Greetings!

Welcome to my YouTube Channel!  I'm Ken Carlson: a child of God, a father, a husband, a pastor, and a lover of the Bride of the Christ (aka the Church).  On this channel you will find some of my full sermons, some "sermon jam" videos (clips of sermons put to kinetic typography and music), as well as some of my family videos.

A little about me: Born in Brooklyn, New York, my family relocated to New Jersey in 2004, where I've resided ever since.  I am a pastor at Bayside Chapel in Barnegat, NJ, and earned an undergraduate degree at Liberty University and a Master of Arts degree from Capital Seminary and Graduate School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  I enjoy Mixed Martial Arts, fishing, guitar, drums, bass, and all things Disney!  I am married to my high school sweetheart, Laura, and we have two daughters: Olivia, born in October 2013, and Elizabeth, born in August 2015.

Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on October 20, 2019. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Thankful!", where we hit the pause button to count our blessings as a church and as individual believers. Throughout the series, we examined various reasons and ways to give thanks. 
 
In this sermon we learned that we should delight in blessing the Lord! 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on October 20, 2019. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Thankful!

1 Chronicles Sermon | 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on September 15, 2019. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Committed!," based on Bayside Chapel's five commitments of church membership. 
 
This series called us to renew our commitment to our mission and vision. Throughout the series, we were challenged to make personal and financial commitments for opening the Proving Ground Campus and upgrading the auditorium at Bayside. 
 
In this sermon we learn that Christian community provides the opportunity for spiritual maturity. 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on September 15, 2019.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "Committed!," based on Bayside Chapel's five commitments of church membership.

This series called us to renew our commitment to our mission and vision.  Throughout the series, we were challenged to make personal and financial commitments for opening the Proving Ground Campus and upgrading the auditorium at Bayside.

In this sermon we learn that Christian community provides the opportunity for spiritual maturity.

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Hebrews Sermon | Hebrews 10:24-25 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on August 11, 2019. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Wise Words," based on the Book of Proverbs. 
 
In this series we will address a variety of topics from the Book of Proverbs. The emphasis is on how we can be wise (have skill in godly living) in key areas of our lives. 
 
In this sermon you'll learn that your destiny is determined by your decisions. 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on August 11, 2019.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "Wise Words," based on the Book of Proverbs.

In this series we will address a variety of topics from the Book of Proverbs.  The emphasis is on how we can be wise (have skill in godly living) in key areas of our lives.

In this sermon you'll learn that your destiny is determined by your decisions.

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Proverbs Sermon | Proverbs 9:1-18 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a "sermon jam" video edited from a sermon I preached on Psalm 139, which was preached at Bayside Chapel in Barnegat, New Jersey. 
 
Psalm 139:1-24 teaches us that being fully known by God should fuel our intimacy with God! 
 
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Psalm 139 English Standard Version (ESV) 
 
1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me! 
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; 
 you discern my thoughts from afar. 
3 You search out my path and my lying down 
 and are acquainted with all my ways. 
4 Even before a word is on my tongue, 
 behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. 
5 You hem me in, behind and before, 
 and lay your hand upon me. 
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; 
 it is high; I cannot attain it. 
 
7 Where shall I go from your Spirit? 
 Or where shall I flee from your presence? 
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there! 
 If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! 
9 If I take the wings of the morning 
 and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, 
10 even there your hand shall lead me, 
 and your right hand shall hold me. 
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, 
 and the light about me be night,” 
12 even the darkness is not dark to you; 
 the night is bright as the day, 
 for darkness is as light with you. 
 
13 For you formed my inward parts; 
 you knitted me together in my mother's womb. 
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. 
Wonderful are your works; 
 my soul knows it very well. 
15 My frame was not hidden from you, 
when I was being made in secret, 
 intricately woven in the depths of the earth. 
16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance; 
in your book were written, every one of them, 
 the days that were formed for me, 
 when as yet there was none of them. 
 
17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! 
 How vast is the sum of them! 
18 If I would count them, they are more than the sand. 
 I awake, and I am still with you. 
 
19 Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God! 
 O men of blood, depart from me! 
20 They speak against you with malicious intent; 
 your enemies take your name in vain. 
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord? 
 And do I not loathe those who rise up against you? 
22 I hate them with complete hatred; 
 I count them my enemies. 
 
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! 
 Try me and know my thoughts! 
24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, 
 and lead me in the way everlasting!

This is a "sermon jam" video edited from a sermon I preached on Psalm 139, which was preached at Bayside Chapel in Barnegat, New Jersey.

Psalm 139:1-24 teaches us that being fully known by God should fuel our intimacy with God!

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Psalm 139 English Standard Version (ESV)

1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
    you discern my thoughts from afar.
3 You search out my path and my lying down
    and are acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue,
    behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
5 You hem me in, behind and before,
    and lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
    it is high; I cannot attain it.

