In the game of golf, there's a wonderful gift of grace called the Mulligan. A Mulligan is a do-over -- a second chance when you blow a shot. In real life, it would be great to have a mulligan. Thanks to God he offers grace and many times He offers second chances. In Jonah 3, we see Jonah get a second chance to obey God. God also offers a second chance to Nineveh to turn to Him. God's grace never runs out... It is always running after us.
Oct 19, 2020•46 min
In Jonah 2, we see a desperate man call out to his only best option -- the option he tried his best to run away from in chapter 1. God is our only best option at all times. Thankfully, God's grace runs deep and reaches deep, like to the depths of the ocean and into the belly of a whale.
Oct 12, 2020•44 min
In this Episode, Pastor Derek Holmes opens a new 4 part series through the book of Jonah. In this series, we will follow the thread of Grace throughout the story of the reluctant prophet, showing us that the true star of the story is not Jonah... It's not even the whale... The true star of the story is God who relentlessly pursues us even when we run. His grace always catches up!
Oct 04, 2020•47 min
In the 1700s, a slave trader named John Newton met Jesus and his life was forever changed by Grace. Like the Paul of his generation, Newton went from being a menace to humanity to a preacher of the Gospel. Newton's most known accomplishment is penning the song, "Amazing Grace," which was his personal testimony of the life changing power of God's grace. In this message, we look at what makes the Grace of God so amazing still today.
Sep 27, 2020•41 min
David is called a man after God's own heart. But, David was still a man. And, as a man, David sinned. Like a sheep, he wandered in rebellion often in his life. What made David special was his repentant heart in response to his sin. Psalm 51 gives us a view into the true heart of repentance that recognizes sin, falls on forgiveness, craves cleansing and ultimately results in restoration. Part 2 of an earlier message.
Sep 20, 2020•37 min
Just as sheep are prone to wander, we are prone to wander from the care of the Great Shepherd. When we do, we must repent in order to be restored. When David sinned with Bathsheba, the Prophet Nathan confronted David over his sin. David's response in Psalm 51 teaches us that true repentance recognizes sin and does not look to justify or cover it up. (Part 1 of a 2 part message)
Sep 14, 2020•38 min
God is Omniscient (All-Knowing). How does an All-knowing God relate to His created? In this Message, Student Pastor Ryan Blackburn looks at 3 truths and 2 responses to the Omniscience of our God.
Sep 06, 2020•35 min
The sheep are safe in the Good Shepherd's care. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how the sheep are cared for and nurtured by the Shepherd.
Aug 30, 2020•40 min
In the "dog days" of the soul, the sheep can grow weary and faint. Thankfully, the Lord is a Good, Great, Chief Shepherd who cares for the sheep.
Aug 23, 2020•44 min
In the conclusion of a 2-part message, Pastor Derek Holmes continues to look at four indisputable truths that inspire a sense of awe for our great God no matter what our current circumstance may be.
Aug 16, 2020•42 min
What truly inspires awe in you? In Psalm 27, David describes four attributes of God that leave us awestruck by Him no matter what circumstances may be.
Aug 09, 2020•46 min
Just like diving in to a pool on a hot summer day refreshes and refocuses, believers are challenged to immerse themselves in God's Word to find life-giving truth, precious promises and strength for the journey.
Aug 02, 2020•42 min
The first Psalm stands like a gatekeeper calling every reader to consider the subject of Godliness. It asks us to consider the two options or roads we have to choose from in life.
Jul 26, 2020•47 min
What story does your life tell? As followers of Jesus, the story of our life should tell the story of the Gospel. How far are you willing to go to see people come to Jesus? In this message, Dr. Tim Turner (Director of Gospel Evangelism for the West Virginia Convention fo Southern Baptists) shares the story of four friends who gave everything to bring their friend to Jesus.
Jul 19, 2020•43 min
What does it mean to be holy? In this sermon, Youth Pastor, Ryan Blackburn looks at the words of Peter regarding practical holiness in a world bent against it.
Jul 12, 2020•35 min
In the final message of this series, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how the Gospel is the truest revolution we need.
Jul 05, 2020•43 min
In part 4 of the series, "United: The Church's Mission of Reconciliation," Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how the Gospel challenges the oppression and division of the sin nature with freedom and unity in Christ.
Jun 28, 2020•42 min
In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at Ephesians 4:1-16 at three things the church must embrace if it is to actively engage in the mission of reconciliation.
Jun 21, 2020•46 min
In part 2 of a look at Ephesians 2:11-22, Pastor Derek Holmes continues a look at 8 truths we must know about how the Gospel influences racial reconciliation.
Jun 14, 2020•36 min
The Apostle Paul deals with the subject of unity and racial reconciliation in Ephesians 2. Jesus is our peace who brings us near to God through His blood and near to one another through His redemption.
Jun 07, 2020•46 min
What do a donkey, a palm branch and a rock have in common? Looking at a traditional Palm Sunday Passage on a very un-traditional Palm Sunday. Social distancing may be canceling parades, but the parade of Jesus into Jerusalem teaches us that He uses the simple things to accomplish a great work.
Apr 05, 2020•42 min
Do you ever feel like you just don't have what it takes to make a difference for Jesus? The life of Andrew teaches us that being obedient to reach one person can have a global eternal impact. Who we reach for Christ may reach millions! This is the last message in the "Who's Your One?" Sermon Series.
Mar 29, 2020•43 min
Christ's story of the Rich Man and Lazarus reminds us all of the reality of Heaven and Hell. Unbelievers need to be sober-minded about eternity. Believers must be urgently-minded about the lost.
Mar 22, 2020•41 min
How important is one soul? In this message, Ryan Blackburn looks at the story of the priceless pearl to see how we are to value every human being.
Mar 15, 2020•50 min
In message two of "Who's Your One?" we take a look at four friends who brought their sick friend to Jesus for healing. What kind of friend are you? Are you a friend willing to bring others to Christ?
Mar 08, 2020•44 min
In the first message of the "Who's Your One?" Series, Pastor Derek looks at Christ's call of the first disciples to be fishers of men.
Mar 01, 2020•46 min
Everyone loves a love story with a happy ending. Ruth 4 gives us a happily ever after moment that ends up impacting all of human history. Through the lineage of Boaz and Ruth, we see that God was working His redemption plan to provide salvation to all of humanity.
Feb 23, 2020•40 min
The third ingredient of every good love story is the Declaration of Love. In chapter 3 of Ruth, we see an unconventional marriage proposal which teaches us the importance of coming to Jesus for redemption.
Feb 16, 2020•42 min
Every good love story needs that memorable moment when the love interests meet. It's that moment when you can just tell that there are forces at work pushing these two together. In Ruth 2, we see a meet-cute which takes place in a barley field between a wealthy land-owner and a homeless refugee. This chance meeting shows us that how God is always working toward the redemption of humanity.
Feb 09, 2020•40 min
Every good love story has some of the same ingredients. Conflicted people are brought together by circumstances beyond their control and are redeemed by their love which changes everything. The book of Ruth is a love story for the ages. In chapter 1, we see the tragic plight for three widows, but we also see how God, the lover of all humanity is working in the background to redeem them.
Feb 02, 2020•42 min
