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27 sermons · May 30, 2021–November 28, 2021Acts 28 closes in an anti-climactic way. The book closes with Paul, under house arrest, is in Rome speaking the gospel. Yet as we look at the final years of Paul's life we see a man who has been through a lot, yet remains tenderhearted…
As Paul travels by ship towards Rome he experiences a powerful storm which jeopardizes not only his itinerary, but his very life. Yet through the storm, Paul remains calm. He trusts in God and the promises He has made to know that whatever…
As we turn towards the end of Acts, we find Paul 25 years after his conversion as passionate as every about the gospel of Christ. Paul finds himself far from where he thought he would be, but through his story we learn that trials…
Paul is determined to go to Jerusalem, even though he knows trouble awaits him there. He must discern between the appeal of friends, the prophetic warnings and his own confidence in what Christ has called him to do. It causes us to…
Paul gathers the Ephesian elders together with an important message. His time with them has come to and end and they must be on guard against threats to Christ's church. They must watch themselves and their flock and the challenges ahead…
Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? Can you even imagine the book of Acts without God's Spirit at work? Of course not - disciples of Jesus left without the Spirit is not how God intended His church to function. Acts 19 tells…
Do you have a teachable spirit? How do you respond when presented with new or different information? Acts 18 tells of the faithful couple Aquila & Priscilla meeting with eloquent but under-informed Apollos. A teachable spirit is an…
As the gospel advanced into the Roman Empire, it upset the status quo. The Christians are accused of "turning the world upside down". In truth we know that the gospel actually turns things right side up. As, Paul arrives in Athens and…
Who are you when the trials come? Who are you when things are good? Who are you when the lights are off? Who we really are in these moments doesn't just impact our lives, but the people around us who are in the dark need to see the light…
Acts 15 recounts a new church navigating change, to keep a diverse family united. After the worship of the true God flowing through the Law, the apostles and elders gather to answer whether or not the Gentiles need to become law-keepers to…
Change can be hard. We get used to norms, routines and mindsets and even good changes to those things can turn us upside down. Acts records the early church facing and embracing changes, most notably the integration of Jewish and Gentile…
Nothing could stop Paul & Barnabas from preaching the gospel. In the good times and bad, they were committed to speaking the gospel and sharing the love of God everywhere they went. Sometimes there were great responses, sometimes they…
Acts 13 describes a church that is diverse and devoted to walking with God. The disciples were separated to do the work for the Lord. Opposition didn't stop them, challenges didn't stop them - their love for God and the power of gospel…
Tragedy and triumphs tell the story of Acts 12. James is martyred, Peter is rescued and Herod Agrippa is judged. The common theme throughout the chapter, and the book of Acts is that the people of God prayed. Today we face opposition…
As a new church grows in Antioch, Barnabas is sent to encourage the disciples. They have endured trials and experienced miraculous seasons. Now they need to determine to stay faithful to the Lord so they are ready for whatever may come…
The gospel message is for any and everyone. As the gospel is received by the Gentiles for the first time, we are reminded that God, who is always working, shows no partiality. As His people, we ought to do the same. This message was…
Saul of Tarsus was zealously and violently opposing Jesus and his followers until he met Jesus on the road to Damascus. But Saul's conversion is only part of the story. The way the early church responded to Saul shows that they trusted and…
Acts 8 tells the story of a faithful disciple named Philip. Philip was faithful to do the next thing God was asking Him to do and this faithfulness opened the door God to work in wonderful ways. Philip teaches us that there are no small…
As we journey through Acts we read of signs and wonders and miraculous moments. The disciples, faithful to their Lord's work, are on the front lines of God's great power. But something happens in Acts 7 which changes things dramatically…
Acts 6 describes new servants rising up to meet the needs of the church. These servants weren't just apostles or pastors but individuals of good reputation, full of the spirit and wisdom. Following their example, we hear from modern day…
As we journey through Acts, we see opposition to the gospel increasing along the way. Acts 5 recounts Peter and John being arrested for preaching the gospel. Miraculously they are released from prison and they get right back to speaking…
The experiences and stories of Acts didn't just happen, they were fostered in an environment of faith. The early church lived in a way where their love for God and devotion to Christ permeated their daily lives. As we follow their example…
The early church is growing in power and love and then all of the sudden two people drop dead! What is the record of Ananias and Sapphira all about and what should we learn from the story today? This message was preached by Pastor Victor…
Lame man healed and now we're in trouble?! What?! Acts 4 tells the second part of the story after Peter and John are brought in for interrogation. We'll discover why they are views as a threat to the leaders of the time and how the leaders…
Acts 3 tells the story of a remarkable miracle: a lame man is healed! But the miracle is just the beginning of the story. The miracle leads to a crowd that then gets to hear the message of Christ. We can find ourselves in similar…
If we can accept God's love for us, everything will change. Fear, doubt, or worry will not longer drive our decisions, but love for God and others will. We will no longer have to hold back our lives for God, for we find all that we need in…
The church of Acts 2 was a diverse group of men and women from different places and walks of life. What united them was their devotion to God and each other. This unity enabled God to work through them to change the world. This message was…