Effective ministry in the local church is always undergirded by prayer. As the Word of God takes root in the hearts of His people, we should show genuine care for one another, worship together with awe and reverence, and engage in continuous evangelism. Acts 2:22-47 ESV 22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of…
God generously gives us wisdom if we ask for it with sincerity. As we consider wealth through the eyes of wisdom, we need to seek right priorities and to remember that our circumstances must be viewed in the light of eternal certainties. Isaiah 40:1-8 ESV Comfort for God’s People 40 Comfort, comfort my people, says…
Christ sent His Spirit to enable His followers to understand and proclaim the Gospel. Pentecost was an unmistakable, unconditional, unavoidable, and unrepeatable event. God’s unifying Spirit continues to draw Believers together under Christ as they trust Him as Saviour. Acts 2:1-41 ESV The Coming of the Holy Spirit 2 When the day of Pentecost arrived,…
Christ’s ascension may be the least considered aspect of His work. Without it though, our picture of Jesus is incomplete. As we examine the Scriptures, we are reminded that we serve a mighty, ascended King who wears a crown of glory as He governs the universe, rules His Church and intercedes for believers like us.…
This message begins by looking at the fact that every generation of humanity has its problems; we’re all fallen sinners, but we have a faithful covenant keeping God who has promised that He will bless and rebuild people of all nations. No matter how broken there is restoration in Christ. Acts 15:16-18 English Standard Version…
Idols are not a thing of the past. In our day & age they may take on a different shape and size, but they are all over! In light of this, the apostle Paul’s sermon speaks to our culture, addressing the kind of worship God rejects, requires and receives. The one, true & living God,…
This message focuses on the attention given to baptism for new believers in the NT, connecting it with the eternal benefit of forgiven sin concluding with a measure urgency to obey God. 16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’ Acts 22:16 English…
This message begins by looking at the challenging message that Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost, showing how its message is as relevant today as then. The vital need of all humanity is repentance, faith and obedience, that all may see that they are saved. 41 So those who received his word were baptized,…
The message begins by looking at the words and works of Jesus, followed by a consideration of the same in the life of Paul. Both of them gave their lives totally for the sake of others. As Christians, we are to do the same. 35 In all things I have shown you that by working…
Looking at Acts 19, this message begins by showing the unhindered progress of the Gospel, but points out how corruptions of Gospel preaching can be disastrous, concluding with the confidence that the Gospel continues to make radical changes in the lives of many. The Sons of Sceva 11 And God was doing extraordinary miracles by…