One of the best ways to proclaim what God has done for us is by following Him in baptism. Since Jesus gave the command to be baptized, we must understand and obey Him if we are serious about our faith development. As we study this often-controversial topic, the question remains, “Have you taken the plunge?”
Sermon Series: Faith FactorThe gospel message must be appropriated in order for it to take hold in a person’s life. It’s not enough to just hear with the ears; it must be acted on by the will. Just as a businesswoman and a jailer responded to Christ, so too, you must believe and receive in order to be saved.
Sermon Series: Faith FactorGod’s purposes in our life, and in the church, will only be accomplished as we pray. When we intercede individually and in unity with others, the Holy Spirit will shake us up and we will speak the word of God with boldness.
Text: Acts 4:23-31The early church was not made up of casual Christians, but rather was composed of people who were sold out to Christ. These impact players were steadfastly devoted followers who put their faith into action through instruction, ministry, prayer, adoration, caring, and telling others the gospel.
Text: Acts 2:42-47The only way to thrive in the Christian life is to discover and rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit. He is not an impersonal force, but the third member of the Trinity who empowers and encourages believers.
Text: Acts 2:1-17; 9:31Jesus never intended for his followers to be clustered in little cloisters. His plan is global and He has positioned us to propagate the gospel in our community, our county, our country, and on the continents.
Text: Acts 1:1-8