RCC Sermons

Christians are ultimately citizens of a better, heavenly country promised by God, not any earthly nation—so while we love and serve where we live, our deepest hope and allegiance belong to Christ's coming kingdom.

God continues to work in the midst of Paul’s imprisonment and hardship, revealing the power of Christ though his ministry to the people of Malta and the favor and welcome he receives in Rome. We can expect this same God-given victory in our own hardship.

God continues to work in the midst of Paul’s imprisonment and hardship, revealing the power of Christ though his ministry to the people of Malta and the favor and welcome he receives in Rome. We can expect this same God-given victory in our own hardship.

Paul’s journey to Rome lands in turbulent seas, which lead the crew of his ship to toss all equipment and goods overboard. They trusted his word that life would be preserved; will we hold fast, trusting God at his word?

Under trial, Paul accounts for his life and message, revealing the Gospel can stand before any authority.

Paul’s imprisonment and trial before Felix reveals the injustice of his adversaries, the true justice which God brings, and God’s continued work and purpose even while we wait.

Paul rebukes the high priest after being struck and declares he is on trial for the hope of the resurrection, prompting a dispute that forces the Roman commander to remove him. The Lord encourages Paul and promises he will testify in Rome. A plot to assassinate Paul is uncovered, leading Claudius Lysias to escort Paul by night with a large guard to Governor Felix, who finds no charge deserving dea...

After Paul is arrested in Jerusalem, he tries to offer a defense before the Jews that were gathered. They begin to protest all the more and the commander sends him to be flogged. Paul then reveals his Roman citizenship.

In Acts 21, Paul arrives in Jerusalem. Some of the Jews had been making false claims about his teaching, but in his attempt to prove them false a riot is started and he is arrested.

In Acts 20:13-38, Paul begins his journey to Jerusalem. Knowing that he will not return to the area, he calls the Ephesian elders to meet him along the way and exhorts them to remain faithful to God.

In Acts 20:1-12, Paul leaves the Ephesians and travels back to visit many of the churches that he started. At the end of his time in Troas, he gathers with the Christians there and performs a miracle by the power of God.

In Acts 19:22-41, the Ephesians are concerned by the threat that Paul’s message is to their local god Artemis. We must make the same choice today between the gods of this world and the one true God.

On Easter Sunday, we remember the resurrection of Jesus. Thomas doubted the truth of Christ’s resurrection; we must learn from his example and trust in the account that we have been given.

In Acts 19:8-22, Paul settles in Ephesus, teaching first in the synagogue and then teaching daily in the Lecture Hall. He remains for two years, with God performing extraordinary miracles through him, bringing many people to the Way.

In Acts 18:18-19:7, Paul and those that he has met along the way offer teaching and correction to some others who have gaps in their understanding in order to further spread the Gospel message.

In Acts 18:1-18, Paul settles in Corinth for a long stay, but never stops sharing the Gospel.

In Acts 17:16-34, Paul gives a speech in the Athenian Areopagus seeking to persuade the Greeks of the city to accept the Gospel.

After being imprisoned in Philippi, Paul and Silas are freed by the power of God while singing praises in their bondage and share salvation with their jailer.

After being imprisoned in Philippi, Paul and Silas are freed by the power of God while singing praises in their bondage and share salvation with their jailer.

God’s purpose works itself out even through what may appear like a setback or a hindrance to the Gospel message.

God’s purpose works itself out even through what may appear like a setback or a hindrance to the Gospel message.

God’s purpose works itself out even through what may appear like a setback or a hindrance to the Gospel message.

Pastor Tom covers John 15:26-16:15 in a brief message discussing the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Paul moves on to the next stop on his missionary journey and faces both acceptance and more opposition to the gospel message.

We begin a new series in the book of Acts focusing on the missionary journeys of Paul. We see him embark on his first journey and the Spirit work through him in Cyprus.