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Goodbye Guilt

Psalm 32: 1- 7

1. The Blessing of forgiven guilt

Likewise, David also speaks of the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works

Romans 4:6 (CSB)

2. The Burden of hidden guilt

3. The breakthrough of honest confession

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9 (CSB)

The one who conceals his sins...

Releasing Arrows

Ephesians 6:1-4

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.

Psalm 127:3 (NASB 95)

1. Parents must exercise authority before you give them autonomy.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:7 (CSB)

2. Use authority to train, not to crush.

Rules without relationship leads to rebellion.

Train up a child in the way he...

Raising Arrows, Not Boomerangs

Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Psalm 127: 1-5

1. Children Belong to God Before They Belong to Us.

2. Parents Must Love God Before They Can Lead Children Toward God.

3. Parenting Is Formation, Not Mere Information.

Single, Not Stalled

1 Corinthians 7:6–9, 25–35

1. Being Single is honored in the New Testament.

2. Being Single can be an advantage for mission.

Singleness is not life on hold. In Christ, singleness can be life on mission.

3. Being single requires Spirit-filled discipline.

“For this is God’s will, your sanctification: that you keep away from sexual immorality, that each of you knows how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not with lustful passions, like the Gentiles, who don’t know God.”

1 Thessalonians 4:3–5, CSB

“Guard your heart...

Vintage, Not Outdated

Ephesians 5:22–31; 1 Peter 3:1–7

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • May 24, 2026

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God’s design is better than culture’s experiment.

1. A Word for the Wise Wife: Respectful Submission

“Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.”

Colossians 3:18, CSB

so that they may encourage the young women to love their...

The Marriage God Made

Genesis 2:15–23

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • May 24, 2026

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Big Idea: God’s design is better than culture’s experiment.

I. God Created Man with Dignity and Responsibility

“Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.”

Genesis 2:15, NASB95

II...

The Conclusion of the Matter

Ecclesiastes 11:8–9; 12:1; 12:13–14

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • May 17, 2026

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1. ENJOY YOUR YOUTH — BUT DON’T WASTE IT

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may be repaid for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

2 Corinthians 5:10 (CSB)

2. REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR BEFORE LIF...

Spiritual Entrepreneurs

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • May 10, 2026

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1. BE BOLD — TAKE KINGDOM RISKS

“Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure — pressed down, shaken together, and running over — will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.””

Luke 6:38 CSB

“for the king had...

Passionate Pursuit of Jesus

Psalm 27:4

Justin Bindel, Young Adult Pastor • April 26, 2026

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One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.

Psalm 27:4

What does passionate pu...

John 14

Scott Dawson - Evangelist • April 19, 2026

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“These things I have spoken to you while being present with you.”

John 14:25 NKJV

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”

John 14:26 NKJV

“Peace I leav...

Make It Count

Ecclesiastes 9:1–17

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • April 12, 2026

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1. YOU’RE GOING TO DIE — SO LIVE Intentionally.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die;

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 ESV

And just as it is appointed for people t...

What’s the Point of Easter?

1 Corinthians 15:3–4

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • April 5, 2026

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1. Easter Provides the Solution to my biggest problem.

A. His Death Was a Substitute.

B. His Death Was Sufficient

“He entered the most holy place once for all time… having obtained eternal redemption.”

Hebrews 9:12 (CSB)

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When Life Doesn’t Make Sense…

Ecclesiastes 8:1–17

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • March 29, 2026

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1. I Need Godly Wisdom to Deal With My Own Attitude

“In the world you will have trouble, but be courageous. I have conquered the world.”

John 16:33

2. I Need Godly Wisdom to Deal With Other People

Let everyone...

It’s Complicated

Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • March 22, 2026

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1. It’s complicated; life doesn’t always make sense.

For I was envious of the arrogant As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Psalm 73:3 (NASB95)

“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.”

Matthew 6:33

The fear o...

The Search for Satisfaction

Ecclesiastes 6:1–12

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • March 8, 2026

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1. THE SEARCH FOR SATISFACTION IS FRUSTRATING

Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the LORD.

Proverbs 23:17 (CSB)

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.

Psalm 127:3 (NASB95)

The Money Mirage

Ecclesiastes 5

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • March 1, 2026

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1. THE ROOT PROBLEM: MISORDERED WORSHIP

“Do not come closer,” he said. “Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”

Exodus 3:5 (CSB)

2. MONEY MYTHS

a. MORE MONEY WILL SATISFY ME

F...

Better Together Under The Sun

Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • February 22, 2026

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1. The Danger of Isolation

• Oppression leads to loneliness.

• Rivalry leads to envy.

For what does it benefit someone to gain the whole world and yet lose his life?

Mark 8:36 (CSB)

• Applause is empty.

