Sermons on Acts
Defending Truth
Acts 21-28 If we as witnesses will stick with the truth, then God will build His own defense. ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – December 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians), January – June, 2022 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Depth cannot be achieved apart from conflict. Acts 19-28 (Philemon; Ephesians; Colossians;…
Difficult Conversations
Acts 20:28-32 Difficult conversations are essential for a Christian’s personal freedom and relational health because they turn our hearts back to truth. ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – December 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians), January – June, 2022 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Depth cannot be achieved apart from conflict. Acts…
Why Communicate
Acts 20:17-27 The “WHY” of communication changes everything. ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – December 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians), January – June, 2022 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Depth cannot be achieved apart from conflict. Acts 19-28 (Philemon; Ephesians; Colossians; Romans) 7-17-22 Notes – Why Communicate
Communicating Truth with Others
Acts 19:8-41 If others are going to change, we must learn to communicate. ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – December 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians), January – June, 2022 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Depth cannot be achieved apart from conflict. Acts 19-28 (Philemon; Ephesians; Colossians; Romans) 7-10-22 Notes
Learning to Communicate
Acts 18:24-19:7 If we are to become one, we must learn to communicate. ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – December 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians), January – June, 2022 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Depth cannot be achieved apart from conflict. Acts 19-28 (Philemon; Ephesians; Colossians; Romans) 7-3-22 Notes –…
Preemptive Grace
Acts 18:18-23 Put on your own “faith” first before helping others with theirs. ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – December 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians), January – June, 2022 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Depth cannot be achieved apart from conflict. Acts 19-28 (Philemon; Ephesians; Colossians; Romans) 6-19-22…
Growing Strong Together… Through Giving
Acts 18:5 Philippians 4:17 Financial giving is a/the practical means God uses to shape a disciple’s heart so that our actions come to express the heart of God. ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – November 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians) 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE –…
Growing Strong Together… Through Work
Acts 18:1-17 Being a Christian is hard work; how can we stay on task when what we really want to do is quit? ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – November 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians) 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Acts 19-28 (Philemon; Ephesians; Colossians; Romans) 2-27-22 Notes…
Growing Strong Together… Through Flexibility
Acts 17:16-34 Flexibility is the joyful response to change ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – November 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians) 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Acts 19-28 (Philemon; Ephesians; Colossians; Romans) 2-20-22 Notes – Through Flexibility
Growing Strong Together… Through Scripture
Acts 17:1-15 Scripture is vital if we are to distinguish between “These Things” and “Other Things” and so grow in the grace of God. ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – November 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians) 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Acts 19-28 (Philemon; Ephesians; Colossians; Romans) 2-13-22 Notes…
Growing Strong Together… Through Inclusion
Acts 16, Colossians 2, Romans 6 Inclusion means accepting into fellowship ALL who come to Christ by faith. Baptism is symbol of this unity. ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – November 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians) 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Acts 19-28 (Philemon; Ephesians; Colossians; Romans) 2-6-22…
Growing Strong Together… Through Diversity
Acts 16:11-33; 17:22-34 Diversity is God’s tool for the redemption of ALL peoples. ACTS: TRUTH LIBERATED – Acts 28:31 GRACE: The ongoing gift of God in which we participate for His glory and for our benefit. 1st Journey: The DISCOVERY of GRACE – September – November 2021 (Galatians) 2nd Journey: The DEVELOPMENT of GRACE – Acts 16-18 (Philippians; 1-2 Thessalonians; 1-2 Corinthians) 3rd Journey: The DEPTH of GRACE – Acts 19-28 (Philemon; Ephesians; Colossians; Romans) 1-30-22 Notes – Through Diversity Also referenced today: Understanding CRT, by Marvin Olasky…