Acts Sermon Series | January 2021
The Mission of Christmas | December 2020
Engaging in Life Transformation | November 2020
“Armor of God Series | September/October 2020
Armor of God: Part III (Matthew 4:1-11)
“Combatting the Enemy’s Lies” -- Beauty is sometimes deceiving. What is sometimes seen as true and right may have evil lurking behind it. Satan consistently tries to deceive us and believe that this world is all about us. He is truly our enemy that seeks to distract us and destroy us. This third part in the "Armor of God" sermon series reiterates how we must know our enemy. However it also shows us his limitations, teaches us to overcome his lies with truth, and how to recognize his evil schemes.
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- Oct 4, 2020Armor of God: Part III (Matthew 4:1-11)
Armor of God: Part III (Matthew 4:1-11)“Combatting the Enemy’s Lies” -- Beauty is sometimes deceiving. What is sometimes seen as true and right may have evil lurking behind it. Satan consistently tries to deceive us and believe that this world is all about us. He is truly our enemy that seeks to distract us and destroy us. This third part in the "Armor of God" sermon series reiterates how we must know our enemy. However it also shows us his limitations, teaches us to overcome his lies with truth, and how to recognize his evil schemes.
- Sep 27, 2020Armor of God: Part II – (Ephesians 6:10-13)
Armor of God: Part II – (Ephesians 6:10-13)"Our Spiritual Battle Gear" -- Belt of Truth & Breast Plate of Righteousness: The second message in the "Armor of God" series deals with our wardrobe as soldiers and followers of Jesus. What does it look like to spiritually wear spiritual battle gear? It's important that we are completely clothed spiritually. The Belt of Truth holds our outfit together while the Breastplate of Righteousness completely protects us and assures us of our standing in Christ.
- Sep 20, 2020Armor of God: Part I (Ephesians 6:10-12)
Armor of God: Part I (Ephesians 6:10-12)"Life is War" -- Outside of the "cookie-cutter" life that most experience in search of the American dream, there is actually a battle raging in the heavenly places. It has implications on everything we do as believers. This first week in the "Armor of God" sermon series we find ourselves in the middle of of life as war. We have to be aware that there is a battle. We have to trust in the Lord's strength, not our own. And it's important that we know our enemy.
“God is for Us” Series | August 2020
God is for Us: Part V (Romans 5)
In Romans 5, we find that God gives us a new way and a new hope! Through His substitution for us on the cross He has given us a way to be completely reconciled to Him! Take heart that this is the ultimate way GOD IS FOR US!
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- Aug 30, 2020God is for Us: Part V (Romans 5)
God is for Us: Part V (Romans 5)In Romans 5, we find that God gives us a new way and a new hope! Through His substitution for us on the cross He has given us a way to be completely reconciled to Him! Take heart that this is the ultimate way GOD IS FOR US!
- Aug 23, 2020God is for Us: Part IV (Lamentations 3)
God is for Us: Part IV (Lamentations 3)God's mercies are new every morning! His mercies find us in the middle of our struggle, they're always right on time, and definitely unlimited! But God's mercies are not just available for us to receive and move on. They drive us to an obedient response to worship Him!
- Aug 16, 2020God is for Us: Part III (Psalm 125)
God is for Us: Part III (Psalm 125)Psalm 125 quickly follows it's previous chapter with encouragement that God is the strength of His people! We must not rely on our own strength because it is insufficient. When we realize He is our strength, it helps us overcome things like depression and doubt, pain and suffering, as well as thoughts of turning away from Him.
- Aug 9, 2020God is for Us: Part II (Psalm 124)
God is for Us: Part II (Psalm 124)Psalm 124 reassures us that God never abandons His people. No matter if it's in the unexpected or in the midst of danger, God never abandons His faithfulness. Tune in to be encouraged that God is for you!
- Aug 2, 2020God is for Us: Part I (Romans 8)
God is for Us: Part I (Romans 8)With all of the turmoil our country appears to be in, it's quite refreshing to know that GOD IS FOR US! As we embark on this sermon series in August, we first arrive at Romans 8 where it is chocked full of hope and goodness of God's love for us!
July 2020 Sunday Sermons
Surrender (Luke 9)
Join us as Chuck Campbell with the Baptist State Convention of NC leads us through Luke 9 to discover what it means to "surrender" our lives to Jesus for the sake of His kingdom.
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- Jul 26, 2020Surrender (Luke 9)
Surrender (Luke 9)Join us as Chuck Campbell with the Baptist State Convention of NC leads us through Luke 9 to discover what it means to "surrender" our lives to Jesus for the sake of His kingdom.
- Jul 19, 2020Recipe for Revival (2 Chronicles 7)
Recipe for Revival (2 Chronicles 7)What do you think about when you hear the word revival? A set of services in the fall and spring? Do you think about a move of God in the church? Take a look with us as Pastor Jay leads us through 2 Chronicles 7 and shows us the recipe for revival.
- Jul 12, 2020Love Out Loud (Mark 12)
Love Out Loud (Mark 12)Talk is cheap when it comes to "love". The world doesn't care how "religious" we are, but it cares how we love them! The old adage remains true: "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!" Tune in to see how Jesus challenges those caught up in religion to experience His love through relationship and how to LOVE OUT LOUD!
- Jul 5, 2020Free Indeed (John 8:31-36)
Free Indeed (John 8:31-36)In John 8, Jesus emphasizes the validity of authentic faith. Are you truly a child of God? A follower of the Lord Jesus?
June 2020 Sunday Sermons
Faith Forward (Colossians 1:3-12)
In a culture of Christianity we talk about prayer a lot. We use the language, say the words, and promise to pray for people. But what are we praying for? In Colossians 1, Paul gets really specific about his prayer for the Colossian people. It's a prayer that has the goal of spiritual maturity and impact in mind. It's a prayer that helps move our "faith forward".
