College Park Baptist Church, Cary, NC

[8/29/2021 AM] The Blessing of Being Fished (Jonah 1:17-2:9)

The psalmist asked the penetrating question: “Can I find a place where God is not already there?” He knew that he might attempt to run from God, but God would easily find him. Jonah thought he had outwitted God by having himself cast overboard, but God will not let someone die if he wants him to live. He is sovereign that way. Jonah discovered the truth that the fish is not a curse, but a blessing.

[08/22/2021 PM] Hezekiah’s Legacy (2 Kings 20:20-21)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

 

King Hezekiah is one of the most fascinating characters in the Old Testament. He was one of the most faithful kings of Judah, yet his pride lead to the downfall of his nation. In that sense, he was a lot like us. He was a mixed bag of faithfulness and sin. He is both an example to follow and an example to avoid. Tonight’s sermon: Hezekiah’s Legacy (2 Kings 20:20-21).

[8/22/21 AM] Progression of Disobedience (Jonah 1:4-16)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

 

[Jonah 1:4-16]

Sin is a progressive disease. It begins with Christians becoming spiritually sleepy—just letting things go by without

notice. Then it progresses to insensitivity. Christians can become calloused to their sin. Finally, believers can fall into

a kind of spiritual insanity. Today’s message explains how Jonah responded to God’s attempts to get his attention.

Instead of repenting, the prophet doubled-down in his running from God.

[8/15/21 PM] Beware the Pride of Life (2 Kings 20:12-19)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

 

One of the aspects of worldliness that the apostle John called us to avoid is the pride of life. It is a dangerous sin because it can infect us regardless of our financial or social status. Some of the poorest Christians can struggle with the pride of life. Hezekiah, after recovering from his sickness, was enriched by God through gifts from other kings and kingdoms. But he let the accumulation of wealth go to his head. His attitude toward his possessions resulted in judgment from God. Tonight’s sermon: Beware the Pride of Life. (2 Kings 20:12-19)

[8/15/2021 AM] Jesus Loves Us Anyway (Matthew 26:31-35)

Some Christians talk a lot about victory. However, Christians who know themselves well understand that victory is a goal, but defeat is more common. More of the Christian life is learning to overcome spiritual defeat than in dealing with pride in spiritual victories. What a blessing to read that the disciples, just like us, were prone to spiritual defeat and that Jesus did not abandon them just because they abandoned Him.

[8/08/2021 PM] Miraculous Blessings for a Godly Man. (2 Kings 20:1-11)

Speaker: Pastor Matthew Walker

If the Christian life is so hard, why would anyone actually want to be a Christian? Is it only because of the promise to avoid hell and enjoy eternity with God? Actually, God blesses the godly here on earth. We might be tempted to overlook the blessings and even become ungrateful for them, but they are there. In tonight’s sermon we find the encouraging story of Hezekiah’s answer to a personal prayer request. In this story we see the blessings of God on His followers. Tonight’s sermon: Miraculous Blessings for a Godly Man. (2 Kings 20:1-11)

[08/08/21 AM] The Terrible Consequences of Disobeying God (Jonah 1:1-3)

Speaker: Matthew Walker

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

The story of Jonah is one of the great tales of the Old Testament. It has fantastic miracles—a man-eating fish and

a fast-growing weed. It includes the powerful Ninevites (Assyrians) and one of the most difficult to read prophets of

the entire Bible. Jonah is God’s servant, but you almost would not know that if the Bible did not tell you he was. Our

introduction to this book begins with a look at his unfortunate decision to run from God.

[08/01/21 PM] God Rules, Period. (Daniel 4:34-35; 6:25-27)

Speaker: Joseph Jo

 

We often suffer from spiritual myopia; we judge what’s going on in the world only through our physical eyes. The result of this spiritual nearsightedness is unnecessary anxiety and worry. Tonight from the Book of Daniel, we will learn how to cure this spiritual disease.

[8/1/21 AM] The Satanic Problem of Pride [Isaiah 14:12-15]

Speaker: Mattew Walker

 

Our usual focus is on Christ and Him crucified, but today our focus is on our adversary. His name is Satan, which is fitting because it means adversary. He slanders God to us and us to God and others. He would destroy us all if he could. With that in mind, why do we mimic one of his most disgusting traits? Today’s message examines the problem of pride (that we all have) and notes that this was Satan’s original sin against God.

[7/25/21 PM] The Destruction of Sennacherib (2 Kings 19:35-37)

The Life of Hezekiah Series

Sennacherib was a great Old Testament character. This is not because he was a godly king, but because he provided the perfect foil for God’s righteous plan in preserving Judah and King Hezekiah. Tonight’s message examines how God destroyed this great (humanly-speaking) king and provides lessons for us in our modern day. Tonight’s sermon: The Destruction of Sennacherib. (2 Kings 19:35-37)