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Passage: Genesis 2:21-3:6 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World Category: Marriage, Genesis , Family Summary: The family is under attack like never before. Basic definitions of sexuality and marriage are being undermined by a culture that has lost touch with reality. In the crosshairs of this Satanic attack is our children. In this message, we are going to wa...

Passage: Luke 24:13-34 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Easter 2022 Category: Easter , Resurrection of Christ , Christ , Gospel, Luke Summary: The encounter of the two disciples with the Risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus is one of the most relatable resurrection appearances in the NT. Often times we find ourselves on life's road potholed with doubt, discouragement, and disappointment. Just as Je...

Passage: Romans 1:16-32 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World Category: America , Gospel, Revival , Salvation, Sin, Romans Summary: In Romans 1 Paul explains what happens when a nation abandons God. The result is that God abandons that nation. There are 5 steps in the downfall of a godless society. In this message we will explore that descent into chaos, then...

Passage: John 5:1-16 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Miracles, Faith, John, Christ , Gospel Summary: The man at the Pool of Bethesda had been stuck there for 38 years. Then one day Jesus came by and asked him, "Do you want to be healed?" In one day everything changed. Perhaps, the hardest thing for some people to do is change. In this message we are going to see how...

Passage: Revelation 13:11-18 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Revelation, Money Summary: The Bible predicts that money will have a huge impact on shaping the lives of people during the end times. Considering our financial turmoil, in this message we will underscore a few economic trends of the end times that the Bible warn...

Passage: John 4:46-54 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Miracles, Faith, John, Growth Summary: In many ways the nobleman’s journey is a lot like ours because the longest walk requires that we put one foot in front of the other and plod by faith and not by sight. In the message today, we are going to journey with this nobleman and watch how Jesus’ second sign miracle d...

Passage: Psalms 2:1-12 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Psalms, Christ , Government, Return of Christ Summary: We live in a world of headline hysteria. Wars. Pandemics. Disasters. Crisis. It seems that each new story is more distressing than the previous one. But the Bible has equipped us for such times. We can live confid...

Passage: John 4:1-30 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Evangelism , John, Christ , Gospel, Detours Summary: The Samaritan Woman who met Jesus at the well wasn't looking for God when He found her. What follows from their encounter is a vivid example of how Christ creatively, lovingly, and patiently seeks out sinners.

Passage: John 3:16 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Cross, John, Christ Summary: There’s no doubt, John 3:16 has become the most well-known and oft-quoted Bible verse. Not only does it contain the Gospel message is a nutshell, but it may be the most shocking statement about God's character. In today's message we will try to understand God's incredible love and what i...

Passage: John 3:1-15 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: John, Christ , Gospel Summary: As we eavesdrop on the dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus, we find out that even though Nick had an impressive resume by human standards, he lacked the most important criterion in the eyes of God—namely, the new birth. In this message, Jesus will teach us about the "traits of the t...

Passage: John 2:12-22 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Resurrection of Christ , John, Christ , Forgiveness, Sanctification , Sin Summary: When Jesus strode into the Temple, He was angered by the three-ring circus of exploitation, irreverence and abuse in His Father's House. He brandished a whip and put the hucksters out of business! Jesus' cleansing of the Temple poi...

Passage: John 2:1-11 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Miracles, Obedience, John, Christ Summary: Are you feeling depleted today? Has your joy, strength and resources run out? In Jesus' first miracle, He proved that He can meet us in life's low points and disappointments. This passage shows us how to respond when we are running on empty in our marriage, ministry, fina...

Passage: John 1:43-51 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Evangelism , Calling, John, Christ , Discipleship Summary: In John 1 we see Philip introduce Nathaniel to Jesus, even though he was initially skeptical. Despite his doubt, Nathaniel came to faith in Christ. In today’s message, we will trace the numerous links in the chain of God’s providence that mysteriously con...

Passage: John 1:35-42 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Evangelism , John, Andrew, Christ , Discipleship Summary: Discipleship is one of those common words used in church, but often it is not clearly defined. In John 1 we see Jesus calling His first disciples. This passage teaches us several traits about what it means to be a disciple. We must ask ourselves are we jus...

Passage: John 1:19-34 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: John, Christ , Gospel, Baptism Summary: In John 1 we meet a peculiar character and his thundering introduction of Jesus. John the Baptist teaches us a lot not only about baptism, but also about being a bold witness for Christ. In this message we are going to examine John’s brief ministry and how he challenges us.

Passage: John 1:1-14 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Eternity, John, Christ Summary: John's Gospel opens with a profound prologue. In this amazing passage we are taken into eternity past where we see The Word - before time, space and matter. Here the Eternal Christ is revealed in all His glory.

Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Christmas 2021 Category: Christmas , Christ , Matthew Summary: As you read the Christmas story, hope percolates upward, piercing the darkness, danger and death, finally culminating in the birth of the Christ child. Because of Christmas, hope isn’t just an abstract principle, hope is a person! In this message we will discover how the hope...

Passage: Luke 1:26-35 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Christmas 2021 Category: Christmas , Christ , Luke

Passage: John 1:1-14 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Christmas 2021 Category: Christmas , John, Christ , Incarnation Summary: With simple language easily understood by a child, John conveys a mystery beyond the comprehension of the most erudite minds—the eternal God became a man in Christ Jesus. This is the essence of the Christmas message and the answer to the hymn-writer’s query; “What Child...

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: End-Times Super Trends Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Return of Christ Summary: It’s been 2,000 years since Christ left this earth and every generation since then has considered theirs to be one who would see His return. And yet here we are still waiting, watching and wondering. This raises an interesting question, "Why hasn't Jesus returned yet?" In this messag...

Passage: Revelation 13:1-18 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: End-Times Super Trends Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Revelation, Return of Christ Summary: In the 20th century, secular man's goal for utopia was called "the New World Order." Today, it's called "The Great Reset" and it represents the push toward globalism and a one-world economy, government and religious system. In this message we a...

Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: End-Times Super Trends Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Rapture, Luke, Return of Christ Summary: The Sodom of old may be a charcoal spot in a desert, but in a very real sense we are seeing the spirit of Sodom alive and well today. In this message we are going to explore exactly what Jesus meant by the days of Lot as an end-times sign and what practical lessons we...

Passage: 1 John 2:18-19 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: End-Times Super Trends Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Apostasy Summary: Throughout church history, many have taken up the banner of Jesus Christ with great zeal only to lay it down again in disillusionment. The Bible calls this "falling away" or "apostasy" and it is one of the end-times signs we can see emerging right now. In this message...

Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: End-Times Super Trends Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Faith, Trials , Daniel Summary: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were given an ultimatum – bow or burn. Today, the church is facing increased opposition and we can clearly see the day coming when we will have to make similar decision. These courageous youths will teach us that if are goin...

Passage: Matthew 24:1-8 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: End-Times Super Trends Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Matthew, Return of Christ Summary: In a "perfect storm" all the necessary weather conditions come together at the precise moment. In a similar way, the prophetic signs are coming together indicating that the end times and return of Christ is near. I call this "the convergence factor."...