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The following sermon and lecture audio links are hosted at archive.org.  Upon clicking, a new window will open.  Most of the recordings were made at the Rural Hall Christian Church in Rural Hall, NC where Wesley has served as Minister since 2013.  As with everything on this website, the following audio is "Copyright by Wesley C. McCarter."

RECENT SERMONS (2023-2024)

Sermons from the Gospel of Mark

Mark 1:1-15 The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus (7-23-23)

Mark 1:16-28 Discipleship and the Authority of Christ (7-30-23)

Mark 1:29-45 Jesus Preaches and Heals (8-6-23)

Mark 2:1-12 Jesus Forgives Sin (8-13-23)

Mark 2:13-3:6 Opposition to Jesus Grows (8-20-23)

Mark 3:7-35 By What Power? (9-3-23)

Mark 4:1-20 Parable of the Sower (9-17-23)

Mark 4:21-34 Slow, Steady Growth (9-24-23)

Mark 4:35-41 Lord of the Lake (10-8-23)

Mark 5:1-20 Lord Over Legion (10-29-23)

Marl 5:21-43 Jesus Heals the Helpless and Raises the Dead (11-12-23)

Mark 6:1-6 The Obscuring Nature of Familiarity (1-21-24)

Mark 6:7-13 Gospel Ministry (1-28-24)

Mark 6:14-29 The Legacy of John the Baptist (2-4-24)

Mark 6:30-44 Lord of the Loaves (2-18-24)

Mark 6:45-56 Lord of the Lake Pt. 2 (3-3-24)

Mark 7:1-23 The Heart of the Matter (3-10-24)

Mark 7:24-37 He has Done All Things Well (3-17-24)

Mark 8:1-21 The Meaning of the Miracles (4-21-24)

Mark 8:22-38 Seeing Christ More Clearly (4-28-24)

Mark 9:1-29 Jesus was Transfigured Before Them (5-5-24)

Mark 9:30-37 Glory and Greatness (5-12-24)

Mark 9:38-50 Gospel Ministry (5-26-24)

Mark 10:1-16 Christian Family (6-23-24)

Mark 10:17-31 Riches and the Kingdom (6-30-24)

Mark 10:32-45 Greatness and Humility (7-7-24)

Mark 10:46-52 (7-14-24) Technical Difficulties :(

Mark 11:1-33 They Came to Jerusalem (7-21-24)

Mark 12:1-12 The Parable of the Vineyard (7-28-24)

Mark 12:13-34 The Attempts to Trap Jesus (8-11-24)

Mark 12:35-44 The Lord Looks at the Heart (8-18-24)

Mark 13 The Olivet Discourse (9-22-24)

Mark 14:1-11 Anointing Jesus for Burial (9-29-24)

Mark 14:12-26 Passover and the Lord's Supper (10-6-24)

Mark 14:27-52 Our Lord in Gethsemane (10-13-24)

Mark 14:53-72 Jesus Led Away to the High Priest (10-20-24)

Mark 15:1-20 The Judge on Trial (10-27-24)

Mark 15:21-41 The Savior Crucified (11-3-24)

Mark 15:42-16:20 The Resurrected Lord (11-10-24)

Christian Interviews (2024)

Interview of Elder Matt Hauser (1-7-24)

Interview of Mr. José Rivera (2-4-24)

Interview of Ms. Delma Goforth (3-3-24)

Interview of Dr. Ross Hickling (4-7-24)

Interview of Dr. David Woolard (5-5-24)

Interview of Pastor Wesley Johnson (6-2-24)

Interview of Pastor Chris Booth (8-1-24)

Standalone Sermons (2023-2024)

A Sermon for New Years Day 2023 (1-1-23)

Convictions I Just Can't Shake (1-8-23)

What Does It Mean to be a Christian? (1-15-23)

Fighting Sin (1-22-23)

The Work of the Pastor and the Work of the Ministry (1-29-23)

Kingdom Math (2-5-23)

The Sacrament of God's Word (2-19-23)

Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and Tax Collector by J. Hudgins (3-5-23)

What Kind of King is Jesus? (4-2-23)

Philippians 3:7-11 To Know Christ (4-9-23)

Are You Saved? (7-9-23)

Matthew 25:1-13 The Parable of the Virgins (7-16-23)

Ten Years of Ministry at RHCC (8-27-23)

Matthew 6 Charity and Forgiveness (9-10-23)

Biblical Subsidiarity (11-5-23)

What Jesus Do You Know? (11-19-23)

Spirituality vs Carnality (11-26-23)

The Christian's Spiritual War (12-3-23)

Psalm 98 Joy to the World (12-10-23)

Christmas Giving (12-17-23)

