Swift Creek Students
By Mark Young
Swift Creek StudentsMar 17, 2022
Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (Student Collective Conf. Breakout Session)
In this session, Dr. Mark Young provides a theological and practical foundation for living as biblical men and women of God. The end of the session provides students with four questions to ask before dating.
Spend Your Life Sharing Christ
This is the final sermon in the Colossians series. In this message, Pastor Mark walks through Col. 4:2-18 to show how Sharing Christ is how we ought to spend our life, and this text shows us how we ought to do that.
Preached 5/1/24.
Faith in Real Life (OR On Pursuing a Spouse, Obeying Your Parents, and Working Hard)
Pastor Mark preached on Colossians 3:18-4:1 to show how real faith in Christ is revealed practically in real life. This sermon deals specifically with the topics of future marriage, obeying parents, and giving our best at work and school. Preached on 4/24/24.
Kill Sin and Put on Christ (poor audio - turn up & watch out for pops!)
Due to audio recording issues, the audio is difficult to hear. Forgive me for the low quality audio. You will need to crank it up and watch out for loud popping sounds!
Dr. Mark Young preaches Col. 3:5-17 on killing our sin and putting on 12 qualities of the new self. 4/17/24.
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus
Chris Derry continues our series on Colossians, preaching on Col. 3:1-4. Preached on 4/10/24.
Christ is Enough
Colossians 2:16-23 preached by Pastor Mark Young on 3/13/24.
Walk in Him
Series: Colossians. In this message, Pastor Mark walks through Colossians 2:1-15 to encourage the students to walk in Christ, being unashamed of Christ and the cross. Preached on 3/6/24.
Christ in You, The Hope of Glory
Colossians: We continue our series in Colossians by looking at the greatest certainty in the believer's life: Christ in you, the hope of glory. Preached on Col. 1:24-29 by Mark Young on Feb 21, 2024.
Christ is Supreme (Bad Audio)
Series: Colossians. In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from 1:15-23 on Christ being supreme over all things. Preached on 2/14/24. We are troubles with audio recording in this sermon.
Your Faith in Christ Jesus
New Series: Colossians. In this message, Pastor Mark walks through Col. 1:1-14 to see three realities that are true of our faith in Christ Jesus.
Four Questions for a Life that Matters
Kelly Davis preaches a stand alone message from Acts 3:1-7. Preached on 1/24/24.
Ask Anything Night (Jews, Dating, Okay to Struggle, Portion, Tree in the Garden, Forgiveness)
Our students submitted theological or practical questions prior to this week that we looked at answered from God's Word. The questions answered in this session (Jan 17, 2024):
- How were the Jews saved before Jesus?
- Is dating in high school biblical?
- Is it okay to struggle as a Christian?
- What does "the Lord is my portion" mean?
- Why did God put the tree in the garden of eden if he knew Adam and Eve would eat from it and sin?
- Does forgiveness mean to just act like nothing ever happened?
Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of Christ - Romans 8:31-39
This message finishes off our Romans 8 series. Pastor Mark preaches from Rom. 8:31-39 on looking to the promises of God to have closeness to Christ. 12/7/23.
Future Glory - Romans 8:18-30
In this sermon, Dylan Rose continues our series on Romans 8. In this text, we see our future glory with Christ is our hope in suffering. Preached on 11/28/23.
Adoption - Romans 8:12-17
Romans 8 - In this series, we are walking through the chapter of Romans 8 to build our lives on the gospel promises we have in Christ. In this message, Chris Derry preaches on Romans 8:12-17 on our Adoption in Christ.
Set Free in Christ Jesus - Romans 8:1-11
Romans 8: A short series on Romans 8 to center our lives on the promises of Christ in the gospel. In this message, we see how Christ has Christ has set us free from sin, self, and separation. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on 11.1.23.
Angry at God - Jonah 4
Series - Jonah: A Story of God's Mercy. In our last message in the series, we look at Jonah 4 to answer the question, "Is it ever right to be angry at God?" Preached by Mark Young on 10/25/23.
Responding to God's Rescue - Jonah 2
Series - Jonah: A Story of God's Mercy. In this message, Pastor Mark preaches from Jonah 2 to look at how we should respond to God rescue. Preached on 10.11.23.
Alone with Jesus at Rock Bottom (Jonah and the Fish) - Jonah 1:17
Series - Jonah: A Story of God's Mercy. In this message, Mark Young preaches on Jonah 1:17 when Jonah gets swallowed by the big fish. We learn that when we hit rock bottom we begin to see God rescuing us from our running. Preached on 9/20/23.
Stopping the Storm - Jonah 1:11-16
Series - Jonah: A Story of God's Mercy. In this message, Pastor Mark walks through Jonah 1:11-16 to see how the One who brought the storm is also the One who calms the storm. We see that the storm only begins to lift when we repent. Preached on Sept 13, 2023.
