Family Church PC - Weekly Sermon Podcast

Pastor Jim preached from Acts 9, highlighting Saul's dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus. Once a proud Pharisee determined to destroy the church, Saul was humbled by Jesus and transformed by God's grace. Drawing a parallel to King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4, Pastor Jim showed that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. The message reminded believers that God's humbling work i...

Pastor Jim preached from Acts 8, sharing the powerful account of the Ethiopian eunuch and how God continues to expand His kingdom beyond borders and barriers. He highlighted that although the eunuch possessed wealth and influence, only a relationship with God could fill the emptiness in his life. Pastor Jim emphasized how God orchestrated a divine appointment by leading Philip through the Holy Spi...

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Welcome to Family Church! We’re so glad you’re here. Join us for a live online church service with worship, biblical teaching, and a chance to connect from wherever you are. You have a place here. New here or need prayer? We would love to connect with you. Visit:  https://form.church/connection Give online:  https://subsplash.com/u/-QJD4RD/give 🔎 What to Expect: - Live worship music - Biblical te...

This powerful message takes us deep into Acts chapter 8, where we witness the explosive spread of the gospel following Stephen's martyrdom. What appears as tragedy becomes the catalyst for God's mission as persecution scatters believers throughout Judea and Samaria, exactly as Jesus had commanded. We meet Philip, who courageously crosses cultural barriers to preach Christ in Samaria, a region Jews...

Pastor Jim continues through Acts 7 as Stephen boldly stands before the Sanhedrin and points to Jesus rather than defending himself. Stephen recounts Israel’s history, showing how God’s people repeatedly resisted His grace and the work of the Holy Spirit. When confronted with the truth, the religious leaders responded with anger and violence, but Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, responded wit...

Pastor Jim delivered a powerful message from Acts 7, using Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin to teach believers how to confidently defend their faith. Stephen’s example reminds us to know God’s Word, to be led by the Holy Spirit, and to place our confidence in the Lord rather than in ourselves. Even while facing false accusations, Stephen responded with humility, wisdom, and courage, pointing...

Pastor Sammie Brooks delivers a powerful message from Acts 6:8-15 about Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit who faces false accusations from Greek-speaking Jews. The sermon emphasizes that Stephen’s wisdom and boldness come from being filled with the Holy Spirit and yielding daily to His control. When opponents cannot defeat Stephen’s arguments, they resort to lies and false witnesses...

Pastor Jim’s Mother’s Day message focused on God’s amazing grace as seen through the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. From the unexpected announcement of Jesus’ birth to the many challenges she faced along the way, Mary continually experienced God’s sustaining grace. Whether walking through uncertainty, hardship, loss, or heartbreak, God’s grace proved sufficient in every season of her life. The...

This sermon from Acts 6:1-7 addresses a controversy that arose in the early church between Hellenist Jews and Hebrew Jews regarding the distribution of food to widows. The Hellenist widows were being neglected in the daily distribution, causing murmuring in the church. The apostles wisely responded by having the church select seven qualified men to serve as the first deacons, allowing the apostles...

This sermon from Acts 5:33-42 focuses on how to minister to people who respond to truth with rage and anger. Pastor Jim shares his personal experience of being confronted about his own anger issues and uses the example of Gamaliel's wise intervention when the Sanhedrin wanted to kill the apostles. The message emphasizes that some people don't want to hear the truth and react with rage, but we can...

Pastor Jim teaches from the book of Acts (5:12–21), highlighting the powerful ministry of the apostles in Jerusalem. He explains that the miracles performed by the apostles served to confirm their God-given authority to lead the early church, clarify gospel doctrine, and establish the New Covenant. This message reminds us that while God is still able to work miracles today, the apostles’ ministry...

Dr. Brent Black delivered a sobering message from Acts 5:1–11 about Ananias and Sapphira, who sold property but lied about giving the full proceeds to the church. He connected their story to the Old Testament account of Achan, showing how hidden sin can threaten God’s people from within. The couple sought the reputation of great generosity without making a genuine sacrifice, revealing the sin of h...

