What kind of community does God call us to become?

In this sermon, Rev. Carrie Veal reflects on Jesus welcoming the children in Matthew’s Gospel and reveals how this moment is far more radical than it first appears. In the ancient world, children had little social standing or power. Yet Jesus places them at the center and declares that the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.

Drawing connections to Deuteronomy’s call to remember the vulnerable, this message invites us to examine how communities of faith are measured—not by power or prestige—but by how they treat those with the least power.

Through stories of churches serving their communities and a deeper look at Scripture, this sermon challenges us to ask an important question:

If Jesus moves the margins to the middle, who might we still be leaving at the edges?

Scripture: Matthew 19:13–15
Preacher: Rev. Carrie Veal
Date: March 15, 2026

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What happens when we feel like we’ve run out—of energy, hope, resources, or faith?

In this sermon, Rev. Carrie Veal reflects on the familiar story of the feeding of the five thousand in Mark 6:32–44 and invites us to see the miracle in a new way. Instead of focusing only on the multiplication of bread and fish, this message explores how Jesus transforms a crowd into a community and reveals the possibility of abundance where scarcity once seemed certain.

Through personal reflection and thoughtful interpretation of the text, we are reminded that Jesus begins with a simple question to the disciples: “What do you have?” When we bring what we have—our creativity, questions, doubts, faith, and curiosity—God can create something far greater than we imagine.

In a world that often encourages division and scarcity, this message calls us to pause, gather together, and discover the power of generosity, connection, and shared possibility.

Scripture: Mark 6:32–44
Sermon: In Awe of the Possibility
Preacher: Rev. Carrie Veal
Date: March 8, 2026

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Rev. Carrie Veal explores the courageous love of the woman who anoints Jesus — and what her bold act teaches us about grace, forgiveness, and vulnerability.

In this sermon from Second Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas, we reflect on how Jesus challenges shame, confronts judgment, and reveals that forgiveness leads to fearless love.

Scripture: Luke 7:36–50
 Speaker: Rev. Carrie Veal

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This Lent sermon from John 2:1–11 explores Jesus’ first miracle at the Wedding at Cana and what it reveals about embodied Christian joy.
 
In Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana—turning water into wine—we see more than a sign of divine power. We see a Savior who enters fully into human life, celebration, need, and abundance. What does this first sign reveal about the kingdom of God? And what does embodied joy look like in our own lives as we begin the Lenten season?

Join us as we reflect on Christ’s presence in both the ordinary and the sacred—and discover a joy that fills us wholly.

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Come Down From the Mountain – February 15, 2026
Rev. Carrie Veal

What happens after a mountaintop moment with God? In this message, “Come Down From the Mountain,” Rev. Carrie Veal reflects on Matthew 17:1–9 and the story of the Transfiguration, exploring what it means to encounter God’s glory and then return to everyday life with renewed purpose.

This sermon invites us to consider how powerful spiritual experiences shape the way we live, serve, and follow Christ beyond the extraordinary moments. How do we carry the light of the mountaintop into the valleys of daily life?

Join us as we reflect on listening to Jesus, trusting God’s presence, and faithfully walking the path set before us.

Scripture: Matthew 17:1–9
Speaker: Rev. Carrie Veal

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February 8, 2026
Title: The Wisdom of the Leader
Speaker: Rev. Carrie Veal
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1–12

In this episode, Rev. Carrie Veal explores The Wisdom of the Leader, reflecting on 1 Corinthians 2:1–12 and the difference between human wisdom and God’s wisdom. This message invites us to consider how faithful leadership is shaped not by eloquence or status, but by humility and reliance on the Spirit.

Through Paul’s words, we are reminded that true spiritual wisdom is revealed by God and lived out in service to others. Whether you are leading in your church, family, workplace, or community, this message offers encouragement to trust in God’s guidance rather than your own strength.

Listen and be inspired to lead with faith, humility, and Spirit-filled wisdom.

 This week at Second B, special guest proclaimer and member Kerry Campbell asks an honest and timely question: Are We Lovable?
Join us as he reflects on John 7:53–8:11 and the grace-filled love of Christ that meets us right where we are. 

As snow blankets this Sunday morning, Rev. Carrie Veal comes to us online with a Sunday Morning Devotional, sharing a message from 1 Corinthians 1:10. 

This week, Second Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor, Rev. Carrie Veal, explores 1 Corinthians 1:1–19, inviting us to reflect on an important question: What if we used our God-given gifts and our imagination to make Jesus the center of our universe—rather than fighting, complaining, and judging one another?

On this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Rev. Carrie Veal proclaims “It’s All Greek to Me…Until It Isn’t,” reflecting on Matthew 3:13–17. Through this passage, she explores how unfamiliar language, culture, and ideas can initially distance us from the Gospel—until God breaks through with clarity, grace, and belovedness. Jesus’ baptism reveals not only who he is, but who we are in God’s sight: named, claimed, and called beloved.