Sermons from January 2014

Sermons from January 2014

The Message and Model Of The Church

Peter continues to share with the onlookers there at Pentecost and explain to them what is going on. We’re seeing the birth of the church as the Holy Spirit is poured out. In our message today we look at the message of the church and the model of this early church. The message was all about Jesus, and the model of the church centred on simplicity. Bible Text: Acts 2:22-47

Cleaned, Clothed, and Commissioned

In Chapter 3 Zechariah receives his fourth vision – it’s a vision of Joshua the high priest in filthy garments. And it’s a glimpse at the sin of Israel, but we see the work Jesus is coming to do in cleansing, clothing, and commissioning His people. Bible Text: Zechariah 3:1-10

Keeping Our Kids In The Truth

Statistics show us that many kids are leaving the church as they get older. What’s the reason for this? What can we be doing better? We examine some of these questions and look at how to keep upcoming generations grounded in the truth.

The Birth Of The Church

Acts 2 is a pivotal chapter in the Bible. It’s the beginning of the church and the issuing of the power they’ll need through the Holy Spirit to go with the gospel. We look today at the baptism of the Holy Spirit: what it is, what it means, and why we need Him. Bible Text: Acts 2:1-21

The Night Visions

The work of rebuilding the temple was underway, but there was still some worry and doubt. The people were wondering: “Is God really going to see us through? Is God really leading us to do this?” Well, in a single night Zechariah receives 8 visions that are meant to encourage the people in Jerusalem and fill them with hope not only for their day, but for the future. God is indeed at work and will be their help! A great encouragement for us as well. Bible Text: Zechariah 1:7-2:13

Power to Proclaim

The book of Acts is the continuation of the Gospel story. It began with Jesus and 12 guys and continues on through the Holy Spirit and the church. As we spend time in this book we’ll see the church taking the gospel through the world. It’s a work that is still going on in our day so it’s a very applicable book for us. This study focuses on Jesus’ last instructions and the power available to be witnesses for Him. Bible Text: Acts 1:1-26

A Fresh Start

Some of the people of Israel have returned home from their captivity in Babylon and are now faced with a monumental task of rebuilding the temple. When opposition set in the work stopped and many of them just moved on to focus on their own lives. It was a discouraged and despondent group. But they were missing out on the blessings of God because of their apathy. So here in the beginning of Zechariah we hear God calling out to return to Him. It’s one of the greatest invitations in Scripture. We are invited to turn ourselves to a holy God. And as we do, we will find Him and be blessed. The book of Zechariah is meant to bring encouragement to the people as they see that God is still for them and is doing a work among them. Bible Text: Zechariah 1:1-6