Welcome to the weekly podcast of Link Church led by Pastor Mark Watson. Link Church exists to link people to the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. To learn more visit our website at http://linkchurchnc.org
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The weekly messages from Derrick McCarson, Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church located in Candler, NC. Listen as Pastor Derrick examines the Word of God and how it applies to our daily lives and our walk with Christ. Check out our link for even more sermons from Rev. McCarson.
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Passage: Genesis 6:8-22 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Faith, Obedience, Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Noah Summary: Just think - because of one man’s persistent obedience the world is different today. That man was Noah who built the Ark “for the saving of his household” and humanity. In today’s message we will learn how to have …
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Passage: Genesis 6:1-8 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Prophecy , Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Rapture, Return of Christ , Noah Summary: In Jesus’ Olivet Discourse, we read that one of the signs of the last days is that world conditions will resemble “the days of Noah” (Matt. 24:37). In today’s message we will note the parallels …
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Passage: Genesis 5:21-24 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Prophecy , Gospel, Genesis , Rapture Summary: Enoch is one of the most fascinating patriarchs in the pre-Flood era. He walked with God, witnessed for God and was winged away by God! In this message, we will study him through the lens of prophecy and see how he is an OT pi…
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Passage: Genesis 4:1-16 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Faith, Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Forgiveness Summary: The story of Cain and Abel is a tragic tale of two brothers. They are contrasted not only in their worship, but also in their character. One chose life, while the other chose death. In this message we will see three da…
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Passage: John 21:1-19 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Easter , Resurrection of Christ , John, Gospel Summary: When Jesus burst from the tomb on that resurrection morning, not only was death conquered, but Christ proved that He could reverse any hopeless situation and bring victory from the jaws of defeat. In this bre…
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Passage: John 20:24-29 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Easter , Resurrection of Christ , Christ , Gospel Summary: When the Risen Christ met up with Thomas, eight days after His resurrection, the Lord presented proof of His love and power by showing the doubter His scars.…
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Passage: John 20:11-18 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Easter , Resurrection of Christ , Christ , Gospel Summary: Mary Magdalene and Jesus shared a tender moment at the empty tomb. In this message, we go back to that scene of joy and resurrection wonder.
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Passage: John 20:1-10 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Resurrection of Christ , John, Christ , Gospel Summary: In this message, we will examine the seven signs of Easter that proved the truth of the resurrection.
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Passage: Genesis 3:7-24 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Faith, Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Salvation, Sin Summary: With one bite from the forbidden fruit our first parents plunged the world into depravity, decay and death. Adam and Eve were ashamed and exiled from God’s garden. Paradise was lost. Yet, even in this dark chapter t…
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Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Sin, Creation , Temptation Summary: Adam and Eve barely had a chance to enjoy their honeymoon before Satan came slithering into Eden. In Genesis 3, the Devil’s tactics of temptation are reveled. In this message we will learn about 4 ways that the Enemy entices us into s…
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Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Marriage, Christ , Gospel, Genesis Summary: God presided over the first wedding between Adam and Eve. Marriage was God’s idea and if we want to have happy, healthy homes then we must follow His blueprint. In this message, we will learn four attributes of a biblical marriage.…
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Passage: Genesis 2:4-25 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Marriage, Gospel, Genesis , Family Summary: God placed the first man and woman in a idyllic garden home. Have you ever wondered what Eden was like? Where was it? And what about the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? In this message, we will spend a day exploring parad…
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Passage: Genesis 2:1-3 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Church , Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Creation Summary: God looked over His creation with satisfaction because it was “very good.” With the work of creation complete, God rested on the 7th day, thus creating the Sabbath. In this message we will explore the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of…
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Passage: Genesis 1:26-31 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Marriage, Christ , Gospel, Genesis , Creation Summary: The crowning achievement of creation week was the making of man on Day 6. In today’s message we are going to answer the question: is man made in God’s image OR is God made in the imagination of man?…
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Passage: Genesis 1:20-25 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Apologetics, Gospel, Genesis , Creation Summary: On days 5 and 6 of creation, God filled the skies and seas with fish and fowl. Then He made every kind of land animal from the tiny ant to the towering elephant. In today’s message we will undo the lie of evolution as we be…
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Passage: Genesis 1:14-19 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Apologetics, Christ , Genesis , Creation Summary: On day four of creation week, God assigned the planets to their orbits and hung the stars in space. In this message we will learn what the creation of the celestial bodies teaches us about the character of God.…
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Passage: Genesis 1:2-13 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Apologetics, Genesis , Creation Summary: God created the universe in six days and He didn’t even lift a finger! In this message we are going to delve deep into the first 3 days of creation. Are these literal, 24-hour days or long ages of billions of years? And why does it …
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Passage: Genesis 1:1 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Origins Category: Apologetics, Genesis , Creation Summary: In just ten words, the Bible explains the origin of all things in Genesis 1:1. In this message, we will break down this foundational verse and understand 4 principles about God as Creator.…
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Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Giving God Your Yes Category: Surrender, Salvation, Discipleship Summary: In this message, we will discover why the Lord deserves our "Yes!"
