In a world of division, what is Christian community? Many seem to prefer a shallow experience over actual church community. Many others seem to think the success of their church is based on having personal preferences met. In this sermon, Joel Kurz preaches Acts 2:42-47 and explores the depths of community and unity found in the very first church. This unity can only be found if it is God who makes the members of the church: hence extraordinary. Yet, the actual experience of the church is found in mutual love, care for one another, and hospitality: hence ordinary. Listen and be encouraged to experience the unity found within God's church.

We must wonder where hope is found. If all we see is news of destruction, death, and decay, where is hope? What we see is loss. In this sermon, Joel Kurz preaches on Acts 2:1-41 and explains that "what you see is not what is." The Spirit of God sweeps over the valley of death, and dry bones come to life. Listen as this sermon continues the series through the Book of Acts and witnesses the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. As hearers repent and believe, they are baptized. Three thousand come alive that day. Listen and know that God raises spiritually dead people through the proclamation of the Gospel.

What is the mission of the church? In this sermon, Joel Kurz begins a new series in the book of Acts and studies the power of the Holy Spirit. There is much debate today on how the power of the Holy Spirit fuels the believer? What is this power for? The answer is found in the discovering the mission of the church. Jesus has commissioned his disciples to be his witnesses around the globe. The Holy Spirit will be needed for this mission. The Holy Spirit comes in power and fuels the church to accomplish the Great Commission. Listen and discover the church's mission and power for today.

Your story began as one of emptiness and loss, but God is changing the narrative. In this sermon, Joel Kurz preaches Ruth 4 and shows how God changed Ruth's own story. It began as one of famine, death, and hopelessness. God has been at work the entire time. His providence is highlighted throughout the book. The story ends with a redeemer, a baby, and the lineage of a King. God has changed the story of humanity through another baby in the womb. Jesus is born to reverse the curse of sin and death. Listen, and be encouraged in the Gospel.

In Christ, you are not empty. As Joel Kurz preaches from Ruth 3, we witness the extraordinary movement in Ruth's story, from nothing to everything. God provides for Ruth and Naomi as Ruth meets Boaz under the cover of darkness. Filled with mystery, secrecy, and purity, the story quickly reveals Ruth's hope in a Redeemer. Listen and know that we have hope in our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. In him, we have everything we need.