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As we pick up in Acts 26 this week, we find Paul before the council and Agrippa. Paul takes this time to testify about his regeneration on the road to Damascus. Paul wasn't looking for Christ to save him, he was doing the opposite. Paul wanted to persecute the Church. Instead, Christ opened his eyes to turn from darkness to light. Salvation is of the Lord, and he will save whom He desires. Ori...

How do we conceptualize the Glory of God? Do we see it in the proper light? Consider the mountains- is God not bigger? Is he not more grand? When we consider God's Glory, we not only don't have to fear others, we don't have to fear anything (other than him). Last night, Daniel taught our second midweek- "God is Glorious, So You Don't Have to Fear Others." Originally Febru...

Yesterday, as we continued Paul's trial before King Agrippa, there was a noticeable amount of elegance. Paul is in shackles before Agrippa, Bernice, military tribunes, and prominent men of the city. Still, in all their pomp, Paul's riches are more. Why? Because he knows Christ Jesus. Originally February 11th, 2024. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

It seems like there is always something going on that can cause us to be stressed out. Whether it's our health, our friends and family, our jobs, or literally anything, scripture would encourage us to lay those things down and look to the Lord. Last night, Zach taught the first week in our midweeks series: "God is Great - So We Don't Have to be in Control." We hope this message b...

Paul can leave prison; all he would have to do was recant. However, he won't. Why? Paul knows the truth of the Gospel- Christ died and rose again. His message for the council and every trial he undergoes is the same- look to Jesus. Originally February 4th, 2024. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Our journey through Acts picks up with Paul on trial (again) before Felix. Rather than try to inflate his ego, Paul speaks plainly to Felix- he is on trial for testifying the truth about Christ Jesus. He isn't interested in Felix's ego because he is interested in his soul. Originally January 28th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

As we continue our journey in Acts, we find Paul shackled before the tribune. While imprisoned, a group of 40 zealots make a vow to fast until Paul is dead. Through the sovereignty of the Lord, their plot is foiled, and Paul is delivered safely to Herod's praetorium. Regardless of the intentions of men, the Lord's will will not be thwarted. Originally January 21st, 2024. Hank Atchison. Cov...

This morning, Dolan continued our series on Acts with Paul on trial before the high priest. When questioned, Paul testified plainly, "It is with respect to the hope of the resurrection of the dead I am on trial." While that statement divided the Pharisees and Sadducees, it should cause the Christians to rejoice. In all trials, we look to Christ and his resurrection, where he defeated dea...

On Sunday, we continued our sermon series on the book of Acts. As Paul meets with tribulation, imprisonment, and flogging, he keeps his eyes on the prize- Christ Jesus died for sinners. May we each have the same resolve to make Christ known wherever we are to whomever we are with. Originally January 7th, 2024. Hank Atchison Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL

Yesterday, Hank preached on the truth of Christ. He, the treasure laid in a manger was worth more than the gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The incarnate God, who created and sustains the world, was laid in a manger. He came to save his people. Celebrate with joy, the savior has come. Originally December 24th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Our Christmas series continued yesterday with Daniel preaching on the rightful Adoration of Christ Jesus. The odds of Christ fulfilling some of the prophesies depicted were slim; the odds of him fulfilling all 365 were almost nonexistent. Yet, Christ was the perfect savior, and He came in miraculous fashion. Originally December 17th, 2023. Daniel Hester. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

On Sunday morning, we continued our Christmas Series by focusing on the Incarnation of Christ Jesus. The incarnation isn't symbolic, nor is it a fable. Christ came in full glory, veiled himself in the flesh, and accomplished the redemption of his people. Originally December 10th, 2023. Zachary Nelson. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

On Sunday, we started our four-part Christmas series with Isaiah 9 and Expectation. Since the fall, creation has been groaning for a savior to cleanse us from our sins. The Jewish people had a clear picture of the warrior son of David who would overthrow Rome. Christ wasn't quite what they expected. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord. Originally December 3rd, 2023. Hank Atchison. Cov...

Yesterday morning, Hank preached through Paul's exhortation to the elders in Ephesus from Acts 20. This is the last time he will speak with any of these believers face-to-face. What does he tell them? He warns them to pay careful attention to themselves and the flock. Many arise and want to damage the Church and the gospel- we must press on in Christ. Originally November 26th, 2023. Hank Atchi...

Our Sunday morning was full of singing, praise, and fellowship with one another. Brad preached, we saw our clubhouse kiddos sing, and we ended the day breaking bread together. Originally November 19th, 2023. Brad Jessen. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Yesterday, in Acts 20, we saw the heart of Paul as he preached to the Church in Ephesus. Not only did he preach all night, but well into the morning. Why? The church is committed to fellowship and Christian living with one another. Originally November 12th, 2023. Hank, Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Sunday morning, Hank closed out the 19th chapter of Acts. As Paul preaches in Ephesus, a riot starts surrounding the worship of the false god Artemis. The Ephesian people aren't concerned with idolatry- one man is concerned with money, and most don't know why they are there. The Gospel brings clarity to our purpose in life. Originally November 5th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church.

Hank continued our study of Acts in chapters 18 and 19. We see Paul continuing to spread the gospel, a young teacher corrected, and a desire to repent and believe. What do we take from all of this? We must continue and grow in the gospel. We must seek the truth in love, and press on to grow in Christ Jesus. Originally October 30th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

"Why do we go to so many other places to get water that doesn't satisfy us? When we believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes within us, and dead bones come to life! We are raised from the dead and living water flows. We will never need water again." Last night, Dolan taught our fourth midweek on Solus Christus Originally October 25th, 2023. Dolan Davis. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL...

Yesterday, we continued our sermon series in Acts with Chapter 18. As Paul seeks to spread the gospel to the Corinthian people, he is reviled by the Jewish people and turns his attention to the Gentiles. Why does Paul stay in Corinth? The Lord tells him he has many in that city that are His. Regardless of the criticism and hate of the world, the Lord will save His people. We hope this message bles...

"We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone." We are through week three of our Sola Series. Last night, Zach taught on Sola Fide and the Doctrine of Justification by faith alone. Originally October 18th, 2023. Zachary Nelson. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

In Acts 17, Paul continues his missionary journey and is in the city of Athens. As he confronts the idolatry of the city, he tells them of the one true God. The message isn't one of works-based salvation, instead, it's simple: repent and turn to the one true God. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord. Originally October 16th, 2023. Jared Dearing. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

"Salvation is not the work of man. Salvation is not possible without the gift of grace." The beauty of grace is that we can't earn it- we receive it from the Lord. Originally October 11th, 2023. Daniel Hester. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

As our Journey through Acts continues, we see Paul and Silas preaching the Word to the Bereans. After hearing his preaching, the Bereans receive the truth and examine the Scripture. Doing so, they come to faith. When the Word is rightly preached, doctrine and devotion are byproducts. We must look to the Scripture for our foundation and allow it to inform us what is true. We hope this sermon blesse...

Everyone has a measure by which they process information and truth. Where can we turn to determine what is true? What guides our reasoning? To kick off our midweek series, Brad teaches on Sola Scriptura and why scripture is the standard for truth. Originally October 4th, 2023. Brad Jessen. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.