In Acts 15, the early church experiences its first conflict, and meets for its first church business meeting! Peter and James address the growing controversy, deciding that the church should not make it difficult for those who are turning to God.Pastor Todd discusses three areas where churches naturally drif, and suggests three commitments that we ought to make as a church.

Developing a Positive Outlook on LifeDeveloping a Positive Attitude toward the ChurchDisplaying a Positive Attitude toward Others Philippians 3

Jesus, the babyJesus, the manJesus, the Lamb of GodJesus, the coming King

Boldness is normal.Pastor Todd gives three boldness baby steps, followed by a conversation with Rick Parker about the role of friendship in his own spiritual journey.Acts 5

The first recorded prayer of the first century church was a prayer for boldness:"Enable me to speak Your Word with boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Jesus."Acts 4:29-30

Pastor Buckingham's Sunday message was the culmination of a weekend of vision-casting with our church's leaders. To learn more about Pastor Buckingham, visit: http://www.wesleyan.org/1155/kingswood-university-establishes-the-buckingham-leadership-institute

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "church"? The church was launched as an ekklesia -- an assembly, a gathering, a movement around the belief that Jesus is the Son of the living God, he was crucified, and he rose from the dead!And movements move!Matthew 16, Acts 1 & 2

On a stormy Sunday, with an oversized small group, we talked about acceptance and rejection. And Paul's instruction to "accept one another as Christ accepted us."