Freedom from Shame

Psalm 25

--from the Endless Summer series

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • June 1, 2025

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I. Trusting God Despite Shame

As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”

Romans 10:11 (NIV84)

II. Pleading for Mercy in Light of Youthful Sin

When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.

Colossians 2:13–14 (NASB95)

III. Walking in Humility Before a Holy God

But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.”

James 4:6 (NASB95)

IV. Living in the Fear of the Lord

How blessed is the man who fears always,

But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Proverbs 28:14 (NASB95)

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.

Acts 9:31 (NASB95)

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 7:1 (NASB95)

Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 10:28 (NASB95)

V. Assurance in the God Who Redeems

Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:1 (NASB95)

“He who knew no sin became sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

2 Corinthians 5:21

The Joy of Companionship - Psalm 128:1-4

--from the Endless Summer series

Jerry Royal, Executive. Pastor • June 15, 2025

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Intimate Ally - The 2 Purposes For Marriage

Psalm 127:1

--from the Endless Summer series

Jerry Royal, Executive. Pastor • June 8, 2025

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Finding God When I Feel Isolated

Psalm 142:1-7

--from the Endless Summer series

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • June 1, 2025

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I. The Reality of Isolation

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

John 14:16–18 (NIV84)

II. The Cry for Deliverance

Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:2 (NASB95)

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Romans 12:15 (NASB95)

III. The Hope of Restoration

so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

1 Corinthians 12:25–26 (NASB95)

Finding Peace in an Anxious Age

Psalm 121

--from the Endless Summer series

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • May 25, 2025

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1. Seek God’s Presence

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6 (NASB95)

casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7 (NASB95)

2. Trust in God’s Protection

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7 (NASB95)

3. Walk in God’s Promise

“Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds! “And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life’s span? “If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters?

Luke 12:24–26 (NASB95)

“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34 (NASB95)

Use it or Lose It

Matthew 25:14-30

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • May 18, 2025

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1. Recognize God as the source of every gift.

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

James 1:17 (NASB95)

Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin,

Zechariah 4:10 (NLT)

2. Faithful stewardship leads to God’s blessings.

Three Blessings Faithfulness brings…

a. The approval of the Lord.

b. Increased trust and responsibility.

c. Increased Joy.

3. Fear and inaction lead to loss.

Reasons People bury their potential…

a. The choice seems painless.

b. It stems from procrastination.

c. Fear has a paralyzing effect.

4. Accountability is inevitable.

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

2 Corinthians 5:10 (NASB95)

The Power of the Blessing

Genesis 27:26-29

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • May 11, 2025

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1. Components of a Biblical Blessing

But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Mark 10:14 (NASB95)

And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them.

Mark 10:16 (NASB95)

and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.”

Matthew 3:17 (NASB95)

2. Communicating the Blessing

A. Affection

So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.

Luke 15:20 (NASB95)

B. Affirmation

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:21 (NASB95)

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in your power to do it.

Proverbs 3:27 (NASB95)

C. Acceptance

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

Psalms 127:3 (NASB95)

When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.”

Judges 6:12 (NIV84)

D. Aspiration

For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:6 (NASB95)

E. Alignment

You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.

Deuteronomy 6:7 (NASB95)

Why Is Children's Ministry So Important to Us?

Mark 10:13–16

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • May 4, 2025

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1. Children’s Ministry Shapes Lifelong Faith

Which we have heard and known, And our fathers have told us. We will not conceal them from their children, But tell to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, And His strength and His wondrous works that He has done.

Psalm 78:3–4 (NASB95)

2. Children’s Ministry Impacts Whole Families

They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

Acts 16:31 (NASB95)

3. Children’s Ministry Prepares the Church for the Future

Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts;

let them proclaim your power.

Psalm 145:4 (NLT)