Message Us! What does it mean to be a real follower of Jesus in a world that's actively working to poison minds against Christianity? This powerful examination of Acts 14 reveals the three non-negotiable requirements of authentic discipleship that separate cultural Christians from true disciples. The greatest decision we face isn't about career, relationships, or location—it's whether we will follow Jesus wholeheartedly. As Paul and Barnabas demonstrate in their missionary journey to Iconium, ge...
Jul 21, 2025•45 min
Message Us! The profound difference between hearing and listening forms the foundation of Pastor Chris's message on Acts 13:13-52. Throughout history, God has been working with purpose, revealing that Jesus is the culmination of His divine plan for humanity's redemption. What does listening to God's Word involve? • Listening requires remembrance of history's purpose - God was actively working through Israel's story, to bring about the Messiah and His Kingdom. • Listening requires the recognition...
Jul 13, 2025•52 min
Message Us! The people we surround ourselves with shape who we become. Pastor Ben takes us through Acts 13:4-12, exploring the powerful confrontation between Paul and Bar-Jesus, a false prophet who opposed the gospel message despite his impressive-sounding credentials. Drawing from the timeless wisdom that "show me your friends and I'll show you your future," this message examines how the influences in our lives—whether people, media, or entertainment—can either draw us closer to Christ or pull ...
Jul 06, 2025•36 min
Message Us! Discover the transformative spiritual practice that's hiding in plain sight throughout Scripture yet rarely discussed in modern churches. Fasting—mentioned over 60 times in the Bible and practiced by Jesus himself—has largely disappeared from our spiritual conversations despite its profound impact on our relationship with God. What makes this ancient discipline so powerful? Unlike other spiritual practices, fasting uniquely demonstrates our desire for God above all else by temporaril...
Jun 29, 2025•45 min
Message Us! Prayer is not just a religious ritual but a transformative force that can break chains, open prison doors, and change seemingly impossible situations. This message dives deep into the power of intercessory prayer—the practice of fervently taking others' needs before God—as dramatically illustrated in Acts 12. The message tackles challenging questions about prayer's relationship to God's sovereignty. Why was Peter rescued while James was executed? If God is sovereign, why pray at all?...
Jun 22, 2025•43 min
Message Us! Every human being is a disciple of someone or something. Whether consciously or unconsciously, we're all being shaped by the voices we listen to most—political ideologies, entertainment, social media, or Christ himself. Discipleship is power: it shapes our individual lives, our homes, nations, and the world. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, this message challenges you to evaluate who's discipling you and how you're discipling others. The discipleship journey isn...
Jun 15, 2025•41 min
Message Us! What's your greatest source of joy? The disciples returned from their mission trip exhilarated that "even demons are subject to us in your name!" But Jesus gives a surprising response that challenges our entire understanding of spiritual success and true joy. Drawing from Luke 10:17-20, this message explores Jesus' gentle rebuke to his disciples when he tells them, "Do not rejoice that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." It's a profound...
Jun 08, 2025•44 min
Message Us! We challenge the common practice of giving God our leftovers rather than our best, exploring how the prophet Malachi condemned Israel's polluted offerings and what this means for modern believers. • The Israelites were bringing blind, lame, and sick animals as sacrifices, which God called evil • Whatever receives our best time, energy, and resources reveals what we truly worship • We have three main resources: time, talent, and treasure – how we allocate them reveals our priorities •...
Jun 01, 2025•41 min
Message Us! What would you sacrifice to bring someone eternal life? This powerful question frames our exploration of Acts 10, where Peter's journey to Cornelius marks the moment the Gospel first intentionally crossed cultural boundaries to reach the Gentile world. The staggering reality is that today, 3.5 billion people have virtually no access to the gospel—not those who've rejected it, but those who've never had the opportunity to hear it. Through Peter and Cornelius' story, we discover the es...
May 25, 2025•48 min
Message Us! What does it take to reach a world that desperately needs Jesus? In this illuminating exploration of Acts 10, we witness the moment when the gospel first crosses the Jewish-Gentile divide, setting the pattern for how God's message spreads to all nations. The story centers around a divine encounter between Peter, a Jewish apostle with deeply ingrained cultural biases, and Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion seeking God but missing the key to salvation. Through their divinely orchestra...
