Central Baptist Church - Dunn, NC

As you enter a new year, who will you serve? Will you serve yourself, or will you serve God? Pastor Cameron Cloud shares truths from 1 Kings 2. 1 Kings is a book of division. One group followed God’s way, the other group followed man’s way. We will not succeed this year unless we make the choice daily to worship, obey, and serve God.

We celebrate Jesus coming in the flesh. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from Matthew 1and 2 which includes several verses from the Old Testament. These verses include prophecies which were fulfilled, pointing to a child, a son, a Christ, a Messiah, born in flesh like us. We celebrate Jesus Christ, the Child of Promise.

The only gift that is truly a must have at Christmas is the greatest gift that has ever been given; the gift that we have in Jesus. Pastor Cameron Cloud draws a thread through the Old Testament to remind us of the truths of God’s gift of salvation and God’s gift to us at Christmas. Beginning in Genesis 22, we are told of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ.

Christmas is the time of year to exalt Jesus, the Seed of Hope. Pastor Cameron shares from Genesis 3:15, the first promise in the Old Testament that there would be a Messiah, Jesus Christ. In this text, the gospel of Jesus Christ is clearly displayed. When we celebrate Christmas, we celebrate the gospel!

Heaven is not empty. Heaven is filled with redeemed, joyful, worshipping people, worshipping around the throne of the Lamb. Pastor Cameron shares from Revelation 7:9-10, highlighting the people we will meet in heaven. Most importantly, we will see Jesus Christ face to face.

We live in a world that is uncertain, but we can be certain about an unchanging, universal, eternal, truth that we have in the Word of God. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from Daniel 12. Daniel is troubled by the visions he has seen, but God gives Daniel and He give us the basis of our certainty.

When the world looks chaotic, heaven is never confused. In Daniel 10, Daniel gets a glimpse of the turmoil on earth and a sense of peace knowing that God is in control. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares how we are to respond to the turmoil and conflict on earth by standing strong. Our hope is found in Christ alone!

God is at work in the world and in His people. Daniel chapter 9 focuses on God’s relationship with His covenant people, the people of Israel. Daniel wondered where God was in all that was going on with His people. Pastor Cameron shares what transpires through the scripture and two primary truths that are essential for us today.

God gives us prophecy in His Word for us to be prepared, but also for us to have a spirit of peace. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from Daniel 7-8 what Daniel sees in his dream. The prophecy God gives here is of great importance. Kingdoms rise but all will end with the kingdoms of this world under the reign of Christ.

If you have received the free gift of salvation, your entire destiny has been changed because of Jesus Christ. Pastor Marvin Ownley shares from 1 Peter 2:1-10, blessings we receive from our salvation. Jesus will change everything about your life if you will allow Him.

What does a promise made to one individual thousands of years ago mean to us? God makes covenant, He gives a promise, to Abraham and Abraham responds in faith and obedience. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from Genesis 12:1-3 the promise that God gave to Abraham and what it means to us today.

Why should you give everything you have to Jesus? Because everything you give to Him is going to come back to you. Pastor Mark Agan shares, from Mark 14:1-9, how Mary gave everything she had to Jesus. She gave it all. Is there more that you can give than what you are giving to God?

Our Christian life should be a life of learning; a life of seeking to know who God is. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from the life of Apollos, Acts 18:24-28. Apollos was a man who grew in the knowledge of God. What will you do to grow in the knowledge of God?

The world that we live in is spiritually dark. We are called to be lights in a dark place. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares what it looks like to be a light in a dark place by focusing on the lives of Aquila and Priscilla, Acts 18:1-3. The witness and the light of their lives is still needed in our world today. Will you be the light?

Gospel stewardship is taking the things God has given us and using them for the furtherance of the message and mission of the gospel. That is exactly what Lydia did. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares truths from Lydia’s life, Acts 16:12-15. Every believer has been given things to invest in the gospel. How are you living your life?

In our Christian walk, sometimes we fail and we fall. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from Acts 15:36-47, and the life of John Mark, what God does with those who fail. God’s grace is not about our failing; it is about our finishing.

Your life can be a life of importance. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from Acts 9:36-42, the life of an important unsung hero, Dorcas, and the impact her life had on the Church and the gospel. Our lives can do the same. What are you doing now that will make a difference?

God calls us to be faithful Christians. Faithfulness is consistent, active obedience, to what God calls us and has for us to do. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from Acts 6 and 7 about Stephen, a man marked by faithfulness. In Stephen, we see a life that is a model for us and should encourage us.

Barnabas was a good man filled with the Holy Spirit. He pointed people to Jesus and moved people closer to Jesus. We are called to be a Barnabas. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares three highlights from Barnabas’ life beginning in Acts 4:36-37, showing us how to be a Barnabas.

God works through unknown, unseen individuals. Pastor Cameron Cloud starts a new series in Acts, looking at the supporting cast members, the secondary characters, beginning with the godly men who buried and mourned the passing of Stephen, Acts 8:2. Common people, who did uncommon things, through a common, uncommon grace.

God hates our sin because what is sin is bad for us, and it is against His holiness. According to scripture, those who have not trusted in Christ fall into two categories. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from Romans 1-3 two kinds of sinners and the answer to it all, God’s grace. Thank God for His amazing grace, which is extended to ALL.

God’s will was never meant to be ignored, never meant to be misused, and never meant to be overwhelming. God’s will was meant to be a blessing and bring peace. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from Romans 12 what it means to truly seek God’s will. Knowing God’s will is really about knowing Him.

It is a biblical truth that prayer works. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from James 5:13-18 how James describes prayer that works and how we can have this kind of prayer. We must be a people of prayer. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

All the commandments are summarized in Romans 13:9, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." This is the royal law of love. Pastor Cameron shares what the Bible says about loving our neighbors. God loves us and through that love we can love one another.

Thou shalt not covet. Covetousness is such a grievous sin because covetousness is a sin against God and man. Pastor Cameron Cloud shares from 1 Timothy 6:6-10, the power of covetousness that God warns us about and the plenty of contentment. When we begin to be satisfied with Jesus, then we will be on our way to obeying the tenth commandment and finding contentment.