[Predicas | Sermons] de/of Carlos Concepcion Jr

Failure has a way of disorienting how we see ourselves. Even after forgiveness, shame can linger, and doubt can quietly reshape our sense of calling. In this message, I walk through Peter’s encounter with Jesus after the resurrection and explore how unresolved guilt can cause us to retreat to what feels familiar, even when God is calling us forward. We look at how Jesus meets Peter not with distan...

In this message, I walk through one of the most sobering moments in David’s life—a season where comfort replaced vigilance and desire slowly overtook devotion. From the rooftop to the confrontation with Nathan, this passage reminds us that spiritual drift often begins quietly, long before visible failure ever shows up. We explore how misalignment can open the door to compromise, why God confronts...

In this episode, we continue our Poured Out Bible study series by walking through Genesis 22 and the powerful story of Abraham’s obedience and God’s provision. This teaching explores what it means to trust God when obedience feels costly, how faith moves forward without answers, and why God never asks for what He doesn’t intend to provide for. Ultimately, this story points us to Jesus, our substit...

As we come to the close of the year, many of us are tempted to believe that a new calendar automatically means a new season. But Scripture reminds us that real change doesn’t begin with new circumstances—it begins with a renewed mind. In this message, Reset, Not Repeat , I walk through Romans 12 and Lamentations 3 to show how God invites us to end the year intentionally, not emotionally. We talk a...

Christmas is more than a celebration of a birth — it’s the declaration of a presence. In this message, When He Stood With Us , we explore the powerful truth behind the name Immanuel — God with us . Jesus didn’t come just to visit humanity; He came to stand with us in our confusion and to redeem us from our sin. Through the story of Joseph and the angel’s announcement, we’re reminded that God’s pre...

In this episode, we continue our Poured Out Bible study series by stepping into Leviticus 4 and exploring how a holy God makes a way for sinful people to draw near to Him. We talk about holiness, atonement, and why blood was required for forgiveness—ultimately pointing to Jesus, whose sacrifice was poured out once and for all. This study helps us see that the sacrifices were never about distance,...

Series: He Came Close [Christmas Series] Christmas isn’t the story of humanity reaching for God—it’s the story of God stepping into humanity. In this message, I unpack the heart of Christmas by showing how God stepped in on purpose and personally . Long before perfect conditions existed, God entered a broken world with intentional timing and humble proximity. From the manger to the message of rede...

In this episode, I begin a new Bible study series called Poured Out . Week 1 takes us to Genesis 3 , where sin enters the world—and where God responds with mercy by providing the first sacrifice. This teaching explores how sin exposes us, why sacrifice is required for covering, and how the events in Eden point forward to Jesus, the Lamb who poured out His life for us. Thank you for studying the Wo...

In today’s episode, I share a message from Judges 3 that hit my spirit hard: not every fight is meant to break you—some fights are meant to build you. God doesn’t always remove the battles in our lives because those battles are forming strength, dependence, and spiritual maturity. I talk about the “rocking seasons”—the moments where life feels unstable—and how those moments aren’t signs of abandon...

In today’s bible study, we close out the Silence series with one of the most honest and transformative psalms in the Bible — Psalm 73. This is the story of a believer who almost lost his footing, not because God left him, but because silence clouded his vision. He starts the psalm slipping… comparing… questioning… wondering why life looks easier for everyone else. But everything changes with one m...

This week, I preached a message that’s been stirring in my spirit ever since Thanksgiving. We all came out of a week where blessings were on display, but the Lord reminded me that being blessed is not the same as being grateful. In this sermon, “More Than A Miracle,” we walk through the story of the ten lepers and discover why only one of them came back—and what that means for us today. This isn’t...

This week, I shared a message straight from a moment God used to speak to me in the dark—literally. On our anniversary trip, my wife and I went on a bioluminescent night kayak sail, and what started as a simple adventure turned into a classroom of faith, marriage, leadership, unity, and trust. In this message, I talk about rowing against a painful current, following a single light in complete dark...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about one of the hardest moments in the life of every believer: the moment when God doesn’t say “yes,” and He doesn’t say “later”… He says “no.” We walk through the tension Paul felt in 2 Corinthians 12 — pleading with God to take something away, praying with faith, showing up with expectation… and still hearing a different kind of answer. Not the answer he wanted...

