In this sermon, Pastor Stephen continues to examine the life of Paul following his radical conversion, looking at how his life was shaped by the Gospel mission and how our lives can reflect his.

Summer Mix:
“Paul, A Chosen Instrument” - Part 2

I. Pre-missionary years
II. Missionary Years
III. Imitating Paul
A. Walk closely with God.
B. Live selflessly.
C. Remember your past, but don’t be defined by it.
D. Put your gifts to use.
E. Never stop.

Summer Mix:
“Paul, A Chosen Instrument”
Acts 9:1-22

I. Who was Paul?
II. What happened to Paul?
III. How was Paul different afterward?

-God is holy and sovereign.
-God saved Paul to show he can save anyone.
-God sent out Paul, and he sends us too.

Summer Mix:
“The Family Altar: Building a Household of Worship”
Deuteronomy 6.4-9

I. The Lord is one God
II. Love the Lord in Totality
III. Teach your kids to do the same
IV. Live as a unified public witness

Redeeming the Time
Family Worship
Prioritize the Lord’s Day
Disciple in the everyday
Read quality literature
Confess sin and extend grace in the home
Practice hospitality together
Serve in the Church as a family
Teach stewardship and simplicity
Pray without ceasing
Celebrate providential moments

Summer Mix:
“Answering Difficult Questions and Engaging the Culture”
1 Peter 3:13–16

I. The problem of evil
II. The reliability of Scripture
III. Faith and science

Summer Mix:
“Evangelizing and then Discipling New Believers”
Acts 2:42-47

I. Gospel Invitation
II. Gospel Community
III. Gospel Formation
IV. Gospel Participation

Practical Steps to Discipling a New Believer
1. Study the Bible and pray with them
2. Pray for them
3. Invite them into your life
4. Allow room for questions and questioning and answer them with scripture as much as possible
5. Model repentance and grace
6. Suggest or give appropriate resources and encourage grace filled habits
7. Be patient and a constant in their life

In this sermon, Pastor Brice preaches about the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday:
Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord
Matthew 21:1-11

I. Jesus was not the earthly king the people had wanted
II. Even His closest followers could not see his plan when they looked at it through earthly eyes
III. The people that praise Jesus are not always the ones that follow him

In this sermon, Pastor Brice warns of the dangers of false teachers as explained in 2 Peter 2:1-3.

Light in the Darkness
False Teachers Among You
2 Peter 2:1-3

I. An Introduction to False Teachers
A. They master in deception
B. They deny the truth of Christ
C. They seek to fulfill their lust for sensuality
D. They seek to fulfill their lust for money
E. Their destruction is sure

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how the objective truth of God’s word is a “lamp shining in a dark place.”

Light in the Darkness
The True Word of God - Part 2
2 Peter 1:19-21

I. The first and second coming of Jesus gives meaning to the words of prophecy
II. The words of the Prophets were confirmed by God
A. Not someone's own interpretation
B. Not someone's own motivation
C. The prophets were men carried along by God

Application:
1. They lead us well
2. They are a lamp
3. They will see us through until the day of Christ

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why the message of the apostles in scripture can be trusted as the true word of God.

Light in the Darkness
The True Word of God
2 Peter 1:16-18

I. Peter’s message came from God
II. Peter’s message was about the glory and presence of Jesus
III. Peter is a reputable witness

In this sermon, Tony Mason discusses why we frequently need to be reminded of what Christ has done and of his ongoing work within us.

Light in the Darkness
The Daily Work of Remembering
2 Peter 1:12-15

I. Remembering what Christ has done
II. Reminding believers of Christ’s work
III. Recalling the qualities of faithfulness