Twin Villages Church - Sermons

📝 Sermon DescriptionIn Acts 9:19b–31, Saul’s dramatic conversion is revealed through his bold preaching, growing opposition, and deepening faith. Once a persecutor, he now proclaims Christ with courage, showing that true salvation transforms both life and mission. This passage reminds us that no one is beyond God’s grace and that Christ continues to build His church through changed lives.🙏 Join...

📝 Sermon DescriptionIn Acts 9:1–19a, we witness one of the most dramatic conversions in Scripture as Saul of Tarsus, a fierce persecutor of the church, is confronted by the risen Lord Jesus on the road to Damascus and transformed by sovereign grace. Though Saul was not seeking Christ, Christ sought him, demonstrating that no sinner is beyond the reach of God’s mercy and that salvation is entirely...

In Acts 8:26–40, God directs Philip to a desert road where he encounters an Ethiopian official searching the Scriptures. As the eunuch reads from Isaiah, Philip explains the good news about Jesus, revealing that the suffering servant foretold by the prophet is Christ Himself. Through this divine appointment, we see the sovereign guidance of God in evangelism, the centrality of Scripture in proclai...

📝 Sermon Description In Acts 8:1–25, the persecution that follows Stephen’s death scatters the church—but instead of silencing the gospel, it spreads it. As believers are driven from Jerusalem, they carry the good news with them, and the gospel breaks new ground in Samaria just as Jesus promised. Through Philip’s faithful proclamation, we see that God uses hardship to accomplish His mission, cros...

📝 Sermon DescriptionIn Acts 7:1–8:1a, Stephen boldly proclaims God’s redemptive work from Abraham to Christ, confronting hardened hearts with the truth of the gospel. Though his faithfulness leads to fierce opposition and ultimately martyrdom, Stephen stands firm, bearing witness to Jesus even in death. This powerful passage reminds us that unwavering devotion to Christ may come at great cost—but...

📝 Sermon Description In Acts 6:8–15, Stephen ministers with grace, power, and Spirit-given wisdom. Though falsely accused and fiercely opposed, he remains steadfast, reflecting a peace that comes from God alone. This passage reminds us that faithful gospel ministry may bring resistance, but the Lord sustains those who stand firm in the truth. 🙏 Join Us for Worship 🕙 Every Sunday at 10 AM 📍 40...

📝 Sermon Description 💬 “The good hand of my God was upon me.” (Nehemiah 2:8) In Nehemiah 2, we witness God calling His servant to rise and lead amid ruin and discouragement. Burdened by the brokenness of Jerusalem, Nehemiah prays, plans, and steps forward in faith, trusting in the sovereign hand of the Lord who opens doors and strengthens His people. This passage teaches us that faithful service...

📝 Sermon Description💬 “The word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly.” (Acts 6:7)In Acts 6:1–7, the early church encounters internal challenges that threaten unity and gospel focus. Rather than allowing division to hinder the mission, the apostles lead the church to appoint seven faithful men—chosen for their character, wisdom, and fullness of the Spir...

📝 Sermon Description 💬 “We must obey God rather than men.” (Acts 5:29) In Acts 5:12–42, we witness the apostles’ unwavering courage as they continue proclaiming Jesus, despite persecution and threats from religious leaders. Their boldness challenges us to stand firm in our faith, prioritize obedience to God, and find joy even in suffering for Christ's name. Join us as we explore what godly c...

📝 Sermon Description 💬 “You have not lied to man but to God.” (Acts 5:4)Acts 5:1–11 is a sobering reminder that God takes sin seriously. Ananias and Sapphira’s deceit brought swift judgment, revealing God's holiness and His desire for a pure church. This passage calls us to integrity, honesty, and reverent fear before the Lord. 🙏 Join Us for Worship 🕙 Every Sunday at 10 AM 📍 40 Church Str...

📝 Sermon Description💬 “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) This bold declaration by the apostles before the religious rulers of their day remains the unshakable foundation of the Christian faith. In this sermon from Acts 4:1–22, we see Peter and John proclaim the exclusive, saving power of Jesus Christ—even in the fa...

📝 Sermon Description 💬 The Word became flesh and dwelt among us—this is the miracle and majesty of the incarnation. In Jesus, the glorious Light has not only come into the world but taken on human nature to live among His people. Full of grace and truth, He reveals the very heart of God. This sermon reflects on the glory we behold in Christ—the only Son from the Father—and the fullness we receiv...

📝 Sermon Description 💬 John the Baptist was sent to bear witness to the Light—Jesus, the true Light who gives light to everyone. This sermon explores the mystery and mercy of God’s plan: how Christ entered a dark world, was not recognized by His own, yet gives the right to become children of God to all who receive Him. Jesus is not only the eternal Light, but also the promised Light, fulfilling...

