So far, we have covered the first 15 chapters; a journey focused on spreading the gospel and opening the door of faith to a new group of people… the Gentiles. This highlighted the sovereignty of God not just over Jews but over the entire world, all people groups. Today we dive into Luke’s account of the second journey of the gospel's spread. In these remaining chapters, Luke doesn’t necessarily highlight God’s sovereignty but the Spirit’s in directing Paul and his companions into new geographica...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 15 min
What if Easter didn't happen? Christians would be the most miserable people in the world. BUT What if Easter did happen? Join us for Easter as we explore this key question that changes everything.
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Odds are most of you listening to me here, or on-line right now are experiencing some sort of conflict in your lives. If you’re not experiencing conflict now, you’ve just worked through some, or there is some on the horizon. And I want you to know…you’re not alone. Conflict is inevitable, even when you’re an Apostle of Jesus and doing everything God asks you to do. Conflict Happens.
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 15 min
I’ve been thinking a lot this week about one of the most powerful words in the English language. It’s the word “should.” Today, we are going to see what happened in the early church when one group of Christians start "shoulding" another group of Christians and how it all works out.
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Now, as we fulfill our assignment as ambassadors taking Jesus to our friends, neighbors and nations, what should we expect will happen?
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min
We’re continuing in our Acts series this morning so make sure you have your Bibles open to chapter 13. Jesus said, in chapter 1, that His followers would be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth (v 8). That’s what we’re going to see today—faithful Jesus followers taking the good news to people who live far from them.
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Today our story in Acts 12 reminds us of some incredibly important news and some incredibly refreshing news that can counter the threatening sense that evil seems to rule the day.
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Dr. John H. Morgan, Founder and President of People Prosper International, speaks about unleashing the global church to solve poverty, save souls, and change the world.
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 21 min
If you recall the narrative from last week, we know what Cornelius’ family did. They heard about who Jesus was, and what he did and accepted the gift that Jesus provides. In the process of doing so, they were filled with the Holy Spirit. This captured Peter’s attention “They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.” But as we continue the narrative into Chapter 11, we learn that it not only captured the attention of Peter, but also the Jews scattered all throughout Judea.
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min
What we are going to learn from Acts chapter 10 is that the price Jesus paid includes more than Peter thought as he interacts with a guy named Cornelius.
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 17 min
I love stories about God’s relentless pursuit of someone because He wants to draw them close. This morning we’re going to witness the amazing transformation of a guy who wanted nothing to do with Jesus. And we’re going to see how Jesus can grab the least likely person in the world and turn them into a fully devoted follower. This guy’s name is Saul. For many, he’s better known as Paul.
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 26 min
On Friday and Saturday, we had our annual Worldview Seminar here at Foothills Church. This year, the seminar theme was "Unfractured: Staying Together While Society Falls Apart." We had special guest speakers Monique Duson and Jonathan McKee help us address some important, current topics from a Biblical worldview. Today, we have the privilege of continuing these conversations with Monique Duson.
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Evangelism is a loaded word for people. However, despite how we feel, evangelism played an essential role in the spread of the Gospel in establishing the early church. What we are going to see in Acts chapter 8 is evangelism at work. And my hope this morning is that you become more aware of what evangelism is and what it might look like in your life. This morning we are going to look at key principles of effective evangelism. My hope is that you can take these principles and apply them in your l...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 18 min
In the initial verses of Chapter 6 we learn that a few additional men were chosen to support and assist the Apostles. Stephen was one of the men chosen to serve. With the flame of the gospel continuing to spread, we learn that a specific group of Jews began stirring up trouble for Stephen.
Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Beginning last fall, we observed this young church as they faced stiff resistance to their efforts to be witnesses to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. From these early years of the church, obstacles, resistance, and challenges have been a common theme. But, against all odds, instead of being choked out by resistance and put to death by force and power, the Church has survived and even thrived through it. Today I want to show you one of the keys that can make the church an unquenchable ...
