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Far More Abundantly
June 14, 2026 • Pastor Sammie • Acts 8:14–24
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Saul, Samaritans, & Simon the Sorcerer
June 7, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 8:1–13
This powerful message takes us deep into Acts chapter 8, where we witness the explosive spread of the gospel following Stephen's martyrdom. What appears as tragedy becomes the catalyst for God's mission as persecution scatters believers throughout Judea and Samaria, exactly as Jesus had commanded. We meet Philip, who courageously crosses cultural barriers to preach Christ in Samaria, a region Jews typically avoided due to centuries of hatred and prejudice. The message challenges us to examine our own prejudices and ask whether we're willing to take the gospel to people we might consider enemies or outcasts. We're confronted with the reality of spiritual warfare as Philip casts out demons and performs miracles, reminding us that the name of Jesus holds ultimate authority over darkness. The transformation in Samaria brings great joy, illustrating a profound truth: genuine ministry produces joy, not just activity. We're also introduced to Simon the sorcerer, whose story warns us about the difference between being amazed by God's power and truly surrendering to His lordship. Throughout this passage, we discover why God allows persecution, how suffering refines our faith, and the incredible intimacy that develops when we share in Christ's sufferings. This isn't just ancient history but a call to examine whether the joy of the Lord truly is our strength today.
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Stephen’s Defense – Part 2
May 31, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 7:44–60
Pastor Jim continues through Acts 7 as Stephen boldly stands before the Sanhedrin and points to Jesus rather than defending himself. Stephen recounts Israel’s history, showing how God’s people repeatedly resisted His grace and the work of the Holy Spirit.
When confronted with the truth, the religious leaders responded with anger and violence, but Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, responded with forgiveness and grace. This message challenges believers to consider how they respond to conviction, criticism, and hardship, while reminding us that faithfulness to God is rewarded with His presence and the promise of eternal life.
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Stephen's Defense
May 24, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 7:1–53
Pastor Jim delivered a powerful message from Acts 7, using Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin to teach believers how to confidently defend their faith. Stephen’s example reminds us to know God’s Word, to be led by the Holy Spirit, and to place our confidence in the Lord rather than in ourselves. Even while facing false accusations, Stephen responded with humility, wisdom, and courage, pointing to God’s faithfulness throughout Israel’s history. His Spirit-filled testimony challenges us to be prepared to give a clear defense of our faith and boldly share the hope we have in Christ.
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Under Fire, Pressure Reveals the Real Me
May 17, 2026 • Pastor Sammie Brooks • Acts 6:8–15
Pastor Sammie Brooks delivers a powerful message from Acts 6:8-15 about Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit who faces false accusations from Greek-speaking Jews. The sermon emphasizes that Stephen’s wisdom and boldness come from being filled with the Holy Spirit and yielding daily to His control. When opponents cannot defeat Stephen’s arguments, they resort to lies and false witnesses, accusing him of blasphemy. Despite the serious accusations, Stephen remains calm and composed, his face shining like an angel. Pastor Sammie highlights how pressure reveals our true spiritual condition and encourages believers to trust God rather than retaliate when facing accusations, remembering that Jesus is our advocate.
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God’s Grace for Mothers
May 10, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Luke 1:26–33
Pastor Jim’s Mother’s Day message focused on God’s amazing grace as seen through the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. From the unexpected announcement of Jesus’ birth to the many challenges she faced along the way, Mary continually experienced God’s sustaining grace. Whether walking through uncertainty, hardship, loss, or heartbreak, God’s grace proved sufficient in every season of her life.
The message encourages mothers today that the same grace is available to them. God’s unmerited favor, strength, and goodness can sustain every mom through the unexpected moments, difficult journeys, and joys of motherhood.
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Deacons
May 3, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 6:1–7
This sermon from Acts 6:1-7 addresses a controversy that arose in the early church between Hellenist Jews and Hebrew Jews regarding the distribution of food to widows. The Hellenist widows were being neglected in the daily distribution, causing murmuring in the church. The apostles wisely responded by having the church select seven qualified men to serve as the first deacons, allowing the apostles to focus on prayer and preaching. This resolution led to continued church growth and even many priests coming to faith. The sermon emphasizes wise leadership principles, including investigating complaints, resolving issues quickly, delegating ministry responsibilities, and maintaining good reputations.
