SERMONS
Past sermons and series
Because He Lives: Benefits of the Resurrection
Today we look at 9 benefits that come to us because Jesus is risen from the dead!
The Gospel Goes Global: Acts 13-14
Acts 13-14—Paul’s first missionary journey—shows God’s plan for sending His people, empowered by His Spirit, to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8)
The Ultimate Gamechanger: The resurrection of Jesus
We celebrated Easter today by looking at how the resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate gamechanger
A Walk with Jesus to the Cross, Pt 2: Jesus’ Arrest, Trials, Death, Burial
Today we continued our Journey with Jesus to the cross, focusing on His arrest, trials, death, and burial.
A Walk with Jesus to the Cross, Pt 1: Mark 14:32-42
Today we began our two week journey with Jesus to the Cross by focusing on His prayer in the Garden.
A Church that Advances the Gospel: Acts 11:19-12:24
Today we studied the advance of the Gospel at Antioch by a whole team of unnamed people, made a big deal about Jesus and shared him—modeling for us the power of multiplication. Then we saw the church in Jerusalem withstand the murder of James and watched Peter’s amazing release from prison…and in spite of Herod’s ego the word of the Lord continued to spread and it multiplied!
Scriptures: Acts 11:19-12:24
The Gospel is for Everyone: Acts 10-11
Cornelius, a Roman Centurion, and the apostle Peter meet through a Divine Appointment…and God shows that His heard for for Jews and Gentiles to receive the Gospel.
Scriptures: Acts 10
The Conversion of Saul: Acts 9:1-31
The Gospel continues to make amazing inroads as even Saul, one of the church’s most ardent enemies, meets Jesus on the road to Damascus!
Scriptures: Acts 9
The Gospel Advances: Acts 8
In the face of intense persecution, the early church gets scattered, yet as they flee persecution they continue to proclaim Jesus, and a revival breaks out in Samaria and the Gospel makes inroads into the African continent.
Scriptures: Acts 8
Keeping First Things First: Acts 6:1-7:60
Faced with the challenge of a growing church, the leadership wisely chooses to focus on the ministry of the Word and prayer, which leads to a powerful advancement of the Gospel and to the raising up of powerful leaders, like Stephen.
Scriptures: Acts 6:1-7:60
When God Shows Up: Acts 4:32-5:42
After praying a desperate prayer in Acts 4:23-31, God shows up in 3 powerful ways—and the early church is empowered and the Gospel goes out!
Scriptures: Acts 4:32-5:42
The Courage of Team Jesus: Acts 4
Peter, John, and the first Team Jesus teach us how to stand courageously in the face of threats so that the Gospel can spread through us
Scriptures: Acts 4
In the Name of Jesus: Acts 3:1-4:4
In today’s passage we see Peter heal a lame man in the name of Jesus, then give a public speech at the temple proclaiming Jesus and the resurrection and 5000 believe in Jesus!
Scriptures: Acts 3:1-4:4
The Unstoppable Team: The 1st Church: Acts 2:42-47
Today we looked at the practices of the early church…the four devotions of the first church and then the results that flowed as the Holy Spirit was free to work in their lives.
Scriptures: Acts 2:42-47
Gamechanger: Holy Spirit IN US . Pentecost: Acts 2
Today we look at Acts 2 and study the arrival of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ followers, the gamechanging event that now assures us that God’s Spirit lives permanently in Jesus’ followers and is available to fill us and empower us to embrace and embody the message we are called to share with the world—the Gospel of Jesus!
Scriptures: Acts 2:1-41
The Right Person, Power, and Plan: Essentials of a Movement of God. Acts 1
Today we started our study of the book of Acts, looking at the essentials of a movement of God…the right Person—Jesus, the right power—The Holy Spirit and prayer, and the right plan—Acts 1:8
Scriptures: Acts 1:1-15
End of the Year Service
Today was our end of the year service, and interactive service with worship, sharing, teaching, and prayer as we praised God for His goodness in 2025 and as we looked ahead to the challenges and opportunities of 2026.
Scriptures: Psalm 103:1-5; Psalm 136; Isaiah 40; Acts 1:8
Behold Our God: Our God Provides
Today, we begin our study. of God’s attributes on display in the Christmas narrative called BEHOLD OUR GOD…today we focus on the Faithfulness of God
Scriptures: Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 2:10-11; Matthew 2:10-11; Revelation 20:12; Philippians 4:19
Behold Our God: God is Powerful
Today, we look at the POWER of God put on display through the birth of Jesus and the ensuing life of Jesus and His followers!
Scriptures: Luke 1:26-38; 46-55; Ephesians 3:20 and Acts 1:8
Behold Our God: He is Faithful
Today, we begin our study. of God’s attributes on display in the Christmas narrative called BEHOLD OUR GOD…today we focus on the Faithfulness of God
Scriptures: Lamentations 3:22-23, Micah 5:2; Luke 1:5-25 among others