Proverbs 18:1 Warning Against Isolation (12-31-23)

Male-Female Relationships as Christians (1-7-24)

Lesson on Genesis 37

Sermon on Forgiveness (1-14-24)

Colossians 1:1-23 (2-25-24)

Luke 19:28-48 The Triumphal Entry (3-24-24)

2 Corinthians 4 We Do Not Lose Heart (3-31-24)

2 Corinthians 4:1-18 We Do Not Lose Heart Pt. 2 (4-7-24)

2 Corinthians 4:1-18 How We Do Not Lose Heart (4-14-24)

Heaven: The Christian Hope (5-19-24)

What is a Christian? (6-2-24)

What is a Christian Church? (6-9-24)

John 16 Christ has Overcome (8-11-24)

Religion, Relationship, and the Christian Faith (8-18-24)

Romans 12:9-16 Christian Living (11-17-24)

Sermons by Others

Matthew 6:19-24 by Charles Beasley (5-29-16)

Romans 13:1-7 by Jordan Hudgins (9-18-22)

Luke 18:9-14 by Jordan Hudgins (3-14-23)

Philippians 1:6 by Charles Beasley (10-1-23)

Isaiah 40:27-41 by Charles Beasley (10-15-23)

Luke 15:1-7 by Jordan Hudgins (10-22-23)

Galatians 2:19-21 by Charles Beasley (2-11-24)

Isaiah 55 by Charles Beasley (8-1-24)

The Ten Commandments

The First Commandment- No Other Gods (4-16-23)

The Second Commandment- No Carved Images (4-23-23)

The Third Commandment- No Misuse of God's Name (4-30-23)

The Fourth Commandment- Remember the Sabbath (5-7-23)

The Fifth Commandment- Honor Your Father and Mother (5-14-23)

The Sixth Commandment- No Murder (5-21-23)

The Seventh Commandment- No Adultery (5-28-23)

The Eighth Commandment- No Stealing (6-4-23)

The Ninth Commandment- No False Witness (6-11-23)

The Tenth Commandment- No Coveting (6-18-23)

Exodus 20:18-21 The Response to the Ten Commandments (7-2-23)

The Meaning of the Cross

John 13:1-17 Foreshadowing the Cross (2-26-23)

Aspects of the Atonement: Christus Victor (3-12-23)

Aspects of the Atonement: Moral Influence (3-19-23)

Aspects of the Atonement: Penal Substitution (3-26-23)

RECENT SERMONS (2022)

Countdown to Christmas Series

#7 The Resurrection of Jesus (11-13-22)

#6 The Death of Jesus (11-20-22)

#5 The Transfiguration of Jesus (11-27-22)

#4 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus (12-4-22)

#3 The Boy Jesus in the Temple (12-11-22)

#2 The Child Jesus Visited by Magi (12-18-22)

#1 The Birth of Jesus (12-25-22)

Standalone Sermons

John 15:9-12 The Joy of Christ (10-30-22)

John 14:27-29 The Peace of Christ (10-23-22)

Luke 4:22 The Gracious Words of Christ (10-16-22)

Dealing with Sin--Psalm 51 and Galatians 6 (10-9-22)

Vision for the Church and Your Family (10-2-22)

Psalm 121 Our Help Comes from the Lord (9-25-22)

Romans 13:1-7 by Jordan Hudgins (9-18-22)

Forgiving Yourself (9-11-22)

Some Great Threats to the Church (8-21-22)

Coming Persecution (6-26-22)

Galatians 2:1-11 Doing What is Right (6-12-22)

Acts 7:51-8:4 Scattering with the Gospel (6-5-22)

Luke 10 One Thing is Needed (5-29-22)

The Christian Way of Truth (5-22-22)

The Christian Way of Grace (5-15-22)

The Christian Way of Pro-Life (5-8-22)

James 5:7-12 Living in Light of the Lord's Coming (3-6-22)

Romans 1:18-32 and 1 Timothy 6:3-6 Forms of Wickedness (2-27-22)

1 Corinthians 13:11; 14:20 Pursue Maturity (2-20-22)

John 15:1-10 Union with Christ (2-13-22)

Romans 12:2 Be Transformed (2-6-22)

1 Peter 5:1-4 Shepherd the Flock of God (1-30-22)

Matthew 5:3 Poor in Spirit (1-23-22)

Psalm 121 From Whence Comes My Help? (1-16-22)

Psalm 90 God is God (1-2-22)

Sermons on Practical Living

What the Devil Wants (8-28-22)

What Our Lord Wants (9-4-22)

Sermon Series from Romans 8

Romans 8:1-7 (7-3-22)

Romans 8:8-13 (7-10-22)

Romans 8:14-17 (7-17-22)