Be Faithful

Genesis 39

Wil Moore, Guest Pastor • February 15, 2026

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Be Faithful

Genesis 39

God’s purpose for your future begins with your present faithfulness

“Are you really going to reign over us?” his brothers asked him. “Are you really going to rule us?” So they hated him even more because of his dream and what he had said.

The Problem of Life with God

Ecclesiastes 3:1–14

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • February 1, 2026

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1. God’s plan is wise, so even bad things have a purpose..

God Is Sovereign — But God Is Not the Author of Sin

“No one undergoing a trial should say, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ since God is not tempted by evil, and He Himself...

The Search for Meaning

Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • February 1, 2026

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1. Amusement cannot fill the emptiness of our souls.

Listen to counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise later in life.

Proverbs 19:20 (CSB)

“Hedonism”

The belief that the highest good in life is personal pleasure and the avoidance of pai...

When Having It All, Still Leaves You Empty

Ecclesiastes 1:1–11

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • January 18, 2026

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1. Life is pointless when we leave God out.

For the idols speak falsehood, and the diviners see illusions; they relate empty dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep; they suffer affliction because there is no shepherd.

Zechariah 10:2 (CSB)

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AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE

State of the Church – 2026

Matthew 16:13–18

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • January 11, 2026

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1. There Is a Question We Must Clearly Answer

A. The Question of Popular Opinion

B. The Question of Personal Commitment

“So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has give...

Grace Pays The Check

Colossians 2:13-15

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • January 4, 2026

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1. The weight we cannot lose

2. The written record against us

“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah”.

Psalms 32...

Be Real

Matthew 7:15-23 (ESV)

Sam Midgett, Student Pastor, Lakepointe Church • December 28, 2025

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1. Be Real about the dangers of fake gospels.

2. Be Real about what shapes you.

3. Be real about saving faith.

The Moment of Christmas

Galatians 4:4–5

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • December 24, 2025

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“But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.”

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with...

The Message of Christmas

Luke 2:16-20

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • December 21, 2025

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The Mission of Christmas

Luke 19:10

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • December 14, 2025

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1. We need rescue because we are fallen and lost.

And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”

Genesis 3:15–16 (NIV84)

But when the fullness of the ti...

The Meaning of Christmas

Matthew 1:23

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • December 7, 2025

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The Incarnation is the doctrine that God the Son, without ceasing to be God, took on human flesh and became fully human.

1. The Incarnation means God came to us.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Wo...

The Gift of With

John 1:9-14

Steven Patterson, Student Pastor • November 30, 2025

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The Valley of Broken Relationships

Genesis 45:1-15

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • November 23, 2025

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Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,

2 Corinthians 5:18 (NASB95)

1. Don’t publicly air your “dirty laundry.”

If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private...

When the Bank Account Is Empty

Matthew 6:19–34

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • November 16, 2025

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1. Dedicate It All to God.

2. Give the First Part to God.

Honor the LORD from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine.

Prov...

Choose Life Even When It Hurts

John 10:10

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • November 9, 2025

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Separating Truth from Lies about Suicide

1. Suicide is NOT the unpardonable sin.

You shall not murder.

Exodus 20:13 (NASB95)

Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall no...

When Your Miracle Doesn’t Come

2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • October 26, 2025

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1. Learn There Is a Reason for the Thorns

For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now.

Romans 8:22 (NASB 95)

Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we n...

Facing Death with Faith

John 11:17-44

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • October 19, 2025

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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4 (NASB 95)

1. Hold on to faith amid loss.

2. Allow Jesus to meet you in...

Institute For Creation Research

Dr. Randy Guliuzza, President, Institute for Creation Research • October 12, 2025

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Jesus is Divisive

Matthew 25:31–46

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • October 5, 2025

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I. The Return of the King

II. The Reward of the Righteous

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”

John 14:6 (ESV)

“And there is salvation in n...

Investing for Eternity

Matthew 25:14–30

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • September 28, 2025

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1. Realize God is the source of everything

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

James 1:17 (ESV)

2. Faithful stewardship leads to God’s blessings

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Investing Where It Matters Most

Deuteronomy 6:4-12

Justin Bindel, Pastor of Young Adults and Families • September 21, 2025

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4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shal...

It’s Later Than You Think

Matthew 24:45-25:13

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • September 14, 2025

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1. Be Faithful today, Not Someday.

We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.

John 9:4 (NASB95)

He came to His own, and those who...

How Should We Live Since Jesus Is Coming Back?

Matthew 24:32–44

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • September 7, 2025

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I. Live confidently

The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.

Isaiah 40:8 (NASB95)

For, “ALL FLESH IS LIKE GRASS, AND ALL ITS GLORY LIKE THE FLOWER OF GRASS. THE GRASS WITHER...