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Pastor Mac unpacks Luke 2 with a clear reminder that Christmas is more than a holiday—it’s the moment God sent the Savior for all people, not just the powerful or polished. Preaching through the lens of church-wide mission, he highlights how the angel’s announcement is the original “good news” moment, bringing mega joy meant for every tribe, tongue, and background. Mac shows how the shepherds—outs...

The Reformation: Scripture, Salvation, and Authority What sparked one of the most transformative movements in church history? In this episode, we explore the Protestant Reformation—beginning in 1517 when Martin Luther challenged the sale of indulgences and ignited a theological firestorm across Europe. What began as a call for reform quickly became a movement centered on Scripture, grace, and the...

How did the church grow from a small, persecuted movement into a defining force of the ancient world—and what challenges reshaped it along the way? In this episode, we begin with the first-century church recorded in Acts of the Apostles—a Spirit-formed community led by apostles like Peter the Apostle and Paul the Apostle. We explore how this early movement developed into the broader “catholic” (un...

From the events of Acts of the Apostles to the legalization of Christianity under Constantine the Great, this week covers the apostles, persecution, early leadership, and the formation of core Christian beliefs and practices.

In this message, Pastor Mac McCurry walks the congregation through Luke 1–2, reminding the church that we can fully trust God to be faithful and keep His promises. Centering on the angel Gabriel’s announcements to Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary, the sermon highlights God’s grace-driven plan unfolding through ordinary people who respond with extraordinary faith. Pastor Mac emphasizes Mary’s courage...

In this week’s message, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Philippians 4:4–7, calling the church to live with a gospel-centered mindset of rejoicing, prayer, and gratitude in every season. He highlighted Paul’s radical command to “rejoice in the Lord always” and “be anxious for nothing,” reminding us that these words were written from a prison cell — making them a powerful testimony to the supernatu...

In this week’s message, Pastor Mac McCurry walks the congregation through Matthew 11, highlighting Jesus’ powerful invitation to “Come, Take, and Learn” as a blueprint for authentic discipleship. Using vivid imagery—a storm-tossed ship weighed down by cargo and the empowering strength of a shared yoke—he explains how Christ offers rest not as a moment of physical relief but as a deep, spiritual re...

In this week’s message, Pastor Mac McCurry walked our church family through the middle section of Matthew 11, unpacking Jesus’ bold confrontation with a generation that witnessed God’s power yet refused to repent. Pastor Mac highlighted how Jesus contrasts the ministries of John the Baptist and Himself—two radically different approaches, one message—yet the crowds still hardened their hearts. With...

Preaching from Matthew 11:1–6, Pastor Mac McCurry examined John the Baptist’s question from prison: “Are You the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Mac explained how even strong believers experience moments of doubt when life doesn’t go as expected, yet John’s example shows the right response—go to Jesus, not away from Him. Jesus’ reply, “Go and tell what you hear and see,” became...

Continuing through Matthew 10, Pastor Mac McCurry closed the chapter with a message about courage, faithfulness, and the mission of Christ’s followers. He reminded the church that believers are sent into a hostile world as sheep among wolves, but they go under the power and authority of Jesus Himself. The sermon challenged the congregation to speak truth boldly—“what is whispered, proclaim from th...

In this Team Sunday message, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 10:26–33, reminding the church that following Jesus is a team effort, not a solo sport. Drawing from Jesus’ call to “fear not,” Mac urged believers to trust the One who holds both body and soul rather than fearing those who can only harm the body. Using powerful illustrations—from sparrows known by the Father to the courage of D...

In this week’s message, Pastor Mac McCurry continued the church’s Journey Through Matthew , unpacking Matthew 10 and Jesus’ first commission to the disciples. Pastor Mac emphasized that the call to “go” is both ancient and urgent — we are to take the good news beyond the church walls, just as the disciples did, proclaiming that “the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” He drew out Jesus’ instructions to...

In this week’s message, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 10 , unpacking how Jesus called and commissioned His twelve disciples to extend His ministry beyond their comfort zones. Mac reminded the church that this “first commission” shows Jesus’ heart to equip ordinary people with extraordinary authority—to heal, teach, and serve—not for personal gain but to freely give as they had freely re...

Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 9, unpacking Jesus’ radical call of Matthew (Levi): the King of grace who says “Follow me,” eats with tax-collectors and sinners, and echoes Hosea—“I desire compassion, not sacrifice”—reminding the congregation that “I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mac traced the scene’s significance (including how young the disciples likely were and Jes...

This Sunday, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 9:27–31 , where two blind men cry out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”—a powerful moment when the physically blind saw more clearly who Jesus was than those with sight. Pastor Mac walked the church through three key questions: Who do you put your faith in? What are you asking Him for? How do you pursue Him? With humor, urgency, and conviction...

This Sunday, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 9:14–26 , unpacking how Jesus brings more than religious rituals—He brings a brand-new covenant of grace and life. When questioned about fasting, Jesus explained that His presence is like a wedding feast—full of joy, not mourning—and that His mission isn’t to patch up the old law but to bring new wine in new wineskins. Pastor Mac connected this...

This Sunday, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 9:9–13 , showing how Jesus called Matthew—despised tax collector turned disciple—and reminded us that God is more concerned with the condition of our hearts than with empty religious rituals. Against the backdrop of a heavy week marked by tragedy in the community and nation, Pastor Mac challenged the church to move past Pharisee-like judgment a...

In this passionate and Scripture-driven message from Acts 1–2, Pastor Mac McCurry calls the church to return to its biblical purpose: to reach people with the life-changing power of the Gospel. Pointing to the explosive growth of the early church at Pentecost, where 3,000 were baptized in a single day, Pastor Mac emphasizes the five biblical functions of a healthy church—worship, discipleship, fel...

In this message, Pastor Will Anderson unpacks 1 Corinthians 12:12–22 with a powerful reminder that every believer has a unique and vital role to play in the church. Using relatable metaphors—from basketball teams to body parts—he calls the church to step away from passive consumer Christianity and become active participants in the mission of God. Pastor Will updates the congregation on exciting ch...

In this powerful message from Matthew 8, Pastor Mac McCurry unpacks what it truly means to follow Jesus—no excuses, no reservations. As Jesus heals the sick and casts out demons, Matthew highlights how these acts fulfill Isaiah's prophecy, reminding listeners that Jesus is the promised Messiah. But when a scribe eagerly pledges to follow Jesus “wherever,” Jesus answers with a sobering reality:...

In this powerful and heartfelt message, Pastor Mac McCurry prepares the church for the Lord’s Supper by reflecting on 1 Corinthians 11 and the Gospel accounts of Jesus' final meal with His disciples. He unpacks the meaning behind the bread and the cup—pointing to Christ’s body broken and His blood poured out for our redemption. Pastor Mac emphasizes that communion is not just a backward look a...

In this powerful and thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Eric Hall unpacks the story of Jonah, not as a fish tale, but as a mirror for our own resistance to God's calling. Preaching from the book of Jonah, Pastor Eric challenges the church to examine the “worst parts” of themselves through the lens of obedience and servanthood. He highlights how Jonah’s rebellion, reluctance, and eventual revival...

In this compelling message from Pastor Mac McCurry, drawn from Matthew 7, the congregation is challenged to live with spiritual integrity and Kingdom perspective. Pastor Mac unpacks the misunderstood words of Jesus, “Judge not,” calling believers to examine their own hearts before casting judgment on others. With wisdom and humor, he explains that godly discernment isn’t about condemnation but abo...

Preaching from Matthew 6, Pastor Mac McCurry delivers a powerful and relatable message on Jesus' call to live free from anxiety. With humor, heart, and scriptural depth, Pastor Mac walks the church through Jesus’ words about money, worry, and God's faithful provision. From the birds of the air to the lilies of the field, the sermon reminds us that we serve a God who sees, knows, and provid...

In this heartfelt Memorial Day weekend message, Pastor Mac McCurry preaches from Matthew 6, calling believers to live out their faith authentically—not for applause, but for their Heavenly Father. With humor, transparency, and conviction, Pastor Mac unpacks Jesus’ words on giving, praying, and fasting, urging the church to avoid hypocrisy and performative religion. He emphasizes that our spiritual...