Romans 8:18-25 (7-24-22)

Romans 8:26-27 (7-31-22)

Romans 8:28-30 (8-7-22)

Romans 8:31-39 (8-14-22)

TEACHING ON THE CHURCH (ECCLESIOLOGY)

Warning Against Playing Church (5-23-21)

Ecclesiology, Part 1: The Definition and Nature of the Church (5-30-21)

Ecclesiology, Part 2: The Marks of a True Church (6-6-21)

Ecclesiology, Part 3: The Role and Purpose of the Church (6-13-21)

Ecclesiology, Part 4: The Structure of the Church (6-20-21)

SERMONS FROM EPHESIANS

Ephesians 1:1-3 Blessed Be God (10-27-19)

Ephesians 1:3-6 The Blessings of the Father (11-3-19)

Ephesians 1:7-10 The Blessings of the Son (11-17-19)

Ephesians 1:11-14 The Blessings of the Son and the Spirit (11-24-19)

SAVIOR: BORN TO YOU; BUT WHY? (CHRISTMAS)

Born to You, Part 1 (12-5-21)

Born to You, Part 2 (12-12-21)

Born to You, Part 3 (12-19-21)

Born to You, Part 4 (12-26-21)

TEACHING ON SUFFERING

Suffering: Introduction (9-8-19)

Suffering: The Fall (9-15-19)

Suffering: Responding to the Intellectual Problem (11-17-19)


TEACHING ON GOD'S WILL

Knowing God's Will- Lesson 1 (8-4-19)

Knowing God's Will- Lesson 2 (8-11-19)

Knowing God's Will- Lesson 3 (8-18-19)

Knowing God's Will- Lesson 4 (8-25-19)


SERMONS FROM THE PSALMS

Psalm 1 The Blessed Life (8-4-19)

Psalm 2 The King of Zion (8-11-19)

Psalm 3 Salvation Belongs to the Lord (8-18-19)

Psalm 4 The Lord Makes Me Dwell in Safety (8-25-19)

Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd (11-16-14)

Psalm 90 God is God (1-2-22)

Psalm 98 Joy to the World (12-10-23)

Psalm 121 The Lord is My Help (8-2-15)

Psalm 121 From Whence Comes My Help? (1-16-22)

SERMONS FROM NUMBERS

Numbers 6:22-27 The Priestly Blessing (6-16-19)

Numbers 13:1-14:11 Surveying the Promised Land (6-30-19)

Numbers 20:1-13 Striking the Rock: A Lesson on Trust (7-7-19)

Numbers 21:4-9 The Bronze Serpent: A Lesson on Salvation (7-14-19)

Numbers 22-24 The Way of Balaam: A Lesson on Devotion (7-21-19)


TEACHING ON SPIRITUAL WARFARE

Spiritual Warfare: The Origins of Evil and the Devil (6-2-19)

Spiritual Warfare: The World and the Flesh (6-9-19)

Spiritual Warfare: The Armor of God (6-16-19)

Spiritual Warfare: Demonization (7-7-19)

Spiritual Warfare: Guarding Your Mind (7-14-19)

Spiritual War and the Christian (12-3-23)


TEACHING ON THE CHRISTIAN AND MONEY

Money Lesson 1 (4-28-19)

Money Lesson 2 (5-5-19)

Money Lesson 3 (5-12-19)

Money Lesson 4 (5-19-19)

Money Lesson 5 (5-26-19)


SERMONS FROM DANIEL

Daniel 1 God Strengthens the Faithful (3-3-19)

Daniel 2 God is Supreme and Reveals Secrets (3-10-19)

Daniel 3 God Delivers the Faithful (3-17-19)

Daniel 4 God is Supreme and Humbles the Proud (3-24-19)

Daniel 5 God Judges Man's Sinfulness (4-7-19)

Daniel 6 God Delivers the Upright (4-14-19)

Daniel 7 The Son of Man and the Ancient of Days (6-2-19)

Daniel 9 A Righteous Prayer for Restoration (6-9-19)

TEACHING ON MARRIAGE

Lesson 1 Marriage: Hebrews 13:4 (2-3-19)

Lesson 2 Marriage: Genesis 1-2 (2-10-19)

Lesson 3 Marriage: Ephesians 5; 1 Peter 3; Colossians 3 (2-17-19)

Lesson 4 Marriage: Ephesians 5; 1 Peter 3; Colossians 3 [Part 2] (2-24-19)

Lesson 5 Marriage: 1 Corinthians 7 and Others (3-3-19)

Lesson 6 Marriage: Colossians 3 and Others (3-10-19)


SERMONS AND TEACHING ON ROMANS

Romans 1:1-7 The Gospel of Christ (8-11-19)