May 18, 2025•40 min
Message Us! The radical claim that genuine Christians will be actively involved in a local church isn't just provocative—it's biblically sound. While saving faith comes through Christ alone, transformed hearts inevitably seek Christian community. This message builds a comprehensive biblical case for why church participation matters. Scripture reveals church involvement as more than optional—it's a consistent pattern throughout the New Testament, an unwavering assumption in the apostles' writings...
May 11, 2025•39 min
Message Us! Through the story of Tabitha's resurrection in Acts 9, we discover three vital ingredients for a healthy, growing church that applies to believers today. • Walking in the fear of the Lord means having reverence that leads to wisdom and obedience • The comfort of the Holy Spirit provides power and confidence during difficult times • Being committed to ministry through prayer and good works opens us to be vessels for God • Tabitha's dedication to making garments for widows was so value...
May 04, 2025•39 min
Message Us! "Is it worth it?" This question confronts every believer when following Jesus brings hardship rather than ease. Through Paul's remarkable journey from respected Pharisee to persecuted apostle, we discover the profound answer. Before encountering Christ on the Damascus road, Paul enjoyed status, education, and power. After his conversion, everything changed—but not as our prosperity-minded culture might expect. Rather than comfort, Paul faced rejection from all sides: former Jewish co...
Apr 27, 2025•44 min
Message Us! The dramatic conversion of Saul on the Damascus road stands as one of Christianity's most remarkable transformations—a zealous persecutor of Christians who became the faith's most influential apostle. This powerful story isn't just a historical account; it reveals the anatomy of true spiritual conversion that remains relevant for every person today. Before encountering Christ, Saul (also known as Paul) was the perfect religious man by external standards—a Pharisee with impeccable Jew...
Apr 20, 2025•43 min
Message Us! Acts 8:26-40 A seemingly random detour forever changed the course of Christianity's spread into Africa. When Philip was divinely redirected from a thriving revival in Samaria to a deserted road, he couldn't have imagined the eternal significance of this one-on-one encounter with an Ethiopian court official. The Ethiopian eunuch represents the extraordinary lengths some will go in searching for God. Having traveled approximately 1,500 miles by chariot to worship in Jerusalem—a journey...
Apr 13, 2025•45 min
Message Us! What happens when a church truly engages with its city? In this thought-provoking message, we explore how authentic faith creates tangible community transformation. Acts 8 shows us the early church's expansion into Samaria, resulting in "much joy in that city." This wasn't just joy among converts but throughout the entire community. We discover three key principles that make this possible: proclaiming the gospel without prejudice, accompanying the Word with meaningful deeds, and unde...
Apr 06, 2025•38 min
Message Us! What does a REAL follower of Jesus look like? In this powerful examination of the first Christian martyr, we discover how Stephen's story provides an extraordinary model for authentic discipleship today. Stephen emerges from the pages of Acts as a man whose life was marked by Christ-like character. Described as "full of grace and power," he embodied the perfect balance that Jesus himself displayed—standing firmly for truth while extending remarkable grace to others. While many Christ...
Mar 30, 2025•51 min
Message Us! The local church works best when each member uses their gifts for the glory of God and the good of others. When people aren't playing their part in the church, something will inevitably fall through the cracks. • Growth often exposes areas of our church that need attention • Challenges should be viewed as opportunities to strengthen our community and service • The apostles prioritized prayer and preaching while delegating other important tasks • Leadership isn't about doing all the w...
Mar 23, 2025•30 min
Message Us! What happens when doing exactly what Jesus commanded leads to beatings, imprisonment, and threats to your life? In Acts 5:17-42, we discover the apostles experiencing precisely this scenario—faithfully preaching the gospel, experiencing miraculous success, and then facing brutal opposition from jealous religious authorities. The high priest and Sadducees arrest the apostles out of jealousy, but God miraculously frees them through an angel. Instead of hiding, they immediately return t...
Mar 16, 2025•44 min
Message Us! God protects the church's purity through judgment on Ananias and Sapphira's hypocrisy while highlighting Barnabas as a model of genuine generosity. The early church demonstrates remarkable unity and authenticity that we're called to emulate today. • The early church was at its purest form in Acts 1-4, with believers having "one heart and soul" • Radical generosity flowed from treasuring Christ above possessions and seeing fellow believers as family • Barnabas exemplifies genuine fait...
