The First Stripes

The First Stripes

The First Stripes Today, we conclude our sermon series in Acts, “The Church’s Growth,” by considering the sobering truth that the enemy refuses to stop attacking and hindering Christ’s church.  Are we living lives worthy of the sacrifices the early church paid to pass...
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The First Reassurance

The First Reassurance Today, as we move into week six of our sermon series in Acts, “The Church’s Growth,” we are reminded of the incredible grace of God as He reassures the suffering early church with a series of confirming miracles and even angelic visitations. by...
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The First Act of Discipline

The First Act of Discipline Today, as we move into week five of our sermon series in Acts, “The Church’s Growth,” we are forced to consider the reality that the enemy will seek a way to divide the church from within.  And it becomes equally as obvious that God has...
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The First Revival

The First Revival Today, as we move into week four of our sermon series in Acts, “The Church’s Growth,” we get a sobering lesson in how the early church moved forward in the face of persecution by emphasizing fellowship, family and the filling of the Spirit. The First...
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The First Persecution

The First Persecution Today, as we move into week three of our sermon series in Acts, “The Church’s Growth,” we consider the first difficult moment of persecution of the early church and its impact – and, as we do so, we have to consider how we would react in a...
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Peter at the Template: Sermon Spotlight #2

Peter at the Template: Sermon Spotlight #2 Today, as we move into week two of our sermon series in Acts, “The Church’s Growth,” we have our second “Sermon Spotlight.”  We again look at a message the Apostle Peter preached on the temple grounds. Peter at the Template...