Romans 1:8-15 Ready to Preach the Gospel (8-18-19)

Romans 1:16-17 The Gospel is the Power of God (8-25-19)

Romans 1:18-20 The Wrath of God Revealed Pt. 1 (9-1-19)

Romans 1:21-23 The Wrath of God Revealed Pt. 2 (9-8-19)

Romans 1:24-32 The Wrath of God Revealed Pt. 3 (9-15-19)

Romans 8:1-8 You are Not Condemned (8-28-16)

Romans 8:8-13 You are Not in the Flesh (9-4-16)

Romans 8:14-17 Led by the Spirit (9-11-16)

Romans 8:18-25 Hope in Our Sufferings (9-18-16)

Romans 8:26-27 Help in Our Weaknesses (9-25-16)

Romans 8:28-30 All Things Work Together for Good (10-9-16)

Romans 8:31-39 We are More Than Conquerors (10-16-16)

Romans 9:1-5 Opening Lament: Israel's Rejection of Christ (11-11-18)

Romans 9:6-13 God's Word Still Stands (11-18-18)

Romans 9:14-29 God Remains Righteous (11-25-18)

Romans 9:30-10:13 Israel Seeks Salvation by Works (1-27-19)

Romans 10:14-21 Israel Rejects the Gospel (2-3-19)

Romans 11:1-36 The One Olive Tree (2-10-19)

Romans 12:1-2 The Renewed Mind (2-17-19)

Romans 12:2 Be Transformed (2-6-22)

Romans 12:3-8 Membership in the Body (2-24-19)

Romans 12:9-16 Christian Living (11-17-24)

Romans 12:9-21 Live Peaceably with All (3-3-19)

Romans 13:1-7 Be Subject to the Governing Authorities (3-10-19)

Romans 13:8-10 Love is the Fulfillment of the Law (3-17-19)

Romans 13:11-14 Put on the Lord Jesus Christ (3-24-19)

Romans 14:1-13 Resolve Not to be a Stumbling Block Pt. 1 (5-26-19)

Romans 14:13-21 Resolve Not to be a Stumbling Block Pt. 2 (6-2-19)

Romans 15-16 Receive One Another, Mission Plans, Farewells (6-9-19)


TEACHING ON THE EPISTLE OF JAMES

James 1:1 Introduction (4-8-18)

James 1:2-4 Godly Joy in Testing (4-22-18)

James 1:5-8 Godly Wisdom for Life (4-29-18)

James 1:9-11 Godly Views of Status (5-6-18)

James 1:12-18 The Blessing of Enduring Testing (6-24-18)

James 1:19-26 The Wisdom of Doing the Word (7-1-18)

James 1:27-2:13 The Royal Law Excludes Status (7-8-18)

James 2:14-26 The Harmony of Faith and Works (7-22-18)

James 3:1-12 The Wisdom of Knowing the Power of Words (7-29-18)

James 3:13-4:3 True Wisdom Seeks Peace (8-12-18)

James 4:4-12 The Wisdom of Humility (8-26-18)

James 4:13-17 Failing the Test- Arrogance with Plans (9-2-18)

James 5:1-6 Failing the Test- Arrogance with Possessions (9-9-18)

James 5:7-12 Passing the Test- Living Patiently (9-23-18)

James 5:13-20 Ministering to One Another (9-30-18)


TEACHING ON FIRST TIMOTHY

Introduction- Timothy's History (6-25-17)

Introduction- The Ephesian History (7-2-17)

Introduction- False Teachers and 1 Timothy 1:3-7 (7-9-17)

