Sermons
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Acts 2:44-45 God’s Treasure August 24, 2025 Sermon
Other-centered. One primary example of how the Jerusalem church cared for each other was to value each other above the things they owned. They were stewards of God’s money and possessions rather than “owners,” and so they were willing – when genuine needs arose – to part with their goods in order to care for needs in the church.
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August 10, 2025 Sermon
God’s people gave themselves to prayer as a priority. Not just when it was convenient or could be worked in to other ministries, but as its own important practice. Theirs was a church driven by calling on the Lord for direction rather than by trusting in their own strategies, personalities, or emotions to determine what they should do.
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Acts 2:42c Why Eat Together? 8/3/25 Sermon
When we prioritize sharing meals together, we emphasize and remember Christ’s transformative work in our lives. This is then displayed in our care and hospitality for each other and in how we remember Christ’s own care for us as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
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Acts 2:42b Why One-another? 7/27/2025 Sermon
Why does fellowship matter? This gathering together is important because it testified to the God these early Christians believed in, it gave them a training ground and place of encouragement for following Jesus, and it provided them with a foretaste of their own union with Christ.
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Acts 2:42a Why the Bible? 7/20/25 Sermon
God’s people are formed by God’s word. We dedicate ourselves to learning and living in response to what God has said and done through our Savior.
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Mark 8:22-9:1 Suffering with Jesus 7/13/25 Sermon
Seeing but not seeing. Just as the blind man sees only partially at first, but later fully, so will the disciples begin to see more clearly who Jesus the Messiah is and what that means for him and for them.
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Psalm 32:3-7 Shouts of Deliverance
The Savior who forgives, covers, and does not count sin is also the Savior who is our hiding place, our protector, and who surrounds us with shouts of deliverance.
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Psalm 32:1-2 Mere Forgiveness 6/29/2025 Sermon
We are truly blessed when transgression is forgiven, sin is covered, and iniquity is not counted.
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Mark 8:11-21 Focus on the King 6/22/2025 Sermon
Too often, we are tempted to see only the miracles, or to look at Jesus through the lens of what he can do for us in the here and now, when we should be seeing the one who has the power to work such miracles. We must focus on our King, not just on his power.
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Mark 8:1-10 Our Provider 6/15/2025 Sermon
Lord, help us to believe what you have said. Too often, we think we are the exceptions. Too often, we struggle to trust your love and care for us. Help our unbelief! Help us to share about your goodness with others.
