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The First Church

Stories From Acts

July 3, 2022 • Dale Wallace • Acts 2:42–47

The first is always the standard. Think about all the restaurants where the first is the best then they become chains and it isn’t the same. In the same way, we must understand the first church and how we too ought to emulate the original church.


1) Daily devoted

2) Sacrificially generous

3) Joyfully evangelistic

Searching for the Supernatural

August 7, 2022 • Jonathan Pokluda • Acts 17:16–29

Do you have any superstitious beliefs? Do you do or not do certain things based on a belief in good or bad luck? As we finish our series, Stories From Acts, JP teaches through Acts 17:16-33, teaching about what the Scriptures have to say about the supernatural and how it impacts our day to day lives. 1) Our God gives eternal life 2) Our God can be known 3) Our God made us, we cannot make Him

Saul's Salvation

July 31, 2022 • Nate Hilgenkamp • Acts 9:1–22

One of the most amazing moments in the book of Acts is during Saul’s journey on the road to Damascus. Although Saul was a murderer and filled with rage against the Church, Jesus would step in and use Saul to build the Church. While Saul’s conversation is dramatic, it shouldn’t be surprising because if God saved us He can save anyone. 1) God opposes the proud 2) God calls his followers to be faithful in the midst of fear 3) God takes our mess and makes it our message

Bold and Courageous Faithfulness

July 24, 2022 • Drew Greenway • Acts 6—7

Have you ever wondered if you would have the courage to literally die for your faith? In this sermon on Stephen the Martyr from the Stories in Acts series, we find out what it takes to have a bold and courageous faith — a faith that is built on little steps of obedience along the way that lead to a big step of obedience in the end. 1) Faithfulness enables followers of Christ to step in 2) Faithfulness empowers followers of Christ to step up 3) Faithfulness emboldens followers of Christ to step out