Sermons from April 2025
First Things First!
First Things First – According to Paul 1 Corinthians 15v1, 3-4 “Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand… For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” The Gospel centers on the…
A Different Kingdom, A Different King
A Kingdom Waiting for A King! Jesus arrived in Jerusalem just as all the people were preparing to celebrate the Jewish Passover feast. By riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, Jesus brazenly fulfilled a bunch of ancient Jewish prophecies about the coming kingdom of God. The word “kingdom” was a loaded term for the Jews. A Raw Deal With The Romans… Withdraw and Wait? Compromise and Collaborate? Revolution and Revenge? Jesus shows up proclaiming God’s Kingdom had already arrived! God’s…
ACTS Church On Fire FINALE Part 13: “They Turned The World Upside Down!”
Reading: Acts 17v1-9 -Thessalonica was an important, strategic city for the Gospel. -Paul proclaimed and explained the Gospel. (Unfolded/opened) -Paul and Silas had a BIG impact, across cultural and class boundaries. -Persecution arose – People again paid off to “protect God”. -The people of God and power of the Gospel turns the world of the wicked upside down. Inventions And Events That Have Turned The World Upside Down… They are drastic – no middle ground – They change “everything.” Change…
ACTS COF Part 12: Devotion and DirectionReading: ACTS 13 v1-3
Reading: ACTS 13 v1-3 Lessons From Antioch. -Spiritual unity encourages unity in obedience. -They fasted and prayed with focus – to hear from God and receive direction to fulfill their purpose. -Their devotion to God and one another was way more than skin deep. For the church at Antioch, obeying God’s direction meant sacrifice. Are We Missing Something? As we seek God’s will and direction for Grace Church, we must understand that to follow God means sacrifice. How do we…