered his heart. Being around Jesus is not the same as belonging to Him. Key Verse: "And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly." - John 13:27 (KJV) Preaching the Sunday after...

Onesimus was a runaway servant who ran straight into Paul, met Jesus, and was sent home with a letter that said, "put that on mine account." On the closing night of Camp Meeting, Evangelist Heath Williams preaches from the little book of Philemon about the grace that finds us, the faithfulness God rewards, and the Savior who pays what we owe.

When life falls apart, the first question is usually why. Job asked it for thirty-seven chapters, and when God finally spoke, He never answered it. Evangelist Tyler Blue takes us through the whole book of Job and shows how seeing who God is can carry you from asking why to worship.

Beaten and locked in a Philippian jail, Paul and Silas started singing at midnight, and by morning the man who whipped them was being baptized. Evangelist Stephen Brackeen walks through Acts 16 to show what gets in the way of revival, what it takes, and what it does when it comes.

God never forgot Hannah, but did Hannah remember God while she waited? Return to 1 Samuel and consider what it means to keep praying, praising, and worshipping before the answer comes.

Have you prayed for something so long that you wonder if God has forgotten you? Come to 1 Samuel 1 and consider the faithfulness of the Lord who heard Hannah, remembered her, and answered in His time.

Why did Jesus speak so plainly about hell? From Matthew 5, this message invites you to take His warnings seriously and consider the grace God offers through His Son. It is a personal call to examine where you stand for eternity.

How do you find courage when the news is bad and your strength is gone? Psalm 16 invites you to turn your attention to the Lord in a season of uncertainty. Find encouragement in His presence and the hope that reaches beyond your present circumstances.

What is important enough to shape the way you live every day? David's question in 1 Samuel 17:29 invites you to consider the cause of Christ. This message challenges you to face opposition with a settled purpose and a heart committed to God's glory.

Have you learned to look for Jesus in the pages of the Old Testament? Beginning in 1 Samuel 16, this message invites you to consider how David's life points beyond himself. Come see the promised King and consider the place He deserves in your life.

Could you be satisfied with your spiritual life while the Lord sees something very different? Christ's words to Laodicea in Revelation 3:14-22 call for an honest look beneath the surface. Hear His invitation to repent and renew your fellowship with Him.

What should you look for when you examine your faith? Continuing in 1 John, this message invites you to consider the present evidence of salvation and the assurance God gives through His Word. Bring your questions and take an honest look at your walk with Christ.