July 7, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Ephesians 5:1–2, Jeremiah 31:3
Fifth in the Summer of ’24 Series “Reach/Connect/Grow/Serve” – Love is the most misunderstood, misused, misrepresented word in the world. Paul writes that the love of God is “The more excellent way.” (1Corinthians 12:31b)
Christianship
June 30, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • John 4:39–42, Ephesians 2:19–22
Jesus Connected the Truth and the Spirit across man-made divisions of people groups when He personally loved the Samaritans. In our nation, made of others from many nations, we can sit and share the Jesus in Spirit and Truth.
GIVE
June 23, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Luke 22:27
Fourth in the Summer of ‘24 Series “Reach/Connect/Grow/Serve” - If your greatest fulfillment comes from not getting your own way, then you are close to getting it.
GAIN
June 16, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • 2 Timothy 3:14–17
Third in the Summer of ‘24 Series “Reach/Connect/Grow/Serve” - You may have learned a lot from dad – a hobby, a skill, or a career. The church mission is to help disciples grow into productive and powerful examples of the Lord Jesus Christ
GATHER
June 9, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Ephesians 2:1–10
Second in the Summer of ‘24 Series “Reach/Connect/Grow/Serve” - For one Reached with the Love of Jesus, connecting to a church isn’t a choice, it has happened. The key is identifying with one that had the identity of Christ.
EXTEND
June 2, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Psalm 36:5–10
First in the Summer of ‘24 Series “Reach/Connect/Grow/Serve” - The world may say it needs love, but which love? We have the Love of Jesus to carry. What is The Love of Jesus? Let’s look at how we are filled, fueled, and fired up to Extend Jesus’ Love to people.
Unstoppable - Acts 28
May 26, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 28:11–31
Analysis Paralysis. Imposter Syndrome. There are tons of ways people get chained up in life. Sometimes it is of their own making. The Apostle Paul demonstrates how to live unlocked and unhindered
Lose Win - Acts 27
May 19, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 28:1–10, Acts 27
When Life doesn't go as you hope, you need to redefine what success is in a life lived for Jesus Christ.
Mom Power - Acts 26
May 12, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 26
God evidently used and redeemed Paul’s history and family background to advance the Good News. What of your heritage are we letting God redeem for His advantage? In Christ we find our mother’s influence redeemed and redirected for the sake of the Gospel.
In Charge - Acts 25
May 5, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 25:7–12
You may never stand trial in a court of law, but knowing the defense of your faith in Jesus Christ is important. It is not a defense of your morals or your acts, but a defense of God’s work in history and in the moment that is important..
Upright Life - Acts 24
April 28, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 24:10–16
The Apostle Paul was not perfect, but purposeful. His passion for the spread of the Good News of Jesus Christ models how Christians’ integrity is grown through the investment of time and truth. For Graduates launching to the next step – the seeds they sow will yield fruit for years to come. Intentional investment in a life that is lived for Christ isn’t about our success, but Christ's.
Undead Faith
April 21, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 23:1–11
The truth of Jesus Christ’s resurrection and the promise to all who believe is unique to Biblical Christianity. That means it conflicts with the view of the unbelieving world and other religions (including some that claim to be “Christian”.)
Unfinished Acts
April 14, 2024 • Kyle Henderson • Acts 23
Guest preacher Dr. Kyle Henderson, liaison to Baptist World Alliance and Finishing the Task presents the vision of Forward 33
Don't Jesus+
April 7, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 22, Acts 21
There is no necessary act beyond the Cross of Jesus Christ that can make you more saved.
Living Forward
March 31, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Luke 24:1–8, Luke 24:44–48
The Day of the Resurrection changed everything.
The Bill is Due at the End - Passion Sunday 2024
March 24, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Luke 22:14–23, Luke 23:32–43
To the world the cross is a costly piece of jewelry. To the Christian the cross is more valuable than we could ever pay. Thanks be to God, Jesus paid it all...
SUM Gospel - Acts 20
March 17, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 20
If you’re a Christian, the question isn’t if you’ll witness for the faith, it’s if you want the genuine blessing received for being all-in as an example of Jesus Christ’s love to the world.
CHRIST-onomics
March 10, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 19
When Jesus Christ begins to move, strongholds are shaken and fall. The result is an entire change of economy in the life of a believer
MOMENT-um - Acts 18
March 3, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 18
God uses whom God wills. When you are faithful to the calling in front of you for however long you are called to do so, God will give the increase.
REAL-igion - Acts 17
February 25, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 17
It doesn’t take long to make idols that embody our hopes and dreams. When we do we miss out on the reality of God’s real presence and power that helps us actually live lives worth living.
Rerouting Life - Acts 16
February 11, 2024 • Jay Abernathy • Acts 16
Would you risk everything for the sake of someone you loved? God’s call can send us in an unplanned direction where we will see God’s desired results.