The Pillar Church Podcast

Preacher: Dave Cartwright Passage: Acts 5:12-42 Sermon Points:  Why is Resilience even needed? (vs 12-26) Where do we find such Resilience? (vs 27-39) What does Resilience look like? (vs 40-42)

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 4:32-5:11 Big Idea: To enjoy God’s grace we must have a proper fear of God Sermon Points: Enjoying Great Grace (4:32-37) A Proper Fear of God (5:1-11) Application Points: We should Practice Grace Based Giving We must Beware of Lying to God

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 3 - 4:31 Big Idea: God empowers us to take the good news of Jesus into a hostile world. Sermon Points:  The Opportunity (3:1-10) Speaking of Jesus (3:11-26) Acceptance & Opposition (4:1-22) Praying for Help (4:23-31) Takeaways: We Must Embrace the Exclusivity of Jesus We Must Seek God’s Help to Speak This Message Boldly  

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 2:42-47 Big Idea: Devotion to simple church life has glorious outcomes. Sermon Points: 4 Devotions of Simple Church Life The Word The Fellowship The Breaking of Bread The Prayers 3 Glorious Outcomes Awe (vs 43) Needs Met With Gladness, Generosity, and Praise (vs 44-47a) Growth (42a) Takeaway: Devote Yourself Afresh to God

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 2:1-41 Big Idea: Jesus alone is the Lord Who can save us from a corrupt and doomed world. Sermon Points: The Last Days The Lord Salvation 2 Observations about Tongues: The tongues at Pentecost were understandable languages   In Acts, Joel and the NT, prophesy is given greater emphasis than tongues.

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 1:15-26 Big Idea: God’s Word teaches us how to understand and respond to disciples who turn against Jesus. Sermon Points: 1. Those who return evil for good, experience evil. vs 15-20 2. The Unfaithful Are Replaced By the Faithful. vs 20b-26 Observation: Many things we read of in Acts are descriptive, not prescriptive. Takeaways: 1. We Should Not Be Surprised or S...

Preacher: Greg Alles Passage: Acts 1:1-14 Big Idea: The Church is the Spirit-empowered witness of Jesus. Sermon Points: Stay Focused on Primary Issues    Live by the Spirit’s Power   Live in Hope of Jesus’ Return    Devote Ourselves to Prayer