In this message, Pastor Mac McCurry walks the congregation through Luke 1–2, reminding the church that we can fully trust God to be faithful and keep His promises. Centering on the angel Gabriel’s announcements to Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary, the sermon highlights God’s grace-driven plan unfolding through ordinary people who respond with extraordinary faith. Pastor Mac emphasizes Mary’s courageous, surrendered response—“Be it done unto me according to Your word”—as a model of obedience for believers today, even when God’s calling brings uncertainty, sacrifice, or challenge. From the virgin birth to Simeon’s long-awaited fulfillment and the shepherds’ joyful witness, the message calls the church to resist a distracted, mediocre faith and instead make room for Christ with trust, humility, and readiness to follow wherever God leads. At its core, the sermon declares a hope-filled truth for every season: nothing is impossible with God, and faithful obedience always finds its foundation in His promises.
In this week’s message, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Philippians 4:4–7, calling the church to live with a gospel-centered mindset of rejoicing, prayer, and gratitude in every season. He highlighted Paul’s radical command to “rejoice in the Lord always” and “be anxious for nothing,” reminding us that these words were written from a prison cell — making them a powerful testimony to the supernatural peace only Christ can give. Pastor Mac connected biblical thanksgiving to the Greek word eucharisteō (to give thanks), showing how true gratitude flows from an awareness of God’s grace. Through stories about American history, the first Thanksgiving, and the Lord’s Supper in Matthew 26, he challenged believers to reject entitlement, push back against a culture that skips over gratitude, and instead cultivate thankful hearts rooted in God’s unearned favor. This message invites the church to step into a deeper rhythm of worship, peace, and everyday discipleship by remembering that everything we have is by His grace.
In this week’s message, Pastor Mac McCurry walks the congregation through Matthew 11, highlighting Jesus’ powerful invitation to “Come, Take, and Learn” as a blueprint for authentic discipleship. Using vivid imagery—a storm-tossed ship weighed down by cargo and the empowering strength of a shared yoke—he explains how Christ offers rest not as a moment of physical relief but as a deep, spiritual reset. Pastor Mac contrasts Jesus’ life-giving yoke with the crushing weight of religious legalism and challenges the church to move beyond “ticket-punch faith” into a transformative relationship with Christ as both Savior and Lord. This sermon calls believers to lean in, engage, and grow—inviting the church to move from passive attendance to active discipleship, a message especially resonant for church media audiences seeking clarity, purpose, and next-steps in their spiritual journey.
In this week’s message, Pastor Mac McCurry walked our church family through the middle section of Matthew 11, unpacking Jesus’ bold confrontation with a generation that witnessed God’s power yet refused to repent. Pastor Mac highlighted how Jesus contrasts the ministries of John the Baptist and Himself—two radically different approaches, one message—yet the crowds still hardened their hearts. With vivid teaching and real-life application, he warned that cities like Chorazin, Bethsaida, and even Capernaum faced greater judgment because they had greater access to the truth, reminding us that “the greater the revelation, the greater the responsibility.” In classic Pastor Mac fashion, he pointed us back to Jesus as the Friend of sinners and the only way to salvation, calling the congregation to respond now—not later—to the gospel. It was a compelling, gospel-centered challenge designed to move people from simply hearing the Word to responding in repentance and surrender.
Preaching from Matthew 11:1–6, Pastor Mac McCurry examined John the Baptist’s question from prison: “Are You the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Mac explained how even strong believers experience moments of doubt when life doesn’t go as expected, yet John’s example shows the right response—go to Jesus, not away from Him. Jesus’ reply, “Go and tell what you hear and see,” became a central theme: faith grows through remembering what God is doing. Pastor Mac encouraged the church to trust God’s character even when circumstances confuse, reminding them that the same Savior who healed the blind and raised the dead still works miracles today. The message offered a comforting, hope-filled reminder that honest doubt can become deeper faith when we bring it to Jesus.
Continuing through Matthew 10, Pastor Mac McCurry closed the chapter with a message about courage, faithfulness, and the mission of Christ’s followers. He reminded the church that believers are sent into a hostile world as sheep among wolves, but they go under the power and authority of Jesus Himself. The sermon challenged the congregation to speak truth boldly—“what is whispered, proclaim from the housetops”—and to live with eternal confidence rather than temporary fear. Pastor Mac tied this calling to practical ministry, encouraging the church to serve the hurting in their community and to give generously to missions. The message captured the heartbeat of disciple-making: fearless obedience and faithful proclamation of the gospel.
