The Acts of the Apostles: A Good Confidence
In a world that is training us to constantly be afraid, the Christian has the ability to be confident. After years of imprisonment and bureaucratic corruption, Paul has lost almost all control over his life. In this sermon, we look at Paul’s testimony of boldness in order to discover where his confidence comes from.
The Posture of Revival / Seth Harper
Mark 5:1-43
From the example of the man possessed by the legion of demons, and synagogue leader Jairus, we learn how our posture of worship leads to revival.
The Acts of the Apostles: The Bondage of Foolishness
Acts 24:22-27
The Bible says a lot about what it means to be foolish. In Acts 24 we come across one of the truest examples of what it means to be a fool. In today's sermon, we discover just how avoidable foolishness can be as well as the dangers of choosing ignorance over Christ.
Vision / Blake Sidebottom
Isaiah 6
Guest speaker Blake Sidebottom urges us to consider what it means to be redeemed by Christ, and how that should inform our service to him.
The Acts of the Apostles: Dealing with the Accuser
Acts 24:1-22
If we are going to be mission-minded Christians, living out our faith in service to Christ, we will need to anticipate an enemy that will make claims about us that aren’t true. These lies have the potential to seep into our hearts and minds and distract us from the thing we set out to do. Today we will address what to do when we face accusations.
The Acts of the Apostles: The Real Conspiracy
Acts 23:11-35
Paul sits in a jail cell while zealots from the religious community gather to conspire against his life. Just like Paul, we face a conspirator that is not theoretical, he is very real and he has been working against believers since the beginning of time. We are going to discuss what it means to acknowledge the enemies that surround us as well as discuss what it means to humbly trust the Lord to help us navigate situations outside of our control.
The Acts of the Apostles: A Good Conscience
Acts 23:1-11
Paul is once again brought before a hostile crowd, this time his old friends the Sanhedrin. Paul’s composure in the face of hatred is amazing and gives us insight in what it means to be Spirit-filled in the midst of trial and enmity with the world.
The Acts of the Apostles: Our Greater Passion
Acts 22:22-30
In today's sermon, we see Paul deliver the gospel to a mob of Jews and get rejected outright. The result of him speaking the truth almost culminated in a Roman scourging until he spoke up and defended himself under Roman law. What we discover about Paul and his decision-making is that whether he faced suffering or escape, Paul always sided with the truth. In reflection, do you share that same passion?
All Church Retreat Testimonies 2021
As we return from All Church Retreat, members of the College and Young Adult Class set aside time to share what God has done in their lives.
The Acts of the Apostles: To Entreat Without Retreat
Acts 22:1-23
As Paul is led by Roman authorities into the courtyard for questioning, he is followed by a mass of Jewish people. He requests an opportunity to speak and rather than defending himself, he instead defends the gospel. He doesn’t make a doctrinal argument, he appeals to them with his testimony. How can we learn to unapologetically share our story of our faith?
The Battle We Can't See / Alex Allen
Ephesians 6:10-12
Guest speaker Alex Allen walks us through what it looks like to prepare for the spiritual battle that we as Christians all face.
The Acts of the Apostles: When it Doesn't Make Sense
Acts 21:27-40
Paul is doing all he knows to do to appease the people of Jerusalem and yet he still finds himself betrayed, lied about and beaten. Today we examine what it means to make sense of chaotic situations, when we feel confused or misled by others or our own thoughts and emotions.
The Acts of the Apostles: A Recipe for Ministry Failure
Acts 21:15-26
A well-intentioned, yet misguided Paul heads to Jerusalem to meet his friends, fully aware of the dangers he might find there. When he arrives he is immediately confronted with the fact that the Jewish converts in Jerusalem are fervent about the laws and traditions of the old covenant; so much so that there is an undercurrent of disdain for Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles. Based on the response of the leaders in our story, this sermon addresses how a church focused on the wrong things is prime for failure.
Prayers of Intercession / Myles Cheadle
Genesis 18:20-33
In Genesis 18, we explore Abraham’s pleading with God on behalf of a lost and wicked city, and learn essential lessons in seeking God for the lost world.
The Acts of the Apostles: Going Your Own Way
Acts 21:1-16
As Paul leaves the shores of Miletus for his destination of Jerusalem, he encounters many loving friends. These encounters were both wonderful but also very difficult as his friends unanimously counseled him in a way that ran counter to what he felt was best. What should we do when our well-intentioned plans come in conflict with God’s plans?
The Shepherd And His Sheep / Jorge Pietrogiovanna
Psalm 23
Do you believe that you have everything you could possibly need in Jesus Christ?
Enemy Infiltration / Eric Phillips
2 Samuel 1:1-16
The not-so-obvious ways your flesh seeks to destroy you.
Folly of the Pharisee / Uriah Guenther
Mark 7:1-13
The Pharisees of Jesus’ day attempted to substitute God’s commandments for their own. As we serve in ministry, do we fall into the same trap?
The Acts of the Apostles: A Life Invested
Acts 20:25-38
As Paul closes his farewell to the church in Ephesus, he charges them how to take ownership of the ministry he is entrusting them with. As he describes this investment, he describes what it means to practically shepherd the flock of God. As a ministry of growing leaders, are we owning our responsibility to invest in God’s people?
The Acts of the Apostles: Taking Inventory
Acts 20:22-27
In Paul’s farewell to the church in Ephesus, he begins to share with them his decision to go to Jerusalem knowing that trouble probably awaits him there. How does a Christian come to a place where they are willing to take steps of faith even if they hold risk? Watch and learn as Paul “counts the cost” of ministry.