The Acts of the Apostles: A Life Inspected pt 2
Acts 20:13-21
Paul says farewell to the church leaders in Ephesus. As he does, he reminds them that his life is an “open book”, transparent and blameless. This week we consider our own lives, are we open to inspection? If so, what will people find when they consider our lives and ministry?
The Acts of the Apostles: A Life Inspected Pt 1
Acts 20:13-21
Paul says farewell to the church leaders in Ephesus. As he does, he reminds them that his life is an “open book”, transparent and blameless. This week we consider our own lives, are we open to inspection? If so, what will people find when they consider our lives and ministry?
The Acts of the Apostles: Our Acts of Love
Acts 20:1-12
Paul was a pioneer with the mission of God on his mind. But what made Paul and that early church unique, is that they knew that God’s mission was about people. In Acts 20 we see Paul and the church care for and love one another in a way that is worth emulating.
The Acts of the Apostles: No Small Stir
Acts 19:8-41
Paul and his team are having a huge impact on the city of Ephesus, but that doesn’t go unnoticed by the enemy. Local tradesmen begin to see the potential impact Christianity might have on their income and decide to incite a riot in the streets. Today we ask questions about what makes our faith dangerous. We also consider what it means to keep our attention on the gospel alone without getting caught up in the swirling controversies.
Road to Emmaus / Myles Cheadle
Luke 24:13-35
This Easter, we seek to understand why Jesus had to die, why he resurrected, and what it means to know the resurrected Jesus personally.
Spring Retreat Testimonies 2021
Hear how God used the Spring Retreat in the lives of our growing leaders.
How to Deploy a Church Pt 2 / Dan Reneau
In the final session of Spring Retreat, Pastor Dan Renau shares his experiences as a church planner and challenges us to seek unity.
How to Deploy a Church Pt 1 / Brandon Briscoe
In the second session of Spring Retreat 2021, we see the priorities of Christians who desire to be used of God. What are the things we need to take seriously if we want to reach the next generation?
How to Destroy a Church
In the first session of Spring Retreat 2021, we see the pitfalls and compromises that cause churches to fail to execute the Great Commission, or even to close their doors for good. Will we reach the next generation?
The Acts of the Apostles: More Marks of Authentic Faith
Acts 19:8-20
Paul returns to Ephesus to contribute to the work that others had been doing. His ministry abounds and God uses him mightily! In today’s sermon, we look at three character qualities of an authentic faith: a change in our communication, a determined devotion, and a distinct power.
The Acts of the Apostles: A Line of Questions
Acts 19:1-7
On Paul’s return journey to Ephesus, he bumps into a group of twelve Jewish men who claim to be disciples. But upon further investigation, Paul discovers these men did not know Christ. Today we learn some very important truths about salvation, baptism, and the Holy Spirit. We also learn to be investigators, willing to ask hard questions of ourselves and others - learning to let the Bible reveal the truth.
The Acts of the Apostles: To Be Teachable
Acts 18:24-28
As we turn our attention back to the mission in Ephesus, we meet a man named Apollos. Aquila and Priscilla discover that Apollos is an incredibly gifted man with an incomplete gospel - he needs a relationship with Christ! Perhaps the best thing about Apollos though, is that despite his giftedness and intelligence, he was teachable. Today we ask "What does it mean to be teachable?”
Priests for Christ / Taylor Lyon
Deuteronomy 18:1-2
Guest speaker Taylor Lyon walks us through what it means to be a follower of Christ. God has made everyone for a purpose and everyone has a specific place in God’s ministry.
Discipleship: From One Disciple to Another / Nick Hatton
2 Timothy 2:1-4
From this study of 2 Timothy 2:1-4, we look at some of the details that Paul wanted Timothy to be reminded of regarding the preservation of the ministry and biblical discipleship.
The Acts of the Apostles: Faith, Friends, & Farewells
Acts 18:18-23
What we see in this leg of Paul’s journey is one of the hardest and most complicated aspects of doing ministry, making friends then having to say farewell to those we love, those we have given our lives to. We learn in this part of his missionary journey the value of old friends and new friends alike. We will learn some principles to help us see these relationships, with all their emotional complexity, from God’s point of view.
The Acts of the Apostles: To the Evangelist
Acts 18:9-17
In Acts 18, in the midst of a turbulent missionary journey to Corinth, Jesus comes to Paul in a night vision. Jesus’ words to Paul in this passage awake us to the promises God gives to those who preach the gospel.
Do you fear sharing the truth of Christ to the lost? Let Jesus himself challenge those notions.
We also see Paul face rejection from the Jews. We learn a perspective on rejection that is specific to evangelical ministry - how not to be discouraged and trust the Lord for work we can’t see or effect.
The Acts of the Apostles: Refreshed, Rejected, Revived
Acts 18:5-8
In Acts 18 we find Paul preaching in the synagogue of Corinth, reasoning with the unbelievers, when his friends show up and provide him with refreshment he needs to double-down in the work. Today we spend talking about what it means to be a good friend, someone who refreshes others.
We also see Paul face rejection from the Jews. We learn a perspective on rejection that is specific to evangelical ministry - how not to be discouraged and trust the Lord for work we can’t see or effect.
How (not) to be a Righteous Remnant / Seth Harper
Ezra 8-10:1-19
Guest speaker Seth Harper walks us through what it means to divorce yourself from the world. We take a look at the example of Israel and how their disobedience to God’s commands led them to a place of bondage. Through God’s grace and repentance, we see the people of God able to come back to their first and only true King.
The Acts of the Apostles: Integrating Life & Ministry
Acts 18:1-4
In Acts 18 Paul makes friends some new friends, Aquila and Priscilla. While in Corinth he lives with them, works with them and spends all of his free time preaching in the synagogue. In this passage we learn several really important principles about how to integrate and balance marriage, friendship, vocation and ministry.
As His Manner Was / Alex Allen
Acts 17