Convergence Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
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The life of a Christian is filled with many highs and lows. In this week’s message we hear from Pastor Brian just how Jesus helps us in the midst of every high and low.
This sermon was preached on 12-03-23.
"Celebration is holy when it is done according to God’s design, and it is a natural, even necessary, response to God’s grace and mercy to His people.”
This sermon was preached on 11-26-23.
Jesus revealed that He is Son of God and promised Messiah. We are commanded to listen to Him. To listen, we follow. To follow, we go.
This sermon was preached on 11-19-23.
In this week's sermon we dedicate our church family children unto the Lord and hear a special message from Pastor Brian entitled “Children are a Blessing”.
This sermon was preached on 11-12-23.
This week we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke, asking the question, "What does it really mean to pick up your cross and follow Jesus?"
This sermon was preached on 11-05-23.
This week, as we celebrate Reformation Sunday, we are looking at the life of Martin Luther and the 5 Solas.
This sermon was preached on 10-29-23.
In today's sermon, Pastor Carl Wood continues our study in Luke 9:18-20 and confronts the question, "Who Is Jesus?"
This sermon was preached on 10-22-23.
In today's sermon, we see how Jesus makes everything possible in our continuing study of the Gospel according to Luke.
This sermon was preached on 10-15-23.
Jesus calls, Jesus sends, and Jesus equips for the mission.
This sermon was preached on 10-08-23.
"When our faith lines up with God's plans, we will be able to experience amazing things, as well as be able to endure hard things." Study along with us today in Luke 8:40-56.
This sermon was preached on 10-01-23.
In this week's sermon, we hear the story of God's Supreme Saving Grace towards the man possessed by a multitude of demons.
This sermon was preached on 09-24-23.
When times are tough and all hope seems lost, where will you turn? For the Christian, Jesus is never far away. He is always waiting to meet us in our need, no matter how desperate or dangerous our situation may seem.
This sermon was preached on 09-17-23.
In today's sermon, we continue our study through the Gospel according to Luke in 8:19-21. We will use this passage as a springboard into the doctrine of spiritual adoption.
This sermon was preached on 09-10-23.
In today's sermon we learn from Jesus, the most important and often neglected art of listening. Pastor Brian preaches from Luke 8:16-18, in his sermon entitled “The Lit Listener”.
This sermon was preached on 09-03-23.
Who does God save? Today's sermon answers that question as Pastor Brian encourages us from Luke 8:1-15.
This sermon was preached 08-28-23.
Jesus attends a party held for Him, has an odd interaction with a woman, and shares a word of help and encouragement to someone struggling with their own failure.
This sermon was preached on 08-20-2023.
In this passage, we find John the Baptist in a dark place and asking the most important question.
This sermon was preached on 08-13-23.
Listen to this week's sermon to see what true compassion looks like from our Savior Himself.
This sermon was preached on 08-06-23.
Looking at the faith of the centurion in this passage, we consider our own faith, and how to grow it into a marvelous faith.
This sermon was preached on 07-30-23.
In today's sermon, we learn from Christ's lessons on recognizing good and bad fruit, and the wise and foolish builder, and apply it to dealing with sin and unbelief in our own hearts.
This sermon was preached on 07-23-23.
This week, Dillon Quintana revisits Luke 6:37-42.
This sermon was preached on 07-09-23.
Listen to this week's message to hear Jesus incredible command for His disciples to not only love their friends, but also to love their enemies. This is the high calling that Jesus has set forth for all His people.
This sermon was preached on 07-02-23.
In today's sermon, we study the Beatitudes recorded in Luke 6:20-26, where we see encouragement and caution.
This sermon was preached on 06-25-23.
The ways of our master Jesus include deep times of prayer for big decisions and a calling out to people to follow Him, regardless of the cost. In this sermon, Pastor Brian Ottinger explains how we are called to take the ministry of Jesus to the masses.
This sermon was preached on 06-18-23.
From Luke 6:1-11, Pastor Carl touches on a few topics including the Sabbath, in a sermon entitled "When Jesus Asks You To Do The Impossible".
This sermon was preached on 06-15-23.
We continue our study of Luke 5 with guest preacher, Bo Linam, National Director at Love Life Ministries, in his sermon titled "When Good Things Done Wrong, Become Bad Things".
This sermon was preached on 06-04-23.
Following God demands 100% obedience to Him, both in public and private, and requires all of our time, talents, and treasure. In this week's sermon, we see this faithfully lived out from an unlikely disciple of Jesus.
This sermon was preached on 05-28-23.
