Fervent Church

Stephen stood before the very council that condemned Jesus to death. Instead of defending himself, he boldly proclaimed the gospel. In this verse-by-verse study of  Acts 7 , we walk through Stephen’s powerful sermon—the longest recorded sermon in the book of Acts. By tracing the lives of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and Israel’s history, Stephen reveals a sobering pattern: God continually calls His peo...

What happens when the church grows so fast that needs go unmet? In Acts 6, the early church faces its first internal conflict — and the apostles' response reveals something powerful: God often solves problems by raising up faithful people from within. Pastor Nick walks through the appointment of the first seven deacons, the qualifications that matter most (good reputation, full of the Spirit,...

What does it really mean to stand for Jesus when the world tells you to sit down and be quiet? In Acts 5:12-42, the early church continues to grow through the power of the Holy Spirit, but opposition quickly follows. The apostles are arrested, miraculously freed, commanded to go back and preach, beaten for their faith, and yet they leave rejoicing because they were counted worthy to suffer for the...

What does God really care about—your money or your heart? In this verse-by-verse study of Acts 4:32–5:11, Pastor Nick Wyss explores one of the most sobering passages in the New Testament: the account of Ananias and Sapphira. While this story involves money, possessions, and giving, the real issue is much deeper. The problem was never the amount they gave—it was the condition of their hearts. The e...

What do you do when following Jesus brings opposition instead of comfort? In Acts 4, Peter and John find themselves arrested, threatened, and pressured to stop preaching about Jesus. After witnessing a miraculous healing and boldly proclaiming the gospel, they stand before the same religious leaders who had condemned Jesus. Faced with intimidation and persecution, they are forced to answer a criti...

In Acts 3, Peter and John encounter a man who had been lame from birth, and in the name of Jesus, his life is completely changed. But the miracle was not the end of the story—it was the doorway to the message. In this sermon, Pastor Nick teaches through Acts 3 and shows how God uses miracles, blessings, and even unexpected moments to get our attention and point us back to Jesus. The healing of the...

This week at Fervent Church, we continue our verse-by-verse study through Acts and ask an important question:  What is the church?  For many people, church has become a building, a service, or just another event added to a busy schedule. But Scripture paints a much bigger picture. In Acts 2, we see the first snapshot of the early church—a people filled with the Holy Spirit and devoted to Jesus and...

In this fifth message from our Unstoppable series through the book of Acts, Pastor Nick walks through Acts 2:14-41 — the first sermon ever preached after the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost. Peter, an ordinary, untrained fisherman who had recently denied Jesus three times, stands up filled with the Holy Spirit and proclaims the gospel to a crowd of thousands. The result? 3,000 souls saved...

What is the gift of tongues, and what is it not? In this message from Acts 2:1-21, we look at the day of Pentecost and the first occurrence of the gift of tongues after the Holy Spirit was poured out on the church. There is a lot of confusion, controversy, and even division surrounding this gift, but instead of building our theology from experience, tradition, or emotion, we look to Scripture. Usi...

What if the most important day in human history happened on a Jewish harvest festival? In this message from Acts 2:1–13, Pastor Nick Wyss unpacks the explosive arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost — and why it changes everything for you today. You'll discover the stunning Old Testament backstory of Pentecost (Feast of Weeks), why 3,000 people died at the first Pentecost and 3,000...

What do you do when you know God has called you to something, but you're still waiting for the door to open? In this message from Acts 1:12–26, Pastor Nick Wyss walks through what the disciples did in the ten days between Jesus' ascension and Pentecost — and what it means for us in our own seasons of waiting. Whether you're waiting on a breakthrough, a next step, or just trying to figu...

We’re kicking off our new series  “Unstoppable – Fueled by the Holy Spirit”  with a message from Acts 1 titled  “All That Jesus Began.” In the Gospel of Luke, Luke records all that Jesus  began  to do and teach—but in the Acts of the Apostles, we see that His work didn’t stop. It continues through the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through His people. In this message, we unpack: Why the b...

What happens after you believe in Jesus? That is the question this sermon answers. In this message, Pastor Nick walks through the gospel clearly and practically: you were made for a relationship with God, sin broke that relationship, and Jesus came to restore what was lost through His death and resurrection. But salvation is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of a brand-new life. This s...

