Sermons

Luke reminds believers that while they may be suffering under a cruel and unjust regime, ultimately they are citizens of heaven where King Jesus sits on the throne opposing the proud and giving grace to the humble. Acts 12:1-25

How do we live out our faith and see the kingdom expand as it did at Antioch? Acts 11:19-30

God is patient as the church struggles to grasp the comprehensive nature of His grace, while at the same time pushes the church to embrace uncomfortability. Acts 10:9–16, 28–29, 11:1–18

The church must expand it vision to enfold all those that God has chosen for salvation. Acts 10:1-48

While the ministry of the Gospel grows in its reach, it remains intensely personal reflecting the ministry of Jesus. Acts 9:32-43

When men and women are taken hold of by Christ, their lives are upended in surprising ways. Acts 9:19b-31, 2 Corinthians 11:30-33 Galatians 1:15-24

True conversion is a gift of God’s grace that transforms the entire person to become a friend and servant of God.

God meets those with deep existential hunger through the ministry of his word and his people, ultimately drawing them to Christ who satisfies.    Acts 8:26-40 Worship Guide Listen to the entire service here.

As the gospel spreads from Jerusalem to Samaria, God’s kingdom expands in amazing ways, bringing great joy, unity, and a little messiness along with it. Acts 8:4-25

As the heavens open the hearts of humanity are revealed. Acts 7:54-8:3

As Stephen displays the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, we are drawn to Immanuel, a God who is with us. Acts 7:1-53

Those who are in Christ end up looking an awful lot like him in life and death.

When the early church continues to grow, its unity is threatened as a vulnerable population is overlooked. How does the gospel shape the structures and the substance of our service to one another in the name of Christ? Acts 6:1-7

The truth of the resurrection is the hinge of history and hope for those who would believe. Acts 17:16-34

As we see the the Kingship of Jesus emerging through the ministry of the Apostles we recognize its impact for this world and the next. Acts 5:12-42

The early church not only faced persecution from without, but dealt with Satanic twisting of hearts from within, reminding them that the cross of Jesus remains their only hope. Acts (4:32-37) 5:1-11

The early church was so shaped by God’s character and Word that they prayed for boldness rather than safety in the face of trials. How can we pray like that today? Acts 4:23-31

Those who have been with Jesus must speak of what we have seen and heard, proclaiming no other name despite inevitable risks.  Acts 4:1-22 Worship Guide Listen to the entire service here.

When the light of the gospel begins to shine from the midst of the post pentecost community amazing things begin to seen more clearly, even as the darkness seeks to snuff out the light.

The community of those transformed by the finished work of Christ and the outpouring of the Spirit begins to take shape in head turning ways! Acts 2:42–47, 4:32–35

The Apostle Peter’s Pentecost sermon put Jesus on full display before a captivated audience. How is that same Jesus inviting us to respond nearly 2000 years later? Acts 2:22-41

On Pentecost God fulfills his promises by sending the Spirit to fill the believers and manifest their union with Christ. This marks a continuation in the story of redemption and serves as the starting point for the Spirit filled life of the NT. Acts 2:1-21

While so many people are fearful of the future, Christians have one great certainty to look forward to with absolute confidence. Romans 8:9-25

All of Jesus’ disciples must learn to navigate the space between the ascension of Christ and his coming again. Acts 1:12-26

The ascension of Jesus, which is the culmination of his earthly ministry and inauguration of his heavenly session, provides purpose and confidence for all those who would be his disciples. Acts 1:1-11