Sermons at Smoky Row Brethren Church

Philip the deacon demonstrates what it looks like to be a “worker for the harvest” as he shares the Gospel with an Ethiopian eunuch on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza.

Stephen preaches boldly about Jesus, and persecution intensifies against the early church - resulting in his martyrdom.

As the movement of the early church quickly grows, an issue arises of apparent favoritism in caring for the Hebraic widows while overlooking distribution to the Hellenistic (Greek-speaking) widows. The Twelve move quickly to address the issue, empowering a new group (The Seven) to serve.

The early believers share all things in common - selling property to take care of those in need. All is going well until...

The disciples decide what to do after the chief priests warn them not to preach in the name of Jesus.

Peter’s healing of a man who was lame from birth gives us insights into what it looks like to live a Spirit-led life.

A walkthrough of Peter’s message at Pentecost.

Smoky Row Brethren Church congregation reflects upon the choosing of Matthias to replace Judas.

Preparing the disciples for the trials to come, Jesus speaks words of comfort and encouragement - including the surprising declaration that those who believe in him would do even greater things than he has done.

Jesus critiques the teachers of the law and Pharisees while teaching a lesson about what greatness looks like in the kingdom of God.

An expert in the law asks Jesus some questions of great importance.

In the midst of questioning by religious leaders in the temple, Jesus is asked what he thinks the first, or greatest, commandment is.

Having established his authority over all heaven and earth through his resurrection, Jesus gives his followers a lasting mission.

What we learn from Jesus’ appearance to Thomas and the other disciples.

Everything depends on our choice to open or close our hearts toward Jesus. Two cries of the crowds from the first Holy Week— 1. During the Triumphal Entry, those with open hearts cry out for salvation—John 12:12-19. Hosanna— Hoshiah (imperative verb form of “to save”) na (particle of entreaty—“please”) 2. During the trial before Governor Pilate, those with closed hearts cry out for crucifixion—Joh...

Jesus is Jesus betrayed, unjustly arrested and accused, given a sham of a trial, and condemned with no fault found in him.

Our darkest times are easier to face when we retain the capacity to think of and pray for others. The High Priestly Prayer of John chapter 17 reveals three things Jesus is thinking about on the last night before His crucifixion— 1. Jesus thinks about the glory of God—verses 1-5. To glorify God is to reveal Him for who He truly is. 2. Jesus thinks about His disciples—verses 6-19. To be sanctified i...

On the night before his betrayal, Jesus gives a new command to his disciples: Love one another as I have loved you.

We all must learn to trust and obey God regardless of our circumstances. John 11:1-44

In English, we pronounce it Jesus. In Greek, it’s Iesous. In Hebrew, it’s Yeshua. No matter how you pronounce it, it all means the same thing: Salvation. It is the given name to the Son of God AND as the same name we read in Psalm 68:19 earlier in the service - it is an enduring name to describe the God who saves. Along with “Father” - “Jesus”/ “Savior” is one of THE most common ways we refer to o...

What does it mean that God is ‘Our Father’?

God's eternal presence brings purpose and perspective to our lives

God is faithful, just, and able to be trusted even in pain and uncertainty.

El Roi: The God Who Sees US Genesis 16:1-16 We can run but we cannot hide — and WHY would we want to do so when we know we have such a faithful God? Three realities of journeying with The-God-Who-Sees-Us— 1. You will feel unseen at times — verses 1-7. 2. You will never really be out of God’s sight — verses 8 -9. 3. You will have a better journey if you trust God’s promises — verses 10-16.

Passage: Psalm 86:1-17 Message summary: God wants to lead you. You can show your commitment to God’s leadership in your life by. . . #1. Praying to the Lord with humility and respect— Psalm 86:1-7. #2. Worshipping the Lord with an understanding mind and daily obedience—Psalm 86:8-13. #3. Depending upon the Lord and not your own wisdom for solutions to the challenges in your life— Psalm 86:14-17