Mar 09, 2025•43 min
Message Us! Dive into the transformative experiences of Peter and John as they face the challenges of sharing the gospel in the book of Acts. This sermon sheds light on the intrinsic fears many of us carry when it comes to evangelism, emphasizing that we are not alone in our hesitations and struggles. We explore the boldness these apostles exhibited when confronted with authority and how their reliance on the Holy Spirit enabled them to proclaim the resurrection of Jesus Christ despite the risk ...
Mar 02, 2025•44 min
Message Us! Learn about the universal call to ministry that beckons every believer, challenging us to embody both the internal and external aspects of this sacred duty. Through the lens of Acts 3, Pastor Chris delves into the role of spiritual gifts, encouragement, and generosity in building a thriving church community. But the mission doesn't stop within the church walls; hear how each believer is called to reach out to those distant from God, empowered by the Holy Spirit to witness and share t...
Feb 23, 2025•40 min
Message Us! What does it truly mean to be Spirit-filled, both as an individual and as a church community? Join us as we unpack the core aspects of a Spirit-led life, drawing wisdom from Acts 2:42-47 and diving into the spiritual disciplines that empowered the early church. Standing firm amidst cultural currents, we explore the unwavering truth of God's Word, likening it to the nourishment of "spiritual broccoli"—not always palatable but essential for growth. The sermon goes beyond hearing the Wo...
Feb 16, 2025•43 min
Message Us! This sermon delves into what it means to be led by the Spirit, illustrated through the life of Jesus in Luke 4. Ben speaks about the significance of following His example and the power of announcing the good news of the Gospel, even when faced with challenges and persecution. • Exploring the parallels between baking macarons and life's spiritual journey • Understanding the importance of precise guidance when following the Spirit • Jesus' mission as proclaimed in Isaiah and its releva...
Feb 09, 2025•35 min
Message Us! Discover the transformative power of "unity without uniformity" through this study of the Apostles' journey after Jesus' ascension. Through this message, Pastor Chris stresses the early church's resolve to embrace unity without erasing cultural identities. Learn why gathering as a church community holds profound importance in our faith journeys, challenging the modern trend of practicing faith in isolation. This is a call to move beyond past betrayals and focus on the collective rewa...
Feb 02, 2025•51 min
Message Us! In this message, Pastor Ron Hamm delves into the significance of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, as articulated by Peter, emphasizing the core message of repentance and the blessings of salvation. Listeners are inspired to embrace their role in sharing the Gospel while understanding the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. • The importance of Peter’s eyewitness accounts • The foundational truths about Jesus as Lord and Savior • True repentance as a transformative decisio...
Jan 27, 2025•41 min
Message Us! Join us on an eye-opening exploration of the Book of Acts, where the foundations of the early church come into sharp focus, challenging us to consider how today's church measures up. Inspired by Acts 1:1-11, we kick off a year-long journey, questioning whether our contemporary practices would be recognizable to early believers. As we navigate the societal challenges facing modern Christianity, this sermon calls for alignment with the mission and spirit of the early church, advocating...
Jan 27, 2025•56 min
Message Us! Discover the divine design of marriage as this sermon explores its meaning according to Ephesians 5. Listeners learn about the ministries of husbands and wives, the importance of mutual respect and love, and how marriage can serve a greater spiritual purpose. • Marriage is a divine institution established by God • Emphasis on the need for marriage to thrive, not just survive • Viewing marriage as a ministry shared by both partners • The wife's role: humble submission and respect • Th...
Dec 29, 2024•39 min
Message Us! In this message, Pastor Chris explores the profound significance of the shepherds’ encounter with Jesus, and how this highlights a powerful truth: acknowledging Christ involves more than just mental acceptance—it's about obedience and transformation. The angelic proclamation declared Jesus as Savior, Christ, and Lord, reminding us of His divine mission to save humanity. We delve into what it means to recognize His lordship and how this acknowledgment calls for a life reflecting His t...
Dec 22, 2024•30 min
Message Us! Discover the profound joy that transcends life's challenges as we explore Mary's Magnificat in Luke, chapter 1. What if joy isn't just a fleeting emotion but a steadfast contentment rooted in the truth and beauty of Jesus Christ? This sermon unravels the layers of Advent joy, showing how it coexists with lament and finds its ultimate expression in worship and song. Through Mary's experience, we see how biblical joy persists even amid societal judgment and personal uncertainty, offeri...
Dec 15, 2024•31 min