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Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Christmas 2023 Category: Christmas , Luke, Incarnation Summary: In the Gospel of Luke, Mary is given three prophecies about the unique identity and destiny of her Christ child.
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Passage: Luke 2:36-38 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Christmas 2023 Category: Christmas , Luke, Incarnation Summary: Tucked away in the Christmas story is an obscure, little widow named Anna. She appears for a moment to behold the Christ child and then disappears from Scripture. Yet, her simple story teaches us 3 important lessons.…
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Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Christmas 2023 Category: Christmas , Matthew, Incarnation Summary: Ever since the birth of Christ, skeptics and Scrooges have tried to cancel Christmas. In this message, we will look at three reasons why Christmas can never be cancelled in the hearts of God’s people.…
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Passage: Matthew 6:19-24 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Joy of Giving Category: Sermon on the Mount , Stewardship, Matthew, Money Summary: It may surprise you, but Jesus taught more about financial stewardship than He did about heaven and hell. As we enter this season of giving we need a reminder of why we give to God. In this message, Jesu…
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Passage: Acts 16:23-34 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Thanksgiving 2023 Category: Thanksgiving , Acts Summary: In this message we will learn 3 ways that the act of worship and gratitude to God can minister to us and others.
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Passage: John 7:37-39 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Holy Spirit , John Summary: During the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus preached a sermon promising the coming of the Holy Spirit who would be like a bubbling spring inside believers. In this message, we explore 3 attributes of the ministry of the Spirit as related…
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Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Holy Spirit , Sanctification Summary: One of the recurring symbols for the the Holy Spirit is fire. In this message, we explore three traits of the Holy Spirit as pictured in fire.
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Passage: Matthew 3:13-17 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Holy Spirit , Matthew, Salvation, Sanctification Summary: At the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit anointed Christ for ministry in the form of a dove. What’s the deeper meaning behind this symbolism and how does it apply to our Christian life? In today’s me…
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Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Acts, Holy Spirit , John, Church , Genesis Summary: Of the dozen or so word pictures that the Bible associates with the Holy Spirit, a blowing wind is one symbolic metaphor that speaks of the multi-faceted ministry that He exerts in our lives. In today’s message we will learn 3 way…
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Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Holy Spirit , John, Salvation, Sanctification , Romans Summary: The Bible has many names for the Holy Spirit - Helper, Comforter, Teacher, Advocate & Paraclete. In today’s message we will learn how He helps the believer with five amazing ministries for a Spirit-filled life!…
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Passage: John 16:7-11 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Holy Spirit , John, Salvation, Sin Summary: The Bible has many symbols for the Holy Spirit - a gentle dove, a holy fire, a rushing wind. But the first way we get to know Him is like a prosecuting attorney who presents incriminating evidence against us. In this…
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Passage: Acts 2:1-13 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Acts, Holy Spirit , Church , Salvation Summary: The day of Pentecost was like the detonation of spiritual dynamite. The church was born with a bang! In this message, we will study what happened on that amazing day and how the same Spirit helps us today!…
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Passage: Ezekiel 36:26-27 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Category: Holy Spirit Summary: The Holy Spirit is the least understood member of the Trinity, that familiar stranger who is either abused or just plain neglected. For so many it’s a question of Father, Son and Who? In today’s message we are going to begin a journey …
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Passage: 1 Timothy 4:1 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Headlines from Tomorrow Category: Prophecy , End-Times Summary: Occultism, addiction, widespread evil, and the breakdown of society - all these are evidence of the thickening spiritual darkness enveloping our world. In this message, we will examine this last days' prophecy and how we can res…
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Passage: Daniel 12:4 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Headlines from Tomorrow Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Revelation, Daniel Summary: What do emerging technologies like AI and digital currency have to do with the end times? In this message we will try to understand how technology will play a significant role in our future and God's prophetic …
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Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Headlines from Tomorrow Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Revelation, Genesis , Government, Daniel Summary: It's gone by many names - "The League of Nations," "New World Order" and more recently, "The Great Reset." Each of these agendas have one goal in mind - globalism. In this message we will study the theme of a …
