Mount Carmel Christian Church

Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, you his servants, the descendants of Abraham, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob. Psalm 105:5-6 (NIV) Seven feasts of Israel Passover + Unleavened Bread First fruits Weeks Trumpets Day of Atonement Booths Remember God’s grace in fasting Remember God’s goodness in feasting  For I received from the Lord what I also...

Elite athletes have learned that peak performance requires two things: brutal training that pushes the body to its limits, and intentional rest that allows for recovery. You can't do one without the other. As it turns out, that rhythm of suffering and renewal isn't just good sports science; it's wisdom built into creation by God himself. In this opening message of our new Holy Habit...

In this sermon, Aaron is closing out our Bloom series by looking at the different definitions of the word “love” from the original language of scripture. He focuses on “Agape” love and how we the church are to demonstrate that. Bloom recap scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-7 For this very reason, make every effort to to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; a...

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection…2 Peter 1:5–7 (NIV) philadelphia =  the love of brothers, brotherly love God’s plan for your transformation is through a faith community 10 Be devoted to one ano...

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness… 2 Peter 1:5–6 (NIV) Godliness = eusebeia Good + Worship/devout/God-fearing Secular life Sacred life For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (NIV) Godliness...

22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. 23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah. c) 24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” Exodus 15:22–24 (NIV) 27 Then they came to Elim, where...

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control… 2 Peter 1:5–6 (NIV) Self control = Egkrateia To hold, to grip, to have power over Mastery over your appetites, impulses and desires Who is your master? How does Jesus become master of your soul? Faith Goodness Knowledge Self control Fasting  Be held close in love s...

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 1 Peter 1:5 What does make every effort mean? The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) Knowledge = the facts about your faith in Jesus. Learn God’s Word so that you can live God’s Word so you can be confident you are doing Go...

What does it mean to be a "straight arrow"? In this sermon, Didi digs into 2 Peter 1:3-5 and the call to add goodness to our faith, moral excellence, nobility, and an incorruptible character. Using Daniel as our example, we explore how God's power, combined with our every effort, shapes us into people whose integrity stands out.

In this episode, we kick off our new series Bloom by diving into 2 Peter 1:1–4 and exploring the difference between simply knowing about God and truly knowing Him through a lived, relational experience. It’s possible to have all the right information and still miss the transformation. Peter writes with urgency, knowing his time is short, reminding believers that we already have everything we need...

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17 (NIV) Good news: You can be right with God through faith i...

In this Palm Sunday message, David Rimarski unpacks the root of our “I” problem and the powerful cure found in humility. Walking through Philippians and Romans, we see how Jesus modeled true humility by choosing to serve, even to the point of the cross. This message challenges us to live with unity, care for one another, and follow Christ’s example as we reflect on His journey into Jerusalem.

Didi Bacon shares a timely message from Romans 14, calling us to move away from division and toward unity in Christ. In a world quick to judge and argue over differences, we’re reminded that we are all recipients of God’s grace and called to extend that same grace to others. This message challenges us to lay down judgment, remove obstacles for one another, and intentionally pursue peace and encour...