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As we start Joshua three, we see that Israel is getting ready to enter and take the promised land. As they get ready to start this journey, the Lord gives them directions- before departing, Israel is to look for and follow the Ark of the Covenant. Just as the Lord brought them out of Egypt,  He will carry them into the promised land. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord! Originally Se...

As we continue our journey through Joshua this morning, we look at the origin story of Rahab. At first glance, she is nothing more than a gentile prostitute and a liar, but her story doesn't end there. We can spend time debating the morality of her lie, but something that is much more beneficial for us is the truth she confesses: "the LORD your God, he is God in the heavens above and on the earth...

As we begin the book of Joshua this morning, we get a glimpse of what will structure this journey- the faithfulness of the Lord. The salvation and deliverance of the Israelites are products of his loving-kindness resting on them. Our God is faithful in keeping His promises.  Originally September 11th, 2022. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL. 

In this message, we start our sermon series on the book of Joshua. The book picks up where Deuteronomy leaves off- Moses has died and Joshua, son of Nun, is to be the Lord-appointed leader of the Israelites. In many ways, Joshua embodies deliverance, salvation, and is victorious, but at the end of the day, Joshua dies. Ultimately, Joshua points us to the coming deliverer, the coming victor, the fi...

What is the mission of Covenant Church? Where did the mission originate? This morning, Hank walks us through our final Core Value- Mission. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord.  Originally August 28th, 2022. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

This Sunday, Brad teaches through our third Core Value: Discipleship. Discipleship is not just an attitude but a biblical command. As we consider the ministry of Christ, we see that discipleship was the way of Christ Jesus. He taught, led, served, and lived with his disciples teaching them "the way." We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord.  Originally August 21st, 2022. Brad Jesson Coven...

What is the Bible? It is God's powerful, authoritative self-expression through written words. This morning, Jared Deering walks us through our foundation for doctrine and truth itself- the Scriptures.  Originally August 6th, 2022. Jared Deering Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL

This morning, Hank walks us through the book of Deuteronomy. Often when discussing the Old Testament, many are led astray believing that their salvation is contingent on what they can do externally. What Deuteronomy shows us is the reality of our dependence on God to change our hearts. It shows us that our salvation is dependent on the grace of God. It points us to the coming savior: Jesus Christ....

Often, as we look to the Old Testament, we paint the Israelites with rebellious hearts. We see a people prone to wander and depart from the Lord to pursue their own desires. If we are honest, we'd recognize that we have the same tendencies. We reject the Lord, his kindness, and his provision because we love the world. Thankfully, Numbers shows us that in spite of our dissatisfaction and sin, God i...

This Sunday morning, Hank walks us through a general approach to the third book of the Bible, Leviticus. There are three primary points of the overview: 1) helpless sinners can survive only by grace; 2) our strength is futile in itself; 3) we are spiritually incompetent without the assistance of a merciful God. Join us as we worship the Lord and his everlasting love! Originally July 17th, 2022. Ha...

This morning, Brandon walks us through the end of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Paul leaves us with a simple gospel reminder- we have peace with God through Christ Jesus. Our lives are to be rooted and grounded in this reality so we may further the gospel within our households and community. By grace, we have been entrusted with an incorruptible love that cannot be taken away or diminished. In a...

Join us in the sixth chapter of Ephesians as Hank teaches through the reality of evil and the power of Christ. The Lord does not leave his church ill-equip, nor does he leave them having to figure it out. Through the power of Christ Jesus, the Lord has once and forever saved us from the consequences of sin. We do not rest in what we can do for the Lord or ourselves- we rest in what Christ has done...

Join us in the sixth chapter of Ephesians as Hank teaches through the reality of evil and the power of Christ. The Lord does not leave his church ill-equip, nor does he leave them having to figure it out. Through the power of Christ Jesus, the Lord has once and forever saved us from the consequences of sin. We do not rest in what we can do for the Lord or ourselves- we rest in what Christ has done...

