Tony begins his advent series in this sermon. He is looking at what various people said about Jesus, in the gospels. Today sermon looks at what The Father said about Jesus and what the demons said about Jesus. Strangely similar but from completely different perspectives.

God gave us Himself. What does this gift mean to us? He is a wonderful counselor, mighty God, Prince of Peace, Everlasting Father. His glory is on display and it is for our good this Christmas!

Your future hinges on something surprisingly simple - whether you give thanks to God. In this sermon we look at the formative power of thanksgiving. 

Tony tell us that in this passage of scripture, it pulsates with the mission - evangelism and sharing the gospel with the lost. Warning before you listen - you will know for sure after the conclusion if you are in for the mission or not, obeying Jesus or not.

This is a very unique Sunday for Grace Community Bible Church, an exciting one. The leadership of the church is showing the church, for the first time, what the new building is going to look like. In the sermon, Tony shares a parallel between the Philippians “partnership” with Paul in the gospel ministry to the church partnering with each other in this big gospel endeavor.

Tony takes us on a deep dive into the story of Ananias & Sapphira. What we really need to see is what we normally do not see, the unseen/supernatural world. What is actually going on is between Satan and God.

In this sermon we look at the second summary statement, thus far in Acts, about this newborn church. They prove to be remarkably unified and sacrificial for these early days of the new community. However, as with all churches, not without sin. Luke includes an episode where Ananias and Sapphire lie to Peter about how much they are giving and they lose their lives because of it. 

In this passage we get to see what the apostles were really made of. We all find that out when the pressure is on, when we are in the midst of the “hard.” It is so telling and encouraging that they prayed and trusted in God’s sovereignty. Unlike us, they didn’t ask for safety and comfort and they didn’t complain because their rights were being violated - they simply wanted God to make them more bold for the mission.

When authorities get upset because of one man's healing, Peter and John share the most important Truth with the people. Jesus is the only name by which we can be saved. These disciples share this with the leaders of their day and God intends it for the people of our day too.

In Acts 3, Peter shows that repentance is not a burden but a blessing — the gift of God that blots out our sins, refreshes our souls, and points us to the day when Christ returns to restore all things. Repentance is not just turning from sin, but turning toward the life-giving joy of Jesus who makes all things new.