Eric's Church History - Reformation with Pastor Ryan - Session 4

More Than a Holiday | Mac McCurry

Pastor Mac unpacks Luke 2 with a clear reminder that Christmas is more than a holiday—it’s the moment God sent the Savior for all people, not just the powerful or polished. Preaching through the lens of church-wide mission, he highlights how the angel’s announcement is the original “good news” moment, bringing mega joy meant for every tribe, tongue, and background. Mac shows how the shepherds—outsiders and unlikely witnesses—are the first to receive the Gospel invitation, modeling how God flips cultural expectations to advance His Kingdom. The sermon calls the church to embrace the truth that salvation is certain only for those who believe in Christ, and that the call of God demands a response. Just like the shepherds who ran to Bethlehem and then became the first evangelists, believers today are urged to respond to God’s prompting—whether across the street or across the world—with obedience, worship, and mission-minded boldness.

Eric's Church History - Reformation with Pastor Ryan - Session 4

The Reformation: Scripture, Salvation, and Authority What sparked one of the most transformative movements in church history? In this episode, we explore the Protestant Reformation—beginning in 1517 when Martin Luther challenged the sale of indulgences and ignited a theological firestorm across Europe. What began as a call for reform quickly became a movement centered on Scripture, grace, and the authority of Christ over the Church. Join us as we unpack how the Reformation didn’t just divide the church—it redefined the conversation about truth, authority, and salvation for generations to come.

Eric's Church History Study - Episode 3 - God Always Preserves the Message

How did the church grow from a small, persecuted movement into a defining force of the ancient world—and what challenges reshaped it along the way? In this episode, we begin with the first-century church recorded in Acts of the Apostles—a Spirit-formed community led by apostles like Peter the Apostle and Paul the Apostle. We explore how this early movement developed into the broader “catholic” (universal) church, a term first used by Ignatius of Antioch, and how doctrine was clarified through centuries of debate and growth. Moving into the 600s and 700s AD, we examine the rise of Islam under Muhammad and the sweeping expansion of Muslim rule across former Christian territories. We also discuss the pivotal leadership of Charles Martel—“Charles the Hammer”—and his role in the Battle of Tours (732 AD), a moment that significantly impacted the future of Western Europe. Join us as we trace the church’s story from its apostolic foundations to a rapidly changing world that would shape the medieval era.

Eric's Church History Study - The Early Church - Episode 2

From the events of Acts of the Apostles to the legalization of Christianity under Constantine the Great, this week covers the apostles, persecution, early leadership, and the formation of core Christian beliefs and practices.

Nothing is Impossible for God | Mac McCurry

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.