SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 1 February 2026Sermon Series: “The Acts of the Apostles” (#17)Sermon Text: Acts 11:19-26Main Points:IntroductionI. Grace spreads (vs. 19-21)II. Grace strengthens (vs. 22-24)III. Grace shapes and sends (vs. 25-26)Conclusion Let me take you into a farmer’s field for a moment – because what happens there will help us see today’s text more … Continue reading Grace Without Borders
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Submitting to God’s Work
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 25 January 2026Sermon Series: “The Acts of the Apostles” (#16)Sermon Text: Acts 11:1-18Main Points:IntroductionI. From objectionII. To explanationIII. To adoring submissionConclusion Reading an autobiography is uniquely fascinating because it reveals the central focus of a person’s life. For instance, consider John Calvin. His life was driven by a single, relentless mission … Continue reading Submitting to God’s Work
God Opens The Door
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 18 January 2026Sermon Series: “The Acts of the Apostles” (#15)Sermon Text: Acts 10:1-48Main Points:IntroductionI. God prepares CorneliusII. God prepares PeterIII. God opens the door for the gospel to all peopleConclusion When we think about world mission, many faithful servants of God come to mind – men and women who have laboured … Continue reading God Opens The Door
Growth That Comes Through Waiting
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 11 January 2026Sermon Series: “The Acts of the Apostles” (#14)Sermon Text: Acts 9:23-43Main Points:IntroductionI. God advances His work through faithful servantsII. God strengthens and grows His church according to His own timingIII. God calls His people to patient endurance while His purposes unfoldConclusion We’re continuing our journey through the book of … Continue reading Growth That Comes Through Waiting
The Moment Saul Became Paul: God’s Sovereign Grace In Salvation
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 4 January 2026Sermon Series: “The Acts of the Apostles” (#13)Sermon Text: Acts 9:1-22Main Points:IntroductionI. Grace that confronts: Saul breathing threats against the ChurchII. Grace that reveals: Saul left breathless before the risen LordIII. Grace that commissions: Saul bearing witness to Jesus as the ChristConclusion Worshipping the Triune God on the first … Continue reading The Moment Saul Became Paul: God’s Sovereign Grace In Salvation
Stephen’s Message
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 21 December 2025Sermon Series: “The Acts of the Apostles” (#11)Sermon Text: Acts 6:8-7:60Main Points:IntroductionI. The setup – Stephen accusedII. The conflict and twist – Who is really on trial?III. The climax – Stephen’s messageConclusion In filmmaking, there’s a storytelling technique called ‘reverse chronology.’ With this reverse chronology, the story starts with … Continue reading Stephen’s Message
Chosen To Serve
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 14 December 2025Sermon Series: “The Acts of the Apostles” (#10)Sermon Text: Acts 6:1-7Main Points:IntroductionI. Challenges in church lifeII. Dealing the source of the troubleIII. Chosen to serveConclusion The early church began in Jerusalem after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension. That church holds two important lessons for us today. First, it shows us … Continue reading Chosen To Serve
When Faith Meets Force
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 7 December 2025Sermon Series: “The Acts of the Apostles” (#9)Sermon Text: Acts 5:17-42Main Points:IntroductionI. Pressed to ceaseII. Delivered to the LifeIII. Pressed to complyIV. Delighting to preach ChristConclusion What happens when faith meets force? If ‘force’ means violence, Jesus makes it clear that we’re not to repay violence with violence. He … Continue reading When Faith Meets Force
Holiness in the House of the Spirit
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 30 November 2025Sermon Series: “The Acts of the Apostles” (#8)Sermon Text: Acts 5:1-16Main Points:IntroductionI. The Church is under attackII. The Spirit keeps His Church pureIII. The Spirit’s presence brings both awe and lifeConclusion The first impression we get from Acts 5:1-11 is one of deep tragedy. In the earliest days of … Continue reading Holiness in the House of the Spirit
One Heart, One Witness
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 23 November 2025Sermon Series: “The Acts of the Apostles” (#7)Sermon Text: Acts 4:23-37Main Points:IntroductionI. Prayer under pressureII. Shaken yet unshakableIII. One heart, one witness Today’s message is the seventh in our series on the book of Acts. Back in the first message, I used a rocket launch to illustrate the connection … Continue reading One Heart, One Witness
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