According to the New Testament, "witness" is not something you do, it's something you are. Your whole life is a witness to who Jesus is and what He can do. Come discover how Jesus engages people with spirituality reality, and how we can be faithful witnesses to the gospel.
Hospitality was at the center of Jesus' life and ministry. In this sermon we explore the nature of hospitality, the cost of hospitality, and the fruit of hospitality.
If the goal is to follow Jesus and become like Him, how do we do this? Our lives need to be changed and transformed so that we look and act like Him. This sermon will present a framework for transformation as we slowly and deliberately train to become like Jesus.
A life of apprenticeship to Jesus means being with Jesus, in order to become like Him and do as He does. This sermon (the first of two) explores the process by which we change to become more like Jesus.
Apprenticeship to Jesus begins with our being with Him. But how do we do that now that He has returned to the Father? In this practical sermon, Pastor Bill explores what it looks like to "make our home" in Jesus.
One of the first things Jesus did after going public was form a team. Following Jesus is group work! You can't follow Jesus without a community.
"Follow me." This was Jesus' most frequent command in the gospels. He is quoted saying this 21 times! In this sermon, Pastor Bill explores what it means to follow Jesus, what it costs, and why we should.
How do we navigate the confusing, inconsistent and unresolved parts of life? How do we find courage to keep going when evil seems to have the upper hand? What role can knowing history play in helping us to be faithful in our time? These are some of the questions we explore as we meditate on Acts 12.
How do you respond when God does something new that threatens your sense of control, or something that you build your identity on? Acts 11 offers us a mirror and map as we respond to God's activity in our midst, as individuals, and as a community.
Hear stories of God’s faithfulness, share in testimonies, spend time in prayer, witness baptisms, and enjoy a picnic together.
Acts 10 records one of the most significant events in the history of the world. It gives us a picture of how the Holy Spirit works in people's lives, and reveals the inclusivity of the church, the necessity of Jesus and the power of the gospel.
Following Jesus doesn't make life easier. In fact, it often makes life more complicated and challenging. In this sermon chronically Saul's bumpy ride post-conversion, we exult in God's sovereignty, reflect on how the powerful role we can play to counteract suspicion and distrust, and manage our expectations for what it means to follow Jesus and the role of suffering in our walk of faith.
In this passage we see Saul, a ruthless, relentless persecutor of God's people: but he's about to meet someone a lot more relentless...
In a world marked by division and delay, the gospel calls us to a faith that moves—a faith that runs. This sermon explores the Spirit-led obedience of Philip as he runs toward a divine appointment with an Ethiopian official on a desert road. Through this encounter, we see how God breaks down racial, cultural, and political barriers to bring the good news to every nation, tribe, and tongue. Faith That Runs challenges us to listen for the Spirit’s voice, step into uncomfortable spaces, and trust that when we go where God sends us, lives will be changed—including our own.
As the gospel spreads out from Jerusalem we hear a story about bearing and losing power. The story of Simon the Sorcerer challenges us to consider the power we have and how we use it for God's glory or sell it for our own gain.
After Stephen was stoned to death, it became untenable for Jesus' followers to stay in Jerusalem, and so they became scattered throughout the surrounding regions. This sermon explores how the Holy Spirit redeems evil, calls and equips believers to leave their comfort zones so that we can witness to the reality of the Kingdom, in word and in deed.
Pastor Pierre explores the story of Stephen, who is the first martyr (witness) of the New Testament Church. His bold rebuke of the religious leaders of his day results in his death, and reveals some important lessons for the church today.
Growing pains. Every family, church, organization, company and nation experiences them. As much as the early church was a family and a movement, it also had to figure stuff out. It had to create systems and structures and teams. It had to solve problems and make sure people didn't fall through the cracks. In this sermon, Pastor Bill examines how the Apostles and the church responded to a problem very early on--one that if not handled well, could have derailed what the Spirit was doing among and through Jesus' followers.
The gospel changes everything, including how we navigate danger, how we use power, and how we fulfill our vocations. In this sermon, Pastor Bill shows how the gospel triumphs amidst adversity, and how Jesus' followers can be faithful witnesses, even and especially during fearful times.
A couple lies about a donation and drops dead. This is one of the most challenging and upsetting passages in the New Testament. Pastor Bill explores what this reveals about God, about us, and about how churches can weather the storms of human selfishness.