7 Where shall I go from your Spirit?
    Or where shall I flee from your presence?
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Psalm 139 Sermon Jam | Pastor Ken Carlson | Psalm 139:1-24

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on March 31, 2019. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Be Joyful." In this series, we look at the Book of Philippians and pick up on Paul’s frequent mention of "joy." We explore how we can live joyfully as followers of Jesus. 
 
In Philippians 4:10-23 we learn that the key to contentment is the sufficiency of Christ. 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on March 31, 2019.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "Be Joyful."  In this series, we look at the Book of Philippians and pick up on Paul’s frequent mention of "joy."  We explore how we can live joyfully as followers of Jesus.

In Philippians 4:10-23 we learn that the key to contentment is the sufficiency of Christ.

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Philippians Sermon | Philippians 4:10-23 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on February 24, 2019. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Be Joyful." In this series, we look at the Book of Philippians and pick up on Paul’s frequent mention of "joy." We explore how we can live joyfully as followers of Jesus. 
 
It’s in Philippians 2:12-18 where we learn a vital truth about our spiritual growth: that transformation takes place when we work OUT what God works IN. 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on February 24, 2019.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "Be Joyful."  In this series, we look at the Book of Philippians and pick up on Paul’s frequent mention of "joy."  We explore how we can live joyfully as followers of Jesus.

It’s in Philippians 2:12-18 where we learn a vital truth about our spiritual growth: that transformation takes place when we work OUT what God works IN.

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Philippians Sermon | Philippians 2:12-18 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on December 30, 2018. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Witnesses of Wonder." In this series, we look at various characters in the Christmas Story and the unique vantage-point each had as witnesses to the coming of the Messiah. In the process we’ll be challenged to consider our own response to His coming. 
 
Matthew 2:13-23 shows us that when Jesus was born, hope entered our world! 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on December 30, 2018.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "Witnesses of Wonder."  In this series, we look at various characters in the Christmas Story and the unique vantage-point each had as witnesses to the coming of the Messiah.  In the process we’ll be challenged to consider our own response to His coming.

Matthew 2:13-23 shows us that when Jesus was born, hope entered our world!

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Gospel of Matthew Sermon | Matthew 2:13-23 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on December 4, 2016. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Why Jesus Came 2.0" where we look at more of the reasons the Gospels give for why Jesus came to earth. 
 
Luke 7:31-50 teaches us that our love for Jesus should reflect the great forgiveness He came to give. 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on December 4, 2016.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "Why Jesus Came 2.0" where we look at more of the reasons the Gospels give for why Jesus came to earth.

Luke 7:31-50 teaches us that our love for Jesus should reflect the great forgiveness He came to give.

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Gospel of Luke Sermon | Luke 7:31-50 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on August 27, 2017. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Life in Christ," based on chapters 12-16 of Paul's letter to the Romans. 
 
For eleven chapters Paul has explained the Gospel, what it means to be in Christ, and the special place of Israel in His plan. In chapter 12-16 Paul lays out some rich teaching about how we are to live out the Gospel in our daily lives. 
 
In Romans 16:25-27, we see this resounding truth: Great is the Gospel of our glorious God! 
 
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Romans Sermon | Romans 16:25-27 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on July 16, 2017. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Life in Christ," based on chapters 12-16 of Paul's letter to the Romans. 
 
For eleven chapters Paul has explained the Gospel, what it means to be in Christ, and the special place of Israel in His plan. In chapter 12-16 Paul lays out some rich teaching about how we are to live out the Gospel in our daily lives. 
 
Romans 13:1-7 teaches us that no one should be more respectful of those in authority than followers of Jesus. 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on July 16, 2017.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "Life in Christ," based on chapters 12-16 of Paul's letter to the Romans.

For eleven chapters Paul has explained the Gospel, what it means to be in Christ, and the special place of Israel in His plan.  In chapter 12-16 Paul lays out some rich teaching about how we are to live out the Gospel in our daily lives.

Romans 13:1-7 teaches us that no one should be more respectful of those in authority than followers of Jesus.

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Romans Sermon | Romans 13:1-7 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on June 18, 2017. This is part of a larger sermon series called "The Chosen," based on chapters 9-11 of Paul's letter to the Romans. 
 
In this series we explore the sometimes confusing relationships between the Jews and God, the Jews and the Gospel, and the Jews and Gentile believers. We’ll gain a greater appreciation of the Jewish people in God’s redemptive plan, and a greater understanding of God’s plans for them as His chosen people. 
 
Romans 11:25-36 teaches us that God deals with His people mercifully. 
 
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Romans Sermon | Romans 11:25-36 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on May 21, 2017. This is part of a larger sermon series called "The Chosen," based on chapters 9-11 of Paul's letter to the Romans. 
 
