After Peter's powerful sermon on the Day of Pentecost, the crowd felt deep conviction and a sense of urgency.  The Word of God and the Spirit of God had produced this conviction.  Their question ("what shall we do?") indicated their desperate desire to be right with God. Peter then explains that the first step is repentance.  In this message, we will examine what repentance is and what it is not. 

Continuing in our study of the birth of the Church, we will examine the content of Peter's first sermon on the day of Pentecost.  His introduction from Joel counters the claim that the Apostles were drunk.  He then moves on to the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of the Lord Jesus.  This is a masterful sermon rich with theological content from the Old Testament Scriptures. 

Today we look at Acts 2 and the birth of the Church.  Luke is careful to explain to us that what he is writing about is the fulfillment of the ancient feast of Weeks (or Pentecost).   We will look at the sounds, sights, and Spirit-inspired speech that followed. 

In this 12-22-24 sermon, we look at reasons for the Incarnation.  Why did God have to become a man?  This explains the true meaning of the Nativity. 

In this end of the year sermon, we look at Paul's letter to the Philippians.  He encourages them to rejoice always in the Lord.  He exhorts them to cast all of their anxiety on the Lord and pray instead of worrying.  As we do those things (with thanksgiving!) the peace of God will guard our hearts and minds! 

In today's episode we look at four specific prophecies concerning the birth and infancy of Jesus Christ.  His birth in Bethlehem and subsequent flight to Egypt, Herod's slaughter of the infants, and the Royal Family settling in Nazareth were all predicted by the Old Testament prophets.  These are no mere coincidences and all prove that Jesus Christ is indeed the promised Messiah of Israel and the world! 

Joseph and Mary bring the infant Jesus into the Temple.  He is obedient to all of the regulations of the Law.  Simeon and Anna are representative of the godly remnant who were looking for the Messiah. 

We come to the conclusion of the Samson narrative.  How will he be remembered? What lessons can we glean? 

Paul's final instructions to Timothy as one called to be a soldier in God's army!  

The Samson narrative continues as God uses him to keep the Philistines at bay.  At last, we finally see Samson calling upon God in prayer and the LORD's gracious response!