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Gamaliel
April 26, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 5:33–42
This sermon from Acts 5:33-42 focuses on how to minister to people who respond to truth with rage and anger. Pastor Jim shares his personal experience of being confronted about his own anger issues and uses the example of Gamaliel's wise intervention when the Sanhedrin wanted to kill the apostles. The message emphasizes that some people don't want to hear the truth and react with rage, but we can learn from Gamaliel's approach: establishing credibility, showing respect, appealing for righteousness, stating caution, presenting reasons, and offering wise counsel. The sermon concludes with the apostles rejoicing after being flogged, demonstrating how believers can maintain joy even when facing unjust treatment because their conscience is clear before God.
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We must obey God rather than men!
April 19, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 5:12–32
Pastor Jim teaches from the book of Acts (5:12–21), highlighting the powerful ministry of the apostles in Jerusalem. He explains that the miracles performed by the apostles served to confirm their God-given authority to lead the early church, clarify gospel doctrine, and establish the New Covenant.
This message reminds us that while God is still able to work miracles today, the apostles’ ministry was uniquely designed for a specific moment in history, the launching of the early church. Pastor Jim also calls believers to pursue unity, to choose bold faith over fear, and to embrace our responsibility to share the gospel with others.
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The Deadly Sin of Hypocrisy
April 12, 2026 • Dr. Brent Black • Acts 5:1–11
Dr. Brent Black delivered a sobering message from Acts 5:1–11 about Ananias and Sapphira, who sold property but lied about giving the full proceeds to the church. He connected their story to the Old Testament account of Achan, showing how hidden sin can threaten God’s people from within. The couple sought the reputation of great generosity without making a genuine sacrifice, revealing the sin of hypocrisy. When confronted by Peter, both died immediately under divine judgment.
The passage served as a warning against pretending to be more spiritual than we truly are and emphasized that God values holiness and unity in His church. The message called believers to honest self-reflection and cautioned against the pride that fuels hypocrisy.
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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
April 5, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • 1 Corinthians 15
This Easter message from 1 Corinthians 15 centers on the truth of Christ’s resurrection and why it matters. Pastor Jim explains the gospel: Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again, appearing to many witnesses. He also tackles the skeptical claim “there is no resurrection” by showing what would be true if Christ had not been raised. Preaching would be in vain, faith would be futile, and believers would still be in their sins.
Because Christ has risen, we have real hope. Believers are saved from sin and judgment and promised new, imperishable bodies. The sermon concludes with the promise of Christ's return and the ultimate victory over death, encouraging believers to be steadfast in their faith and service.
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Palm Sunday - Your King is Coming to You!
March 29, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Matthew 21:1–11
This Palm Sunday message from Matthew 21:1–11 explores Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and reveals the kind of King He truly is, humble, loving, and on His way to the cross. While the crowds celebrated Him, they did not fully understand His mission to save. Pastor Jim highlights five truths that strengthen our trust in God and calls us to respond through obedience, surrender, worship, and sharing our faith. The service concludes with communion, reminding us that Jesus willingly gave His life to pay the penalty for our sins.
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Life in the Church Family
March 22, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 4:32–37
This sermon on Acts 4:32–36 highlights five values God desires for His church: unity, generosity, gospel witness, love, and sacrificial sharing. Using the story of “Jack,” a new believer learning healthier relationships, Pastor Jim shows how God transforms us to live in these ways. The early church modeled these values through unity of heart, open-handed giving, and care for one another, practical marks of Christian maturity today.
The message challenges listeners to examine their own lives. Unity means harmony, not sameness. Everything we have belongs to God, so we share freely. The gospel remains central, love is shown through service, and generosity reflects God’s heart, bringing joy to both giver and receiver.
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Learning to Pray!
March 15, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 4:23–31
This sermon from Acts 4:23–31, preached by Pastor Jim, explores how the early church responded to persecution with united, faith-filled prayer. After being threatened for preaching in Jesus’ name, Peter and John returned to their church family, and together they turned to God.