1 Timothy 1:8-11 Using the Law Lawfully (7-23-17)

1 Timothy 1:12-20 A Pattern for Believers (8-20-17)

1 Timothy 2:1-7 Ministry to All People (8-27-17)

1 Timothy 2:8-15 Men and Women in Worship (9-10-17)

1 Timothy 3:1-13 Elders and Deacons (9-17-17)

1 Timothy 3 (and Various Passages) Biblical Church Leadership (11-19-17)

1 Timothy 3:14-16 The Common Confession (11-26-17)

1 Timothy 4:1-5 Some Will Depart from the Faith (1-7-18)

1 Timothy 4:6-11 The Profitability of Godliness (1-14-18)

1 Timothy 4:12-16 Watch Your Life and Doctrine (1-21-18)

1 Timothy 5:1-16 Honoring the Brethren (2-11-18)

1 Timothy 5:17-25 Honoring Elders (2-18-18)

1 Timothy 6:1-10 Honoring God's Name (2-25-18)

1 Timothy 6:11-21 Fight the Good Fight (3-4-18)


SERMONS FROM FIRST PETER

1 Peter 1:1-7 Salvation Ready to be Revealed

1 Peter 1:8-12 The Salvation of Your Souls

1 Peter 1:13-21 Christ was Revealed for You

1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Desire the Word

1 Peter 2:4-10 You Are Living Stones

1 Peter 2:11-17 Honorable Conduct

1 Peter 2:18-25 Slaves, Submit To Your Masters

1 Peter 3:1-7 Husbands and Wives, Heirs Together

1 Peter 3:8-17 Turn Away From Evil and Do Good

1 Peter 3:18-22 Christ Suffered Once

1 Peter 4:1-11 Living for the Will of God

1 Peter 4:12-5:14 Suffering, Shepherding, Submitting: First Peter's Final Lessons

1 Peter 5:1-4 Shepherd the Flock of God (1-30-22)

WE WALK BY FAITH: HOW CHRIST SPEAKS INTO EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE

Renewed Mind, Renewed Walk (5-7-17)

A Biblical Theology of the Home: Marriage, Parenting, and Growing Up (5-14-17)

A Biblical Theology of Work: Money, Hobbies, and Retirement (5-21-17)

A Biblical Theology of Health: Spiritual and Physical Care (5-28-17)


TEACHING ON THE END TIMES

General Comments and Relevant Scriptures (2-26-17)

End Times Options and Apocalyptic Literature (3-5-17)

The Tribulation (3-12-17)

The Tribulation and the Antichrist (3-26-17)

The Millennium- Different Views (4-9-17)

Death and the Intermediate State (4-23-17)

The Second Coming, Resurrection, and Judgment Day (5-7-17)

Eternal States: Heaven and Hell (5-21-17)


TEACHING ON THE LORD'S SUPPER

The Lord's Supper: Overview Sermon (11-13-16)

Evening Conversation About the Lord's Supper Overview (11-13-16)

Passover Context of the Lord's Supper (1-1-17)

Last Supper Context of the Lord's Supper (1-15-17)

The Timing of the Last Supper (1-22-17)

Reflections on the Lord's Supper- A Christian Meal (2-4-18)

The Motivations for a Weekly Lord's Supper (8-4-19)


SERMONS FROM PHILIPPIANS

Philippians 1:1-8 Fellowship in the Gospel

Philippians 1:9-11 Abounding Love

Philippians 1:19-26 Progress and Joy in Christ

Philippians 1:27-2:4 Gospel Worthy Conduct

Philippians 2:5-11 The Mind of Christ

Philippians 2:1-11 The Joy of Christmas (12-8-18)

Philippians 2:12-18 A Reason to Rejoice

Philippians 2:19-30 Mentoring and Discipleship

Philippians 3:1-7 Beware of the Flesh

Philippians 3:7-11 That I May Know Him

Philippians 3:12-16 Press Toward the Goal

Philippians 3:17-4:1 Heavenly Citizenship

Philippians 4:2-9 Rejoice in the Lord

Philippians 4:10-23 Sweet-Smelling Aroma

Philippians 4:10-23 Christian Contentment (5-23-21)


SERMONS FROM FIRST THESSALONIANS

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Receiving the Gospel

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Godly Leadership

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 A Burning Desire

1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Establish and Encourage

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 How to Please God- Faith and Love

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 How to Please God- Marital Purity

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 How to Please God- Hard Work

1 Thessalonians 5:1-12 Christ's Coming- The Timing

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Various Exhortations

STANDALONE SERMONS

What the Bible Says About Sin (9-7-14)

Acts 4:23-31 An Evangelistic Plan (2-22-15)

Romans 8:8-14 The Spirit of Easter (4-5-15)

Romans 8:31 God is For Us (7-26-15)

John 3:1-17 You Must Be Born Again (8-9-15)

John 4:1-26 True Worship (8-16-15)

Romans 8:1-4 Reason to be Excited (8-23-15)

John 14 Peace for God's People (8-30-15)

Luke 18:1-8 Persistent Prayer (9-20-15)

Luke 10:38-42 One Thing is Needed (10-11-15)

Can We Really Believe that Jesus Rose from the Dead? (3-27-16)

Colossians 1:15-20 The Preeminence of Christ (9-11-16)

2 Timothy 1:7-14 Unashamed (10-2-16)

Dr. Luke's Investigation of the Death, Burial, and Resurrection (4-16-17)

Pastoral Reflections and the Subject of Forgiveness (6-4-17)

Colossians 1:19-23 The Hope of the Gospel (7-30-17)

1 Peter 1:1-8 Joy in the Christian Life (10-1-17)

Evening Bible Conversation (10-22-17)

Ecclesiastes: Thankful for Life with God (11-19-17)

A Biblical Perspective on Suffering (11-26-17)

