Solely Sermons

Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 Sermon: The Easy Road Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/3x6k2gj Sloth is not merely laziness, but a failure to do what is right. Discover how choosing short-term comfort leads to spiritual apathy, and learn how practicing diligence...

Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin Scripture: Matthew 5: 27-30 Sermon: Warning Signs Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/hxcq688 Our deepest cravings are often warning signs of a misdirected heart. Natural desires are a gift from God, but they become destructive when they turn into unhealth...

Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32 Sermon: High Blood Pressure Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Are you carrying the heavy burden of unresolved frustration? Anger acts like a spiritual heart disease, quietly damaging our connections with God and others. Discover how to break the exhausting cycle of bitterness and revenge through the c...

Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin Sermon: Contentment Scripture: 1 Timothy 6: 6-10 Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Are you constantly striving for more but still feeling empty inside? Our modern culture encourages over-consumption, pushing us to seek satisfaction in wealth, food, and endless entertainment. Discover the ancient secret to true contentment found i...

Sermon Series: Heart Disease - The Deadly Inner World of Sin Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 Sermon: The Queen of Sin Preacher: J.C. Fowler Explore the ancient struggle with pride, often called the "queen of all sins," and discover its powerful antidote found in the book of Philippians. This message delves into the true meaning of humility—not as self-degradation, but as a radical shift in focus awa...

Ash Wednesday 2026 Scripture: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Sermon: Breathless Preacher: Kevin Heide Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of preparing hearts for the hope of Easter. By exploring Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones, we confront the reality of sin as misplaced worship. When we seek ultimate fulfillment in things outside of our Creator—like status, work, or entertainment—we...

Sermon Series: Revival Scripture: Luke 15:11-24 Sermon: Homecoming Guest Preacher: Dr. William Willimon Watch the Full Worship Service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/wrf65nn Have you ever felt like you needed a spiritual revival but didn't know where to start? We often think repentance requires a long, rehearsed apology to God. But looking at the story of the Prodigal Son, we see a...

Sermon Series: Revival Scripture: Mark 5: 22-24, 35-43 Sermon: Arise Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/z4gw7cq "Revival" Sermon Series: The story of our faith is one of revival: of God breathing new life into dead places, awakening the dormant, and bringing flourishing to the languishing. The Bible is full of powerful...

Sermon Series: Revival Scripture: 2 Kings 22: 1-2, 8-11b Sermon: The Compass of Revival Preacher: J.C. Fowler Faith isn't a solo journey, and the Bible isn't a static book meant for a shelf. We dive into the historical validity of the New Testament and the danger of treating Scripture like a mere "verse dispenser." By looking at King Josiah’s visceral reaction to the rediscovered Law, we see how G...

Sermon Series: Revival Scripture: I Kings 18 Sermon: The Rival Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/rbygbws The dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel between Elijah and the prophets of Baal is more than ancient history; it is a confrontation between two opposing ways of life. King Ahab abandoned Yahweh for Baal, the god...

Sermon Series: Revival Scripture: I Kings 17: 17-24 Sermon: Revival of the Son Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/k22mwxg Life is filled with predictable moments and unexpected mysteries that shake our foundations. Explore the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, where sudden tragedy leads to a desperate sea...

Sermon Series: Revival Scripture: Acts 3:17-20 Sermon: Refreshing Preacher: J.C. Fowler Watch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/vm487h6  Deep down, everyone hungers for a fresh start and spiritual revival. Discover how the path to true refreshing isn't found in simple resolutions, but through the transformative power of repentance. By exploring Acts 3, we...

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-13 Sermon: Crowned Preacher: J.C. Fowler Watch the Full Worship Service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/c6vr5yx Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jes...

Allentown Presbyterian Church, Allentown NJ Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12 Sermon: When You Find What You’re Looking For Preacher: James Wilson Jr. The search for meaning is a universal human experience that often leaves us feeling restless. Using the journey of the Magi in Matthew 2, this message explores how God meets us in our uncertainty and guides us through trouble. Discover how to start your spi...

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-5, I Peter 2:9 Sermon: His Marvelous Light Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the Full Worship Service Here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/9jx54kz When life feels dark and chaotic, it is easy to respond with fear or anger. But the Christmas story reminds us that God steps directly into the darkness to bring Ligh...

Sermon Series: What Are You Waiting For? Scripture: Luke 2:25-35 Sermon: Watching and Waiting Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck Watch the Full Worship Service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/gbnts9t Waiting is often viewed as an inconvenience, yet it is an inescapable part of the human experience. This message explores the life of Simeon, a man who faithfully waited for the Messia...

Sermon Series: What Are You Waiting For? Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3 Sermon: Waiting for the Vision Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Advent is a season of waiting, often lived in the "in-between" of promises made and promises kept. Exploring the ancient wisdom of the prophet Habakkuk reveals how to find hope when life feels broken. Discover the difference between human time and God's perfec...

Sermon Series: What Are You Waiting For? Scripture: Micah 4:1-4 Sermon: Waiting for Peace Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson The world often feels defined by conflict, yet God’s vision remains one where nations put down their swords and everyone sits securely under their own vine. Peace isn't just a distant dream; it is an active calling for believers. Whether it is through prayer, serving...

Sermon Series: What Are You Waiting For Scripture: Isaiah 40: 27-31  Sermon: Waiting Well Preacher: J.C. Fowler Everyone faces seasons of waiting, whether for small daily annoyances or heavy life burdens. While biology and modern society make patience difficult, scripture offers a different perspective. Exploring Isaiah 40 reveals that waiting is not passive helplessness but a tension filled with...

Sermon Series: Sent - The First Missionary Journey of Paul Scripture: Acts 14: 21-28 Sermon: Gather and Report Preacher: J.C. Fowler The Christian life is often defined by being sent out on a mission, but there is another vital rhythm found in the book of Acts. Following the Apostle Paul's first missionary journey, we discover that stopping to rejoice is essential for spiritual endurance. This mes...

Sermon Series: Sent - The First Missionary Journey of Paul Scripture: Acts 14: 8-20 Sermon: Sent: Just Like You Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the Full Worship Service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/29wbj44 When Paul and Barnabas healed a man in Lystra, the crowd tried to worship them as gods. Their response? "We are mortals just like you!" This highlights the core...

Sermon Series: Sent - The First Missionary Journey of Paul Scripture: Acts 13: 13-44 Sermon: "But God": The First Sermon  Sermon: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/s4wk82y What made the first Christian sermon so powerful? We explore Paul's message in Acts 13, a proclamation centered on the ultimate turning point: "But God rais...

Sermon Series: Sent - The First Missionary Journey of Paul Scripture: Acts 13:4-12 Sermon: Opposition and Open Doors Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/kj5wt68 To be a Christian is to be on mission. But what happens when we actually step out to answer God's call? Using the start of the first missionary journey...

Sermon Series: Sent - The First Missionary Journey of Paul Scripture: Acts 13:1-3 Sermon: Sent Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/zkdxpsm Many people think "missionary" means moving to a foreign country. But what if your mission field is your office, your neighborhood, or the preschool pickup line? Based on the story of...

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8: 7-14, 17-18 Sermon: Danger in the Promised Land Preacher: Liz Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full worship series here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/3wkm75r Living in a "promised land" of abundance comes with a serious warning from both Moses and Jesus: we might forget God and believe our success is our own. This message explores the spiritual danger of wealth an...