In this Team Sunday message, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 10:26–33, reminding the church that following Jesus is a team effort, not a solo sport. Drawing from Jesus’ call to “fear not,” Mac urged believers to trust the One who holds both body and soul rather than fearing those who can only harm the body. Using powerful illustrations—from sparrows known by the Father to the courage of Dietrich Bonhoeffer—he emphasized reverent fear, spiritual unity, and bold witness. Pastor Mac’s message called the church to live unashamedly for Christ, serve together in mission, and rest in the assurance that God’s people are never forgotten by their Maker.
In this week’s message, Pastor Mac McCurry continued the church’s Journey Through Matthew, unpacking Matthew 10 and Jesus’ first commission to the disciples. Pastor Mac emphasized that the call to “go” is both ancient and urgent — we are to take the good news beyond the church walls, just as the disciples did, proclaiming that “the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” He drew out Jesus’ instructions to depend on God’s provision, to bless others with words that matter, and to stay faithful even when people reject the message. The sermon challenged believers to serve with unity and urgency, to rely on the Holy Spirit’s dynamite power (Acts 1:8), and to live out victorious, Spirit-filled lives that show the Kingdom is already here and active. It was a passionate reminder that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to every follower of Christ — and it’s time for the church to tap into it.
In this week’s message, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 10, unpacking how Jesus called and commissioned His twelve disciples to extend His ministry beyond their comfort zones. Mac reminded the church that this “first commission” shows Jesus’ heart to equip ordinary people with extraordinary authority—to heal, teach, and serve—not for personal gain but to freely give as they had freely received. He highlighted the power of obedience, humility, and unity in a diverse group that included a tax collector and a zealot—two opposites transformed by grace for the same mission. With humor, storytelling, and heartfelt conviction, Pastor Mac called believers today to trust God’s provision, let go of worldly attachments, and live as sent people—blessed to be a blessing. This message was a powerful challenge to move from learning about faith to living it out in action, embodying the Great Commission in everyday life.
Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 9, unpacking Jesus’ radical call of Matthew (Levi): the King of grace who says “Follow me,” eats with tax-collectors and sinners, and echoes Hosea—“I desire compassion, not sacrifice”—reminding the congregation that “I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mac traced the scene’s significance (including how young the disciples likely were and Jesus’ role as Rabbi/Redeemer), used recent evangelism stats to underline the urgency of sharing the Gospel, and challenged the whole church — not just a segment — to respond with gospel hospitality, faithful discipleship, prayer, generous giving (tithes), mission support, and service, while celebrating upcoming baptisms and staff investments that enable ongoing evangelism. The sermon was a clear call to “step into the story”: invite, welcome, and lead people to Jesus with compassion and action.
This Sunday, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 9:27–31, where two blind men cry out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”—a powerful moment when the physically blind saw more clearly who Jesus was than those with sight. Pastor Mac walked the church through three key questions: Who do you put your faith in? What are you asking Him for? How do you pursue Him? With humor, urgency, and conviction, he reminded us that true faith is hungry and humble, trusting Christ as Lord—not just teacher or miracle worker. Just like the men who couldn’t stay silent after being healed, Pastor Mac challenged us to go and tell others what Jesus has done in our lives, because we live in a world that’s desperate to see the hope only He can give.
This Sunday, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 9:14–26, unpacking how Jesus brings more than religious rituals—He brings a brand-new covenant of grace and life. When questioned about fasting, Jesus explained that His presence is like a wedding feast—full of joy, not mourning—and that His mission isn’t to patch up the old law but to bring new wine in new wineskins. Pastor Mac connected this to the healing of the woman with the issue of blood and the raising of Jairus’ daughter, showing that Christ’s power extends over sickness, shame, and even death itself. With heartfelt urgency, he reminded the church that Jesus didn’t come to make bad people good—He came to make dead people alive. The message was clear: only in Christ can we move from spiritual death to eternal and abundant life.
This Sunday, Pastor Mac McCurry preached from Matthew 9:9–13, showing how Jesus called Matthew—despised tax collector turned disciple—and reminded us that God is more concerned with the condition of our hearts than with empty religious rituals. Against the backdrop of a heavy week marked by tragedy in the community and nation, Pastor Mac challenged the church to move past Pharisee-like judgment and embrace the mercy and compassion of Christ. Just as Matthew invited his fellow outcasts to meet Jesus, we too are called to bring others to the table of grace. The message was clear: salvation is not about checking spiritual boxes but about surrendering to Jesus, who came not for the righteous, but for sinners.
In this passionate and Scripture-driven message from Acts 1–2, Pastor Mac McCurry calls the church to return to its biblical purpose: to reach people with the life-changing power of the Gospel. Pointing to the explosive growth of the early church at Pentecost, where 3,000 were baptized in a single day, Pastor Mac emphasizes the five biblical functions of a healthy church—worship, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and missions. But above all, he urges Pleasant Valley to “keep the main thing the main thing,” challenging believers to move beyond self-centered comfort and instead step outside the walls to witness, serve, and invite others to Christ—just like Andrew did in John 1. This sermon isn’t just a call to action; it’s a reminder that we aren’t saved to sit—we’re saved to be sent.
