Calvary Chapel McKinney

Message Take Aways: 1. The proclamation of the birth of Christ remains glorious today as the prophesied Savior has come to save sinners like us—“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 2. Recognizing God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promised word should lead us to praise Him for His goodness—“O LORD, You are my...

Take Aways: 1. Paul warned the Colossians to reject legalism which wrongly condemns and enslaves believers by emphasizing works rather than trusting in the sufficiency of Christ—“Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.” Romans 3:28 2. Paul reminded the Colossians of their liberty from the law, that they might live fully unto Christ—“Stand fast theref...

Message Take Aways: 1. Although God previously utilized King Baasha to fulfill His prophesied word against the household of Jeroboam, Baasha’s depravity provoked the Lord to anger resulting in a promised judgment against his own household—“Woe to the wicked! It shall be ill with him, For the reward of his hands shall be given him.” Isaiah 3:11 2. While King Zimri’s treason against King Elah served...

Message Take Aways: 1. Paul desired that the Colossians would grow in their personal knowledge of God and remain firmly rooted in the truth—“grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” 2 Peter 3:18 2. Paul warned the Colossians to guard against being deceived by the trickery of human philosophies and vain traditions of men—“But evil men and impostors will grow worse and wo...

Message Take Aways: 1. King Abijam walked in compromise to the word of God and it resulted in a short reign marked by unrighteousness—“But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.” Matthew 7:26-27...

Message Take Aways: 1. Paul reminds of the preeminence of Jesus Christ who is greater than all things being God the Son, Lord of lords, and King of kings—“Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth” Philippians 2:9-10 2. Paul reca...

Message Take Aways: 1. Paul rejoiced over the love and fruit produced in the Colossians by the Spirit, as it demonstrated a sincere faith in the Gospel—“This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.” Titus 3:8 2. Paul prayed that the Colossians w...

Message Take Aways: 1. The conduct of the believer is to be radically transformed in response to the Gospel by the power of the Holy Spirit—“Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” 2 Corinthians 7:1 2. Titus was instructed to avoid needless contentions while firmly addressing those who...

Message Take Aways: 1. King Jeroboam’s attempts to deceive God’s prophet exposed the apostate condition of his heart, ultimately bringing divine judgment upon his whole family—“But it shall come to pass, if you do not obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments and His statutes which I command you today, that all these curses will come upon you and overtake you”...

Message Take Aways: 1. Paul gave exhortations for each group in the church reminding us that every believer has a task and purpose in the Lord—“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 2. Paul identified the expectations of the believer reminding us how to live in this...

Message Take Aways: 1. The Lord sent a message of future judgment and swiftly confirmed it reminding us of His goodness to graciously warn sinners and His faithfulness to fulfill His word—“I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?” Ezekiel 33:11 2. The mistake of the man...

Message Take Aways: 1. In his address to Titus, Paul recognized that his entire ministry was founded upon the preaching of the Gospel and the teaching of sound doctrine, reminding us of the importance of faithfully relying upon the Word of God as His ambassadors—“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” Mark 16:15 2. Paul set forth clear attributes to identify those qualified...

Calvary Chapel McKinney Youth Leader Jacob Couch teaches a special message in 2 Peter 1:1-11.

Message Take Aways: 1. Paul encouraged the Philippians to know peace by walking in unity, joy, and gentleness while remaining rooted in prayer and meditating on that which glorifies God and edifies the body—“Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 2. Paul celebrated the Philippians’ generous provision ...

Message Take Aways: 1. The wisdom of King Solomon was experienced by the Queen of Sheba only after she set out to seek him personally, ultimately realizing that his glory was even greater than expected—“Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’ And Nathanael said to him, ‘Can anything goo...

Message Take Aways: 1. Paul charged the Philippians to walk in lowliness while pointing to the example of Jesus Christ who despite being God the Son, willingly humbled Himself to the point of death to serve and save sinful man—“the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 2. The Philippians were to be light bearers in a dark world b...

Message Take Aways: 1. The Lord’s second appearance to King Solomon reminds us of His willingness to bless His people if they commit to walking in His ways with integrity—Psalm 112:1 “Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in His commandments.” 2. The acquisition that King Solomon orchestrated with King Hiram should challenge us to redeem whatever gifts or talents we possess f...

Message Take Aways: 1. Paul gave thanks for his fellowship with the Philippians while also praying for them to increase in love, knowledge, discernment, and good works reminding us to appreciate our fellow brethren while striving to grow together in the Lord—“walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” Colossians 1:10 2. Pa...

Message Take Aways: 1. Paul admonished children, parents, servants, and masters to honor the Lord in their various stations reminding us that whatever seasons we are in we are to view them as a stewardship and opportunity to glorify God—“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17 2. Paul’s exhortation to...

Message Take Aways: 1. Wives are called to submit to their husbands understanding that yielding to his God ordained headship is part of their Christian obedience—“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 2. Husbands are to recognize their high cal...

Message Take Aways: 1. King Solomon experienced great success in the construction of his palace courts as the Lord blessed and enabled his efforts—“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 2. Huram’s diligent craftsmanship reminds us of the need to hone our gifts, talents, and skillsets to utilize them in serving the Kingdom...

Message Take Aways: 1. The prophesied return of Jesus Christ should comfort our hearts in times of chaos as we remember that evil will not be victorious over the promised plans of God—“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8  2. Isaiah’s rebuke toward the kingdom of Judah to walk in the light of the LORD rather than embracing the wicked conduct of...

Message Take Aways: 1. Paul charged the Ephesians to be imitators of God by walking in love, and the example has been given in Jesus Christ who selflessly sacrificed Himself for us—“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12 2. If we profess to be new creations in Jesus Christ, then it should be made manifest as we walk as children of light—“If we say that w...