The Soul Felt Its Worth (12-3-17)

Luke 2:8-20 Glory to God in the Highest (12-10-17)

2 Peter 3:1-9 Repentance (12-31-17)

A Rich Understanding of the Church (3-11-18)

John 4:1-26 The New Place of Worship (7-29-18)

The Hope of Christmas (12-2-18)

A Biographical Sketch of John the Baptist in Matthew's Gospel (12-16-18)

Why Trust the Newborn King? (12-23-18)

Galatians 4:4 and Romans 5:6 At Just the Right Time (12-30-18)

Bible Q&A. The BLEND (3-17-19)

Bible Q&A. The BLEND (3-24-19)

Evangelism: The Bridges Less Traveled (4-7-19)

Evangelism: Guaranteed Gospel Progress (4-14-19)

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 If Christ is Not Raised (4-21-19)

Matt 6:6-8 and Luke 18:1-8 Rewarded: The Need for Personal Prayer (4-28-19)

Acts 3-4 Shaken: The Power of Corporate Prayer (5-5-19)

Observing the Lord's Supper Weekly (8-4-19)

What is Sin? (9-1-19)

John 3:22-30 He Must Increase (9-8-19)

Micah 6:1-8 What Does God Want? (9-15-19)

A Brief Overview of New Testament Eldership (1-10-20)

God's Plan (1-15-20)

Fasting and Prayer 2020 (2-17-20)

Clearing Up Confusion About the Church (10-18-20)

1 Corinthians 1:10 Let There Be No Divisions (11-22-20)

Jeremiah 17:5-10 The Lord Searches the Heart (6-27-21)

Jeremiah 29:1-14 Seeking the Peace of the City (7-4-21)

John 15:1-10 Union with Christ (2-13-22)

1 Corinthians 13:11; 14:20 Pursue Maturity (2-20-22)

FILLED: FINDING FULLNESS IN YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

An Event Hosted by the Rural Hall Christian Church

with William Jacobs, David Woolard, and Wesley McCarter (Feb 3-4, 2018)

Part 1. Opening by Wesley, Music and Message by David Woolard

Part 2. Music and Message by William Jacobs, and Q&A

Part 3. Last Few Minutes of Q&A

Part 4. Walking in the Spirit by William Jacobs


THREE PART SERIES ON RADICAL CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT

Luke 14:25-35 Radical Commitment to Christ

Hebrews 10:19-25 Radical Commitment to Church

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Radical Commitment to Charity

SERMONS FROM HEBREWS

Christmas: God's Final Word

Hebrews 1.1 God Spoke in Time Past (12-4-16)

Hebrews 1:2a God has Spoken By His Son (12-11-16)

Hebrews 1:2b-3a Descriptions of the Son (12-18-16)

Rest and Help for the People of God

Hebrews 4:1-10 Rest for the People of God

Hebrews 4:11-16 Help For the People of God

SERMONS FROM GALATIANS

The Meaning of the Gospel: A Message from Galatians (5-12-19)

Galatians 4:8-20 Fears of Turning Away (5-19-19)

Galatians 5:13-15 The Right Use of Liberty (5-26-19)

Galatians 5:16-26 Walk in the Spirit

Galatians 6:1-18 Walk According to the Rule


TWO PART SERIES ON UNDERSTANDING OUR STRUGGLES

2 Corinthians 12:1-6 The Apostle's Visions

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 The Apostle's Thorn


THREE PART SERIES ON THE GOSPEL IN GENESIS

Genesis 3:1-15 God has Crushed

Genesis 12:1-3 God has Blessed

Genesis 22:1-14 God has Provided


TWO PART SERIES ON THE LORD OUR SHEPHERD

Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd (11-16-14)

John 10:1-16 Jesus is the Good Shepherd (11-23-14)


STUDIES IN EXODUS 32-34

Exodus 32-34 Introductory Lesson (4-17-16)

Exodus 32:1-6 The Golden Calf (4-24-16)

Exodus 32:7-16 Rhetorical Propositions (5-1-16)

Exodus 32:17-35 Opportunities for Repentance (5-22-16)

Exodus 33:1-11 The Withdrawing of God's Presence (7-3-16)

Exodus 33:12-23 My Presence Will Go with You (7-10-16)

Exodus 34:1-9 The Glory of the Lord (7-24-16)


FIRST THINGS: WE ARE RESOLVED

Hebrews 10:19-25 The Assembly (10-23-16)

Colossians 1:9-14 Devotional Learnedness (10-30-16)

Acts 4:32-35 Christian Fellowship (11-6-16)