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- Jun 28, 2020Faith Forward (Colossians 1:3-12)
Faith Forward (Colossians 1:3-12)In a culture of Christianity we talk about prayer a lot. We use the language, say the words, and promise to pray for people. But what are we praying for? In Colossians 1, Paul gets really specific about his prayer for the Colossian people. It's a prayer that has the goal of spiritual maturity and impact in mind. It's a prayer that helps move our "faith forward".
- Jun 21, 2020Picture Perfect Father (Luke 15)
Picture Perfect Father (Luke 15)Luke 15 has long been know as the story of the prodigal son. It's actually better entitled, "The Loving Father" as the father's unconditional love for his sons is the focus. The father is mentioned 12 times in the parable alone. This message shows us how a godly, earthly father models the picture of a perfect father we have in heaven.
- Jun 14, 2020Pressing On (Philippians 3:12-16)
Pressing On (Philippians 3:12-16)In our first Sunday back together in three months (because of the virus), Paul encourages the church to grow up! Hopefully the last three months have allowed us to take spiritual inventory and mature in our faith. Paul shows us that humility, passion, and wonder play a huge role in pressing on toward the will and way God has for us.
May 2020 Sunday Sermons
“Epic” Series | February/March 2020
Epic Incarnation (John 1)
"The value of an object is seen in the intensity of its pursuit." - Scotty Smith
Jesus is God on mission. Our missionary God pursued us all the way to the cross. He wrapped Himself in flesh and provided Himself as a sacrifice to fix our sin problem. We can know how valuable we are to our Creator when we seen how intensely He pursued us and still pursues us daily.
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- Mar 8, 2020Epic Incarnation (John 1)
Epic Incarnation (John 1)"The value of an object is seen in the intensity of its pursuit." - Scotty SmithJesus is God on mission. Our missionary God pursued us all the way to the cross. He wrapped Himself in flesh and provided Himself as a sacrifice to fix our sin problem. We can know how valuable we are to our Creator when we seen how intensely He pursued us and still pursues us daily.
- Mar 1, 2020Epic Unworthiness (Psalm 97)
Epic Unworthiness (Psalm 97)In this epic story, we find out quickly we are not in control. There is a God and we aren't Him! He is the great Creator, King, and Judge of all the earth. God sets the terms as to how we enter His kingdom. If we are a part of a kingdom, we must be in submission to the king!
- Feb 16, 2020Epic Relationship (1st Peter 2 / Genesis 3)
Epic Relationship (1st Peter 2 / Genesis 3)Perfect creation by a holy Creator is followed by an epic rebellion when mankind willfully chose to disobey God. God lays out the consequences of that sin, but also continues to pursue us in the midst of our rebellion. Do you know He's pursuing you? Are you ready to give up and give in to having a relationship with the God of the universe?
- Feb 9, 2020Epic Rebellion (Genesis 3)
Epic Rebellion (Genesis 3)The story of creation takes a detour as mankind willfully goes against God's Word. It sets up an "EPIC Rebellion" that plunges mankind into a catastrophic tailspin that separates us from a Holy God. Tune in as we see the debilitating effects of our sin nature.
- Feb 2, 2020Epic Creator (Genesis 1)
Epic Creator (Genesis 1)The "Epic" Story of God begins and ends with Him. He is our majestic Creator. It is all for Him and by Him. Listen in as we establish the foundation of this story that He is writing, and including us in it so that all may worship Him.
“Sanctity of Human Life” Series | January 2020
Sanctity of Life Sunday: A View from the Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center
Machelle Kirby, Director of the Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center shares with us about the ministry God is using them for in Caldwell County. They're gospel-centered and intentional when it comes to discipling women and men through the tough times of unplanned pregnancies. After Machelle speaks, Pastor Jay shares the important truth that we are "image-bearers" of a holy God!
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- Jan 26, 2020Sanctity of Life Sunday: A View from the Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center
Sanctity of Life Sunday: A View from the Caldwell Pregnancy Care CenterMachelle Kirby, Director of the Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center shares with us about the ministry God is using them for in Caldwell County. They're gospel-centered and intentional when it comes to discipling women and men through the tough times of unplanned pregnancies. After Machelle speaks, Pastor Jay shares the important truth that we are "image-bearers" of a holy God!
- Jan 20, 2019Image Dei & The Sanctity of Life (Gen. 1:26-28 / Ps. 139)
Image Dei & The Sanctity of Life (Gen. 1:26-28 / Ps. 139)We are image-bearers of the God who created us. We bear this image, though broken by sin, in order that we might bring Him great glory!
“Gospel Identity” Series | January 2020
Gospel Identity: Serve & Go (John 13)
If we connect & grow, we will automatically serve & go. Gospel transformation causes us to desire personal spiritual growth that makes us passionate about going to give out the gospel!
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- Jan 19, 2020Gospel Identity: Serve & Go (John 13)
Gospel Identity: Serve & Go (John 13)If we connect & grow, we will automatically serve & go. Gospel transformation causes us to desire personal spiritual growth that makes us passionate about going to give out the gospel!
- Jan 12, 2020Gospel Identity: Connect & Grow (John 15)
Gospel Identity: Connect & Grow (John 15)In John 15, Jesus emphasizes the importance of abiding in Him. Believers must purposefully pursue and connect in order to grow! Spiritual growth is part of our Gospel Identity.
- Jan 5, 2020Gospel Identity (Matthew 28:16-20)
Gospel Identity (Matthew 28:16-20)Gospel identity, what we're known for, should be The Great Commission. Salvation should lead us to go, to serve, to reach the world for Jesus. Join us in Matthew 28 to see the imperative of how we should be identified by the gospel!
