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By Jason VelottaReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Sermon Audio episodes

June 12, 2022 Acts 13:42-52 How Will They Respond?
In the aftermath of Paul's sermon in Antioch, we see the different responses to the gospel and how the messengers react to them.
40 min
June 09, 2022 Exodus 7:8-25 The War Begins
God unleashes the first plague on Egypt
49 min
June 05, 2022 Acts 13:26-41 The Gospel Fulfilled
This Sunday we will finish Paul’s first recorded sermon in Acts. He stood and preached this sermon at the synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia before those gathered to worship there on the sabbath. Last week, we walked through the first part of his sermon as Paul recounted God’s faithful and gracious works throughout the history of Israel (v. 16-23). His timeline shows that God has been faithful to His word from Abraham all the way to David. As Paul mentions David, he immediately comes to the point of his sermon. In v. 23 he says, "Of this man’s [David’s] offspring God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised."
From this point, Paul shows the people how Jesus has fulfilled the promises of David and the purposes of God in salvation. In verses 26-41, we will see how Jesus accomplished salvation for us, how it was foretold and proven from the Scriptures, and how this salvation is applied reconciling the sinner to God. This gospel message Paul delivers would have been earth-shaking news to these synagogue worshipers. And indeed, it still is today. Though most of us are very familiar with the gospel truths Paul speaks here, this message is not mundane or repetitive. It is the glorious fulfillment of God’s promises and the foundation of how we walk in this world.
38 min
June 02, 2022 Exodus 5:23-7:7 Now You Will See
Moses needs to be reminded of what God has said and done
55 min
May 29, 2022 Acts 13:13-26 The Story of God's Faithful Grace
Paul's first sermon in Acts is given at a synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia. He begins the sermon by showing God's faithful grace to His people throughout their history culminating in the fulfillment of His promises in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
36 min
May 26, 2022 Exodus 5:1-12 When Obeying God is Painful
55 min
May 22, 2022 Acts 13:1-12 Characteristics of Missions
At the beginning of Acts 13 we will see another "first" in the early church. The church at Antioch became the first congregation composed mostly of Gentile Christians. Now as we begin chapter 13, this church will be the first to send out missionaries with the intent of strategically making the gospel known in other lands. And this is not the result of the goodness of the people or the desire of the Church. It was the Holy Spirit’s specific command to this church as they worshiped and ministered to the Lord. The Holy Spirit called the church to set apart Barnabas and Saul for the work that He has called them to do. As these men are called, commissioned, sent, and engage in their mission on the island of Cyprus, we see the characteristics of missions and to be witnesses to the ends of the earth. Mission is the call of the local church because souls are at stake - eternity is at stake - and the gospel is the only answer for all of humanity.
40 min
May 19, 2022 Exodus 4:18-31 Preparing For The Exodus
50 min
May 15, 2022 Acts 12:1-25 No Power Above Our God
As we return to Acts this Sunday, we once again find ourselves in a text that is providentially applicable to us today. Acts 12 presents the early church with a new, seemingly insurmountable opponent. Instead of being opposed and persecuted by the Jewish religious leaders or an overzealous Pharisee (Saul) bent on killing individual Christians, now all the governmental might of King Herod Antipas I (backed by the Roman garrison in Jerusalem) will attempt to destroy the church. The political power and might of Herod is enormous. He is a childhood friend of the Roman Emperor Claudius and uses the Roman garrison of Jerusalem to do his bidding. He succeeds in killing the Apostle James and imprisons Peter. And as the worldly powers marshal themselves to destroy the leadership of the church, all the believers can do is pray.
Chapter 12 is a clash of powers. The power of the world which seems unconquerable, and the power of God to overrule and overcome all others. Sunday, we will see that although individual Christians may suffer and even be killed, the Lord’s power is above all other powers. The Church’s prayers avail much, even when their faith is lacking, and when all the dust settles, the mission of Christ is increasing and multiplying (12:24). The church at prayer is surprised when their prayers are answered in this text, they needed to learn the lesson that we must internalize as well. There is no power in creation that can conquer the power of our God and His gospel.
34 min
May 12, 2022 Exodus 3:13-4:17 The Call of Moses Part 2
God answers Moses objections by revealing more of Himself and His purpose to deliver Israel
59 min