Sometimes we forget how evil the devil is—and when we do forget, it’s easy to believe his lies. Satan speaks these lies to us to tempt us, deceive us, discourage us, and lead us to spiritual death. But Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil and to offer us life to the fullest. … [Read More…] To Save Us All From Satan’s Power
Everyone faces challenges that leave us uncertain and feeling unstable. What can we hold on to during these turbulent times? In this sermon, we find learn three assurances we can grab onto in difficult situation: God will judge, God will be glorified, and God will be worshipped. When the idols of our lives are pulled … [Read More…] Holding On To Hope
When life is hard and we don’t know what to do, how should we find our way? In this passage, Habakkuk reminds us of three keys to following God in confusing times. We learn that when we can’t make sense of God’s ways, we should rest in God’s character and remain faithful. Habakkuk 1:12-2:5
As we complete our series in Joseph, we take a look at how Joseph grieved for his father, Jacob. The end of the story teaches us about the sovereignty of God through three patterns of life, and how we can respond to each: grief, grace, and glory. Genesis 49:28-50:26
When our expectations don’t line up with God’s plan, what should we do? In the book of Habakkuk, the prophet encourages us to ask the hard questions of God. We should lean into hard questions about God because this experience helps us learn more about the character of God. It’s a good question to ask … [Read More…] Asking Why
Why do we struggle to see God’s faithfulness in our lives? Near the end of Jacob’s life, he reflected on the scope of his life by considering the overarching, sovereign plan of God. In this sermon we learn three characteristics of God’s plan for our own lives: God’s plan is full of surprises; God’s plan … [Read More…] Looking Back, Looking Forward
Grief is an inevitable part of our lives; it’s the evidence of how significant a loss is to us. When loss comes, how should we process our grief? What does the Bible say about grieving? In this final sermon in our series, Pastor McCarthy provides us with several key steps we can implement when we … [Read More…] Grieving Loss
How we think about death affects how we live our daily lives. For the Christian, the death and resurrection of Jesus is the central message of our faith, the foundation upon which all else rests. But how do we know that Jesus really defeated death, and what does that mean for us on a daily … [Read More…] How Did Jesus Defeat Death?
What happens after we die? Scripture encourages us to take seriously the question of death and the afterlife. In this passage, we learn that our eternal destiny is determined by our life’s choices, actions, and belief during this short life. There are no second chances; when our life ends we will either be with God … [Read More…] What Happens After You Die?
What is the evidence of true repentance? In this passage, we see Judah’s heart repent from his sin against Joseph. It’s not enough to be sorry or simply express regret; genuine repentance is a complete change of heart that acknowledges sin and sets off on a new path. We all have things in our lives … [Read More…] Portrait of Repentance