1 Corinthians 11:17-30 The Lord's Supper (11-13-16)

1 Timothy 2:1-7 Devoted to Prayer (11-20-16)


SERMONS FROM MATTHEW

PROLOGUE

The King is Coming

Matthew 1:1-17 The Lineage of the King (12-6-15)

Matthew 1:18-25 The Birth of the King (12-20-15)

Matthew 2:1-12 The Worship of the King (12-27-15)

Matthew 2:13-18 A Threat Against the King (1-3-16)

Matthew 2:19-23 The King's Safe Return (1-10-16)

Matthew 1-2 The King has Come (1-17-16)

THE KINGDOM ARRIVES

The Kingdom is at Hand

Matthew 3:1-12 The Forerunner of Jesus (1-24-16)

Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of Jesus (1-31-16)

Matthew 4:1-11 The Temptation of Jesus (2-7-16)

Matthew 4:12-25 The Early Ministry of Jesus (2-14-16)

The Sermon on the Mount: Life in the Kingdom

Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes (2-21-16)

Matthew 5:3 Poor in Spirit (1-23-22)

Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light (2-28-16)

Matthew 5:17-20 Exceeding Righteousness (3-6-16)

Matthew 5:21-26 Murder and Anger (3-13-16)

Matthew 5:27-30 Adultery and Lust (3-20-16)

Matthew 5:31-32 Marriage and Divorce (4-3-16)

Matthew 5:33-37 Telling the Truth (4-10-16)

Matthew 5:38-42 Submitting to Humiliation (4-17-16)

Matthew 5:43-48 Loving Your Enemies (4-24-16)

Matthew 5:43-48 A Different Kind of Love (1-12-19)

Matthew 6:1-4 Practicing Righteousness (5-1-16)

Matthew 6:5-8 When You Pray (5-8-16)

Matthew 6:9-15 How You Should Pray (5-15-16)

Matthew 6:16-18 When You Fast (5-22-16)

Matthew 6:19-24 Treasuring God (10-14-18)

Matthew 6:19-24 by Charles Beasley (5-29-16)

Matthew 6:25-34 Do Not Worry (6-5-16)

Matthew 7:1-6 Do Not Judge (6-12-16)

Matthew 7:7-12 Ask, Seek, Knock (6-19-16)

Matthew 7:13-20 Narrow Gate: False Prophets (6-26-16)

Matthew 7:21-29 Narrow Gate: False Disciples (7-3-16)

THE KINGDOM EXTENDS

The Dominion and Demands of the King

Matthew 8:1-4 I Am Willing, Be Clean (7-10-16)

Matthew 8:5-13 I Will Come and Heal (7-17-16)

Matthew 8:14-17 He Has Borne Our Griefs (7-24-16)

Matthew 8:18-22 Follow Me: Possible Disciples (7-31-16)

Matthew 8:23-27 Why Are You Fearful? (8-14-16)

Matthew 8:28-34 Jesus, the Son of God (8-21-16)

Matthew 9:1-8 Your Sins are Forgiven (8-28-16)

Matthew 9:9-13 Follow Me: Matthew (9-4-16)

Matthew 9:14-17 New Wineskins (9-18-16)

Matthew 9:18-26 Your Faith has Made You Well (9-25-16)

Matthew 9:27-34 Do You Believe that I am Able? (10-9-16)

Matthew 9:35-38 Sheep without a Shepherd (10-16-16)

The King's Men: Commissioning the 12

Matthew 10:1-4 Divine Appointments (1-1-17)

Matthew 10:5-15 Divine Directives (1-15-17)

Matthew 10:16-26 Persecution Promised (1-22-17)

Matthew 10:26-33 Christian Confession (1-29-17)

Matthew 10:34-42 Christian Priorities (2-5-2017)

RISING OPPOSITION TO THE KINGDOM

An Unexpected King: Clarity and Rejection

Matthew 11:1-6 Meeting Expectations? (2-12-17)

Matthew 11:7-15 The King's Messenger (2-19-17)

Matthew 11:16-24 Convicted of Treason (2-26-17)

Matthew 11:25-30 An Open Invitation (3-5-17)

Matthew 12:1-8 Lord of the Sabbath Pt. 1 (3-12-17)

Matthew 12:9-14 Lord of the Sabbath Pt. 2 (3-19-17)

Matthew 12:15-21 The Beloved Servant (3-26-17)

Matthew 12:22-32 Blasphemy Against the Spirit (4-2-17)

Matthew 12:33-37 Words: The Fruit of the Heart (4-9-17)

Matthew 12:38-45 The Sign of Jonah (4-23-17)

Matthew 12:46-50 The Family of God (4-30-17)

Mysteries of the Kingdom: Stories about God and Life

Matthew 13:1-3a, 10-17, 34-35 The Purpose of Parables (6-11-17)

Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 The Parable of the Sower (6-18-17)

