[Predicas | Sermons] de/of Carlos Concepcion Jr

In this episode of our Difficult People series, I teach from Matthew 12:1–15 about one of the hardest commands Jesus ever gave us: loving our enemies. We’ll look at how Jesus confronted opposition, chose compassion over rigid rules, and showed courage with wisdom when His enemies plotted against Him. If you’ve ever felt the sting of criticism, betrayal, or open hostility, this message will encoura...

In this episode, I kick off our new Bible study series “Difficult People” by looking at one of the hardest groups to love—our own family. We dive into Mark 3:20–35, where even Jesus faced tension with His mother and brothers. I share how Jesus handled being misunderstood at home, why our loyalty to God must come before everything else, and how grace empowers us to love even when it’s costly. If yo...

In this tonight's study from Proverbs 29:2, 7, and 12, we talk about “Wisdom for the Community.” Wisdom was never meant to be selfish—it’s meant to bless the people around us. In this episode, I share how wisdom considers the people we influence, defends the vulnerable who often get overlooked, and sets the tone in leadership that shapes the culture for everyone else. Proverbs reminds us that...

This week, I kicked off our brand-new series Church Explained with a message out of Psalm 124 called “When Worship Works.” Worship isn’t a product we consume—it’s a posture we live. Too many people come to church expecting a concert, a lecture, or a show. But worship was never meant to be about consumption; it’s about celebration. In this message, I share how worship rekindles our remembrance, res...

This week we continue our Decisions, Decisions series with a study from Proverbs 15:20–33 called “Walking It Out.” Wisdom isn’t wisdom until it’s lived. In this episode, I talk about how wisdom produces real joy, how it shapes every relationship in our lives, and why humility is essential if we want to keep growing. Too many people confuse knowledge with wisdom—filling their heads with information...

Today we’re kicking off a brand-new series called Church Explained. Before we can explain church, we’ve got to let God expose the church. In this message, “I’m Sick of This Church,” I walk through Revelation 3:16 where Jesus speaks to the church in Laodicea. He calls out their complacency, their comfort, and their compromise — but He also offers a cure. This is a challenging word, but it’s also a...

In this week’s Decisions, Decisions series, we look at “Wisdom’s Voice” from Proverbs 8:1–11. Life is noisy, but God’s wisdom is not silent — she cries out at the crossroads, inviting everyone to listen. In this study, I share how wisdom speaks, why she’s worth more than silver or gold, and how listening to her voice will steady you in both gain and loss.

In this week’s message from our Fresh Faith series, I preached from Malachi 3:1–5 about what I call Covenant Fire . Israel longed for God’s justice, but God reminded them: when He comes, He doesn’t come casually—He comes to cleanse. We walked through how God sends His Messenger to prepare us, reveals His Mastery to take over, uses fire to Refine us, and then shows the Proof of His covenant in our...

In this week’s message from our Fresh Faith series, I deal with what it means to honor God’s covenant in every area of life—marriage, leadership, and our personal walk with Him. Malachi reminds us that faithfulness matters to God. You can’t claim covenant without commitment, and you can’t honor the covenant if you forget the Creator. This word will challenge you to examine your relationships, your...

This week, we close out our Theology of Worship series with a powerful reminder from Exodus 15:22–27 (NIV). The wilderness isn’t just a place of testing—it’s a place of worship. In this Bible Study, we explore how God uses dry, bitter, and uncertain seasons to reveal His provision, His power, and His presence. You’ll hear how the Israelites learned to lift their praise even when the water was bitt...

In this message, I walk us through one of the most direct and challenging questions God asks His people: “If I am a Father, where is the honor due me?” Malachi’s audience hadn’t stopped worshipping—they were still showing up to the temple, still bringing offerings—but somewhere along the way, they lost their awe. They were giving God what was easy, what was left, and what was broken… and expecting...

There are moments in life when what you know about God and what you’re experiencing just don’t seem to line up. You’ve been faithful—but things are still hard. You’ve shown up—but breakthrough hasn’t. In this first message of our Fresh Faith series, I preach from Malachi 1:1–5 and remind us that God’s love is not seasonal—it’s sovereign. His covenant love doesn’t change with our circumstances, and...

