Strong opposition did not stop the early church’s witness. Instead, it expanded it. Read Acts 8:1-4 and listen in as we marvel at the faithfulness of the church in the midst of pain and loss.
Sermon Archive
Joy in the Storm
How can we have joy in the hard things of this life? This is the main question we seek to answer in this sermon. Read Job chapter 1 and listen in.
Stony Hearts & Stoned Witnesses
In Acts 7:51-60 we see the end of Stephen's speech and his death by stoning. The Jewish leadership reveals their stony hearts as they execute Jesus' faithful witness. As we apply this text we see that, apart from grace, the world always rejects a true witness to...
A Dwelling Place for God
In this sermon we discuss the Old Testament Tabernacle/Temple and see that Jesus is the fulfillment. God now dwells in His people. (See Acts 7:44-50.)
Moses Part 2 – Redemption & Rebellion
In this sermon we finish Stephen's discussion of Moses and see that although God has given a full and free redemption, apart from grace people respond with rebellion. See Acts 7:35-43.
Moses Part 1 – Deliverance Prepared
In this sermon we look at the first half of Stephen's discussion of Moses in Acts 7:17-34. Here we see that God patiently accomplishes His plan of redemption through His people.
Joseph – Rejection & Rescue
We see from the life of Joseph that God is sovereign over our lives and has brought us rescue through rejection in Jesus! Trust and submit to Him because of His grace.
Isaac – A Picture of Jesus
In this sermon we see four ways that Isaac is a picture of Jesus. Isaac pictured Jesus in his being the long awaited son of promise, in his miraculous birth, in being sacrificed, and in being raised from the dead.
Abraham – Faith to Follow and Wait
Today we begin to examine Stephen's Speech in Acts 7. In verse 1-8 he starts with Abraham and says that he had faith to both follow God's will and to wait on God's will.
Full of Grace and Power
In Acts 6:8-18 we see the arrest and trial of the first martyr of the early church, Stephen. The gospel prepares us both to live for Jesus and to face rejection by the world.
Organized Religion
In Acts 6:1-7 we see the need for, the priorities of, and the blessing of organized religion. Proper biblical organization leads to success in both community care and gospel mission.
Repentance & Rejoicing
Acts 5:27-42. Here we find the Apostles on trial again for preaching the gospel. Listen in as we discuss their boldness and the nature of true faith that we see exampled in them.