This morning, Hank walks us through verses 5-9 of Ephesians 6. Here, Paul addresses the relationship between bondservants and their masters. Why does Paul do this? Because the Gospel brings freedom (Gal 5:1)! The primary message of the Church is that Christ Jesus saves. Legislation can't do this, the judiciary can't do this, the government can't do this, money can't do this- Christ can! Listen wit...

This Sunday, Hank starts the final chapter of Ephesians. In it, Paul addresses the children of the church before giving a strict address to fathers. Fatherhood is not a role to be taken lackadaisically or without reverence. In all things, Christian men are to point their Children to the only perfect Father. Originally June 19th, 2022. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL. 

As we look to the text this morning, Dolan reminds us of the gospel promise that the covenant of marriage represents. Marriage is not a selfish relationship meant to fulfill our desires, but it's a gift of the Lord meant to remind us of the love he has for us in Christ Jesus. We fail to reflect this love towards one another often- but take heart, Christ has once and forever ensured that we will ne...

This morning Brad walks us through the practical and spiritual reasons the Church partakes in singing songs together through the lens of Ephesians 5. Thanks be to the Father for the grace in preserving His Church. Originally June 5th, 2022. Brad Jessen Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL. 

This morning, Hank reminds us of our spiritual deadness apart from the work of Christ Jesus. Paul calls upon the church not to remain in our deadness (sin) but to wake up and live for Christ. Who grants salvation? God. Who has ensured salvation? Christ Jesus. Who lives within us? The Holy Spirit. We are to live in this reality and point those around us to Christ Jesus- He alone gives hope. Origina...

This morning, we continue along in Ephesians chapter 5. Paul issues a stern warning to the Church concerning idolatry. We must counter the culture and fight off unrighteousness. Hank speaks to this truth in regards to our holiness: "[holiness] is not an avoidance issue; it's an affection issue." Brothers and sisters, let us turn our eyes upon Jesus- He is worth everything! Originally May 22nd, 202...

Friends, we have no hope in this life if we must do our best. We have no assurance if our works are how we gain passage into heaven. If we give it all away, if we pour out our lives for a "good cause," we gain nothing if we have not put our faith in Christ Jesus. Imitate Christ; put your faith in Christ. It is by his works and by his blood that we are saved! Originally May 15th, 2022. Hank Atchiso...

In this Mother's Day sermon, Dolan walks us through the importance of dressing ourselves in the righteousness of Christ. We must not adorn ourselves with the "rotten clothes" of our former selves, but instead cast them off and wear the robe of Christ.  Originally May 8th, 2022. Dolan Davis Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL. 

In this morning's sermon, Hank outlines the difference between our life before Christ (Old Self) and how our life should look after the work of regeneration (New Self). We are no longer to walk like the world, but walk with life because it is life itself we now have. Brothers and sisters, cast aside your former life, look to Christ- he alone offers life! Originally May 1st, 2022. Hank Atchison. Co...

Christ does not bless his church that we may become stagnate and isolated from the world, but rather, he gives to his church that we may glorify His Father through our lives both within the world and within the church. Don't be distracted by worldly teaching and man-centered doctrine- let us always look to Christ and live for his glory! Originally April 24th, 2022. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church....

This Sunday, we look to the foundation of our faith- Christ Jesus. We were dead in our trespasses and sins worthy of pity. But God, being rich in love, sent his son to die so that we may be with him. Christ didn't just come to sacrifice himself as another sin offering, but to finally and forever deliver us from death. Since Jesus is alive, through faith, we have life in him. Rejoice Church, Christ...

In this sermon, Hank walks us through what it means to be united as the "body of Christ." In chapter four of Ephesians, Paul reminds us that we are unified in several eternal truths: we have one spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God, and one Father. Let us not be case aside by pointless controversy, but let us press on to be the preserved Church of Christ Jesus. We hope this...