In this Easter sermon from Fervent Church, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the life-changing hope of the empty tomb. Walking through John 20, this message unpacks why Easter still matters today: Jesus conquered sin, defeated death, and made a way for us to be brought from death to life through faith in Him. This sermon explores the confusion of the disciples, the reality of our s...

On this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Nick walks through the final week of Jesus’ life to help us behold the Man—Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, the Lamb of God, and the King so many misunderstood. From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the cross, this sermon traces how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy, why He wept over Jerusalem, and how the peace people wanted was not the peace He ul...

In this final message from our  Supreme  series through Colossians, Pastor Nick walks through  Colossians 4:7–18  and shows how God builds His kingdom through ordinary, faithful people. What can seem like “just a list of names” becomes a powerful reminder that  you have a place in the kingdom of God . From Tychicus and Onesimus to Mark, Epaphras, Luke, and Demas, this passage shows that God uses a...

Do you believe in Jesus wholeheartedly — but freeze the moment someone asks you about your faith? You're not alone. Sharing the gospel can feel awkward, intimidating, and even scary. But the good news is: you already have everything you need. In this episode, Pastor Nick walks through Colossians 4:5-6 and gives four practical, biblical steps for how to share your faith in everyday life — at wo...

What does it really look like to be a church that prays? In this message from  Colossians 4:2–4 , Pastor Nick teaches how prayer is meant to be more than a religious routine. Prayer is a daily relationship with our Heavenly Father that strengthens us, realigns our hearts, deepens our gratitude, and opens doors for the gospel. This teaching walks through what it means to be: steadfast in prayer , w...

What does it look like to build a strong family in a culture that’s constantly pushing against God’s design? In this message from  Colossians 3:18–4:1 , we walk verse-by-verse through Paul’s practical instructions for everyday relationships— marriage, parenting, and work —and learn how the gospel shapes the way we live at home and beyond. You’ll hear what Scripture says about: Wives and husbands :...

In Colossians 3:1–17 (ESV), Paul gives a simple, life-changing command:  look up . If you’ve been raised with Christ,  seek the things above  and  set your mind on Jesus —because we don’t defeat sin by trying harder or staring at the problem. We defeat sin by  running to Christ . In this message, we walk verse-by-verse through what it means to  put to death  what is earthly in us (sexual immoralit...

Are you  living out your faith —or just  acting ? In today’s message,  “Quit Playing Church,”  we continue our study through  Colossians 2:6–23  and hear Paul’s warning: don’t let anyone take you captive with empty promises, religious pressure, or “Jesus + something else” spirituality. We talk about: Why  performance-based Christianity  (legalism) is exhausting and joyless “Diets and days” (food l...

Are you being  captured  by the world’s ideas—or  captivated  by Jesus? In today’s message from  Colossians 2:6–15 , we walk through Paul’s warning against being taken captive by  philosophy, empty deceit, human tradition, and spiritual forces  that are “not according to Christ.” Paul calls the church (and us) back to a  Christ-centered biblical worldview : receive Christ Jesus as Lord,  walk in H...

This week at  Fervent Church , Sam continues our verse-by-verse study through  Colossians  with a message from  Colossians 1:24–2:5 . Paul writes from prison to strengthen believers facing confusion, false teaching, and “almost-true” distortions of the gospel. In this passage, we see that  suffering doesn’t have to be wasted —and that joy is not just a feeling, but a  chosen response  rooted in Ch...

Are you busy for Jesus... but not with Jesus? It's one of the most convicting questions in the Christian life—and it's exactly what Jesus addresses in the story of Mary and Martha. In this sermon from Luke 10:38-42, Pastor Nick unpacks the familiar account of two sisters who both loved Jesus but related to Him in very different ways. Martha served. Mary sat. And when Martha complained, Jes...

In Colossians 1:15–23, Paul gives us one of the clearest, most powerful pictures of  who Jesus really is —and why it matters. The church in Colossae was being pressured to believe a “Jesus + something else” gospel. More rules. More secrets. More spiritual add-ons. But Paul lovingly (and firmly) pulls them back to the center:  Jesus is not a lesser version of God. Jesus is God. Jesus is supreme. An...