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Passage: 1 Samuel 27:1-30:6 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: David, Christ , 1 Samuel, Gospel, Sin Summary: Detours usually aren't planned for. Sometimes we are forced into them by life's trials, other times we take them by our own sinful choices. In 1 Sam. 27 David takes a critical detour out of God's will. In this message we will learn 4 lessons about what si...

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Lies About God Category: Apologetics, Faith, Salvation Summary: According to the trends skepticism and atheism are on the rise, especially among young adults. Chances are you probably know someone who lives with no fear of God. How do we give them clear and compelling evidence that points to His existence? In this message, we will debunk the lie that "God doesn't...

Passage: 1 Samuel 25:2-42 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: David, 1 Samuel Summary: The saying goes that "Behind every good man, there is a great woman." That was certainly true in David's case and the events leading up to his marriage to Abigail. Were it not for Dear Abby's actions, David could have committed a big blunder. In today's message we will study how...

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Lies About God Category: America , Race, Reconciliation Summary: The cult of "wokeism" has corrupted the church and it threatens us to conform or be cancelled. In this message we will debunk the woke worldview. I want to show you four ways that being culturally woke makes you spiritually broke.

Passage: 1 Samuel 24:1-20 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: David, Christ , 1 Samuel, Gospel, Forgiveness Summary: David has been the number one fugitive on Israel's "most wanted" list. Then Saul strolled into the cave where David was hiding. With a knife in hand and his enemy in reach, David faced a choice: revenge or reconciliation. In today's message we are g...

Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Lies About God Category: Apologetics, Christ , Gospel, Forgiveness, LGBT Summary: Recent Gallup polls indicate that 7% of US adults self-identify as "gay," making this the "gayest" generation on record. The LBGT agenda has permeated every aspect of modern society. One lie that is being told by the culture and churches today is "God i...

Passage: John 18:36-37 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Lies About God Category: Christ , Politics Summary: A major talking point of socialists is that if Jesus were running for office today, He would be a socialist too. In this message, we are going to debunk this lie, while examining the empty promises of socialism. Let's think biblically about this issue and how we should respond.

Passage: 1 Samuel 21:1-22:23 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: David, Christ , 1 Samuel, Sin Summary: In 1 Sam. 21-22 we see David hit a low point on his way to the throne. He’s running scared. But when we are running scared, fear overrides faith and we start making bad decisions. In the message today, we are going to learn three life lessons from David about ru...

Passage: 1 Samuel 18:1-16 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: Ministry, David, 1 Samuel Summary: As Goliath fell with a thud, David rose to meteoric heights. He went from zero to hero, from shepherd-boy to giant-killer! 1 Sam. 18 describes how David's great victory was nearly turned into a defeat. This chapter teaches us a lot about how to handle God’s blessing an...

Passage: John 12:1-11 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: John, Worship Summary: In John 12, Jesus is the guest of honor at a banquet, and He’s surrounded by a cast of four characters that stand out – Lazarus, Martha, Mary and Judas. I submit that each person represents a different member in the local church. In this message, ask yourself, “What is my place at God’s tab...

Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: David, Christ , 1 Samuel, Gospel Summary: David vs. Goliath is the grandaddy underdog story of all time! However, if you've grown up hearing this story all your life in church, chances are someone important is left out - Jesus! In this message, I want to show you how this epic showdown is meant to be an...

Passage: John 11:1-44 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Miracles, John, Christ , Gospel, Resurrection Summary: We all have a terminal disease called mortality. The current death rate is staggering: 10 out of 10 die. It's fitting that Jesus' last and most epic sign miracle in John's Gospel confronts man's worst enemy and philosophy's greatest problem. In Bethany's ceme...

Passage: 1 Samuel 16:14-23 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: David, 1 Samuel, Providence Summary: David went from singing to the sheep, to serenading the savage Saul. The Lord providentially moved David from the pasture to the palace. As we study this episode in David's life, we will notice how God perfectly orders the events of our lives to accomplish His grand...

Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: Calling, David, Christ , 1 Samuel Summary: Before David led in the palace, he lived in the pasture. 1 Sam 16 records the story of David's calling by the prophet. In this message we are going to discover that God's calling is radically different from the world - its a matter of the heart.

Passage: John 10:1-29 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: John, Christ , Shepherd Summary: One of Jesus famous "I AM" statements is found in John 10 when He said, "I am the Good Shepherd." Jesus was claiming to be the fulfillment of Psalm 23. In every way that the sheep look to the shepherd for guidance, protection and provision, we look to Jesus for everything. In this...

Passage: 2 Chronicles 34:1-21 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Reviving the Nation Category: Worship, Revival , 2 Chronicles Summary: A special sermon preached on the eve of Independence Day 2022 drawing on Josiah's revival to help us turn back to God.

Passage: John 9:1-11 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Miracles, John, Gospel Summary: In Jesus' sixth sign miracle we see Him confront two huge problems of the human condition. First, "Why does God allow suffering?" and second, is the malady of spiritual blindness. In both respects we find the answer in Jesus' claim to be "the light of the world."

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Father's Day 2022 Category: Father's Day , Family Summary: A special sermon preached on Father's Day 2022 outlining 5 attributes of fatherhood from selected Scriptures.

Passage: John 8:1-11 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: John, Christ , Gospel, Grace Summary: Jesus' encounter with the woman caught in adultery is one of the most famous stories of "amazing grace" in the Bible. The way Jesus tenderly, but firmly deals with the Pharisee’s self-righteousness and this woman’s immorality teaches us some unforgettable lessons on grace.

Passage: Psalms 11:1-7 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World Category: America , End-Times, Faith, Psalms, Endurance Summary: The words of Psalm 11, written some 3,000 years ago, capture the angst, fear and uncertainty of our times as we see things fall apart morally, politically, economically and culturally. What can the righteous do? We will draw wisdom and...

Passage: John 6:15-21 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Miracles, Faith, John, Storms, Grace Summary: The fifth sign of John’s Gospel features a perfect storm. The question before us today is – “How do we survive the storms of life?” John 6:15-21 gives us several lessons that we can use as anchoring points in life when the winds and waves kick up a fight.

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Spiritual Warfare , Christ , Ephesians Summary: With the rampant spiritual chaos and moral decay in this country we can see how Satan’s tactics are becoming bolder and more in-your-face. In this message, I not only want to convince you of the reality of spiritual warfare, but I also want to...

Passage: John 6:1-14 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Miracles, Faith, John, Andrew, Christ , Gospel Summary: Jesus' miraculous meal is set in the context of a test for His disciples. Likewise, God will use shortage in our lives to test our faith. Notice three ways that God will use problems to deepen our trust in His provision.

Passage: Genesis 21:8-21 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Mother's Day 2022 Category: Mother's Day, Faith, Genesis , Hagar Summary: Hagar is one of the lesser known mothers in the Bible. Yet, she was a woman who was equal parts tough and tender. This slave girl played a significant role in Abraham's household and her episode of desperation in the desert is a struggle that many many moms can rela...

Passage: John 5:22-30 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Eternity, Heaven, John, Christ , Rapture, Salvation, Hell Summary: If you were to ask the average person on the street today – “Who is Jesus?” You’d get various and contradictory opinions - a prophet, a good moral teacher or an example of love and compassion. Almost no one would describe him as "Just Judge" - yet...