Throughout the Gospels we see Jesus doing miraculous deeds. Today many people testify to amazing answers to prayers. Do you ever struggle with difficulties and challenges that you wish God would remove? Join us in studying today's passage in Luke and find encouragement with us.
This sermon was preached on 05-21-23.
Take a deep dive with Levi Gray into the miraculous draught of fishes and the calling of Peter as a disciple, as we ask what it can teach us about the Kingdom of God.
This sermon was preached on 05-14-23.
Jesus' ministry was made up of many awe inspiring signs and wonders. However, are His powerful ways still for the church today? Tune in to this week's message to hear more, as Pastor Brian Ottinger continues our study in Luke.
This sermon was preached on 05-07-23.
During His Galilean ministry, Jesus takes a break and returns to His home town of Nazareth. We see that He was received with a mixed reaction that is remarkably similar to people's reactions to Him today. Join us as we continue our study through Luke's account of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 4:14-30 with Pastor Carl Wood's sermon entitled "The Return of the King".
This sermon was preached on 04-23-23.
Listen to this week's message to hear the great significant truth about God being the faithful savior for all people from the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3.
This sermon was preached on 04-16-23.
Resuming our study through Luke's account of the Gospel, we pick up with the temptation of Jesus and find biblical solutions to the strategies that Satan uses against us.
This sermon was preached on 03-26-23.
In today's sermon, we step out of our verse-by-verse study of Luke to take a broader view of New Testament baptism. Why do we do it, who is it for, and other questions will be explored with Pastor Carl Wood.
This sermon was preached on 03-12-23.
As we continue our study through the Gospel according to Luke, we come to the baptism of Jesus Christ. We use this passage to springboard into a broader study on the Trinity, that is, the characteristic of God's existence as a single being in three persons.
This sermon was preached on 03-07-23.
After 400 years of prophetic silence, the Word of the Lord comes to John in the wilderness. Let's look at the message he was given, and see it's relevance for us today.
This sermon was preached on 02-26-23.
Ever wonder what Jesus was doing as a 12 year old? Find out as Kings Church Pastor Chad Ferrell walks us through Luke 2:39-52.
This sermon was preached on 02-19-23.
Listen in as our guest speaker, Josh Kappes, VP of Love Life and Co-Pastor of Vertical Life Church, shares biblical foundations that keep us rooted in how to approach the moral issue of abortion. This sermon is in preparation for our Love Life Adoption Week, and reveals how the issue of abortion is primarily about God and His glory.
This sermon was preached on 02-12-23.
What's keeping you from living a life of radical obedience? Let's journey together through Jesus' first trip to the temple to see and be inspired by some examples of what "Radical Obedience" truly looks like.
This sermon was preached on 02-05-22.
Join us as we take a deeper dive looking at the different people, places and things that went into the birth of the Lord Jesus.
This sermon was preached on 1-29-22.
In Luke 1:57-80 the Bible records the birth of John the Baptist and the words of his father Zechariah. What do you think a man would say after nine months of forced silence? Listen in to find out.
This sermon was preached on 01-22-23.
As Mary has received the angel's message foretelling her role in the birth of the Messiah, she quickly goes to visit her older cousin, Elizabeth. Their visit is full of encouragement, love, and praise to God; and it provides a model of what our daily encounters should strive to be. Listen as Pastor Carl takes us through Luke 1:39-56.
This sermon was preached on 01-15-23.
Today's study on Luke 1:26-38 looks at the Communication, Content & Consequence of that miraculous message. In this sermon, Pastor Carl also touches on a correct view of Mary and her role in the Gospel.
This sermon was preached on 01-08-23.
What will you do when God doesn't answer your prayer? Will you remain faithful in a season where you see little fruit? Listen to this week's sermon from Luke 1 as Pastor Brian preaches the message about our God who is always faithful to provide for His people.
This sermon was preached on 01-01-2023.
The Christmas season is filled with the giving and receiving of gifts; But there is one gift that stands apart from all other gifts. Listen to this week's message to learn about the greatest gift of all time.
This sermon was preached on 12-25-2022.
John ends his letter with 3 encouraging reminders about the confidence we can have in our Gospel identity. In this sermon we study those along with teaching on the so-called "unforgivable sin."
This sermon was preached on 12-21-22.
In today's sermon we revisit the CORE Principles of Christian Living from 1 John 5:1-13: Community, Obedience, Reassurance & Exultation
This sermon was preached on 12-11-22 by Pastor Carl Wood.
