Dr. Mike McCormick

This morning we get back into our study verse by verse through the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The vicious cycle begins. The people do what is evil in the sight of the Lord. The people suffer the consequences of their actions and are punished by God. The people cry out to God for help. God sends a deliverer in the form of a Judge. The Judge delivers the people and defeats their enemies. The Judge dies. The people go right back to practicing evil. It seems humanity has a really difficult time learning their lesson. Scripture text is Judges 3:7-31.

Christ the Lord is risen today! Alleluia! This morning we celebrate the glorious resurrection of our Lord and King, Jesus Christ. Mary was at the tomb. Peter and John were at the tomb. They were all perplexed when they found it to be empty. John believed at that moment. Mary took a bit of convincing. What will it take for you to believe in Jesus? Scripture text is John 20:1-18.

Palm Sunday marks Jesus making his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The people are shouting “Hosanna” and glorifying God as the Messiah makes his way through the city streets. Unfortunately, their attitudes would soon begin to change as Good Friday approaches. Scripture text is Luke 19:28-48. **Due to technical difficulties, we join this sermon already in progress.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the book of Judges. Last week we saw the people of Israel in terrible distress because of their disobedience. This week the same principle is reinforced with the reminder that all actions have consequences. God provided spiritual leaders for His people, but the people simply would not listen. Scripture text is Judges 2:16-3:6.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the book of Judges. The people of Israel demonstrate time and again reasons to trust in the Lord and follow His Word. Unfortunately, the people of God from one generation to the next fail to learn the necessary lesson. Disciple-making as a discipline emerges front and center as a crucial piece to the puzzle. Scripture text is Judges 2:1-15.

Today we begin our study verse by verse through the Old Testament book of Judges. We will see first hand the vicious cycle of God's provision and the people's unfaithfulness. Scripture text for today is Judges 1:1-36.

This morning we take a closer look at what is perhaps the most well-known verse of Scripture in the world, John 3:16. God loved the world in a very particular way. He gave his one and only Son in order that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. This Scripture is at the heart of the gospel.

Today we complete our study of the book of Joshua. All the battles have been fought and won. The promised land has been claimed and occupied. The only thing left to do is to fear the Lord and serve Him only. Joshua completes his farewell address with a compelling proposition along with distinct proclamation. Scripture text is Joshua 24:1-33.

This morning we come to the beginning of the end as it pertains to Joshua's ministry. Joshua begins his farewell address with a final plea for the people to take seriously their love for the Lord their God and their faithfulness to the covenant they have made with Him. When it comes to who God is and all God has done, the people of God cannot afford to forget to remember. Scripture text is Joshua 23:1-16.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the book of Joshua. The conquest is complete. The promised land is possessed and occupied. The tribes of Reuben and Gad, along with the half-tribe of Manasseh, are now able to return to their inherited land on the east side of the Jordan. However, what should be a time of rejoicing turns into a time of potential conflict, all because of some miscommunication. Scripture text is Joshua 22:1-34.