In this series we explore the sometimes confusing relationships between the Jews and God, the Jews and the Gospel, and the Jews and Gentile believers. We’ll gain a greater appreciation of the Jewish people in God’s redemptive plan, and a greater understanding of God’s plans for them as His chosen people. 
 
In Romans 9:30 to 10:4, we learn that our most zealous pursuit should be Jesus! 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on May 21, 2017.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "The Chosen," based on chapters 9-11 of Paul's letter to the Romans.

In this series we explore the sometimes confusing relationships between the Jews and God, the Jews and the Gospel, and the Jews and Gentile believers.  We’ll gain a greater appreciation of the Jewish people in God’s redemptive plan, and a greater understanding of God’s plans for them as His chosen people.

In Romans 9:30 to 10:4, we learn that our most zealous pursuit should be Jesus!

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Romans Sermon | Romans 9:30-10:4 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on March 26, 2017. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Under New Management," based on chapters 6-8 of Paul's letter to the Romans. 
 
In this series, we examine the implications of what it means to be “in Christ:" We are dead to sin and don’t need to go on living in it. The Spirit of God empowers us to live a whole new way. 
 
Romans 7:1-6 teaches us that we've been set free to live as lovers of Christ! 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on March 26, 2017.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "Under New Management," based on chapters 6-8 of Paul's letter to the Romans.  

In this series, we examine the implications of what it means to be “in Christ:" We are dead to sin and don’t need to go on living in it.  The Spirit of God empowers us to live a whole new way.

Romans 7:1-6 teaches us that we've been set free to live as lovers of Christ!

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Romans Sermons | Romans 7:1-6 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on February 5, 2017. This is part of a larger sermon series called "The Verdict," based on chapters 3-5 of Paul's letter to the Romans. In this series, we explore Paul's closing arguments that prove all mankind is guilty of sin and deserving of God's judgment, but how we may be declared “not guilty” through faith in Jesus Christ. 
 
Romans 4:13-25 teaches us that the blessing of unshakeable faith is found in our faithful God! 
 
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Romans Sermon | Romans 4:13-25 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on January 28, 2018. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Let's Get Practical," based on the New Testament book of James, one of the pithiest and most practical books of the New Testament. 
 
James 2:14-26 teaches us that real faith results in right action! 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on January 28, 2018.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "Let's Get Practical," based on the New Testament book of James, one of the pithiest and most practical books of the New Testament.

James 2:14-26 teaches us that real faith results in right action!

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James Sermon | James 2:14-26 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on January 14, 2018. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Let's Get Practical," based on the New Testament book of James, one of the pithiest and most practical books of the New Testament. 
 
James 1:19-27 teaches us that if we want to know God sincerely, we must take His Word seriously. 
 
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James Sermon | James 1:19-27 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on April 8, 2018. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Life in Christ," based on Luke's New Testament book Acts and the Apostle Paul's New Testament letter to the Ephesians. 
 
Acts 19:1-20 teaches us that nothing stands a chance against the Gospel! 
 
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Acts Sermon | Acts 19:1-20 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on October 29, 2017. This is part of a larger sermon series called "A Hope And A Future," based on the Old Testament book of Jeremiah. 
 
Jeremiah 29:1-14 teaches us that in the midst of hardship, hope can be had in the pursuit of God. 
 
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Jeremiah Sermon | Jeremiah 29:1-14 | Pastor Ken Carlson

This is a "sermon jam" video edited from a sermon on Psalm 23, which was preached at Bayside Chapel. 
 
Psalm 23:1-6 teaches us that only the relentless love of God can satisfy our souls! 
 
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Psalm 23 English Standard Version (ESV) 
 
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. 
 He leads me beside still waters. 
3 He restores my soul. 
 He leads me in paths of righteousness 
 for his name's sake. 
 
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, 
 I will fear no evil, 
 for you are with me; 
 your rod and your staff, 
 they comfort me. 
 
5 You prepare a table before me 
 in the presence of my enemies; 
 you anoint my head with oil; 
 my cup overflows. 
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me 
 all the days of my life, 
 and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord 
 forever.

This is a "sermon jam" video edited from a sermon on Psalm 23, which was preached at Bayside Chapel. Psalm 23:1-6 teaches us ...

Psalm 23 Sermon Jam | Psalm 23:1-6 | Pastor Ken Carlson | The Lord Is My Shepherd

This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on May 6, 2018. This is part of a larger sermon series called "Life Together," based on the New Testament book of Ephesians. 
 
In Ephesians 1:15-23, we learn that we need God's help to access the riches of the Gospel. 
 
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This is a message preached at Bayside Chapel on May 6, 2018.  This is part of a larger sermon series called "Life Together," based on the New Testament book of Ephesians.

In Ephesians 1:15-23, we learn that we need God's help to access the riches of the Gospel.

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