Solely Sermons

Sermon Series: Revival Scripture: Acts 3:17-20 Sermon: Refreshing Preacher: J.C. Fowler Watch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/vm487h6  Deep down, everyone hungers for a fresh start and spiritual revival. Discover how the path to true refreshing isn't found in simple resolutions, but through the transformative power of repentance. By exploring Acts 3, we...

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-13 Sermon: Crowned Preacher: J.C. Fowler Watch the Full Worship Service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/c6vr5yx Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jes...

Allentown Presbyterian Church, Allentown NJ Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12 Sermon: When You Find What You’re Looking For Preacher: James Wilson Jr. The search for meaning is a universal human experience that often leaves us feeling restless. Using the journey of the Magi in Matthew 2, this message explores how God meets us in our uncertainty and guides us through trouble. Discover how to start your spi...

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-5, I Peter 2:9 Sermon: His Marvelous Light Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the Full Worship Service Here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/9jx54kz When life feels dark and chaotic, it is easy to respond with fear or anger. But the Christmas story reminds us that God steps directly into the darkness to bring Ligh...

Sermon Series: What Are You Waiting For? Scripture: Luke 2:25-35 Sermon: Watching and Waiting Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck Watch the Full Worship Service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/gbnts9t Waiting is often viewed as an inconvenience, yet it is an inescapable part of the human experience. This message explores the life of Simeon, a man who faithfully waited for the Messia...

Sermon Series: What Are You Waiting For? Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3 Sermon: Waiting for the Vision Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Advent is a season of waiting, often lived in the "in-between" of promises made and promises kept. Exploring the ancient wisdom of the prophet Habakkuk reveals how to find hope when life feels broken. Discover the difference between human time and God's perfec...

Sermon Series: What Are You Waiting For? Scripture: Micah 4:1-4 Sermon: Waiting for Peace Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson The world often feels defined by conflict, yet God’s vision remains one where nations put down their swords and everyone sits securely under their own vine. Peace isn't just a distant dream; it is an active calling for believers. Whether it is through prayer, serving...

Sermon Series: What Are You Waiting For Scripture: Isaiah 40: 27-31  Sermon: Waiting Well Preacher: J.C. Fowler Everyone faces seasons of waiting, whether for small daily annoyances or heavy life burdens. While biology and modern society make patience difficult, scripture offers a different perspective. Exploring Isaiah 40 reveals that waiting is not passive helplessness but a tension filled with...

Sermon Series: Sent - The First Missionary Journey of Paul Scripture: Acts 14: 21-28 Sermon: Gather and Report Preacher: J.C. Fowler The Christian life is often defined by being sent out on a mission, but there is another vital rhythm found in the book of Acts. Following the Apostle Paul's first missionary journey, we discover that stopping to rejoice is essential for spiritual endurance. This mes...

Sermon Series: Sent - The First Missionary Journey of Paul Scripture: Acts 14: 8-20 Sermon: Sent: Just Like You Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the Full Worship Service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/29wbj44 When Paul and Barnabas healed a man in Lystra, the crowd tried to worship them as gods. Their response? "We are mortals just like you!" This highlights the core...

Sermon Series: Sent - The First Missionary Journey of Paul Scripture: Acts 13: 13-44 Sermon: "But God": The First Sermon  Sermon: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/s4wk82y What made the first Christian sermon so powerful? We explore Paul's message in Acts 13, a proclamation centered on the ultimate turning point: "But God rais...

Sermon Series: Sent - The First Missionary Journey of Paul Scripture: Acts 13:4-12 Sermon: Opposition and Open Doors Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/kj5wt68 To be a Christian is to be on mission. But what happens when we actually step out to answer God's call? Using the start of the first missionary journey...

Sermon Series: Sent - The First Missionary Journey of Paul Scripture: Acts 13:1-3 Sermon: Sent Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck Watch the full worship service: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/zkdxpsm Many people think "missionary" means moving to a foreign country. But what if your mission field is your office, your neighborhood, or the preschool pickup line? Based on the story of...

