Text: Acts 6-7 Stephen is prepared to meet the need of the congregation Reason arises (6:1) Representation of deacons (6:2) Deacons represented the pastors when the pastors could not be there. Deacons are an extension of the ministry Requirements of deacons (6:3) Deacons need to come fully assembled, not works in progress.  Hey, I’ll make […]

Text: Hebrews 10:19-21 The bloody door Hebrews 10:19-20 describe the entrance being opened to fellowship with God.  How do you enter into a building?  Through a door. ...enter by the blood of Jesus... John 10:7-10 The door is not you. The new door New testament New covenant New and open door The living door Not […]

Text: Psalm 4 This psalm begins in distress and ends in a good night sleep. Peace because you’re growing up (vs 1) Enlarged me when I was in distress is a fancy way of saying I grew up when I was under pressure.  Look how big you are!  Something we say to kids we haven’t […]

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:15 The Thessalonians were being persecuted.  Paul’s recommendation has direct application in their lives.  Part of the victorious Christian life is letting God sort out personal injustice. Follow after good as a partaker of God’s divine nature Revenge is normal.  It’s natural to want to payback.  It’s natural to want revenge. But […]

Text: Hebrews 10:15-18 Holy Ghost is God’s spiritual pen and ink Witness of the Holy Ghost Paul gives the history of God’s witnesses to His work in this chapter.  Picking up in verse 15, after the body of Christ has ascended up into heaven, the Holy Ghost becomes witness to the work of God.  There […]

Preached by Pastor Mike Ragan Text: 1 Timothy

Preached by Pastor Mike Ragan Text: Genesis 4

Preached by Pastor David Peacock Text: Joshua 20

Preached by Pastor Dave Heaton Text: Haggai

Preached by Pastor David Peacock Text: John 18-21