Passage: Acts 15:1-35 This morning’s passage records what is undoubtedly the watershed moment in the book of Acts. Coming on the heels of the first missionary journey to the Gentiles, the church is faced with a critical question: Must new converts become Jewish before they can become Christians? In other words, is salvation in Christ […]
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Push Out and Push Back
Passage: Acts 13:1-14:28 Our passage this morning is lengthy and takes us through Paul’s first missionary journey with Barnabas. When Paul was converted back in Chapter 9, Jesus said, “I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” These two chapters demonstrate just how true those words were. The […]
The Church Persecuted and Protected
Passage: Acts 12:1-25 This morning, we return to our sermon series in the exciting book of Acts. In today’s passage, we see the church under severe persecution, including the first apostolic martyr. But God remains at work, protecting His church so that the gospel goes forth and His glory is declared. In the midst of […]
Celebrate!
Passage: Luke 2:1-20 We have spent this Advent season considering how to prepare our hearts for Christmas, and even more importantly, for the second coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This Christmas morning, we will spend a little time looking at the most familiar of the biblical accounts of the birth of Christ. […]
Be Amazed!
Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 The Christmas story is incredibly familiar, even to those with little or no church background. Whenever we deal with a very well-known passage, we run the risk of falling prey to the old adage that “familiarity breeds contempt.” This Advent, we will take a fresh look at this account and seek to […]
Be Blessed!
Passage: Matthew 11:2-11 Last week, we heard the “fire and brimstone” preaching of John the Baptist as he carried out his ministry of preparing the way for Messiah. This morning, we will see John burdened by doubts as to whether Jesus is actually the Promised One. Continuing in our Advent sermon series, we will consider […]
Be Fruitful!
Passage: Matthew 3:1-12 This morning, we are continuing in our Advent sermon series entitled Celebrate! As we consider Jesus’ return, we should be asking what Jesus will actually be looking for in his followers when he comes again in glory. Will he find us faithful? Will we be living in a manner that will not […]
Be Ready!
Passage: Matthew 24:36-44 This morning, we begin our celebration of the Advent season. As we consider all that the first coming of Jesus means for us, we prepare ourselves for the blessed hope of His second coming. Are we in fact, ready for Jesus’ return? What must we do to truly be watchful and prepared?
The Church in Transition
Passage: Acts 11:19-30 Now that the Gentiles have had their Pentecost, the gospel continues to powerfully move outward from Jerusalem. This morning’s passage serves as a transition in Acts, both in terms of location and main characters, as God continues to push His people beyond their comfort zones.
Crossing Barriers
Passage: Acts 10:1-11:18 We have taken note of two especially important events in the book of Acts: Pentecost and the conversion of Saul. This morning’s passage tells of long-standing cultural barriers being broken down forever as the Gospel is proclaimed to the Gentiles in what has been called the Gentile Pentecost. And praise God, the […]