The ACF Podcast

In our final week of this year's study of the Book of Revelation, we join together to celebrate the baptism of two beloved members of our community! Ryan reminds us what it means to be Christians at a time near the end of the world and to be offered that great gift: The Water of Life. Scripture Reference: Revelation 22, John 7:37-44, and Romans 6:1-11

In our penultimate study of the book of Revelation, Ryan takes us through possibly the most familiar part of Rev. 21 in which God promises to wipe away all of our tears.  Scripture Reference: Revelation 21, 1 Corinthians 15 (selected verses), and Psalm 56

This week in the later half of Revelation 19 and the whole of chapter 20, Ryan draws us to the question of what difference our deeds make in our salvation. Scripture Reference: Revelation 19:11 - end of Ch. 20 and Psalm 69:1-28

This week, Ryan preaches on Revelation Ch. 19 and delves into John's peculiar moment of idolatry. Note: Due to technical problems, a section of this week's talk did not get recorded. Scripture References: Revelation 19 and Mark 9:2-8

This week, we skip ahead to Revelation 18 where Ryan points us to the Lord's summons to come away from the tempting economy of Babylon. Scripture References: Revelation 18, Isaiah 23, and Acts 19:23-34

This week as we study Revelation 14, Ryan asks us if we understand what it means to worship the Lamb that was slain. Scripture References: Revelation 14 and Joel 3

This week, Alana underscores for us the importance of knowing the truth from a lie and knowing when we are being called to have faith and endurance.  Scripture References: Revelation 13, Jeremiah 29:1-23, and 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

At this week's Well, Ryan takes us through Rev. 12, honing in on what it looks like for the Church to overcome the accuser, that ancient serpent: the devil.  Note: Due to technical difficulties, a few minutes of the conclusion of this week's message couldn't be recorded. Scripture References: Revelation 12 and Ephesians 6:10-20

We've returned to this year's study of the Book of Revelation! This week, Ryan takes us through Revelation 11 and challenges us to consider the prophetic vocation that we all have as part of the Church. Scripture References: Revelation 11:1-14 and Philippians 3:10-16

This week, we celebrate Jesus' baptism and that He is God's chosen servant to bring forth justice to the nations. Scripture References: Mark 1:4-11, Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7, and Acts 10:34-38

This week we gather together to celebrate the feast of Epiphany - the manifestation of Christ as Messiah to the Gentiles through the visitation of the Magi. Scripture References: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:1-6, and Ephesians 3:2-6

This week as we finish our Advent Interlude, Ryan reminds us of what it is that unifies us as a body. Scripture References: Matthew 21:28-32, Philippians 2:1-11, Ezekiel 18:25-28

This week, instead of continuing in our study of Revelation, we begin a brief interlude to celebrate the season of Advent. Scripture References: Luke 1:26-38, Genesis 3:9-20, & Ephesians 1:3-14

In this week's sermon, Alana guides us into what it means to be marked with God's seal and to respond faithfully in the face of His judgement. Scripture References: Revelation 9 and Hebrews 3 

This week, as we continue studying John's vision of Heaven, Ryan points us to the true power our voices can have in this life and the life of the world to come.  Scripture References: Revelation 8 and Exodus 19:16-25

In this week's sermon, Ryan helps us to understand the scope of what it means to live under the authority of God as our Sovereign Lord.  Scripture References: Revelation 6 and Acts 4: 23-31

This week, we continue viewing John's vision of Heaven and begin to understand the worthiness of the Lamb. Scripture References: Revelation 5 and Isaiah 53

This week in Ryan's absence, Pete leads us through a short discussion about John's vision of the Throne Room of God.  Scriptures references: Revelation 4 and Isaiah 6:1-8

Ryan finishes preaching on Jesus' messages to the seven churches in Revelation and helps us see how we can allow ourselves to also be addressed. Our Scripture references this week are: Revelation 3 and Isaiah 60:11

This week, Ryan begins to delve into Jesus' messages to the seven churches in Revelation.  Scripture: Revelation Ch. 2*, Acts 19:23-41 *The recording this week began after the scripture reading. To follow along, read Revelation Ch. 2*

In this first week of our 2020-2021 series, "Apocalypse: Discipleship and Worship at a Time Near the End of the World," Ryan begins to lead us into the hope that is promised through Jesus as we read John's Revelation. Scripture: Revelation Ch. 1 Note: When "114,000 hours" is said, the true measure is meant to be "114,000 years"

Ryan discusses the Magi, the significance of their gifts to Jesus, as well as their journey and displacement.  Reference Scripture: IS 60:1-6 MT 2:1-12

Ryan discusses the Holy Family and how our vision of family is different than what Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were.  Reference Scripture: COL 3:12-21 and MT 2:13-15, 19-23  

Ryan preaches about the frailty of our faith, expecting the presence of Jesus even in our doubt, and why it's important to have faithful friends who we can depend on when our faith is fleeting.  Reference Scripture: Isaiah 35: 1-6A, 10, James 5: 7-10, Matthew 11: 2-11 

This week Alana brings the word preaching from Matthew 3:1-12. She discusses how our baptism as preparation for the world to come.  Reference Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Rom 15:4-9