When Having It All, Still Leaves You Empty

Ecclesiastes 1:1–11

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • January 18, 2026

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1. Life is pointless when we leave God out.

For the idols speak falsehood, and the diviners see illusions; they relate empty dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep; they suffer affliction because there is no shepherd.

Zechariah 10:2 (CSB)

Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring—what your life will be! For you are like vapor that appears for a little while, then vanishes.

James 4:14 (CSB)

For the creation was subjected to futility—not willingly, but because of him who subjected it—in the hope

Romans 8:20 (CSB)

2. Life is repetitious when we leave God out.

3. Life is disappointing when we leave God out.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

John 10:10 (NASB 95)

AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE

State of the Church – 2026

Matthew 16:13–18

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • January 11, 2026

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1. There Is a Question We Must Clearly Answer

A. The Question of Popular Opinion

B. The Question of Personal Commitment

“So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us… depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.”

Colossians 1:28–29, NLT

2. There Is an Obstacle We Must Constantly Attack

A. The Foundation of the Church

B. The Mission of the Church

C. The Power of the Church

Grace Pays The Check

Colossians 2:13-15

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • January 4, 2026

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1. The weight we cannot lose

2. The written record against us

“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah”.

Psalms 32:5 CSB

3. The win that grace provides

“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then bowing his head, he gave up his spirit. ”

John 19:30 CSB

“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree; so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds, you have been healed.”

1 Peter 2:24 CSB