Acts: The Promise Unfolds
Fall 2022
Countering Idolatry with the Gospel
June 11, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • Acts 17:16–34
As Paul continues to share the gospel in Athens, he encounters an alter inscribed with "TO AN UNKNOWN GOD." Seems silly to not know what or who you are worshiping, doesn't it? But Paul used this situation to share who God is to a people who did not know him. Will we be people bold with the Gospel, and able to share Christ in any circumstance?
Rightly Viewing & Consuming God's Word
June 4, 2023 • Jake Boerman • Acts 17:5–15
There are so many good things we can be doing throughout our lives and with the time we have, but If we are to truly become the people Jesus calls us to be—we MUST be a people who rightly view and consume the Word of God. How we view and engage the Bible makes all the difference!
The Most Important Question
May 28, 2023 • Jake Boerman • Acts 17:1–4, Acts 16:35–40
Why did Jesus have to suffer, die, and rise from the dead? This question is arguably the most important question anyone will ever ask. Why is this so important? There are very real and lasting implications in how we answer. Our responses have a direct affect on our life today, for the rest of our time on earth, and for all of eternity.
From Bondage to Freedom: Christ's Power in Us
May 21, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • James 1:2–4, Acts 16:16–34
As physical and spiritual beings, we have the ability to tap into the power of the spiritual realm—both the spiritual realm of light and the spiritual realm of darkness. God's Word instructs us how to be influenced by the Holy Spirit and how to avoid being influenced by evil spirits, which will open us up to oppression and darkness. When we seek Jesus through the spiritual disciplines of the faith, we find freedom.
The Priceless Gift of Womanhood
May 14, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • Hebrews 13:1–3, Acts 16:9–15, Judges 4:4–5, Philippians 4:1–3
As we continue in Acts, we encounter a woman named Lydia. Through her leadership, generosity, and receptiveness to the Gospel, Lydia became a catalyst for spreading God's message. We'll see through her example and several others God's design for women to think and serve and lead in the Church.
Difference of Opinion, Unity in the Spirit
May 7, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • Acts 15:36–41, Acts 16:1–5, John 16:13
As Christians, we may find ourselves disagreeing (sometimes sharply) with our brothers and sisters. Is someone right? Is the other party wrong? We'll look at a contentious situation between Paul and Barnabas and how God worked through it and received glory in spite of their differences.
How Love Fulfills the Law
April 30, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • Acts 15:12–35, Matthew 22:36–40, Romans 14:13–15
What about those Old Testament laws? Do they still apply to us today? What about the new thing Jesus did? We will look at how Christ fulfilled the orders from those laws, and what applies to His people today.
The Glorious Reality of Grace and Freedom
April 23, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • Acts 15:1–11
The grace of God is an incredible thing. It frees us from a bunch of rituals and traditions that we may think we need to continue doing in order to maintain the salvation Christ gave us at the cross. So what's the harm in placing unnecessary rules and regulations and traditions on people, and how do we avoid it?
Making Jesus the Hero
April 16, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • Acts 14:8–22
We've all encountered someone in our lives who impressed us with their talent, charm and charisma, making it easy to want to align ourselves with them. We'll see an incident in our text that Paul and Barnabas encountered that demonstrates how ill-advised it is to idolize a human person, and instead shows us the need to keep Christ on the throne of our hearts.
Proven: An Easter Celebration
April 9, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • Acts 13:24–41
The Messiah was prophesied and promised long ago, and Paul’s speech in Acts 13 has one purpose: to demonstrate to the Jews how the promises of God to them were fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The ultimate proof? That Christ rose from the dead. We'll see that because Christ has risen, He is therefore worthy of honor and praise. Will you crown Him King today?
Good Friday Devotion
April 7, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • 1 Corinthians 15:3, Romans 5:18–19, Matthew 26:36–42, Isaiah 53:7
We call today “Good Friday.” Not because we find joy in the fact that Jesus suffered and died, but rather because we recognize the incredible blessing of salvation that we received as a result. We recognize the good that happened as a result of the tragic event that day, over 2000 years ago. You are welcome to observe Christ's act of ultimate sacrifice with us, and prepare your hearts for what's coming Sunday...
The Gospel is Worthy
April 2, 2023 • Pastor John Klumpp • Acts 14:1–7
The "Gospel" is the good news of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, sent to be the Savior of the World. Some will receive it and others will reject it, and regardless of the results, the Gospel is always worthy of being preached. To everyone, everywhere, laden with love and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
The Joy of Being Faithful to Your Calling
March 26, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • Acts 9:15–16, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 25:21, Acts 13:42–52
We live in a world that caters to our every desire, designed to make our lives easier. The calling God places on our lives is often anything but comfortable. We'll look at how God is glorified when we remain faithful to Him and how we can draw strength from Him to commit to that high calling He ordained for us.
God's Protective Instinct
March 19, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • Acts 12:19–25, Acts 13:1–12, Isaiah 42:8
Our God is a loving and gracious God, and one of the reasons we know this to be true is that He is adamantly protective of His glory. This Sunday, we'll see a couple scenarios in our text where people set themselves up against what God is doing, and how God intervenes. We'll see how the actions God takes are meant to protect His church and the true Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Power of the Praying Church
March 12, 2023 • Pastor Steve Gibson • Acts 11:27–30, Acts 12:1–18, 1 Thessalonians 5:20–21, Isaiah 26:3–4, Ephesians 3:20–21
Ever pray for something so big that only God could accomplish it? Do we trust God enough to pray for the impossible? Maybe we call on God to work in a miraculous way. Maybe we need deliverance from something that imprisons us. Our first move as a believer must be prayer, and we'll talk about how and why this Sunday.