Missions Trip to South Africa & Zambia

Pastor Billy is on a missions trip to Africa until May 16th. We will resume the Acts series upon his return.

Acts 9:32-43 - Tabitha: A Life Worth Imitating

Part 24 in the Acts sermon series.
In this section, we turn to the Apostle Peter, who was used by the Lord to touch two lives in dramatic ways. The first was a man who had been paralyzed for eight years and the second was a woman whose life touched many, but then she died, leaving them heartbroken. As we study how the Lord used Peter in these two situations, we see how we can be paralyzed by our circumstances, or dead in our sins, and by the touch of Jesus Christ, we can be healed and set free to live fully for His kingdom.
Acts 9:32-43

Acts 9:20-31 - Having a Heart to be Led by the Holy Spirit

Part 23 in the Acts sermon series.
In this passage, Saul (later known as the Apostle Paul) has become a full-on radical follower of Jesus Christ. He goes to the Damascus Church, who having heard of his threats against Christians, still welcome him as a Brother in Christ. Then he goes to Jerusalem where he encounters a different reception. Nevertheless, Saul being led by the Holy Spirit, fearlessly preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Acts 9:20-31

The Victorious Lamb - Revelation 5:6-14

What symbols come to mind when you think of victory? The world has a definitely different definition of victory than what Jesus gave us. On Easter, we celebrate the risen Christ, but how do we see Him? What image of the victorious Christ do we hold on to?
The Victorious Lamb - Revelation 5:6-14

Acts 9:1-19 -- No One is Beyond God's Reach

Part 22 in the Acts sermon series.
All of us have family members or those we know whom we think are too sinful, too evil to ever change their ways or become a Christian. The early church thought that about Saul of Tarsus, but the Lord can reach anyone. No one is beyond His reach.
Acts 9:1-19

Acts 8:26-40 - The Reward for Obedience

Part 21 of the Acts sermon series.
Philip, one of the seven chosen deacons in the early church, was sent to the desert to minister. Because he obeyed the Lord, even if he did not understand why he was sent there, Philip was able to preach the gospel to someone God sent his way.
Acts 8:26-40

Acts 8:9-25 - Repentance - Sign of New Life In Christ

Part 20 in the Acts sermon series.
In this passage, one of the early church deacons, Philip, preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the region of Samaria. One who listened and began to follow Christ was a man named Simon, who foremerly practiced sorcery. Did he continue in his old ways, or was he called to repentance and a new life?

Acts 8:1-8 - Snaphot #2 of a Deacon - Philip

Pt 19 in the Acts sermon series.
In this passage, we take a look at another deacon in the First Century Church - Philip. Did he have the same qualifications, the same heart-attitude as Stephen, who not only served by the power of the Holy Spirit, but witnessed about the love of Jesus Christ in the face of death. Was this burning passion of the early church leaders lost after time, or is it something we should possess today.
Acts 8:1-8

Acts 7:54-60 - Seeing the Glory of God Through Persecution

Part 18 in the Acts sermon series.
After Stephen is brought before the Sanhedrin for preaching about Jesus, he makes his defense, reviewing the history of the Jews and comparing their idolatrous acts to the actions of the current religious leaders. After hearing their charges, the members of the Sanhedrin were furious. Then, Stephen spoke of a vision he saw there in their presence - something which was given him by the Holy Spirit and sustained him through the horrifying ordeal to come.
Acts 7:54-60

Acts 6:8-7:54 - Snapshot #1 of a Deacon - Stephen

Part 17 of the Acts sermon series.
In last week's message, we studied how the apostles chose seven men full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom to serve in the food distribution for the Greek widows. One of these men was Stephen, a man "full of grace and power", who did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Jealously arose and some stirred up the people to accuse Stephen of blasphemy before the Sanhedrin. The defense of this common man, filled with God's Holy Spirit, should stir us as never before as we take our stand defending our Christian faith in these last days.
Acts 6:8-7:54