This Easter message from 1 Corinthians 15 centers on the truth of Christ’s resurrection and why it matters. Pastor Jim explains the gospel: Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again, appearing to many witnesses. He also tackles the skeptical claim “there is no resurrection” by showing what would be true if Christ had not been raised. Preaching would be in vain, faith would be futile, and...

This Palm Sunday message from Matthew 21:1–11 explores Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and reveals the kind of King He truly is, humble, loving, and on His way to the cross. While the crowds celebrated Him, they did not fully understand His mission to save. Pastor Jim highlights five truths that strengthen our trust in God and calls us to respond through obedience, surrender, worship, and sh...

This sermon on Acts 4:32–36 highlights five values God desires for His church: unity, generosity, gospel witness, love, and sacrificial sharing. Using the story of “Jack,” a new believer learning healthier relationships, Pastor Jim shows how God transforms us to live in these ways. The early church modeled these values through unity of heart, open-handed giving, and care for one another, practical...

This sermon from Acts 4:23–31, preached by Pastor Jim, explores how the early church responded to persecution with united, faith-filled prayer. After being threatened for preaching in Jesus’ name, Peter and John returned to their church family, and together they turned to God. The message highlights three key responses. First, they gained perspective through praise, recognizing God as the Sovereig...

This message from Acts 4:1–22, preached by Pastor Alex, reminds us that the authority of the risen Christ cannot be silenced by any human power. After Peter and John healed a lame man and boldly proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus, the religious leaders arrested them in an attempt to stop their message. Yet their efforts only highlighted the power of the Gospel—about 5,000 people came to faith. W...

This sermon focuses on Peter's gospel presentation in Acts 3 after healing a crippled man at the temple. Pastor Jim uses Peter's message to teach six key principles for sharing the gospel: discussing proofs for God's existence, directing attention to God rather than ourselves, explaining Jesus Christ clearly, addressing sin directly, and calling people to repent and believe. Peter boldly confronts...

This sermon from Acts 3:1-10 explores the healing of a lame man by Peter and John at the temple gate. Pastor Jim establishes the context of early Jewish Christians transitioning from Old Covenant ceremonial laws to New Covenant spiritual practices. The message focuses on five foundations of ministry demonstrated through this miracle: the priority of prayer, the motive of compassion, the pursuit of...

In this message from Acts 2:36–47, Pastor Jim walks through Peter’s powerful sermon at Pentecost and the life-changing response that followed. As Peter boldly proclaimed Jesus as Lord and Messiah, about 3,000 people were saved, demonstrating that salvation comes by grace alone, not by good works, and that believers can have confident assurance in Christ. This passage reveals what happens when the...

This sermon explores Peter’s bold gospel message on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2. After the Holy Spirit descended and the disciples spoke in various languages, Peter addressed the crowd—explaining that this was the fulfillment of prophecy and proclaiming Jesus as the crucified and risen Messiah. Peter declared that Jesus’ miracles proved He is the Son of God, His death was God’s plan for our sal...

Shaun Noble, an IMB missionary serving among the Karamajong people in Uganda, shares from Jonah chapter 4 about God's heart for all nations. He challenges the congregation to examine their own hearts regarding lost people, using Jonah's anger at God's mercy toward Nineveh as a warning against apathy and prejudice. Shaun Noble emphasizes that God's love extends beyond our personal boundaries and co...

This sermon explores Acts 2:1–13 and the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came upon the early church. Pastor Jim highlights how Pentecost fulfilled Old Testament promises and shows that God values faithfulness over numbers, as only 120 believers were present. The Spirit’s arrival brought power, boldness, and the ability to proclaim God’s mighty works to people from every nation. The message...

This sermon from Acts 1:15-26 focuses on the disciples' decision to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal and death. Pastor Jim explores the themes of God's mercy through Peter's restoration to leadership, despite his denial of Jesus, the concept of believers as God's family, and God's sovereignty at work through human responsibility. The message examines how the early church sought God's will...