Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It… Read more »
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With Paul in the School of Missions (Acts 17:16-34)
This is the 28th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline:1: Paul’s motivation for and method of evangelism in Athens (17:16-21).2: Paul’s presentation of the Gospel in Athens (17:22-31).3: The Athenians’ response to the Gospel (17:32-34). Discussion Questions:– What brokenness do you see in your community? What sometimes keeps you from… Read more »
A Church, if You Can Keep It (Acts 17:1-15)
This is the 27th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: The foundation of Gospel-ministry (17:1-4). The fruit of Gospel-ministry (17:5-9). The furthering of Gospel-ministry (17:10-15). Discussion Questions: Where might Jesus be leading your personal world to turn upside down? What tangible steps can you take this week? How could the… Read more »
The Gospel Comes to Europe (Acts 16:11-40)
This is the 26th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: A missionary seeks out Gospel-expansion (16:11-15). A missionary enters boldly into warfare and difficulty (16:16-24). A missionary joyfully proclaims the need for belief in Jesus (16:25-34). A missionary lays down his or her comfort for further Gospel-expansion (16:35-40). Discussion Questions:… Read more »
The Gospel Comes to Europe (Acts 15:36-16:10)
This is the 25th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.
What Must We Do To Be Saved? (Acts 15:1-35)
This is the 24th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: The threat against the Gospel (15:1-5). Peter’s response (15:6-12). James’ recommendation (15:13-21). The Council’s ruling (15:22-29). The Church’s rejoicing (15:30-35). Discussion Questions: What do you need? If Jesus stood before you and asked, “What do you want me to do… Read more »
Behold the Mission of the King (Matthew 28:16-20)
Sermon Outline: The call to go and make disciples depends on the authority of King Jesus (v. 16-18). The call to go and make disciples depends on the command of King Jesus (v. 19-20a). The call to go and make disciples depends on the promised presence of King Jesus (v. 20b). Discussion Questions: Why do… Read more »
Splendid Strangers (Romans 12:1-5)
Sermon Summary The sermon demonstrates the way God has created us to be a body of believers, not being conformed to the world but transformed by the renewal of your mind. We are made for community, to build one another up as Ephesians 4:15-16 says. Discussion Questions What are some things in our lives that… Read more »
A Blueprint for a Faithful Ministry (Acts 14:1-28)
This is the 23rd sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: If Jesus is with you, you are able to do ministry amidst difficulty (14:1-7). If Jesus is with you, you don’t need from people what God alone deserves (14:8-20). If Jesus is with you, you can encourage others because Jesus… Read more »
Taming the Tongue (James 3:1-12)
Sermon Summary: This Sunday we had the privilege to hear from one of our previous elders, Perry Marshall. Perry taught through the passage on “taming the tongue”. James warns of the power and harm that can come from our tongues. In seeking to be not just hearers of the Word, but also doers, Perry encouraged… Read more »