In this message, Pastor Will Anderson unpacks 1 Corinthians 12:12–22 with a powerful reminder that every believer has a unique and vital role to play in the church. Using relatable metaphors—from basketball teams to body parts—he calls the church to step away from passive consumer Christianity and become active participants in the mission of God. Pastor Will updates the congregation on exciting changes in Children’s Ministry, including extended worship time and increased structure, and ties it all to the broader theme of using our God-given gifts to build up the Body of Christ. With references to 1 Peter 4 and Mark 10:45, he challenges listeners to serve not for recognition, but for the glory of God and the advancement of His Kingdom.
In this powerful message from Matthew 8, Pastor Mac McCurry unpacks what it truly means to follow Jesus—no excuses, no reservations. As Jesus heals the sick and casts out demons, Matthew highlights how these acts fulfill Isaiah's prophecy, reminding listeners that Jesus is the promised Messiah. But when a scribe eagerly pledges to follow Jesus “wherever,” Jesus answers with a sobering reality: discipleship isn’t glamorous—“the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Another would-be follower asks to delay obedience until after his father dies, prompting Jesus to call for urgent and total commitment: “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” Pastor Mac challenges the church to move from shallow or hesitant faith into a fully surrendered walk with Christ, marked by sacrifice, priority, and obedience. This isn’t just a sermon—it's a heartfelt altar call to live the Gospel every day, not just on the mountaintop but in the valleys too.
In this powerful and heartfelt message, Pastor Mac McCurry prepares the church for the Lord’s Supper by reflecting on 1 Corinthians 11 and the Gospel accounts of Jesus' final meal with His disciples. He unpacks the meaning behind the bread and the cup—pointing to Christ’s body broken and His blood poured out for our redemption. Pastor Mac emphasizes that communion is not just a backward look at the cross, but also a forward-facing hope in Christ’s return. He challenges the congregation to examine themselves, confess sin, and restore unity in the body of Christ. Transitioning into John 11 and 20, he shares the story of Thomas—not to shame him for his doubts, but to highlight Jesus' gracious invitation to faith. The sermon closes by celebrating the blessing for all who believe without seeing, encouraging listeners to trust in God’s promises and power even when faith feels hard. With warm encouragement and gospel clarity, Pastor Mac weaves church community, biblical teaching, and a call to surrender into one deeply meaningful Sunday message.
In this powerful and thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Eric Hall unpacks the story of Jonah, not as a fish tale, but as a mirror for our own resistance to God's calling. Preaching from the book of Jonah, Pastor Eric challenges the church to examine the “worst parts” of themselves through the lens of obedience and servanthood. He highlights how Jonah’s rebellion, reluctance, and eventual revival demonstrate that serving God isn’t always easy—but it is always worth it. Drawing parallels to modern life and church service, Pastor Eric reminds us that we are called not only to believe but to be transformed and to bear fruit through active, sacrificial service. Whether in Nineveh or Northwest Georgia, God still uses flawed, reluctant people to accomplish His redemptive purposes. It's not about perfection—it's about surrender.
In this compelling message from Pastor Mac McCurry, drawn from Matthew 7, the congregation is challenged to live with spiritual integrity and Kingdom perspective. Pastor Mac unpacks the misunderstood words of Jesus, “Judge not,” calling believers to examine their own hearts before casting judgment on others. With wisdom and humor, he explains that godly discernment isn’t about condemnation but about restoration, humility, and grace. The sermon calls the church to be a place of healing, not hurt—offering redemptive community instead of critical condemnation. Pastor Mac also explores the power of persistent prayer and encourages believers to deepen their relationship with the Father. Closing with the Golden Rule, he reminds us that how we treat others matters deeply in the eyes of God. This message challenges the Church to embody love, patience, and Christ-like mercy in a world desperate for truth wrapped in grace.
Preaching from Matthew 6, Pastor Mac McCurry delivers a powerful and relatable message on Jesus' call to live free from anxiety. With humor, heart, and scriptural depth, Pastor Mac walks the church through Jesus’ words about money, worry, and God's faithful provision. From the birds of the air to the lilies of the field, the sermon reminds us that we serve a God who sees, knows, and provides for our needs. In today’s anxious culture, this sermon brings a timely challenge to stop striving and start trusting—the Father who feeds the sparrows and clothes the fields cares infinitely more for His children. You can’t serve both God and worry. Choose faith over fear, and trade anxiety for abiding trust in the One who holds your tomorrow.