College Park Baptist Church, Cary, NC

Praying Through Our Grief (1 Samuel 23:7-15, 27:1-12)

Imagine being lost in a thick woods and not being able to get out. The trees all look the same and you begin to feel that you’ve been walking in circles. This is how grieving people feel much of the time.  After asking the common question, “why?” they may begin to ask, “what now?” God is the answer to this problem and we must consult Him through prayer. Today’s sermon: Praying Through Our Grief. (1 Samuel 23:7-15, 27:1-12)

[04/24/2022 PM] The Importance of Ancient Backgrounds (John 10:1-21)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Series: How to Study the Bible Effectively

One of the reasons that we struggle to understand the Bible is that it was written to an ancient audience using their language and culture as a backdrop for its teaching. Understanding life in antiquity is one of the most important tools we must develop if we are going to be good students of God’s word. Tonight’s sermon examines the parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10 by looking at it through the lens of life in Israel in the first century.

[04/24/2022 AM] Companionship in Grief (1 Samuel 21:1-9, 22:9-22)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-9, 22:9-22

Series: Grief: A Study in the Life of David

One of the worst aspects of grief is the feeling that one is alone in sorrow. It is not true: God is always with us, but it can feel as though we are alone. One of the ways God has provided to mitigate our grief is to place people in our life who provide companionship during difficult times. Today’s sermon examines a terrible experience in the life of David, and how he provided comfort to a young man who lost his family during the war with Saul.

 

[04/17/2022 Easter Cantata Message] Worthy Is the Lamb! (Revelation 5)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

2022 Easter Cantata Short Message

[04/17/2022 Easter Service] Penitential Worship as a Response to the Resurrection (Acts 17:22-34)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

Easter Sunday Morning Message

As most of the world sleeps, God provides them with air, water, and food, and they are relatively unaware of His involvement in their lives. They are ignorant of Him and to whatever extent that they believe in God, most of humanity ignores Him day to day. But God will not always remain silent; there will be a time when He will rise up and judge the world by the Lord Jesus who rose from the dead. This truth should lead us to Penitential Worship as a Response to the Resurrection (Acts 17:22-34).

Ministry for Ukraine by Biblical Ministries Worldwide

Speaker: Chris Anderson

 

Chris has just returned from a humanitarian trip to Ukraine through his missions agency. He will show some pictures from his trip and offer a Q&A about what is going on in that war-torn nation.

[04/10/2022 AM] For the Sake of His Name (3 John)

Speaker: Chris Anderson

Scripture: 3 John

Pastor Chris Anderson is now a representative for Biblical Ministries Worldwide. Chris’s ministry includes the important task of encouraging men and young families to consider the pastorate or missions work as a life-time calling. With the number of pastors in the USA decreasing, this ministry is more crucial than ever before. Chris will be preaching from 3 John.

[4/3/2022 PM] The Importance of Context (1 Peter 2-3)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

Series: How to Study the Bible Effectively

One of the most important things we have to do when interpreting our Bible is to look at the context. It is not too dramatic to say that context controls almost everything. It is a serious error to take a verse out of its context. Many problems in the church have originated from doing this. Tonight’s look at how to study the Bible effectively emphasizes The Importance of Context. (1 Peter 2-3)

[04/03/2022 AM] God is in Our Grief (1 Samuel 18:10-11, 19:8-11)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:10-11, 19:8-11

Series: Grief: A Study in the Life of David

Because I live in a sinful world, I should expect grief to be a part of life. And I should pursue a godly response to the grief and see it as an opportunity for Christlikeness. That’s the entire sermon series summarized in one sentence: grief is inherent to life. Adam’s sin brought death into this world. Imagine Eve’s grief when Cain came home, but Abel didn’t. Yet even when facing the sharpest pain, it is a blessing to know that God is in Our Grief.

[3/27/2022 PM] How to Effectively Study the Book of Revelation (Revelation 1:1-3)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

Series: How to Study the Bible Effectively

 

The last book of the Bible is a fitting conclusion of the Scriptures. The lessons that begin God’s Word in Genesis 1-11 are brought to a close with Jesus revealing some aspects of the future to His beloved disciple, John. Learning how to approach The Apocalypse is one of the most important skills a reader of the Bible can understand. Tonight’s sermon explains How to Effectively Study the Book of Revelation. (Revelation 1:1-3)