Generations Church Sermons

Matthew 2:1-12 What is your reaction to the news of Jesus birth?

“Hoping for Jesus: Simeon and Anna” (Luke 2:21-38) What are you hoping and waiting for this Christmas? Is it for Christ to make Himself more present to you? Anything else is misplaced hope. Any other waiting and longing will inevitably disappoint.

Acts 28 The church is called to be faithful to the mission of God.

The Church a safe harbor: As Christ's Church, we are a people that others can run to in times of need and a safe place when the storms of life are overwhelming.

Acts 25-26 “The church is made up of steadfast suffering storytellers”

THE VOICE OF THE CHURCH The Church is a needed voice in culture, but due to our failure to remain distinct we have lost this. To be valued again in society we will need to relearn how to think, speak, and act.

“The Church Must Rise Above” : Acts 22:22–23:35 The Church must rise above the negativity of culture. We are accountable to God for our words, actions, and attitudes.

“The Church is a Place of Repentance” - Acts 21b-22 The Church is people in constant need of change and repentance of sin as we strive to look more and more like Jesus.

Acts 21:1-26 - The Church The Church is called to obey Jesus faithfully even when the calling is challenging or painful. Trusting Jesus this way allows Him to be glorified through you.

TODAY'S MAIN IDEA: "Because Christ purchased us with His death, we need to understand the calling of the church is greater than our personal desires."

Acts 18:24 - 19:41 - “The Church Transforms a City” The Church is a community of transformed people, and when transformed people engaged locally they see entire cities changed to glorify God.

“The Church Is For All People” - Acts 18 The Church is Christ’s messenger to the entire world, not just those who are like us. This often takes us beyond where we are comfortable.

The Church is called to engage the culture we live in. We are responsible for how we share Christ with others, but we cannot control the outcome.

Acts 16 The Church is a group of misfit missionaries.

Sharing your faith from Scripture

“Seeing People Healed” - Matthew 9 We get to participate in Jesus healing people of addictions, relationships, guilt and shame, and physical health. Being a part of transforming someone’s life allows us to share Jesus through the process.

“Serving People” - Mark 6:30–56 Serving people in everyday life opens up opportunities for us to show others the goodness and grace of Jesus in tangible ways.

God desires His Church to multiply disciples, leaders and plant churches.

TODAY’S MAIN IDEA: The Church is called to truly believe the truth that we proclaim. Acts 11:19–26

Today's Main Idea The churh is to be the witness for Jesus so others might know him. Acts 9:13-21

“The Church is Many People On One Mission” Acts 8 The Church is many people on one mission to share Jesus with the lost world.

Acts 6:8 - 7:60 The Church is built on the power and promises of God, rather than the gifts or plans of man.

Acts 5:17-6:7 The imperfect church will persevere.

Big Truth…A Living church is built on dead individuals Acts 4:32–5:16

Acts 4:1-31 The Church proclaims the Gospel boldly.