What does Jesus expect of His church? His instructions are simple and clearly laid out in Scripture. It is our prayer that you will listen to this message and be provoked to obey our Savior, Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20.
This sermon was preached on 12-04-22 by Pastor Brian Ottinger.
Is "Love is Love" true? What does it even mean? Is all love the same? What is true love? Let's learn from God's Word what true love actually is and what we are to do with it as Pastor Brian Ottinger takes us through 1 John 4:7-21.
This sermon was preached on 11-27-22.
This week Pastor Brian Ottinger discusses the origins of Thanksgiving and what that means for us today.
The sermon was preached on 11-20-22.
In this week's sermon, we see further teaching on false prophets/teachers and explore what the Bible means when it speaks of "overcoming". Listen in as Pastor Carl Wood takes us through 1 John 4: 1-6.
This sermon was preached on 11-13-22.
The religious landscape is remarkably diverse and sometimes confusing. We often try to find common ground with those groups which are not ours, but there is an essential foundation which cannot be compromised. In today's message, we look at the Biblical instruction on this "Acid Test" for religious teachers. Listen as Pastor Carl Wood takes us through 1 John 4:1-3.
This sermon was preached on 11-06-22.
In this week's sermon, Pastor Carl Wood examines teaching on assurance of our salvation from I John 3:19-24.
This sermon was preached on 10-30-22.
In this week's sermon, Pastor Brian Ottinger takes us through 1 John 3:11-18. Everything we do must be in faith or we do not please God. Are we serving in faith or in flesh? If we love others, it shows that we love God.
This sermon was preached on 10-23-22.
This week Daniel Parks, Guest Pastor and Sidewalk Director at LoveLife, leads us through 1 John 3:4-10. The most dangerous trap that we can fall into is believing that sin doesn't matter because it's all covered under the blood of Jesus. It is because sin matters so much to God, that He sent His only Son to save us!
This sermon was preached on 10-16-22.
Fellow Christian, don't look to the World for affirmation or purpose; Instead, look to the Father to affirm your calling and identity as a beloved Child of God! Listen as Pastor Brian Ottinger leads us through 1 John 3:1-3.
This sermon was preached on 10-9-22.
How can we abide in Christ while we are physically apart from Him? We look at John's affectionate call to the church to abide in Christ so we can greet Him confidently when we see Him, and four ways we can abide in Christ now. This week's sermon comes from Jade Stanford on 1 John 2:28-29.
This sermon was preached on 09-02-22.
In this message, in 1 John 2:18-27, Pastor Carl Wood looks at John's warnings about antichrists: who are they, how are they identified, and how can we guard against them?
This sermon was preached on 09-25-22.
Our study of 1 John continues this week as Pastor Brian Ottinger takes us through 1 John 2:15-17 and asks the question: Are we lovers of the world or are we lovers of God?
As Christians, we need to stop trying to fit in the world and instead, live a life that stands out and is set apart as God's Chosen people devoted to His will.
This sermon was preached on 09-18-22.
Pastor Carl Wood continues our study in 1 John 2:12-14 and walks through "Encouragement at 3 Levels of Christian Maturity".
This sermon was preached on 09-11-22.
This week, Pastor Brian Ottinger teaches through 1 John 2:7-11 and examines what it means to love each other.
The sermon was preached on 09-04-22.
In this week's sermon, Pastor Jade Stanford teaches through 1 John 2:3-6 and describes how obedience is the primary evidence of salvation.
This sermon was preached on 08-28-22.
This week, Pastor Carl Wood continues his study of 1 John (1 John 1:5-2:2) explain how "light reveals".
This sermon was preached on 08-21-22.
In this sermon, Pastor Carl Wood leads us through 1 John 1:1-4, and discusses the CORE of Christian Living.
This sermon was preached on 08-14-22.
In this sermon, Pastor Brian Ottinger takes us through 1 Samuel 13 & 14 and asks the question "What kind of leader do you desire to be?"
This sermon was preached on 08-07-22.
Pastor Brian Ottinger closes out our Jesus Is Better series with this sermon on Hebrews 13:20-25, in which he discusses our faithful response to our faithful God.
This sermon was preached on 07-31-22.
Pastor Jade Stanford teaches through Hebrews 13:17-19. Jesus is the One who deserves the greatest honor, and He is always a perfect leader.
This sermon was preached on 07-24-22.
This week's sermon is on Hebrews 13:7-16, in which Pastor Carl Wood reminds us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
This sermon was preached on 07-17-22.
In this sermon, Pastor Scott Torres points out Three Concluding Exhortations From Hebrews 13:1-6: Love Others, Live Holy, and Be Content.