The message highlights three key responses. First, they gained perspective through praise, recognizing God as the Sovereign Lord and Creator. Second, they made bold requests, asking for courage to keep sharing the gospel despite opposition. Third, they experienced God’s powerful answer as He filled them with the Holy Spirit and gave them renewed boldness.
Pastor Jim emphasizes the importance of praying together as a church, trusting in God’s authority over every situation, and boldly living out our faith.
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Radical Devotion
March 8, 2026 • Pastor Alex Duran • Acts 4:1–22
This message from Acts 4:1–22, preached by Pastor Alex, reminds us that the authority of the risen Christ cannot be silenced by any human power. After Peter and John healed a lame man and boldly proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus, the religious leaders arrested them in an attempt to stop their message. Yet their efforts only highlighted the power of the Gospel—about 5,000 people came to faith.
When brought before the Sanhedrin, Peter courageously declared that the man had been healed by the power of Jesus Christ and that salvation is found in no one else. Despite threats and pressure from the authorities to stop preaching, Peter and John stood firm, proclaiming that they must obey God rather than men.
Pastor Alex also pointed to the example of Martin Luther during the Reformation, showing how throughout history human authorities have repeatedly tried—and failed—to silence the truth of the Gospel.
This message challenges every believer to consider who truly governs their life and calls us to stand with courage, speaking boldly about the exclusive authority and saving power of Jesus Christ, even when facing pressure or opposition.
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Sharing the Gospel
March 1, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 3:11–26
This sermon focuses on Peter's gospel presentation in Acts 3 after healing a crippled man at the temple. Pastor Jim uses Peter's message to teach six key principles for sharing the gospel: discussing proofs for God's existence, directing attention to God rather than ourselves, explaining Jesus Christ clearly, addressing sin directly, and calling people to repent and believe. Peter boldly confronts the crowd about their role in crucifying Jesus while offering hope through repentance and faith. The sermon emphasizes that sharing the gospel isn't about us but about helping people understand God's power, Jesus's identity as the holy and righteous one, their need for forgiveness, and the transformation that comes through salvation.
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A Crippled Man Healed!
February 22, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 3:1–10
This sermon from Acts 3:1-10 explores the healing of a lame man by Peter and John at the temple gate. Pastor Jim establishes the context of early Jewish Christians transitioning from Old Covenant ceremonial laws to New Covenant spiritual practices. The message focuses on five foundations of ministry demonstrated through this miracle: the priority of prayer, the motive of compassion, the pursuit of connection, the message of the gospel, and the support of the church. The sermon emphasizes that while physical healing is wonderful, people's greatest need is spiritual healing through Jesus Christ. The transformed life of the healed man serves as a compelling witness that draws others to wonder about God's power.
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3,000 Saved!
February 15, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 2:36–47
In this message from Acts 2:36–47, Pastor Jim walks through Peter’s powerful sermon at Pentecost and the life-changing response that followed. As Peter boldly proclaimed Jesus as Lord and Messiah, about 3,000 people were saved, demonstrating that salvation comes by grace alone, not by good works, and that believers can have confident assurance in Christ.
This passage reveals what happens when the gospel takes root in people’s hearts. The early church immediately devoted themselves to four foundational practices: the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. Their community was marked by awe of God, sincere joy, radical generosity, and grace toward others. As they lived out their faith together, the Lord continued to add to their number daily.
Pastor Jim contrasts the vibrant joy of the early church with the pessimism and anger so common in today’s culture. Christians are called to reflect the joy of the Lord as our strength and to live as Spirit-filled people whose lives point others to Christ.
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Peter Preaches the Gospel!
February 8, 2026 • Pastor Jim McCarty • Acts 2:12–39
This sermon explores Peter’s bold gospel message on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2. After the Holy Spirit descended and the disciples spoke in various languages, Peter addressed the crowd—explaining that this was the fulfillment of prophecy and proclaiming Jesus as the crucified and risen Messiah.
Peter declared that Jesus’ miracles proved He is the Son of God, His death was God’s plan for our salvation, and His resurrection was witnessed and confirmed by the Holy Spirit. When the people were “cut to the heart,” Peter called them to repent, believe, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit.
A powerful reminder to find our true identity in Christ alone.
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