The early Christians, as well as the crowds, were prepared by God for the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost. How? And what does that have to do with today?
Category: Sermons
Origin Stories: The Prayer Meeting (Acts 1:12-26)
The early church faced crises almost immediately and prayer was THE way they discerned the way forward. What would happen if we did the same?
Origin Stories: The Ascension (Acts 1:1-11)
What does the ascension of Jesus mean for us today? Only everything! The Holy Spirit, the Kingdom of God, and our witness all depend on it!
Where We’re Going: Evangelism, Making Jesus Known (John 4:28-42)
What does the Samaritan woman in John 4 teach us about evangelism, which is the practice of making Jesus known?
Where We’re Going: Knowing Jesus (Philippians 3:4-11)
The vision of the church hasn’t changed, no matter the circumstances of the world. A huge part of that vision is knowing Jesus
The Missional Purpose of Prayer (Luke/Acts)
What is the purpose of prayer, according to the Bible? Hint: it has something to do with a mission-empowering retreat.
The Biblical Posture of Prayer (Luke 18:9-14)
Posture is more foundational to prayer than content. What kind of heart posture is God looking for?
The Right Requests in Prayer (Luke 11:1-13)
What kinds of requests are we to make in prayer, and how do we ask in a way God will respond?
The Necessity of Perseverance in Prayer (Luke 18:1-8)
Why does God delay in answering prayers? What’s the point in perseverance when there’s no result?
World Reframed: Who is God? (Genesis 1-2)
There are a lot of ideas about the nature of God. What clues do Genesis 1-2 give us about the truth?