In this opening message of our brand-new series Fail Forward , I unpack the truth that failure doesn’t have to define you—especially when you’re in Christ. I dive into Romans 6:12–18 and share how God gives us the freedom to grow, not stay stuck. In this message, we confront the shame cycle, expose the lie that failure disqualifies you, and walk through three key shifts that will help you move for...

Series: Summer of Love – Part 3 In a culture obsessed with passion but unfamiliar with permanence, what does it really take to build love that lasts? This one’s for the single, the married, the dating, and the healing. We’re diving deep into what it really takes to build Love That Lasts . Not just emotional highs or surface-level romance, but the kind of love that’s rooted in wisdom, protected by...

In this final message of our Wounds series, I wanted to bring us back to the end of the story—where healing is no longer just a process, it’s our permanent reality. Revelation 22:1–5 paints a picture of what’s waiting for us: a place where the river of life flows, the tree of life brings healing, and we finally see His face. This message is personal. Because for all of us who have wrestled with pa...

I was hoarse when I preached this, but I had to share it. This word from 2 Corinthians 2:5–11 is for anyone who's been wounded in the place they were supposed to be healed. Church hurt is real, but so is restoration. This is part of our Wounds series—lean in.

Podcast Episode Description This one’s raw and real. In this message titled “When Pain Prays,” I dive into Psalm 13 and walk through what it looks like when your wounds start talking to God. It's part of our Wounds series, and if you’ve ever felt like God was silent in your struggle—this one’s for you. Let’s be honest about the hurt, but also cling to the hope.

In this not-so-average Mother’s Day sermon, I had the honor of continuing our Wounds series with a word tailored for the moms: Wounded Yet Worthy . We looked at the stories of Elizabeth and Mary in Luke 1, and the generational faith of Lois and Eunice in 2 Timothy 1, to remind every woman listening—you don’t have to be without wounds to be used by God. Your scars don’t disqualify you; they mark yo...

Series: Wounds: Healing From The Past (Part 1) Text: Genesis 4:19–24 This message kicks off our Wounds series with a tough but necessary truth—if we don’t heal from the pain of our past, we’ll end up hurting others in our present. In Genesis 4, we see how brokenness can grow if it goes unchecked. I’m sharing how we recognize the cycle and begin the journey toward healing. It’s time to stop bleedin...

This is the first installment of our new leadership development series, You're On Trial — a journey focused on sharpening the gift and strengthening the call. In this episode, I dive into 2 Timothy 2:15 and talk about what it means to live and lead by the standard of God’s Word. If you’ve been called, you’ve also been entrusted — let’s learn how to handle the Word with clarity, conviction, and...

En este episodio quiero compartir contigo un mensaje que Dios puso en mi corazón titulado "Fe Que Rompe Techos" , basado en Marcos 2:1-12 . Reflexionamos sobre la historia de cuatro amigos que, movidos por una fe determinada, no dejaron que nada los detuviera para llevar a su amigo enfermo a los pies de Jesús. Esta enseñanza nos reta a vivir una fe que no se queda esperando, sino que act...

🎙️ Episodio: Escogido para Cambiar 📖 1 Pedro 2:9–10 Dios no solo te escogió para salvarte, sino para transformarte. Este mensaje nos recuerda que fuimos llamados de las tinieblas a Su luz admirable para vivir diferente, reflejar Su gloria y marcar la diferencia. Fuiste escogido… para cambiar.

🎙️ Episodio: Marcado por Misericordia 📖 Efesios 2:1–10 Este mensaje nos recuerda que no fuimos rescatados por méritos, sino por misericordia. Aun muertos en nuestros delitos, Dios nos dio vida en Cristo. Somos evidencia viva de Su gracia: salvados, levantados y enviados para buenas obras. Estamos marcados… por misericordia.

🎙️ Episodio: Hasta Que Te Hundas 📖 2 Reyes 5:10–14 En este mensaje confrontamos el orgullo, la autosuficiencia y las falsas expectativas que a veces impiden nuestro milagro. A través de la historia de Naamán, descubrimos que Dios obra poderosamente cuando nos rendimos completamente— hasta que nos hundamos en obediencia.

In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Pastor Carlos Concepción walks us through Matthew 21 to show how Jesus didn’t enter Jerusalem quietly — He came with authority, prophecy, and purpose. From a borrowed donkey to the praises of the crowd, every detail had been divinely arranged. God doesn’t give random instructions—He gives prophetic assignments. And the same God who orchestrated that triumphant...