Living Faith Christian Church Sermons

Saul of Tarsus was zealously and violently opposing Jesus and his followers until he met Jesus on the road to Damascus. But Saul's conversion is only part of the story. The way the early church responded to Saul shows that they trusted and practiced the way of Jesus.

Acts 8 tells the story of a faithful disciple named Philip. Philip was faithful to do the next thing God was asking Him to do and this faithfulness opened the door God to work in wonderful ways. Philip teaches us that there are no small assignments with God.

As we journey through Acts we read of signs and wonders and miraculous moments. The disciples, faithful to their Lord's work, are on the front lines of God's great power. But something happens in Acts 7 which changes things dramatically. Discover the true story of a man named Stephen as we learn about the presence of God in life and death.

Acts 6 describes new servants rising up to meet the needs of the church. These servants weren't just apostles or pastors but individuals of good reputation, full of the spirit and wisdom. Following their example, we hear from modern day servants, sharing why they serve today.

Speakers: Russell Brown, Marcy Matott, Tom Carroll, Liz McDonald, Tim Tibbetts & Sara Edmister

As we journey through Acts, we see opposition to the gospel increasing along the way. Acts 5 recounts Peter and John being arrested for preaching the gospel. Miraculously they are released from prison and they get right back to speaking the message! Their example of devotion inspires us to ask: "what will we do with our freedom?"

The experiences and stories of Acts didn't just happen, they were fostered in an environment of faith. The early church lived in a way where their love for God and devotion to Christ permeated their daily lives. As we follow their example, what did they do to be in the position for God to do what He did?

The early church is growing in power and love and then all of the sudden two people drop dead! What is the record of Ananias and Sapphira all about and what should we learn from the story today?

Lame man healed and now we're in trouble?! What?! Acts 4 tells the second part of the story after Peter and John are brought in for interrogation. We'll discover why they are views as a threat to the leaders of the time and how the leaders threaten disciples with. Watching Acts 4 unfold gives us insight into our calling as disciples today.

Acts 3 tells the story of a remarkable miracle: a lame man is healed! But the miracle is just the beginning of the story. The miracle leads to a crowd that then gets to hear the message of Christ. We can find ourselves in similar situations today. As God works in our lives and those around us ask "what happened" we can give the answer they are looking for.

If we can accept God's love for us, everything will change. Fear, doubt, or worry will not longer drive our decisions, but love for God and others will. We will no longer have to hold back our lives for God, for we find all that we need in His love. This is why the early church lived the way they did - regular men and women, filled with the spirit and convinced of God's ever present love.