Sermons on Acts
Context plays a vital role in faithful interpretation. While we all know this, we often take for granted the various layers of context that are at work in each verse of scripture. This message builds upon what we’ve studied over the last two weeks on growing as faithful interpreters of God’s Word.
The Mission and the Message of the Church do not change over time, or from culture to culture. What does need to be open to change, however, is the method which we seek to communicate and share Jesus’ Message as we are on His Mission in an ever-changing world. The Great Commission must take priority…
What the Church needs is not a new mission, but rather to unify around the mission that Jesus has already given us- to make disciples. In this message, we take an in-depth look at the Great Commission and how we can and need to work together to develop generations of mature followers of Jesus.
What is Baptism? What does it mean and why do we practice it? This morning we take a deep dive into this Christian ordinance to better understand its origin, meaning, and purpose.
The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most perplexing aspects of the Christian faith. This morning we look at what this belief is, how it is rooted in scripture, and why it matters.
Jesus spent most of his earthly ministry pouring into His small group of the 12 apostles. He called them to not only follow Him and enter into relationship with Him, but to also join this group and to experience community and fellowship with one another. Likewise today, God uses small groups as one of the…
Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure by lovingly encouraging them, teaching them, and exhorting them. As part of this farewell discourse, Jesus tells his disciples that He is The Way, The Truth, and The Life. Jesus doesn’t just teach the truth, He is The Truth, the very message He brings. He alone is The…
When Jesus’ disciples answered his call to come and follow him, they not only entered into a relationship with Jesus but also joined the community of Christ-followers. We are not called to be lone ranger disciples who go alone, but rather are called and gifted to be fully devoted, active, and engaged members of the body of Christ.
The Christian on his knees sees more than the philosopher on tiptoe.
– Dwight L. Moody
Worship is when we give God His breath back.
– Louie Giglio