📝 Sermon Description 💬 Paul opens his letter to the Thessalonians by thanking God for their faith, love, and hope—marks of a church transformed by the gospel. This sermon encourages us to live lives that reflect that same gospel power, growing in Christ and letting our faith ring out to others. 🙏 Join Us for Worship 🕙 Every Sunday at 10 AM 📍 40 Church Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543 🌐 www.twi...

📝 Sermon Description  💬 John opens his Gospel by declaring Jesus as the eternal Word—the source of life and the light that shines into the darkness. This sermon explores how Christ’s light reveals truth, offers hope, and overcomes the darkness of sin. In Him, we find the life and clarity our hearts long for.  🙏 Join Us for Worship  🕙 Every Sunday at 10 AM  📍 40 Church Street, Damariscotta, ME...

📝 Sermon Description 💬 As a crowd gathers, amazed by the healing of a crippled man, Peter seizes the moment—not to claim credit, but to point them to the risen Christ. In this bold sermon, Peter preaches repentance and faith in Jesus, declaring that the same Jesus they rejected is the One whom God raised and glorified. With deep conviction, he calls his hearers to turn from sin and receive the r...

📝 Sermon Description 💬 Outside the temple gates, a man crippled from birth begs for help—expecting spare change, but receiving something far greater: complete healing in the name of Jesus. This miraculous moment is more than a physical restoration—it’s a vivid sign of the spiritual transformation Jesus brings. Through Peter and John, we see how faith in Christ doesn’t just improve lives; it radi...

🏠 Pastor David Harlea serves in the villages of Sinesti, Fundulea, Frasinet, and Valea Argovei in Romania, sharing the love of Christ through preaching, discipleship, children’s ministry, and evangelism. His heart for simple, Spirit-filled fellowship and his joy in seeing the Gospel take root in everyday homes is a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness across the globe. As a longtime partner in...

Sermon Description 🏠 After the Spirit is poured out at Pentecost, the church becomes a new kind of community—devoted to the apostles’ teaching, to fellowship, to worship, and to radical generosity. This passage gives us a vivid picture of what it means to live as the people of God: unified, Spirit-filled, and mission-minded. Their life together wasn’t casual—it was deeply committed and joyfully c...

📝 Sermon Description🔥 At Pentecost, Peter proclaims Christ crucified, risen, and reigning. The crowd is cut to the heart—and the church is born. This powerful sermon calls us to repentance, faith, and new life through the Spirit. The same message that stirred hearts in Jerusalem still transforms lives today—in Midcoast Maine and beyond. 🕊️ Be encouraged by the Spirit’s truth, grace, and power....

🌬️ In Acts 2, the long-awaited promise is fulfilled. The Holy Spirit is poured out with power—marking the birth of the church and equipping God’s people for the mission ahead. What seemed like chaos to outsiders was, in fact, the sovereign work of God, fulfilling His Word and transforming hearts. Discover how this moment in redemptive history still shapes us today—and how the Spirit empowers us to...

🌲 After Jesus ascends, 120 followers wait in Jerusalem—patiently and expectantly—for the promised Holy Spirit. United in prayer and guided by Scripture, they trust God’s plan as they prepare for the mission ahead (Acts 1:12–26). Come be encouraged to wait well—anchored in prayer, Scripture, and hope—as we follow Christ together in Midcoast Maine. 🙏 Join Us for Worship 🕙 Every Sunday at 10 am 📍...

🌅 Join us at Twin Villages Church in Damariscotta, Maine, as we open the book of Acts and watch the risen Christ prepare His followers for the mission ahead (Acts 1:1–11). For forty days Jesus teaches about the kingdom of God, anchors their hope in His resurrection, and commands them to wait for the promised Holy Spirit. With their questions swirling—“Lord, will You at this time restore the kingd...

🌅 Join us at Twin Villages Church in Damariscotta, Maine, as we hear the closing words of Luke’s Gospel in 24:36–53. The risen Christ appears to His disciples, calming their fears with peace and proving His resurrection with nail-scarred hands. He opens their minds to understand the Scriptures and gives them a mission: to proclaim repentance and forgiveness in His name to all nations. Then, lifti...

🌅 Join us at Twin Villages Church in Damariscotta, Maine, as we walk the dusty road to Emmaus alongside two weary disciples in Luke 24:13–35. Confused and heartbroken after the crucifixion, they are joined by a mysterious stranger who opens the Scriptures to them—and their hearts begin to burn within. At the table, in the breaking of bread, their eyes are opened—they have been walking with the ri...