Quail Springs Baptist Church

Personal Faves — The "I AM" Statements of Paul What fueled the Apostle Paul's passion for Christ? In Romans 1:8–17, Pastor Connor examines Paul's heart for the gospel and challenges believers to recover the same passion that marked the early church. Before introducing Paul's three powerful "I AM" statements, the passage highlights a church that was known for its faith, the unique encouragement fou...

Psalm 127 Dominant Thought: The better way of life is not the way of self-reliance, but the way of trusting the Lord who builds, guards, gives, and blesses His people. Introduction Psalm 127 was written as a "Song of Ascents," a song for God's people as they went up to worship. Dr. Dilbeck connects this psalm to: God's faithfulness during fifteen years of ministry at QSBC. The perspective that com...

Personal Faves — The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Why do some people seem to draw near to God while others remain distant, despite appearing deeply religious? In this message, Pastor Connor examines Luke 18:9–14 and Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Through this tale of two prayers, Jesus exposes the danger of self-righteousness and highlights the necessity of self-awareness....

Personal Faves — The Story of the Good Samaritan The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' most familiar stories, but its message cuts far deeper than simple kindness. In this message, Pastor Connor explores Luke 10 and reveals the danger of self-righteousness, exposing our tendency to justify ourselves before God by what we have or haven't done. Through the unlikely compassion of a Samar...

Personal Faves — The Call of a Lifetime Jesus has always used ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. In this message, Dylan Bone examines Luke 5:1–11 and the calling of Simon Peter to reveal a pattern that still marks every disciple today. Jesus captures our attention, leverages every part of our lives for His kingdom, compels us to trust Him beyond our understanding, connects us to...

Designed for Glory — Week 8: Living on Mission The Designed for Glory series concludes by bringing us back to God's original purpose for humanity. In this message, Pastor Connor explains how the gospel restores our ability to fulfill God's creation mandate in a broken world. Through Jesus, our identity is made new, our lives become a witness to His kingdom, and we are sent into our homes, workplac...

Designed for Glory — Week 7: Undivided Devotion Our culture often treats singleness as something to escape, but Scripture presents it as a gift from God. In this message, Pastor Connor explores 1 Corinthians 7 to help Christians understand God's purpose for singleness, whether it lasts for a season or a lifetime. By trusting God's sovereignty, living with eternity in view, and faithfully stewardin...

Designed for Glory — Week 6: Honor Your Father and Mother Every family experiences brokenness, yet God's design for the family remains good. In this message, Pastor Connor explores Ephesians 6:1–3 to explain the biblical call for children to obey and honor their parents. Whether you're a child, teenager, young adult, or caring for aging parents, this sermon offers practical wisdom for living out G...

Designed for Glory — Week 5: Parenting as Discipleship Children are not a burden to manage or a trophy to display—they are a gift from God entrusted to us for a season. In this message, Pastor Connor unpacks Psalm 127 and Deuteronomy 6 to show that parenting is ultimately the work of discipleship. By establishing a clear vision for God's mission, cultivating wholehearted devotion to Christ, modeli...

Designed for Glory — Week 4: What the Bible Says About Husbands & Wives Marriage is more than two people living under the same roof—it's a living picture of the gospel. In this message, Pastor Connor unpacks 1 Peter 3 to show how God's design for husbands and wives isn't rooted in power or preference, but in sacrificial love, mutual honor, and a shared desire to reflect Christ. Whether you're marr...

Designed for Glory — Week 3: One Flesh, One Covenant Marriage isn't merely a cultural institution—it's God's idea. In this message, Pastor Connor explores Genesis 2–3 to answer one of today's most important questions: Is the problem with marriage itself, or with the people trying to redefine it? By looking at God as the Designer, Definer, and Rescuer of marriage, we discover that the hope for ever...

Designed for Glory — Week 2: Crowned with Glory Why does every human life matter? In Week 2 of Designed for Glory, Pastor Connor explores the biblical doctrine of the sanctity of life, showing that every person—from the unborn to the elderly—is created in the image of God and therefore possesses inherent value, dignity, and worth. Looking to Scripture rather than culture, this message challenges b...