Jan 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min
As we shared a few times through our Christmas series, Christmas and Easter are joined at the hip. Without Christmas, there is no Easter. Without Jesus at Christmas there is no cross at Easter and no cross means no forgiveness, no reconciliation, no eternity with God in heaven. As we prepare our hearts for communion, I want to take you to Colossians 1, a place where Christmas and Easter integrate together in a beautiful collision.
Jan 01, 2023•51 min
In our day, we choose names mostly based on family connections or how a name sounds, or has the least offensive potential nicknames, etc. But, in Biblical days, names were intentional, given to communicate something significant. Let's look at the Christmas story and look at the various names Mary and Joseph were told to call Jesus.
Dec 25, 2022•46 min
So far in our Christmas series, we have reviewed some fundamental truths of Christianity that are found in the story of Christmas. But on Christmas Eve, the teaching team will be speaking from their hearts about their favorite parts of the Christmas story and why it means so much to them.
Dec 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In a culture where truth is decaying before our eyes, the timing of this series could not be more appropriate. Over the past few weeks, we have examined the absolute truths arising from the scriptures' Christmas account. By revisiting the truths of Christmas, we have discovered that the Christmas story centuries ago profoundly impacts today's world. I am excited to continue in this series as we open up to a passage of scripture that many of you are probably familiar with, Luke Chapter 2.
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Today, I want to talk about the significance of the birth of Jesus. Because, friends, our trees, lights, presents, parties, feasts, cards, ribbons, eggnog and stockings are meaningless if we don’t understand why His birth is such a big deal. Christmas is precious because God entered the world as a baby. Christmas gives us hope because God came, in person, to save us!
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This week we are going to look at Jesus from another angle. Today we are going to look at his human nature and what it means that Jesus was fully man.
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min
How ready and willing are you to believe in miracles? Most of us are probably eager for miracles in our lives. But, what if God brought a miracle into your life that was burdensome or meant hardship for you or thrust you out of your comfort zone? What if it meant you’d be misunderstood and judged by many? Today I want us to examine the beginning of the Christmas story. Jesus was supernaturally conceived.
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Today in our story in Acts, God makes a dramatic point about how much the truth matters to him and to the health of all our relationships.
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Jesus has saved us. He has chosen us. He calls us His royal priesthood. We are to serve Him, represent Him, and bring Him honor and glory. He has entrusted His good news about forgiveness and salvation, not that we would remain neutral to save face, but that others would come to know Jesus and be saved!
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 21 min
God has called us to be his representatives, his ambassadors, his witnesses. God has given us that command. Our commitment to that command must be as resolved as these early Apostles. In the face of resistance, we must never be silenced. When resistance arises, we must remain resolved to advance the truth of Jesus.
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 8 min
As we step into chapter 3, we see an incredible story and demonstration of the power of the name of Jesus…and how it can heal body and soul.
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min
This morning we’re going to pick up right where Sam left off last week: Acts 2:42-47. So, open your bibles because it will be important for you to follow along. What we’re going to see is the beginning of the church, the assembly of believers who belong to Jesus, and the importance of Christian life being lived in community.
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In our text today in Acts, we will read through the events that took place on Pentecost. Before Pentecost, the river of God's Spirit blessed the people of Israel, and it was their very life. But after Pentecost, the Spirit's power spread to light the whole world.
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Last week Brian got us started in Chapter 1 of Acts, where we saw Jesus prepare his Disciples for the coming of the Holy Spirit, though which the good news of the gospel would spread from Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth. Jesus instructed his followers to return to Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit. And then he floated away. Up into the clouds. One would think that Luke, the author, would be eager to jump into the next part of the story when the Spirit comes and all t...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min
The book of Acts is in many ways the sequel to the Gospel of Luke. And it helps us see what some of the first Christians did and how the gospel and the church went from just over one hundred believers in and near Jerusalem to a movement whose central gospel message was being declared to some of the highest officials in Rome…and now today the spreading flame of the gospel ignited in Acts burns strong all around the world.
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min
