The gospel of Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the rightful King of all creation. He demonstrates his authority over nature, spirits, disease, demons, and more. This sermon introduces the series "The 7 Mountains in Matthew's Gospel".

Luke records Paul's final years in the closing of the book of Acts. The prison epistles also shed light on how Paul finished his life and ministry.

Paul begins his long journey to Rome to testify before the Emperor. Along the way he experiences the grace and protection of God through shipwreck, snake bite, and starvation.

Paul is passionate about sharing the gospel, in spite of his imprisonment. These chapters include Paul's 4th and 5th public defenses and his appeal to Caesar.

The governor Felix has custody of Paul for two years in his palace and talks with him often. But instead of responding to the gospel, he hardens his heart, hoping for a bribe.

After being rejected in Jerusalem, beaten, and taken in custody by Roman officials, Jesus comes to Paul to encourage him.

Paul makes five public defenses of his faith in Acts 22-28. This is the first of those defenses of the faith. His speech gives us a good outline for how to craft our testimony. We also see in this passage a nationalism that becomes an obstacle to the gospel.

Upon arriving in Jerusalem, Paul is encouraged by the Jerusalem church leaders. He also encounters believers who are also zealous for the law. This causes problems for Paul...

On this Christmas Eve morning worship service, we consider the basic message of God becoming a human to dwell among us as one of us.