Designed for Glory — Week 1: The Author of Life Everything begins with one foundational question: Who gets to define reality? In the opening message of Designed for Glory, Pastor Connor takes us back to Genesis 1–3 to establish the foundation for the entire series. Before we can understand God's design for marriage, family, identity, sexuality, or purpose, we must first understand that God is the...

Acts 10 tells the story of Cornelius and Peter—a sincere seeker and an available servant brought together by God. This episode highlights a gospel with no partiality and a Spirit who validates every work of salvation. Discover how the same Spirit continues to draw people, break barriers, and transform lives today.

When God moves, ordinary moments become miraculous. In Acts 8, Philip obeys a divine prompting that leads to a desert road, a searching soul, and a powerful display of grace. This episode shows what happens when a man of God yields, the Spirit of God moves, the Word of God is proclaimed—and the grace of God saves. Discover how baptism tells that same story of surrender and celebration in our lives...

Many people believe in Jesus—but don’t actually follow Him. In the story of the rich young ruler, Jesus exposes how easily our pride, possessions, and self-reliance keep us from surrender. This episode unpacks three questions every follower must face: Who do you believe Jesus is? What do you believe about yourself? And are you willing to submit everything to Him?

What if the very thing meant to stop your faith became the spark that spreads it? Acts 8 shows how persecution pushed the early believers into God’s purpose, as Philip carried the Gospel into Samaria with power and boldness. In this episode, discover how God still uses hardship, truth, and courageous witness to advance His unstoppable Kingdom.

What happens when following Jesus leads from service to suffering? Stephen’s life answers that question. Full of the Holy Spirit, he served faithfully, preached boldly, and died gracefully. In this episode, discover how the Spirit who empowered Stephen as a servant, evangelist, and martyr also empowers us to live with unshakable courage and grace in a world that often resists the truth.

When obedience gets costly, will we still choose to follow Jesus? Acts 5 shows the apostles facing persecution, prison, and pain—yet they rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for Christ. In this episode, discover how to obey God with your words, your worship, and your life, even when it means standing alone.

Secrets and Scandals Acts 5:1–11 ESV 1. This Sin was ENERGIZED by Satan (Acts 5:3; John 8:44b) “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit…?” Satan didn’t make Ananias and Sapphira sin, but he tempted them into it. Satan is a liar and a murderer, always working to corrupt what God provides. Where God gave grace for generosity, Satan perverted it into greed. Practical takeaw...

When persecution came, the early church didn’t pray for safety—they prayed for boldness. Acts 4 shows us what happens when God’s people ask for courage instead of comfort: the place was shaken, the people were filled with the Spirit, and the church overflowed with unity, testimony, grace, and generosity. This message will help you see what God can do when His people pray bold prayers.

What happens when someone truly meets Jesus? In Acts 3–4, we see five undeniable results: lives are changed, people are drawn, the lost are offended, believers are emboldened, and the Gospel spreads publicly. Join us as we trace this story from a man leaping at the temple gate to thousands being saved—and ask: has your encounter with Jesus been genuine?

Why does real connection feel so hard to find? Acts 2 shows us that God created the Church to be the ultimate place of belonging. Through teaching, fellowship, generosity, and worship, the early Christians experienced authentic community that changed lives. In this episode, discover how God’s design for biblical community can transform your relationships—and your walk with Him.

Have you ever wondered what it really means to experience God’s power? In Acts 2, we see the birth of the Church: a miracle of the Spirit, a message centered on Jesus, and a response that changed thousands of lives. This episode will help you see that the same God who moved in Jerusalem on Pentecost is still at work today—and He’s inviting you to respond.

The disciples were waiting for Pentecost—but they didn’t wait passively. They prayed, they united, they opened God’s Word, and they trusted Him to lead. This episode walks through Acts 1 to show how the same four steps can prepare us to experience God’s power now.