Dr. Mike McCormick

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. What is the nature of Jesus' authority? How far does it reach? How does his authority inform his character? How does his character effect our desire to follow after him? Scripture text is Matthew 8:28 - 9:8.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus has completed the Sermon on the Mount and has just healed three different people. As he begins to journey across the Sea of Galilee, Jesus encounters some would-be disciples. These "interviews" set the stage for a test of discipleship with his twelve closest followers. Scripture text is Matthew 8:18 -27.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus has made his way down from the mountain where he taught the Sermon on the Mount. He is now moving moving through the real lives of real people. People need healing and Jesus is the God-Man for the job. Scripture text is Matthew 8:1-17.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus is concluding the Sermon on the Mount by teaching through four contrasts: two gates, two trees, two claims, and two builders. The sermon is concluded with a contrast between two levels of authority. Scripture text is Matthew 7:13 -29.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. What does it mean to judge? How should God's children go about that process? What do we do when people continually reject the gospel? Why do we continue to pray? How are we to treat other people? Jesus addresses these issues in today's text, Matthew 7:1-12.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. If we say we love Jesus, why do we find it so easy to treat him as if we do not? This is a difficult question, but it needs to be answered. Where is our treasure? What do we supremely value? Scripture text is Matthew 6:19 -34.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Giving, Praying, and Fasting. Three disciplines of the Christian life discussed by Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount. All of which are to be incorporated consistently. Unfortunately, fasting is often overlooked or outright ignored. Scripture text is Matthew 6:16 -18.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus explains the relationship between righteousness and prayer. What is the ultimate purpose for prayer? What do God's people hope to gain by praying? Scripture text is Matthew 6:5-15.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. We are in the midst of the Sermon on the Mount and Jesus is teaching about righteousness pertaining to three different religious principles: giving, praying, and fasting. Today's Scripture is Matthew 6:1-4.

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!! This morning we celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ by considering Luke's gospel account of the events of that historical day. There are many important details in this story which strengthen our confidence in the word of God and the truth of the resurrection of Christ. Scripture text is Luke 24:1-27, 44-49.

This morning the choir presented its Easter musical entitled, "The King is Coming." We then turned our attention to Scripture where we considered the simple gospel message concerning the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why is this message so important? What does it mean to believe in Jesus? Scripture text is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. After considering the Scriptures, we come to...

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. What does Jesus have to say about the value of a believer? We consider the value of a believer's word, the value of a believer's rights, and the value of a believer's love. Scripture text is Matthew 5:33 -48.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Today's text picks up right where we left off last week with the subject of adultery. The difference comes when Jesus addresses adultery in the context of marriage and divorce. Scripture text is Matthew 5:31 -32.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. "I was looking, but I didn't actually do anything." While this may be a common perspective in the culture, the biblical truth is far more comprehensive. Jesus explains the principle behind adultery. Scripture text is Matthew 5:27 -30.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. How did Jesus view the Old Testament Scriptures? What was his relationship to God's Word? These few verses will be the key for understanding the rest of the Sermon on the Mount. How will we be permitted to enter the kingdom of heaven? Scripture text is Matthew 5:17 -20.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus has just begun the Sermon on the Mount. After beginning with a description of the [ab]Normal Christian, Jesus instructs his disciples how they should be influencing the culture and the world. Scripture text is Matthew 5:13 -16.

This morning we have the privilege of welcoming Dr. Gary Hollingsworth as our guest preacher. Dr. Hollingsworth has served the past seven years as the Executive Director-Treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. He will continue to serve through the month of April as he announced his retirement last year. Dr. Hollingsworth brings a message from Romans 13:11 -14 entitled, "The Awakening t...

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Chapter 5 begins the Sermon on the Mount which is considered by many to be the single most comprehensive teaching of Jesus' earthly ministry. What should the normal Christian life look like? What characteristics should be found in the disciples of Jesus Christ? Matthew 5:1-12 paints a clear picture.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. After the arrest of John the Baptist, Jesus traveled to Galilee where he began to preach the gospel of the Kingdom of heaven. He called people to repent. He began to call his disciples to follow him. He was teaching, preaching, and healing everywhere he went. As you can imagine, this type of itinerant ministry drew qu...

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus endured the temptation of the devil as the Son of God and the Son of Man. He lived a life free from sin and in complete obedience to the Father. We have a great high priest who can sympathize with our weakness because he was tempted in all things just as we are, yet without sin. Scripture text is Matthew 4:1-11.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. John the Baptist enters the landscape as a voice crying in the wilderness. He is calling people to repentance because the kingdom of heaven is at hand with the advent of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth. He is preparing the way for the Lord. Scripture text is Matthew 3:1-17.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. We live in a world and a culture that can seem quite often as if it is filled with chaos and uncertainty. Despite these appearances, the Christian has a sovereign, almighty God in Whom he can safely place all his trust. The purposes of God cannot and will not be thwarted. Today's Scripture text is Matthew 2:13 -23.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. The Magi were Gentile wise men on a quest to find the one who had been born King of the Jews. They followed the star which led them to the baby who would change the world. They found the King and they worshipped Him. Scripture text is Matthew 2:1-12.