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8: 7-14, 17-18 Sermon: Danger in the Promised Land Preacher: Liz Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full worship series here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/3wkm75r Living in a "promised land" of abundance comes with a serious warning from both Moses and Jesus: we might forget God and believe our success is our own. This message explores the spiritual danger of wealth an...

Sermon Series: "Like A Child." Scripture: Mark 9:14-29 Sermon: Desperate Preacher: J.C. Fowler Watch the Full Worship Service Here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/64w67tg We live in a world that celebrates self-reliance, urging us to "build our empire" and be our "own hero." But what happens when our strength isn't enough? This message explores how the crushing weight of trying to do...

Sermon Series: "Like A Child." Scripture: John 1:10-13 Sermon: Life Begins Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/2wf7zr5 What does it truly mean to be "born again"? This transformative process is not a biological event, but a spiritual rebirth initiated by God Himself. It is an invitation open to all, regardless...

Sermon Series: "Like A Child." Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2 Sermon: Love Like A Child Preacher: James Wilson Jr. View the Full Service Here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/rhgg4fd  We often get caught up trying to be the "perfect" Christian—holding the right views, saying the right prayers, and checking all the boxes. But what if the true test of our faith isn't about getting it right, b...

Sermon Series: "Like A Child." Scripture: Romans 8:14-17 Sermon: Adopted Preacher: Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson View the Full Service Here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/2q3j7tj  What does it truly mean to be part of God's family? This weekend, we reflected on the power of adoption and how it frees us from fear and gives us a new identity as His chosen children. As joint heirs with...

Sermon Series: "Like A Child." Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5 Sermon: Faith Like A Child Preacher: Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson View the Full Service Here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/w5mptwy The question of who is the greatest is timeless. Jesus answers this by placing a small child before His disciples, offering a radical redefinition of what matters most. He reveals that true signifi...

Sermon Series: "Like a Child." Scripture: Psalms 78:1-8 Sermon: Tell the Next Generation Preacher: Rev. Lindsay Anderson-Beck View the Full Service Here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/qpth48v Pastor Lindsay Anderson-Beck reminds us that we are all story-driven people, but in a world full of competing narratives, how do we give our attention to the one that truly matters? Drawing fro...

Sermon Series: That's a Great Question. Scripture: Luke 13:18-21 Sermon: What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? Preacher: Isaac Meerleo Watch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/bscxfhn What is the kingdom of God like? In this sermon, Isaac Meerleo explores Jesus's profound question from Luke 13:18-21. Using the parables of the mustard...

Sermon Series: That's a Great Question. Scripture: Mark 10:17-27 Sermon: Why Do You Call Me Good? Preacher: Kevin Heide Watch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/8qb757g Ever feel like you're working hard to be "good enough" but still feel like you're falling short? In this sermon, we looked at the story of the rich man who asked Jesus what he needed to do t...

Sermon Series: That's a Great Question. Scripture: Mark 8:27-30 Sermon: Who Do They Say I Am? Preacher: Marla Golden Watch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/jxxxw9t  This week, we explore one of the most pivotal questions Jesus ever asked His disciples: "Who do you say I am?" Based on Mark 8:27-30, this sermon moves beyond public opinion and common miscon...

Sermon Series: That's a Great Question. Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Sermon: What Do You Really Want? Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Watch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/sgprb7r Jesus was a rabbi, a teacher. One of the most impactful ways to teach is to ask great questions. Jesus asked great questions - lots of them. By one count there are over 4...

Sermon Series: That's a Great Question. Scripture: Luke 22:24-30 Sermon: Who is Greater? Preacher: J.C. Fowler Watch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu. subspla.sh/rr735xg  Jesus was a rabbi, a teacher. One of the most impactful ways to teach is to ask great questions. Jesus asked great questions - lots of them. By one count there are over 40 questions asked by Jesus....