Serve the church for the sake of the Gospel. God’s people have a part to play in Jesus’ continued work to seek, save, and sanctify the lost. The Gospel ministry is advanced and supported through healthy churches. This message examines how a church can cultivate an environment conducive to gospel growth.

Remain steadfast when persecuted. Those who live for Christ will face persecution for their faith. While there may be a temptation to cowardice, the Lord gives the strength to stand firm amid those sufferings. This sermon examines the actions persecuted believers take to remain steadfast.

Join in the Gospel work. Christ has left us with the seed of His Word to scatter among the hearts of those around us. It is through the gospel and the Word of God that lives are transformed. This message looks at Jesus’ teaching on gospel ministry from Luke 8.

The world will persecute you. Jesus promised His followers that the world would hate them and persecute them. This world is not the home of God’s people, they are living in a foreign land. As such, they will face opposition from the wicked. This message explores three reasons the evil world persecutes God’s people.

Take God and sin seriously. Christ is concerned over the purity of His church. He takes the holiness and humility of His people seriously. This message takes a look at the account of Ananias and Sapphira and their sin against God.

Use God’s victories to build your faith rather than depending on man. In the day of trouble, we must look to God for hope. All others will disappoint and fail us. This message explores the hope and confident faith gained by focusing on God’s power and victories found in Isaiah 8.

God intervenes in this world to offer hope during threatening times. We need hope when the days are difficult and troubling. God gives us hope through Jesus! This message explores the hope-filled promise of Immanuel from Isaiah 7.

Selflessly serve God’s church. Unity is essential to the health of the church. Believers must pursue and contribute to the unity through humble service. This message looks at three ways unity must be expressed in a church.

Pray for Gospel boldness to the One in control! The wicked world will oppose God’s people as they proclaim the good news of Jesus. But God is greater than any opposition! This message explores the first church’s prayer for boldness as they faced a hostile world.

Resolve to boldly proclaim Christ. Believers will face opposition for their faith in this life. Yet, they are called to be witnesses for Jesus. This message explores how believers can build boldness in their witness for Jesus.