December 16, 2018 | Scott McDowell | Luke 1:39–56  We continue our advent series by considering Mary’s song of praise and the joy of God come to earth.

December 2, 2018 | Scott McDowell | Acts 5:14–42  In the midst of a series of miraculous healings and conversions, the apostles are imprisoned and told not to preach the gospel, only to be freed by angels who demonstrate that God’s mission cannot be stopped.

November 25, 2018 | Scott McDowell | Acts 4:32–5:14  Acts offers two stories of church giving: a good one and a sad one that ends in the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira. In these stories, we see a holy God who deeply cares about our motives.

November 18, 2018 | Scott McDowell | Acts 4:23–31  After being questioned by the Sanhedrin, the disciples combat discouragement by praying for boldness, and God responds in a powerful way.

November 11, 2018 | Jeff Candell | Acts 4:1–22  Brought before the religious elite of the time, Peter and John speak with the authority of the Holy Spirit, claiming that Jesus is the only way to the salvation that we all need.

October 21, 2018 | Scott McDowell | Acts 2:22–41  Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter gives a sermon at Pentecost, one that witnesses to what Christ has done and that calls us to respond by making a choice: make Jesus lord of our lives or reject him and his grace.

October 14, 2018 | Scott McDowell | Acts 2:1–21  Pastor Scott continues exploring the Pentecost by discussing three gifts that Jesus gives to his church, gifts that are essential for carrying out his glorious purpose.

October 7, 2018 | Scott McDowell | Acts 2:1–21  After Jesus ascended, the Holy Spirit came to God’s people in a way like never before, empowering believers to carry out God’s mission.

September 30, 2018 | Jeff Candell | Acts 1:12–26  With Judas dead after betraying Jesus, the eleven remaining disciples work to find a new twelfth disciple to help carry out the Christian mission.

September 23, 2018 | Scott McDowell | Acts 1:6–11  Before Jesus ascends into heaven, the disciples ask a question that reflects a deep desire for the world to be made right: “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” Jesus’ response is unexpected yet reveals a glorious mandate.