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Passage: Amos 8:11-12 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Headlines from Tomorrow Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Amos Summary: The Bible predicts that famines will cause bellies to groan during the Tribulation. But the worst kind of all is spiritual famine, which is also an end-times sign. In today's message we will learn about the nature of spirit…
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Passage: Luke 17:28-30 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Headlines from Tomorrow Category: Apologetics, Prophecy , End-Times, Luke, LGBT Summary: The current LGBTQ agenda has America slouching towards Sodom more every day. In this message we are going to explore what Jesus meant by "the days of Lot" as an end-times sign and what practical lessons …
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Passage: Ezekiel 38:1-39:22 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Headlines from Tomorrow Category: Prophecy , End-Times Summary: Almost 2,500 years-ago the prophet Ezekiel predicted Russia's rise to power and a coalition of nations who try to wipe Israel off the map in the last days. In this message we will explore Ezekiel's "Gog and Magog" war and h…
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Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Headlines from Tomorrow Category: Prophecy , End-Times, Church , Rapture Summary: One day soon the world is going to be shocked when millions go missing. Its difficult to fathom the chaos and confusion that will ensue. In today's message, we will learn that the next event on God's …
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Passage: Genesis 48:1-21 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Father's Day 2023 Category: Father's Day Summary: The last act of the godly patriarch, Jacob, was to embrace the sons of Joseph and bless them. In today's message, we will take inspiration from the father’s blessing. Here are 4 ways dads can “lay hands” on their kids and bless them.…
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Passage: 1 Chronicles 28:1-29:28 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: David, 1 Chronicles, Legacy Summary: "I go the way of all the earth." Those were some of David's last words to his son, Solomon, before he died (1 Kings 2:2). In today's message, David's epic life comes to an end. The crown rested on his brow for …
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Passage: 2 Samuel 24:1-25 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: Resurrection of Christ , David, Gospel, Sin, 2 Samuel Summary: The book of 2 Samuel can be summarized into three acts: David's triumphs (1-10), David's transgressions (11-12), and David's troubles (12-24). As the book closes, we see David stumbling at th…
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Passage: John 15:1-8 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: John, Christ Summary: In John 15, Jesus gave one of His most famous lessons, which includes one of His seven “I AM” statements unique to John’s Gospel. In this analogy, Jesus compared the Christian life to a grapevine. In this message we will discover the spiritual…
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Passage: 2 Samuel 15:1-18:33 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: Christ , Gospel, 2 Samuel, Absalom Summary: A chasm of grief, anger and bitterness left David and Absalom estranged. What follows in 2 Sam. 15-18 is the rest of the fallout from David’s family feud. A civil war of epic proportions erupted in Israel wh…
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Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: Mother's Day 2023 Category: Mother's Day Summary: In this message, we will learn 5 practical ways to honor our mothers.
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What Jesus Said About the Holy Spirit (2023)
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Passage: John 14:12-16:14 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Holy Spirit , John, Christ Summary: In Jesus' Upper Room Discourse, our Lord prepared the disciples for His departure by instructing them on the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit. In this message we will learn 5 essential works of the Holy Spirit and how …
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Passage: 2 Samuel 13:1-14:28 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: David, Gospel, Reconciliation , Sin, 2 Samuel Summary: Sin can be forgiven, but God allows the consequences to play out. That's the painful lesson from the rest of David's life. The next chapters show us how David’s sin puts his family on a collision …
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Passage: John 14:1-6 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: Eternity, Heaven, John, Christ Summary: People's ideas and guesses about the afterlife are as diverse as a bag of mixed nuts! One thing is for sure, they can't all be right. In John 14, Jesus spoke of the believer's heavenly hope. Not only does He dispel several po…
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Passage: 2 Samuel 12:1-14 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: David: The Shepherd-King Category: David, Sin, 2 Samuel Summary: The moment finally came when David could no longer hide his sin. With Nathan's finger in his face, David heard the stinging guilty verdict, "You are the man!" In this message we study what happened to David when he tried to …
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Passage: John 13:1-17 Preacher: Derrick McCarson Series: The Gospel of John Category: John, Christ , Gospel, Surrender, Humility, Servanthood Summary: When Jesus stooped to wash the dirty feet of the disciples He redefined what it means to be a servant. Jesus proved not only to be the Lord of Glory, but the Lord of the towel. In this classic scene,…
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