Nelsonville Assembly

We return to the Book of Acts in a special Family Sunday Service here in Nelsonville. As we look at the first Christian sermon preached by Peter on Pentecost Sunday, we are reminded of the importance of the Gospel and the impact that it had on everyone who came to faith in Christ that day.

Just as the early church devoted themselves to gathering, learning the Word of God, and taking the Lord's Supper, we conclude our time together with that same celebration and reflection.

Learning to study the Bible is one of the most important disciplines in the Christian life. This is true for all Christians, not just for pastors, missionaries, or church leaders.

Pastor Isaiah starts this new series with an introduction to the nature of the Bible and then an overview of the literary aspects of the Scripture that help us see not only the beauty, but the intended meaning of what God has told His people through these written texts.

In Week 4 of our series in Acts, we look at the purpose of the promise Christ had given His followers regarding the coming of the Helper, the Holy Spirit. On Pentecost, when God worked in a powerful, public, display in order to give the Apostles the opportunity to fulfill their mission: to preach Jesus and His Gospel.

In this special service, Pastor Isaiah and a team of 6 others share about the recent trip to Guatemala to minister in song and preaching the Word. The opportunities that the Lord has given our church to minister in Guatemala are a real gift that we have a responsibility to steward well. Hearing about the places the Lord has made possible for us to go will inspire you and we pray He will begin to lead each of us to see how we can invest in His kingdom work there even more.

Immediately following the Ascension of Christ, the disciples commit themselves to prayer and waiting for the promise of the Holy Spirit. During these days, Peter begins to understand the Scriptures more fully, and Jesus sovereignly reveals His choice of Matthias to replace Judas, who had betrayed Him. Pastor Isaiah challenges us to consider how He is Worthy of our service no matter who we are.

In Week 2 of our series in the Book of Acts, we look at two more summary statements that Luke gives regarding the 40 days between the Resurrection and the Ascension of Jesus Christ. Pastor Isaiah encourages us to see that Jesus reveals Himself as the One Worthy of Heaven, and thus worthy of our lives being fully committed to the mission He has given us.

The story of Jesus Christ is the central point of all history. The Old Testament leads up to the coming of Jesus as the true fulfillment of all Scripture. The life, death and resurrection of Christ form the basis for a new chapter in history as Jesus began the work that continues to this day through His church. Jesus, alone, is worthy of proclaiming with our lives.

From Luke 24, we continue the story of Jesus rising from the dead on Resurrection Sunday and consider His appearance to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Pastor Isaiah challenges us from this incredible text to strive to be like these men who experience the Transforming Hope of the risen Jesus Christ!

In this final lesson exposing some of the more technical language and argumentation for the Trinity, Pastor Isaiah concludes this study answering the question "How does the Doctrine of the Trinity impact our lives?" and explains why it is so important for us to rightly recognize who God is.

Easter Sunday is the conclusion of the central story of our faith which we began on Good Friday. After His substitutionary death, the body of Jesus Christ was placed in the tomb on Friday afternoon. But on Sunday Morning, those incredible words were heard: "He is not here, but has risen!"

We celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord this Easter Sunday and invite everyone to listen to the Gospel and experience His saving power personally.