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9/24/2006 Restoring All Things - Acts 1 & Luke 1
Old Testament prophets foretell a restoration of Israel and the inclusion of the Gentiles in the covenant.		 Listen
10/1/2006 Lucky 13(12+1) - Acts 1:12-26
Does the apostolic office continue today? The choosing of Matthias as the replacement for Judas, and the symbolism of twelve (plus one) apostles.		 Listen
10/8/2006 A New Age Has Dawned - Acts 2:1-13
Pentecost in the Old Testament and its fulfillment in the book of Acts.		 Listen
10/15/2006 Birthday or Bar Mitzvah? - Acts 2:14-41
Did the church begin at Pentecost? Viewing the second chapter of Acts in terms of the covenant.		 Listen
10/22/2006 Hell is Other People? - Acts 2
The beginning of Christian community and the hallmarks of Christian fellowship.		 Listen
11/12/2006 The Author of Life (and They Killed Him) - Acts 3
God's forgiveness even of the worst of sins. God as the author of life amid a culture of death.		 Listen
11/19/2006 Tolerate This: There Is No Other Name! - Acts 4:1-23
The exclusivity of the Christian faith--salvation found in Christ alone		 Listen
11/26/2006 Lord, You Take Care of Them - Acts 4:13-31
As Christians, we will face opposition in the world and even within the church. We can trust that God is on our side and that He has predestined all that comes to pass.		 Listen
12/3/2006 Don't Play Games With God - Yet Grace - Acts 4:32 - 5:11
God's judgment on Ananias and Sapphira - a message to the new church. God's grace to the humble.		 Listen
12/10/2006 Spirit-Filled Witness, Persecution, and Joy - Acts 5:11-42
Should we see miracles today as we did in the days of the apostles? Evangelism and the bibical response to persecution.		 Listen
3/4/2007 A Tight Fist or an Open Hand? - Acts 6:1-7
Problems in the early church as in the church today. Christian generosity to those in need.		 Listen
3/25/2007 Open and Honest Christianity - Acts 4:32
Building relationships with other Christians requires honesty and a willingness to share our trials and struggles with others.		 Listen
4/1/2007 Quite a King, Quite a Defender - Acts 6 & 7
Christ is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, but so great in love and humility that He suffered and died for us and forgave even those who killed Him.		 Listen
4/15/2007 God Always Has the Last Word - Acts 7
The speech of Stephen - the spread of the gospel cannot be stopped and salvation will come to the Gentiles.		 Listen
4/22/2007 Hypocrisy, Halfbreeds, Race, and Grace - Acts 8
Simon is warned: To hell with you and your money--and he was baptized! And yet God is quick to forgive the humble and those tho confess their sins, even those half-breeds, the Samaritans. Grace rules! 		Listen
4/28/2007 Pentecost, Properly Understood in Terms of God's Redemptive Plan - Acts 8:14-17
The 'Samaritan Pentecost' in historical context--those who add a 'second blessing' requirement today are acting unscripturally and placing a cruel burden on believers. Pentecost is no more repeatable today than the historical death and resurrection of Christ. 		Listen
5/6/2007 Something More, Something Bigger, Something Grand - Acts 8:26-36
Not only can we not understand the Bible without seeing the “big picture of God’s redemptive plan, life itself is futile without an understanding of God and our place in His plan. We yearn to be part of something greater than ourselves. 		Listen
5/15/2007 Blinded By the Light - Acts 9:1-19
The conversion of Saul teaches us of that the call of God is not optional as God blinded Saul by the light and ordained that he would be God’s instrument to the Gentiles. We are called to believe and obey Christ no matter the cost. 		Listen
5/27/2007 Innie or Outie? - Acts 9
Christians are to be outward focused, helping and caring for others, and not merely turned to inward 'navel-gazing' 		Listen
6/3/2007 Pentecost 3: The Gentiles Turn - Acts 10
Christ is the hope of the Gentiles. No longer 'unclean', the Gentiles are welcomed into the covenant and offered salvation through Christ. 		Listen
6/10/2007 Racism No More - Acts 10
Under the New Covenant, racism is condemned as the gospel is freely offered to all nations.		 Listen
7/1/2007 Illegals - Herod - Acts 11&12
Christianity is made an illegal religion in the Roman Empire, but God strikes down King Herod. God is sovereign over kings and nations, even those who do not acknowledge Him.		 Listen
10/21/2007 God's Plan Moves On - Acts 13
The gospel continues its spread throughout the world. God Himself directs history, predetermining all that comes to pass.		 Listen
11/25/2007 The Rise and Fall of Europe - And It's Future Rise - Acts 16
Paul's vision of the man from Macedonia begins the Christianization of Europe and one of the true turning points of world history.		 Listen
12/2/2007 The Word: Turning the World (and you) Upside Down - Acts 16:1-5
The Word of God shakes the world and turns our lives upside down with its message, as we study it, apply it to our lives, and proclaim it to the world. 		Listen
12/9/2007 What Does Willow Grove Have to Do With Hollywood? - Acts 17:16-35
As Christians, how do we view the culture around us? To what extent to we participate or separate ourselves from cultural influences? This sermon deals with difficult question of cultural influence and Christian living.		 Listen
4/20/2008 Nothing New: Sex in the City/ Discouragement in the Church - Acts 18
As we see the effects of sin in the world, it is easy to become discouraged. God has promised that He is always with us.		 Listen
4/27/2008 Power Play (with the Spirit) - Acts 19
The power of Spirit is evident in the lives and ministry of the apostles.		 Listen
5/4/2008 The Reformed Pastor: Ministry According to Paul - Acts 20
Paul's ministry in Ephesus provides us with an illustration of godly leadership. Ministers should lead by example and with kindness but also must not fail to declare the whole counsel of God.		 Listen