Sin Brings a Storm - Jonah 1:4-10
Series - Jonah: A Story of God's Mercy. In this message, Pastor Mark walks through Jonah 1:4-10 to see how sin always brings a storm. Jonah teaches us to see how God brings the storm in his mercy when we run from him. Preached on Sept 7, 2023.
Running from God - Jonah 1:1-3
New Series - Jonah: A Story of God's Mercy. In this message, Pastor Mark preaches from Jonah 1:1-3 on exhorting us to not run from God when he calls to do the hard thing, especially when it comes to bringing the gospel to difficult people. Preached on 8/31/23.
Ask Anything Night
Pastor Mark answering student questions they submitted in advance on May 10, 2023.
Homosexuality, Transgenderism, and the Gospel (from Student Collective Conference)
The following audio is from a high school breakout session at the Student Collective Conference on May 6, 2023, given at The Heights Baptist Church.
Different
A stand alone sermon on Galatians 2:20 by Dylan Rose.
Good Vs. Best
This message is from Chris Derry on 1 Timothy 4:7-16, preached to our students on 3/29/23.
The Ambassador's Final Exam - 2 Corinthians 13
In our last sermon of our Ambassadors for Christ series, we did a final examination our lives to see whether we really are followers of Christ. Preached by Mark Young on 3/22/23.
When I Am Weak - 2 Corinthians 11:21-12:10
In this sermon, we are reminded how our weakness is meant to drive us to Jesus who is our strength. Preached by Pastor Mark Young. 3/15/23.
Counterfeit Gospels and Devotion to Jesus
In this message on 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, we looked at how we are not led astray by counterfeit gospels. Preached by Mark Young on 3/8/23.
The Doctrine of Scripture, Session 3: Reading Scripture (Can I Understand the Bible?)
This is session three of our theological intensive called Level Up. The focus of our study was on the doctrine of Scripture.
The Doctrine of Scripture, Session 2: The Reliability of Scripture (Can I Trust the Bible?)
This is session two of our theological intensive called Level Up. The focus of our study was on the doctrine of Scripture.
The Doctrine of Scripture, Session 1: The Revelation and Authority of the Bible
This is session one of our theological intensive called Level Up. The focus of our study was on the doctrine of Scripture.
Spiritual Warfare - 2 Corinthians 10
This message from 2 Corinthians 10 teaches us how to fight the spiritual warfare that we will encounter as we live for Jesus. Preached by Jason Hill on Feb 22, 2023.
God Loves a Cheerful Giver - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 teaches us how to be a cheerful giver as God promises provide for our needs. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Feb 15, 2023.
Overflowing Generosity - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Real Repentance - 2 Corinthians 7:2-16
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 on how godly grief produces real repentance. In this message we will define Biblical repentance and be aware of false repentance. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Feb 1, 2023.
The Pursuit of Holiness - 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 on the call for ambassadors of Christ to pursue holiness. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Jan 25, 2023.
Suffering is Not a Hinderance - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (Poor Audio)
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 6:1-13. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Jan 18, 2023.
We are Ambassadors for Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (Poor Audio)
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 which shows how we are to live as ambassadors for Christ. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Dec 7, 2022.
Longing for Heaven - 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 which shows us that we must long and live for heaven. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Nov 9, 2022.
The Ambassador's God-Sized View of Suffering - 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 with the goal of building a strong God-sized theology of suffering. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Nov 2, 2022.
The Ambassador's Treasure in Jars of Clay
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. Kelly Davis preached on 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 on 10/26/22.
The Ambassador's Proclamation - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 shows us that God is using us to open the eyes of the blind by proclaiming Christ. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Oct 19, 2022.
Beholding and Becoming (The Ambassador's Transformation) - 2 Corinthians 3:7-18
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 where we see that when we behold Jesus we become like Jesus. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Oct 12, 2022.
Letters of Recommendation (The Ambassador's Recommendation) - 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. Kaden Kopko preaches on 2 Cor. 3:1-6 revealing that our letter of recommendation to others should be the life we live as ambassadors for Christ. Preached on 10/5/22.
Discussion: The State of Theology in the Church
This is a discussion on the recent survey from Ligonier and Lifeway, "The State of Theology." Pastor Mark, 9/28/22
Aroma of Christ (The Ambassador's Aroma) - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 where we learn how to be the aroma of Christ. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Sept 21, 2022.
Forgiveness: Healing our Pain and Resisting the Devil (The Ambassador's Forgiveness) - 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message from 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 encourages us the forgive one another in order to heal from our pain and resist the schemes of the Enemy. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Sept 14, 2022.
Gospel Promises (The Ambassador's Promises) - 2 Corinthians 1:12-22
Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This message encourages us to build our lives on the promises of God which are ours in Christ. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Sept 7, 2022.
Comfort Through Suffering (The Ambassador's Comfort) - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
New Series - 2 Corinthians: Ambassadors for Christ. This is the first message in the series on 2 Cor. 1:1-11 on the Comfort of God that he gives us in our suffering so that I am able comfort others. Preached by Pastor Mark Young on Aug 31, 2022.