Sermons
Black Eyed Sceva
March 7, 2010
Scripture Reference:
Acts 19:11-41
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
The Gospel demands a response. In Acts 19, we see three different responses: 1) imitation without power, 2) repentance/belief/obedience and 3) open opposition. Why don’t we make the modern-day idol-makers furious the way Paul upset the silversmiths of Artemis?
Even The Religious People Need Jesus
February 28, 2010
Scripture Reference:
Acts 18:1-19:10
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Priscilla and Aquilla confront Apollos and Paul confronts the disciples of John.
Jesus: Our Savior And King
February 21, 2010
Scripture Reference:
Acts 17:6-8
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Why did the assertion of Jesus as another king “turn the world upside down,” and why does modern Christianity lack this impact?
The Gospel Among The Idols
February 14, 2010
Scripture Reference:
Acts 17:1-34
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Paul finds himself alone in Athens, telling people who their “unknown god” really is.
A Gospel Bigger Than Our Differences
February 7, 2010
Scripture Reference:
Acts 16:1-40
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
In Acts 16, Luke records three radically different conversions, demonstrating the Gospel’s power to overcome any barrier and lifestyle.
Compelled By Love
January 31, 2010
Scripture Reference:
Acts 15:22-29
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
In Acts 15, the Apostles write that the Gentile believers in Antioch should refrain from meat sacrificed to idols. However, in Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8, Paul says that we have the freedom to do so in Christ but should let go of our liberties for the sake of others. We must be compelled by love.
A Gospel Bigger Than Our Regulations
January 24, 2010
Scripture Reference:
Acts 15:1-41
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
The church at Jerusalem faces fundamental questions about the role of the Law to Believers and what is necessary for salvation.
The Gift Or The Giver?
January 17, 2010
Scripture Reference:
Acts 14:1-28
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Paul and Barnabas wrap up their first missionary journey, rejoicing that a door of faith has been opened to the Gentiles and Paul gives his first sermon specifically to a Gentile audience.
Appointed?
January 10, 2010
Scripture Reference:
Acts 13:48
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Reminding us that biblical narrative is always more than just history, Luke makes a startling theological statement in the midst of recounting Saul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey.
Jesus: An Equal Opportunity Offender
January 3, 2010
Scripture Reference:
Acts 13:1-52
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Paul and Barnabas begin their missionary journeys, offending both the irreligious and the religious.
God With Us
December 27, 2009
Scripture Reference:
John 1:14
Sermon Series:
Not Part Of A Series
Speaker:
Adam Groza
We marvel that the Word has become flesh and we are moved to understand what this means for everyday life.
Jesus: The True and Better King
December 20, 2009
Scripture Reference:
2 Samuel 7:1-14
Sermon Series:
Priest and King: How Jesus Fulfills It All (Christmas 2009)
Prophet
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Jesus is the True and Better King.
Jesus Is The True And Better Priest
December 13, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Hebrews 4:14-16
Sermon Series:
Priest and King: How Jesus Fulfills It All (Christmas 2009)
Prophet
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Jesus is the True and Better Priest, after the Order of Melchizedek.
Jesus: The True and Better Prophet
December 6, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Dueteronomy 18:15-22
Sermon Series:
Priest and King: How Jesus Fulfills It All (Christmas 2009)
Prophet
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Jesus is the true and better Prophet, not just proclaiming the Truth, but He is the Truth.
Thanksgiving Is More Than A Holiday
November 29, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Psalm 69
Sermon Series:
Not Part Of A Series
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Psalm 69. Even in the midst of trial, David offers thanksgiving to God.
God Is Faithful To And Through His Church
November 22, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Acts 12:1-25
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Herod persecutes and yet the church outlasts him. Acts 12:1-25.
You Really Want Me To Reorient My Entire Life Around Jesus and His Mission? But I’m Just an Ordinary, Unnamed Christian!
November 15, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Acts 11:19-30
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Acts 11:19-30 - As persecution continues, the Gospel spreads through the ordinary, unnamed Christians.
Do We Really Believe The Truth Will Set Us Free?
November 8, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Acts 10:1-11:18
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
In light of Peter’s role in the conversion of Cornelius and Peter’s vision from God, we examine Paul’s rebuke of Peter in Galatians 2:11-14.
God Shows No Partiality
November 1, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Acts 10:1-11:18
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Wade Myers
Acts 10:1-11:18: The Conversion of Cornelius and Peter’s Vision.
When You Plan . . .
October 25, 2009
Scripture Reference:
James 4:1-12
Sermon Series:
Not Part Of A Series
Speaker:
Adam Groza
James 4:1-12
But I Don't Have The Gift Of Evangelism . . .
October 18, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Acts 9:19b-43
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Acts 9:19b-43 - Saul begins to preach and face persecution and Peter heals and raises the dead.
The Unexpected, Unconventional, Undeniable Conversion of Saul
October 11, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Acts 9:1-19
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Acts 9:1-19 - Saul meets Jesus and everything changes.
It's About More Than Structure and Titles
October 4, 2009
Scripture Reference:
1 Peter 5:1-11
Sermon Series:
Elder Installation Service
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Elder installation service. 1 Peter 5:1-11.
Go, Proclaim, Rejoice, Repeat...
September 27, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Acts 8:26-40
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Wade Myers
Acts 8:26-40 - Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
It's A Matter Of The Heart
September 20, 2009
Scripture Reference:
Acts 8:1-25
Sermon Series:
Acts: To The Ends Of The Earth
Speaker:
Brent Thomas
Acts 8:1-25, intensifying persecution and Simon the magician.