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Parable of the Weeds (6-25-17)

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-46 Kingdom Comparisons (6-25-17)

Matthew 13:47-52 The Parable of the Dragnet (7-16-17)

Matthew 13:53-58 An Offensive Ministry (7-23-17)

THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM CITIZENS

A Powerful But Compassionate King

Matthew 14:1-12 A Martyr's Death (8-13-17)

Matthew 14:13-21; 15:29-39 Meeting the Needs of Thousands (8-20-17)

Matthew 14:22-36 The Son of God Walks on Water (8-27-17)

Matthew 15:1-9 Hearts Far From God (9-10-17)

Matthew 15:10-20 Hearts Defiled by Evil (9-17-17)

Matthew 15:21-28 A Woman of Great Faith (9-24-17)

Matthew 16:1-12 The Leaven of the Leaders (10-8-17)

Matthew 16:13-28 Who do the Disciples Say Jesus Is? (10-15-17)

Matthew 16:24-17:8 Who does the Father Say Jesus Is? (10-22-17)

Matthew 17:9-23 A Reminder of Why Jesus Came (10-29-17)

Matthew 17:22-27 Death and Taxes (11-12-17)

Christ's Design for His Church

Matthew 18:1-5 Becoming Little Children (1-7-18)

Matthew 18:5-14 Dealing with Your Sin (1-14-18)

Matthew 18:15-20 Dealing with Another's Sin (1-21-18)

Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiving from the Heart (1-28-18)

Christ's Design for the Family

Matthew 19:1-6 The Design for Marriage (2-11-18)

Matthew 19:7-9 The Exception for Divorce (2-18-18)

Matthew 19:9-12 Divorce, Remarriage, and Celibacy (2-25-18)

Matthew 19:13-15 Ushering Kids to Jesus (3-4-18)

FORESHADOWING KINGDOM SUCCESS

Kingdom Values and Order

Matthew 19:16-30 Kingdom Priorities (3-18-18)

Matthew 20.1-16 Kingdom Equality (4-8-18)

Matthew 20:17-28 Servanthood (4-15-18)

Matthew 20:29-34 The King Shows Compassion (4-22-18)

Matthew 21:1-11 The King Enters Jerusalem (4-29-18)

Matthew 21:12-17 The King Enters the Temple (5-6-18)

Matthew 21:18-22 The King Foreshadows Judgment (5-13-18)

Matthew 21:23-32 The Authority of the King (5-20-18)

Matthew 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants (5-27-18)

Matthew 22:1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet (6-3-18)

Matthew 22:15-22 Whose Image? (6-17-18)

Matthew 22:23-33 The Power of God (7-1-18)

Matthew 22:34-40 The Great Commandment (7-8-18)

Matthew 22:41-46 Son and Lord of David (7-15-18)

THEIR CONDEMNATION AND THE COMING KINGDOM

Matthew 23 Shutting Up the Kingdom (7-22-18)

Matthew 24:1-28 The Age Between the Advents (7-29-18)

Matthew 24:29-51 Watch and Be Ready for the Lord (8-19-18)

Matthew 25:1-13 The Parable of the Virgins (8-26-18)

Matthew 25:14-30 The Parable of the Talents (9-2-18)

Matthew 25:31-46 The Son of Man Will Judge the Nations (9-9-18)

THE PASSION AND RESURRECTION OF THE KING

The Suffering Servant

Matthew 26:1-16 The Son of Man Will be Delivered Up (9-16-18)

Matthew 26:17-25 The Son of Man Will be Betrayed (9-23-18)

Matthew 26:26-30 The Lord's New Covenant (9-30-18)

Matthew 26:31-35 The Lord's Sheep Will be Scattered (10-14-18)

Matthew 26:36-46 The Son Prays to the Father (10-21-18)

Matthew 26:47-56 The Soldiers Arrest Jesus (11-4-18)

Matthew 26:57-68 Jesus is Questioned by Caiaphas (11-11-18)

Matthew 26:69-27:10 The Regrets of Peter and Judas (11-18-18)

Matthew 27:11-26 Jesus is Questioned by Pilate (11-25-18)

Matthew 27:27-44 Jesus is Mocked and Crucified (1-6-19)

Matthew 27:45-50 Jesus Yields His Spirit (1-20-19)

Matthew 27:51-56 Truly this was the Son of God (1-27-19)

Matthew 27:57-66 Joseph Buries Jesus' Body (2-3-19)

The Resurrected Lord

Matthew 28:1-8 He is Risen! (2-10-19)

Matthew 28:9-15 Rejoice! Do Not Be Afraid (2-17-19)

Matthew 28:16-20 Go and Make Disciples (2-24-19)