Sermons (Page 33)

The Spirit of Jesus creates a community of Jesus to reach the community for Jesus. This Spirit-filled community has 4 characteristics: they are 1) a worshiping church, 2) a learning church, 3) a loving church, 4) a growing church. Sermon Text

In Acts 2 we see the pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon the Church on the day of Pentecost. In this event, we learn that 1) The Spirit is the powerful presence of God to empower His church; 2) The Spirit enables the communication of the Gospel to all people; and 3) The Spirit democratizes the knowledge of God. In Peter’s sermon we see his proclamation of the Gospel and his appeal to his listeners to respond in faith and repentance.  Sermon…

Judas’ had betrayed Jesus by handing him over to his enemies. Yet, his betrayal only served to accomplish what God had planned. Here in Acts, he is replaced so that there are once again 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ. In this passage, we learn about the Nature of God’s plan, and the Unique Role of the Apostles. Sermon Text

Before his ascension, Jesus gives his apostles the commission to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. And, he promises that after his ascension, he will give them the Holy Spirit to empower them to embrace this mission. Sermon Text