This sermon was preached on 7-10-22.
Today Adam Tennant preaches through Hebrews 12:18-29. He gives us three ways that we can continue to receive an unshakeable kingdom.
This sermon was originally preached on 06-26-22.
In this week's sermon, Levi Gray preaches through Hebrews 12:12-17, a wake up call to Christians: We are being called to run a race in pursuit of the peaceful fruit of righteousness, but we can't do it without Jesus!
This sermon was originally preached on 06-19-22.
Today Stephen Bellaire takes us through Hebrews 12:4-11 and explains how our Father's discipline proves that we are His children.
This sermon was preached on 06-12-22.
Pastor Jade Stanford preaches through Hebrews 12:1-3, asking us to think about our spiritual goals and how to live out and accomplish those goals.
This sermon was preached on 06-05-22.
In today's reading of Hebrews 11:1-40, Pastor Scott Torres explores how faith honors God and God honors faith.
This sermon was preached on 05-29-2022.
This week's passage is Hebrews 10:26-31. Levi Gray explains, "There is nothing to expect in the Old Covenant but God's judgment. We now have a greater covenant, and with it, a greater responsibility to cling to the promises of Christ in the face of persecution & temptation."
This sermon was preached on 05-22-2022.
In this sermon, Jay Spencer delves into Hebrews 10:19-25, in which we learn what is true of Christ and what that truth means for us as followers of Him.
This sermon was preached on 05-15-2022.
As he works through today's reading, Hebrews 10:1-10, Pastor Scott Torres answers why neither the Law, nor sacrifices, will make us right in God's eyes.
This sermon was preached on 04-24-2022.
Pastor Scott leads us through John 20:1-8 with the encouragement to "believe in the risen Christ because it's true and personal."
This sermon was preached on 04-17-2022.
Our "Jesus is Better" series continues in Hebrews 9:15-22. In this sermon, Pastor Carl Wood discusses how Jesus is our mediator, our redeemer, and ultimately, a better testament.
This sermon was preached on 04-10-2022.
Hear Pastor Carl Wood dive into Hebrews 9:11-28. In this sermon, he explains how Jesus is the better sacrifice, both in duration (eternally effective) and in depth (beyond the physical, to the unseen).
This sermon was preached on 04-03-2022.
Scott continues his "Jesus Is Better" sermon series in Hebrews 8:6-13, asking the question: How does God relate to you?
This sermon was preached on 03-20-2022.
Pastor Scott continues his "Jesus is Better" series in Hebrew 8:1-6. Learn how Jesus is our better High Priest ministering for us in Heaven!
This sermon was preached on 03-13-2022.
“Church, if we’ve been loved by God the Father we have the responsibility to take that love to those who have yet to experience it. And we should believe in faith that as we go out in faith, with our arms open wide, that men and women will respond.” -Pastor Brian Ottinger
This sermon was preached on 02-27-2022.
Pastor Brian Ottinger gives a sermon from Luke 10:1-20 on our missionary identity.
This sermon was preached on 02-20-2022.
Jonathan DeVore, Charlotte Area Director for LoveLife, gives us a presentation and call to act on behalf of the Gospel of Jesus and the unborn in the womb.
In this sermon, Pastor Scott Torres gives a message about the 4 things we can do to increase our prayer life. This is the final message in our 22 Days of Prayer series.
Pastor Scott continues his A People of Prayer series in Ephesians 3:14-23, in which he highlights Two Powerful Prayers For Our Church During The 22 Days of Prayer (and beyond!).
Continuing in our series "A People of Prayer", Pastor Scott Torres talks about having a heart of Jesus and being willing to pray as He commanded. This sermon, titled "A Prayerful Glimpse at Jesus", goes over Matthew 9:35-38.
In this sermon, titled "A Lesson In Prayer", Pastor Scott takes us through Mark 9:14-19. This is the beginning of "A People of Prayer" series, which will look at Jesus' teachings on prayer.
Pastor Scott Torres discusses Jesus' New Commandment in John 13:33-35, and God's vision of love for our congregation as we step into 2022.
In a special combined service with Lake Norman Baptist Church, Pastor Scott Torres leads us through one of the most famous passages of the Bible. Luke 2:1-7 chronicles the birth of Jesus Christ, who, even though He is God, humbled Himself and was born as a baby into the world that He created.
Pastor Scott delivers the final message in our 3-part series from Ephesians 4 and expounds on unity in the body of Christ.
Pastor Scott continues our 3-part series on Christian Unity as he exposits Ephesians 4.