This week, we continue our Why Christmas? series in the book of Isaiah! In chapter 60, we see the light of Christ the Messiah prophesied, and God’s heart for all the nations to worship Him.

Pastor Eric shares three points from the text:

1) Behold the light that came in the darkness.

2) Behold our God who loves every tribe, language, people, and nation.

3) Behold our future hope.

This week, we kick off our Why Christmas? series in the book of Isaiah! In chapter 59, we see the separation of man from God due to sin, and God’s great power and love in sending a savior to reconcile us back to Him.

Pastor AJ shares three points from the text:

1) The power of God

2) The power of sin

3) The love of God

This week, we finish our Why Church? series in the book of Acts. In Acts 6:8-15, we see Stephen seized and brought before the Sanhedrin. We also take a quick jump forward to Acts 7:51-60 to the stoning of Stephen, highlighting his faithfulness to the Lord through trial and hardship.

Pastor Eric shares three points from the text:

1) Expect trial and hardship to test faithfulness.

2) Seek the Lord for lasting faithfulness.

3) Faithfully worship the Lord through trial and hardship.

This week, we continue our Why Church? series. In Acts 6:1-7, the Apostles lead out in choosing seven men to minister to the widows among them, ensuring that all who were in need were taken care of and the word of God would continue to spread.

Pastor Eric shares three points from the text:

1) The ministry of service.

2) The ministry of prayer.

3) The ministry of the Word.

This week, we continue our Why Church? series. In Acts 5:17-42, the apostles are arrested and put into jail, but then broken out by an angel. They continue to preach the gospel, and are reprimanded by the Sanhedrin to stop proclaiming Jesus. The apostles endure beating with grateful hearts and continue to preach the gospel.

Pastor Eric shares four points from the text:

1) Opposition to the mission is inevitable.

2) When the enemy attacks, God’s grace and power abound.

3) God’s power is greater than all opposition.

4) The gospel drives godly ambition.

This week, we continue our Why Church? series. In Acts 5:12–16, we see the apostles performing signs and wonders, many more people believing in the Lord and being added to the church, and believers bringing the sick to be healed.

Pastor Eric shares three aspects of how miracles help move the mission of the church from the text:

1) The witness of wonder in a miracle (vs. 12-14)

2) The witness of faith in a miracle (vs. 15)

3) The witness of a church devoted to God’s power (vs. 16)

This week, we continue with our Why Church? series. In chapter 5:1-11 of Acts, we see Ananias and Sapphira sell a piece of property and keep back some of the money for themselves. Peter confronts them about their deceit, and they end up dying as a result.

Pastor Eric gives us three warnings against half-heartedness, and a call to be “all in” with God from the text:

1) Half-heartedness in truth

2) Half-heartedness in marriage

3) Half-heartedness in generosity

4) Fear the Lord and run to God’s grace

This week, we continue with our Why Church? series. In chapter 4:32-37 of Acts, we see the local believers unified in all things, giving generously to the Kingdom work being done among them.

Pastor Eric highlights three key aspects of generosity found in the text:

1) The unity in generosity

2) The witness from generosity

3) The encouragement of generosity

This week, we continue with our Why Church? series. In chapter 4:23-31 of Acts, Peter and John return to their friends after their time before the Sanhedrin to pray together as a community.

Pastor Eric highlights three key aspects of God’s remedy in gospel opposition as found in the text:

1) The medicine of friendship (v. 23)

2) The rest found in God’s sovereignty (vv. 24-28)

3) The strength found in praying for boldness (vv. 29-31)

This week, we continue with our Why Church? series. In chapter 4:1-22 of Acts, we see Peter and John before the Sanhedrin, faithfully sharing the gospel with those in attendance.

Pastor Eric highlights four key takeaways from the text:

1) Gospel Malice

2) Gospel Message

3) Gospel Messenger

4) Gospel Movement