Sermons from 2022 (Page 4)
Walking and Leaping and Praising God
Text: Acts 3:1-26
Main Idea: Miraculous healings herald the present reign of Jesus Christ and point forward to his promised restoration of all things. And as a result, they beckon us to embrace Jesus in humble repentance and faith.
The Astonishing Product of Pentecost
Text: Acts 2:41-47
Main Idea: The Holy Spirit gave birth to a radically new community marked by heartfelt generosity, not an informal association of religious individuals.
From Going to Church to Being the Church
Text: Colossians 1:27-29
The Meaning of Pentecost (Part 2)
Text: Acts 2:22–41
Main Idea: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost underscores Jesus’ true identity and beckons every person to humbly respond in repentance and faith.
The Meaning of Pentecost (part 1)
Text: Acts 2:5-21
Main Idea: The Spirit-empowered languages at Pentecost were a sign that God was extending his saving promises, through Israel, to everyone who calls on his name
The Promise Arrives
Text: Acts 2:1-13
Main Idea: The day of Pentecost demonstrates that Holy Spirit is the necessary and active power behind the effective ministry of the local church.
The Unexpected Restoration of the Resurrected Christ
Text: John 21:1–19
Main Idea: A Christian’s sin and failure moves the heart of Christ to mercy and compassion not instant wrath and anger.
Infinite Love in the Face of Unimaginable Betrayal
Text: John 13:21-35
Main Idea: Jesus’ love command shows us the source of our love is not the worthiness of our brother or sister in Christ but the perfect example of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.
A Question About the Kingdom of God
Text: Acts 1:1-11
Main Idea: God’s purpose in his “already but not yet kingdom” is that his kingdom-people would joyfully proclaim the good news of King Jesus’ saving rule to all people until he returns in glory.
The True Power of the Gospel
Text: Acts 1:1-11
Main Idea: Nothing can hinder the progress of the gospel because the risen and ascended King Jesus is actively empowering its advance through his Spirit-empowered people.