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33 Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 35 I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that…

The Christian mission mandates the Christ Event be proclaimed passionately and compassionately in the public square.

Testimonies have power to change what exists and what does not exist yet. Can you remember a time you heard a testimony and it helped you believe? Can you remember a time where Jesus did something in your life? Have you shared that with anyone else yet? 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the…

Timely Announcements Airport - updates in the middle of the amazing reality of flight . . . and quiet Driving - Gas Light Bills - Electric Bill Timely announcements can help us keep up with foundational needs that may not thrill us or get us excited but they are crucial to our ability to move forward…

What are some ways you have experienced the power of grace in your life? What happens when you are given great grace? You become more humble, thankful, gracious, more wholehearted. You become more filled with grace. What can happen through the life of one person who has a whole heart, filled with God’s…

2 Hear this, you elders, And give ear, all you inhabitants of the land! Has anything like this happened in your days, Or even in the days of your fathers? 3 Tell your children about it, Let your children tell their children, And their children another generation. 4 What the chewing locust left, the swarming…

Main Idea boldness, prayer, and unity are what define godly communities During Steve Jobs’ tenure with Apple, he gave many amazing and impactful presentations. Many of us remember his presentations about the new features of the iPhone and the growing list of other devices as he paced back and forth on…

The followers of Jesus have been confronted by bullies since the very beginnings of the church. But why? And how should we respond? Join us as we explore Acts 4, the first encounter between bullies and boldness for the church.

Acts 2:1-21 Rain in the Bible is an interesting thing... It is one of the great contrasts that we see... You know, there are several contrasts... Things that seem to be both good and bad... Lion - devil is said to roam around like a like seeking someone to devour Jesus will also return as the lion of…

Guest Preacher: Pastor Greg McGhee - Northroad Church 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 23 When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 And…

Intro: Last week we started this discussion about Christians and Government. We saw that... As God’s Special People, Our Submission to Government… Is commanded Requires proper motivation Will not be easy It is God’s Will It is an act of stewardship… Let’s look at our main passage, once again… 1 Peter…

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Different Views of Jesus Judaism Born of Mary Was a teacher Had disciples Well respected Worked miracles “Claimed” to be the Messiah Was crucified Followers “claimed” He rose from the dead Islam…

We've come to the end of Acts and we summarised it from the perspective that it's a Spirit-empowered, boundary-crossing GROWTH story. It encourages us in our faith journey of growth, and as we boldly share the gospel.

Testimonies have power to change what exists and what does not exist yet. Can you remember a time you heard a testimony and it helped you believe? Can you remember a time where Jesus did something in your life? Have you shared that with anyone else yet? 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the…

Last week we started a sub theme of our study of the church. There are certain things good churches do; just as there are certain things bad and dying churches do (think Revelation 2-3 ). Last week I took the whole sermon to preach about the most important activity of a healthy church - The preaching…

When we look back at the people who have changed the world, they share a common trait. They are bold enough to do or say what no one else will. And when we look back at the people who have changed the world for good, overcoming evil, establishing the kingdom of God in justice, righteousness, faithfulness,…

Intro Prayer When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, who through…

Today we will be studying Acts 3 and 4, where Peter and John share the gospel with the crowds at the temple after a lame man is healed. If you notice, your Bible likely has a heading: “Peter Heals a Lame Beggar”. This is an unfortunate heading choice. Why? Well, let’s study and find out. And, while we…

Here we are, two weeks after Easter, the crucifixion is over, the resurrection is over, sort of. At least all the celebration is over, too bad for that. We have studied about the Road to Emmaus and the two men who met Christ there. Those two men that were quiet, and heartbroken and thought that they…

Video of Retreat... 18 Then he said, “Now pick up the other arrows and strike them against the ground.” So the king picked them up and struck the ground three times. 19 But the man of God was angry with him. “You should have struck the ground five or six times!” he exclaimed. “Then you would have beaten…

Reception Uncovered — “Rejection is not the Exception But the Rule” It is easy to assume that God’s Word ought to be a welcomed guest wherever it is preached. We are also surprised when that same Word is met with apathy or rejection by those who hear it. It is also easy to conclude that when the Word…

The believers in Acts 4 prayed that God would observe the threats of those opposed to the gospel and that he would give boldness to the believers to continue to speak the word and that he would do miracles of healing and sings and wonders in the name of Jesus. Believers today should pray for boldness…

Reception Uncovered — “Rejection is not the Exception But the Rule” It is easy to assume that God’s Word ought to be a welcomed guest wherever it is preached. We are also surprised when that same Word is met with apathy or rejection by those who hear it. It is also easy to conclude that when the Word…

Wow, We just finished chapter 15 that deals with resurrections, glorified bodies, dead leaving the graves, transformations, and becoming the direct, exact image of Jesus Christ Himself. Then we have Paul saying, 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of…

31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. I. The Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit? A. It is the Spirit of God. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another…