In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most honest and haunting cries in all of Scripture: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?” This week, we’re talking about the kind of silence that doesn’t just confuse you — it shakes you. The silence that feels personal. The silence that makes you question if God has stepped away. We walk through Psalm 22 and the moment Jesus quoted it from the cro...

In this message, I talk about the reality that God doesn’t measure us by what we say —He measures us by what we weigh. We live in a world obsessed with numbers, but heaven has a different scale. Through the story of Hannah, we see that God isn’t impressed by performance—He’s looking for purity. He’s not moved by words spoken for attention, but by hearts that are sincere. This message is a call to...

Have you ever prayed and felt like heaven went silent? Like you’re calling, but God’s not picking up? In this first week of our new Bible study series Silence , we dive into what to do when you can’t hear His voice and can’t feel His presence. From the story of Lazarus in John 11, we discover that God’s silence is never absence—it’s alignment. He’s not ignoring you; He’s preparing something greate...

There are some things in life we don’t destroy — we just bury. We cover them up with routines, responsibilities, even religion. But beneath the surface, they’re still there… waiting to be worshiped again. In this message, Idols in Their Hearts , I talk about how easy it is to look devoted on the outside while still divided on the inside. God told Ezekiel that His people had set up idols in their h...

We all crave to be seen, known, and valued—but when our worth starts depending on who notices us instead of who created us, we lose our peace. In this final week of Altar Ego , I talk about breaking free from the pressure to please everyone and learning to rest in the approval of God. You don’t have to keep performing for acceptance—you’re already approved through grace. Because when you stop livi...

We live in a world that’s quick to speak and slow to forgive. One post, one comment, one misunderstanding—and suddenly, walls go up and peace goes missing. In this week’s Bible study, I talk about the silent poison of offense and how it becomes the enemy’s trap to divide what God desires to unite. We’ll walk through Proverbs 19:11 and learn how forgiveness isn’t approval—it’s release. Because peac...

We say we trust God—but if we’re honest, we still like to be in control. We plan, we fix, we manage, and we hold on tight, thinking it’s helping us. But real peace doesn’t come from control—it comes from surrender. In this week’s Bible study, I walk through Proverbs 3:5–6 and talk about what it means to truly let go and trust God’s hand when life doesn’t make sense. You’ll learn why His plan is al...

In this first message of our Family Values series, I talk about what it really means to build a home that lasts. Every family wants stability, but stability doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built on a foundation. We look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:24–27 and discover that what you build on determines what will stand. Strong families aren’t perfect — they’re anchored. When faith is practiced, not...

This week, we close out our Church Explained series by talking about one of the hardest but most necessary topics in the church— giving. In this message, I unpack Deuteronomy 14 and show that giving was never about money—it’s always been about the heart. Giving reminds us who our Provider is, reorients our hearts to worship, and releases God’s provision to others. When we give, we’re not just rele...

En este mensaje compartido en Casa (CRS) , hablo sobre esas heridas que muchos cargan pero pocos reconocen. A veces nos presentamos fuertes, con la armadura puesta, sirviendo, liderando, sonriendo… pero hay heridas debajo que todavía sangran. A través de la historia del rey Acab, aprendemos que no importa cuán brillante sea la armadura, si no permitimos que Dios sane lo que está oculto, esa herida...

In this week’s Bible study, we continue our series Difficult People by looking at one of the hardest challenges of all—loving people who are different from us. In John 13:31–35, Jesus raises the standard and gives His disciples a new command: to love one another as He has loved us. In this teaching, I share why love isn’t optional, how Jesus Himself set the measure for real love, and why love is t...

This week in our Church Explained series, we dive into Nehemiah 9:1–5 and look at the power of united prayer. Prayer isn’t just something we do between songs and sermons—it’s the heartbeat of the church. In this message, I share how prayer confronts our condition, connects us to God’s Word, and confirms our unity. Too often we treat prayer like a transaction—put in a request, expect a result. But...