April 21st, 2024 The King Is Coming
Psalm 2
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April 14th, 2024 Problem Solving In The Church
Acts 6:1-7
Preparing For Sunday:
In Acts 6:1-7 the church faces a new challenge from within: Potential division over a complaint that’s brought up. How we respond when problems arise in the church is so important, and I think the apostles responded wisely. Join us on Sunday to learn what they did to avoid division and bitterness. As a result, the Gospel continued to go out, and more and more disciples came to faith in Jesus.
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April 7th, 2024 We Must Obey God Rather Than Men
Acts 5:17-42
Preparing For Sunday:
Persecution continues to ramp up in Acts 5:17-42. The religious leaders double down on their efforts, and God keeps opening doors (literally!) for the Gospel. As a result, we see the contrast in the reactions of both groups: The religious leaders are jealous, perplexed, and enraged, while the Christians are peaceful, bold, and joyous. And throughout this narrative it’s clear which group God supports! Join us Sunday as we consider how we can better react to the good work God wants to do in us and through us!
March 24th, 2024 When Sin Entered The Church
Acts 5:1-11
Preparing For Sunday:
This Sunday is Palm Sunday; however, the biblical theme of this momentous day will be presented in our evening service. In the morning, we will continue our study through Acts by looking at chapter 5:1-14. Here, we witness the first sin mentioned in the life of the early church. Ananias and Sapphira, in an attempt to look better than they really were, held back part of what they sold their property for. At the root of this secret sinful activity is both hypocrisy and pride. We all want to appear better than we really are. Yet this self-centered desire can cost us dearly and even harm the purity of God’s mission in our church. Join us this Sunday to see the effects of this sin and the heart of God to protect us from sin.
Preparing For Sunday:
On a scale from 0-10, how courageous would you say you are? Most of us, conditioned as we are within our “cozy culture,” have been naturally programmed to shy away from risk. However, in our passage for Sunday (Acts 4:1-31), we will see the early disciples doing the exact opposite. Rather than praying for peace, they pray for boldness! This Sunday, we will study what courage is and how to increase it. More than ever, we need this. More than ever, we need to pray for boldness!
March 3rd, 2024 The Necessity Of Repentance
Acts 3:11-26
Preparing For Sunday:
What is repentance, and why is it so important? This Sunday, we will look at Acts 3:11-26 to uncover four reasons we should repent. Here, we see God’s strong plea that the Jews repent. Peter says, “But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this, we are witnesses.” When the Jews repent, Jesus returns. And in a similar way, when we repent, Jesus returns to us—We get to experience the blessing He really is. I hope to see you on Sunday!
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February 25th, 2024 Living In The Flow Of The Spirit
Acts 3:1-10
Preparing For Sunday:
This Sunday, we will be joined by Mike Shields, our Central District Superintendent within the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA). The Central District is composed of Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and the southeastern corner of South Dakota. Our district is the most historic and perhaps the most vibrant EFCA district nationwide. We are blessed to be where we are! Mike will be speaking on Acts 3:1-10. He will teach us about the kinds of people God uses to accomplish His powerful acts. I hope you can join us for this encouraging time!
February 18th, 2024 This Is What It's Supposed To Look Like
Acts 2:42-47
Preparing For Sunday:
Do you ever wonder if our church experience lines up with that of the early church in Acts? This Sunday, we will study Acts 2:42-47 to get a beautiful picture of the beginnings of the Christian movement. What are we getting right? What can we still learn and apply? I hope to see you Sunday as we consider this essential conversation!
February 11th, 2024 We Demand An Explanation
Acts 2:14-41
Preparing For Sunday:
Do you ever wish your ministry for Jesus was more effective? This Sunday we are looking at Acts 2:14-41 to see what made Peter’s sermon so effective. We will notice certain elements of what he says that grabs his listeners’ ears, enables them to grasp the Truth, and encourages them to grapple with how to respond. In the end, 3,000 souls were saved! God can use you, too. His Word is alive! Let’s learn together how we can best steward its potential!
February 4th, 2024 The Coming Of The Spirit
Acts 2:1-13
Preparing For Sunday:
How supernatural would you say your experience is as a Christian? Do you sometimes feel there’s a power and presence of God you’re missing? In Acts 2:1-13 we encounter a supernatural event when the Holy Spirit suddenly descends upon God’s people. What’s certain is that they would never be the same! God doesn’t want us left the same, either. Our lives are meant to evidence the supernatural! Join us on Sunday to see how to experience this reality in your life.
January 28th, 2024 The Preparation for What Was to Come Acts
Acts 1:12-26
Preparing For Sunday:
Have you ever been caught off guard by the sudden arrival of something? Usually it means you’re not prepared for such an encounter! However, the disciples in Acts 1:12-26 set an example for us of how to prepare for what’s to come. In this case, it was the coming of the Holy Spirit! On Sunday, we will learn principles from their preparation so we too can be prepared for the Spirit’s sudden activity in our life. This will be a Communion Sunday, so come ready to receive from the Lord!
Preparing For Sunday:
Last week, we began our new series on the Book of Acts. We said that God has given each of us a power-filled purpose: To be a witness of Jesus’ resurrection to a lost world. This week, we are going to see three steps from Acts 1:1-11 on how to fulfill this purpose in our lives. But even beyond our work is the work of the Holy Spirit. When He comes, a “tipping point’ ensues, and the world has never been the same…we have never been the same. Join us Sunday to see how the Spirit changes everything and the steps we can take to share in His work.
Preparing For Sunday:
Last week, we began our new series on the Book of Acts. We said that God has given each of us a power-filled purpose: To be a witness of Jesus’ resurrection to a lost world. This week, we are going to see three steps from Acts 1:1-11 on how to fulfill this purpose in our lives. But even beyond our work is the work of the Holy Spirit. When He comes, a “tipping point’ ensues, and the world has never been the same…we have never been the same. Join us Sunday to see how the Spirit changes everything and the steps we can take to share in His work.
January 7th, 2024 A Power Filled Purpose
Acts 1:1-11
Preparing For Sunday:
What is your purpose for living? Is it bigger than yourself, your family, or your job? How does it relate to what God is doing in the world? These are the questions we will address this Sunday as we launch into our new series in the Book of Acts. We will see that God has a power-filled purpose for all of us. It should change how we live and how we relate to everyone. Join us Sunday to be encouraged and amazed at how God chooses to use you for accomplishing His great purpose for the world!
April 28th, 2024 Problem Solving In The Church
Acts 6:8-15
Preparing For Sunday:
What attitude do you portray when faced with a hard situation? Do you show evidence of faith? Do you show evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit? This Sunday we look at Acts 6:8-15 to see the surprising strength of Stephen. He continues to speak and stand up for Christ despite the opposition before him! Even as they delivered him over to the religious leaders, it says “his face was like the face of an angel.” What do people see on your face? Do they see the peace of Jesus or the fear of loss? Join us on Sunday to learn how to possess the attitude of Christ in the midst of hardships.
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March 31st, 2024 Easter Sunday, Swallowed Up In Victory
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Preparing For Sunday:
This Sunday is Easter, and we get to celebrate what makes us Christians more than anything else — the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! We will look at 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 to see that “death is swallowed up in victory.” Death has always been the great devourer…until Christ came and defeated it! As a result, believers everywhere receive the resurrection benefits of Christ. This Sunday, we will work through the results of Christ’s resurrection for each of us. I hope to celebrate this alongside you this Sunday!
