As we move into Chapter 8 of Acts we see that due to persecution the early church begins to scatter. Here, we learn about the heretic, Simon the Sorcerer. Lead pastor, Jeff Noble, shares how we can examine our own hearts and motives and align them with the Gospel.

In this message, we learn about the church's first martyr and how he responded like Jesus upon His death. It was only possibly because he was a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. As a result, his life radiated with grace and power. Lead pastor Jeff Noble shares some thoughts on how we too can demonstrate grace and power in our daily living which will bless others.

The early church experienced exponential growth that led to some growing pains. In this passage, lead pastor Jeff Noble teaches on the first recorded complaints from church members! How do the apostles respond with grace, wisdom and solutions?

What do we do when things are "roller coastery?" We have a hard time embracing change and the ups and downs of life. We let hindrances bother us more than we should. Darrell Cook, VT BCM Director, teaches on this passage about choosing obedience even in the midst of hardship.

In this message from Acts 5:12-25, we study the power of God on display in the early church and how "signs and wonders" were intended to point people to Jesus and the gospel. Lead pastor Jeff Noble shows that the focus of the early church was on LIFE that God offered through faith in Jesus and not on sensational spirituality.

The growing church demonstrates a depth of unity and fellowship that is hard for us as modern believers to comprehend as they even sell their possessions in order to meet the needs of people in the church. Into this joyful time of growth, an abrupt lesson is learned that reminds the church that we cannot lie to God.

In this message, we looked Peter and John's return from prison to the church. Lead pastor Jeff Noble shared six principles for becoming a joyfully bold believer.

This passage records the first run-in that the early church had with the authorities. Peter and John are jailed - for healing a lame man and preaching about the Resurrection. Their boldness before the religious leaders astonishes their interrogators as they proclaim with confidence that Jesus is the Messiah. The message has practical application for how we must "be with Jesus" in order to be prepared to answer those who challenge us.

This Palm Sunday message recognizes that the crowds really didn't understand the Messiah that Jesus was when they celebrated His ride into Jerusalem on a donkey. From Acts 3:17-26, lead pastor Jeff Noble teaches on the importance of repentance. Only by changing our minds and beliefs about Jesus can we experience fullness and blessing from God.

A lame man is healed as the first church experiences its first recorded miracle. From Acts 3:1-16, Dave Farris shares how signs and wonders are intended to magnify Jesus and build up the church. Davis is the pastor of our Pulaski campus.