What Can Stand in the Way?
We learn from Philip a great way to share the story. When he meets the Ethiopian along the road, Philip begins where tha man's questions are and leads him toward Jesus. What can stand in our way of telling the story? What can stand in our way of responding to the story by being baptized and following him?
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- Nov 5, 2017What Can Stand in the Way?
What Can Stand in the Way?We learn from Philip a great way to share the story. When he meets the Ethiopian along the road, Philip begins where tha man's questions are and leads him toward Jesus. What can stand in our way of telling the story? What can stand in our way of responding to the story by being baptized and following him?
- Oct 29, 2017Standing
StandingIn Stephen we see a great example of the boldness and courage to keep telling the story of Jesus. Are we will to stand through adversity to keep telling the story?
- Oct 22, 2017Serving
ServingMike Duffield, one of our elders, brings us this lesson from Acts 6 about the selection of seven men to serve in the early church. Service is one of the many important works God intends for His church.
- Oct 15, 2017Being the Church
Being the ChurchIn Acts 5, we find eight characteristics that help the church to live out the design God has for it. Let's work together to be that church.
- Oct 8, 2017Giving
GivingOne of our elders, Mike Duffield, shares this lesson from Acts 4 and reminds us the importance of giving in the church. This week we took a special contribution to help Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. with their work responding to natural disasters. They are currently helping in the aftermath of hurricanes in Texas and Florida, fires in the west and in other areas around the country. You can learn more about their work and find ways to help at
- Oct 1, 2017Sharing Without Fear
Sharing Without FearPeter and John were arrested for talking about Jesus. They were given an ultimatum by the Sanhedrin to stop. Their response in Acts 4:20 was simple: "As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard." For Christians today, we have that same mission. If you were on trial for sharing about Jesus, would you be found guilty?
- Sep 24, 2017Look at Us
Look at UsIn Acts 3, Peter heals a man at the gate of the temple. With the attention that follows, he and John use the opportunity to tell the crowd about Jesus. When people notice the lives we live and the way we love God, it gives us the opportunity to point people toward Him.
- Sep 17, 2017The Church Begins
The Church BeginsOn the day of Pentecost the promised Spirit is finally revealed, the gospel of Christ is shared and lives are changed. In the beginning of the church we see the foundation it is built upon and the pattern that helps it grow.
- Sep 10, 2017The Mission of the Church
The Mission of the ChurchWe begin a new series this week on the book of Acts: The Church in Action. Between His resurrection from death and ascension to heaven, Jesus left the apostles with the mission to share His story. It is a mission we continue today.
- Sep 3, 2017The Reunion
The ReunionOur series on Genesis concludes with the reunion of Joseph and his family. From being the favorite son, to the bottom of a pit, to life as a slave, to prison and eventually to the palace of Pharaoh; Joseph's life is full of ups and downs. Through all of them, "God was with Joseph." His story is a reminder of God's faithfulness. Our stories can be too.
