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January 2024
GO! The Characteristics of Cornelius
April 28, 2024 • Guest Speaker • Luke 2:25, Psalm 25:14, Isaiah 32:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Isaiah 1:19
Cornelius was a Roman Centurion who got God’s attention. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+chronicles+16%3a9&version=nkjv says “the eyes of the LORD search to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” This week we explore the qualities of Cornelius from Acts Chapter 10. Join us to hear the message from our Guest Speaker, Rick Ciaramitaro.
GO! As A Chosen Vessel
Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 9:15, Acts 9:20–22, John 7:38, Acts 9:3–4, Acts 9:5
The conversion process of the apostle Paul is one of the most significant events in the book of Acts. The chief persecutor of the church is converted to be a zealous follower of Jesus Christ. Paul’s conversion follows the same basic process for everyone.
GO! The Moving of the Holy Spirit
April 14, 2024 • Pastor Kevan Dobsin • Acts 8:38–39, Acts 8:12–16, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Matthew 3:11, Acts 8:4–8
After the stoning of Stephen, great persecution arises in Jerusalem as believers are imprisoned and forced to flee the city. As a result, the good news of Jesus begins to spread everywhere they are scattered. In Samaria, Philip preaches with healings and miracles following and leads many to Christ while Peter and John pray for these new Christians to receive the Holy Spirit. Acts 8 shows us how the Holy Spirit helps the Church and what it takes for the Holy Spirit to move among us.
Go! A Faith Worth Dying For
April 7, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 6:2, Acts 6:5, Acts 6:8, Acts 7:51, Acts 7:59–60
Acts chapter seven serves as a pivotal point for the spread of Christianity globally. Stephen, a member of the serve team in the early church is a great example of lay person who faithfully serves. His influence leads to his defending his action by a powerful sermon, that highlights two crucial points: Israel’s historical resistance to God’s prophets and the inadequacy of the law to save due to its inability to transform hearts.
GO! And Serve
March 17, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 5:42, Acts 6:1–6, Matthew 25:40, Colossians 3:23–24, Acts 6:7
In Acts chapter 6 we discover how the early growing church responded to division and the powerful solution of a serve team. When we all embrace our unique roles in God’s kingdom, whether teaching, giving, encouraging, or serving; this will foster unity and empower the healthy growth of the church.
GO! With Reverence and Respect
March 10, 2024 • Pastor Cheryl Koop • Acts 5:14, Matthew 12:35–37, Acts 9:31, Acts 4:32–33, Acts 5:1–11
The Gospel transformed the lives of the early church! This message reveals tragedy and failure in their midst and how this continues to speak to us today. His grace surpasses our shortcomings, and continues to fulfill His plan, sustaining us in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Your Response in Turbulent Times
March 3, 2024 • Guest Speaker • Daniel 1:8, Romans 12:2, Psalm 23:4, Daniel 6:10–12, Daniel 10:20–21
In turbulent times, characterized by uncertainty and upheaval, it’s easy to succumb to fear and anxiety. However, as believers, we’re reminded not to be governed by fear but to trust in God’s sovereignty and providence. Rather than letting fear dictate our actions, we are called to lean on God’s strength, knowing that He is in control and will guide us through all seasons of life. Join us to hear this message from Pastor Simon Ahlstrand.
GO! The Going and Growing Church
February 25, 2024 • Guest Speaker • Acts 5:41–42, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9, Acts 4:12, Acts 5:42
Acts chapter 5 underscores the importance of integrity, perseverance, and bold proclamation in the growth of the early Christian church. Like the apostles, we can persevere through opposition by relying on the strength of our faith, maintaining our commitment to the Word of God, and trusting in God’s faithfulness through all circumstances!
GO! In the Power of Prayer
February 18, 2024 • Pastor James Fam
Prayer is an indispensable key to the effectiveness of the Church and vital to the spiritual health of individual believers. We see in Acts 4 how prayer continues to guide and sustain the ministry life of the early church. In Acts 4, the opposition “… ordered them not to preach or teach at all in the name of Jesus” (Acts 4:18) but they couldn’t “… stop speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20). Before we GO on God’s mission, we need to PRAY for God’s purpose, presence, and power.
GO! In Faith
February 11, 2024 • Pastor Chris Karuhije • Acts 3:12–16, 2 Corinthians 2:15, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 12:3, Acts 3:8–10
To GO where God is calling us to as a church and individually is going to require faith. God does not call us to GO where we don’t need Him to succeed. As the early church prepares to fulfill the Great Commission given by Jesus, we see the power of faith in the first miracle in the Book of Acts. Through this incredible example of the power of faith, we learn how we too can walk by faith and reach the place God has called us to GO.
GO! The Right Kind of Crazy
February 4, 2024 • Guest Speaker • Mark 3:20–21, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 24:3–14, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15–18
Has anyone told you when they learned about your faith – You are crazy? The spiritual, the supernatural, the life of faith seems crazy to the world, to the natural. Not all crazy is spiritual, but all spiritual can seem crazy to the unspiritual. This weekend, we look forward to a powerful message from our guest speaker Pastor Christian Akerhielm about The Right Kind of Crazy.
GO! Connect With Others
January 28, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Hebrews 10:23–25, Acts 2:44–46, Genesis 2:18, James 5:16, Romans 15:5
The early church understood in order to stay healthy and continue to reach out to the world around them, it was important to assemble in small groups. These meetings were more than just a gathering, rather it was an intentional assembling sharing spiritually and materially with each other.
GO! In the Power of the Spirit
January 21, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 2:1–4, Acts 2:14–16, Acts 2:38–39, Acts 2:42–47
The power of the Holy Spirit is not an end in itself but only a means toward the end of making disciples. In this message Pastor Dave Koop shares about the power of the church, its message and SHAPE.
GO! The Name of Jesus
January 14, 2024 • Guest Speaker • John 16:23–26, Exodus 3:13–15, John 20:27–31, John 8:58, Matthew 28:18–20
Guest speaker Ake Carlson shares a message unveiling the great significance of The Name of Jesus. Names represent something and represent the person behind it. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, we see the Name of Christ being revealed to us and for us, so we can know Him personally and be full of His power to do His work!