First Christian Church Sermons episodes:

• November 27, 2023November 26th, 2023 - Taking Root: Destroying Strongholds

  Taking Root: Destroying Strongholds

  Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

  Text: Acts 16:16-34

  The gospel of Jesus has power to destroy strongholds.

  I. The stronghold of condemning law.

  II. The stronghold of evil.

  III. The stronghold of human arrogance.

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• November 20, 2023November 19th, 2023 - Taking Root: Sharing the Gospel

  Taking Root: Sharing the Gospel

  Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

  Text: Acts 16:11-15

  Every believer needs to take the first step in spreading the gospel.

  I. Begin looking for those who will listen.

  II. Depend on God to open hearts.

  III. Every convert has connections to others who need to hear the gospel.

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• November 13, 2023November 12th, 2023 - Taking Root: On the Road Again

  Taking Root: On the Road Again

  Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

  Text: Acts 15:36-16:10

  Paul begins his second missionary journey.

  Observations as the gospel is spread:

  I. Conflicts will come even among believers.

  II. Sacrifice will be needed to win the world.

  III. Submission to GPS (God's Positioning System).

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• November 06, 2023November 5th, 2023 - Taking Root: Protect the Word

  Taking Root: Protect the Word

  Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

  Text: Acts 15:1, 5

  Keep the gospel message pure.

  I. Address whatever distorts the gospel.

  II. Discuss with those who attempt to change the message.

  III. Decide according to God's leading. (vs. 7-17)

  IV. Declare the pure message. (vs. 19)

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• October 30, 2023October 29th, 2023 - Taking Root: Kingdom Tough

  Taking Root: Kingdom Tough

  Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

  Text: Acts 14:1-7

  God's people are made to endure.

  The means for strength: (vs. 21-23)

  I. Strength is found in teaching.

  A. Be faithful.

  B. The way is difficult.

  II. Strength is found in solid leadership.

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• October 23, 2023October 22nd, 2023 - Taking Root: Jealousy or Joy

  Taking Root: Jealousy or Joy

  Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

  Text: Acts 13:23-52

  Salvation belongs to God, take it or leave it.

  I. God's salvation is exactly what is needed. (vs. 38-41)

  II. There are many who find God's salvation unacceptable. (vs. 44-46)

  III. Those who accept His salvation find joy. (vs. 52)

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• October 16, 2023October 15th, 2023 - Taking Root: Equipped

  Taking Root: Equipped

  Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

  Text: Acts 13:4-12

  God has equipped us to go.

  Two essentials God has made available:

  I. Holy Spirit

  II. Truth

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• October 09, 2023October 8th, 2023 - Taking Root: Sent

  Taking Root: Sent

  Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

  Text: Acts 13:1-12

  The Church must be mission focused.

  I. We must be attentive to God's leading.

  II. We must be prepared to send people out.

  III. Those sent out need ongoing support. (13:4-12)

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• October 02, 2023October 1st, 2023 - Taking Root: HELP!

  Taking Root: HELP!

  Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

  Text: Acts 12:1-19

  God acts when His people pray.

  Lessons about prayer:

  I. Tragedy and trouble leads to earnest prayer.

  II. God is able to deliver. (12:20-23)

  III. Pray for the continued spread of God's word. (12:24)

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• September 18, 2023September 17th, 2023 - Taking Root: The Christ People

  Taking Root: The Christ People

  Speaker: Ronnie Roberts

  Text: Acts 11:19-26

  The follower of Christ can be recognized

  I. They are recognized through God's grace.

  II. They are givers and receivers of encouragement.

  III. They are focused on growth in learning.

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