Sermons on Acts (Page 3)
Back to the Future
On that first day, the Day of Pentecost, the church got off to a great start, with 3000 people being baptized and welcomed into the community. But what did they do next? How did they order their life together? How did they nurture the faith and meet the needs of so many people? How were they received by the suspicious and even hostile society in which they found themselves? And what does it mean for the church today? *Christ’s Church…
Why I (Still) Believe in the Church
The church is the one place on earth where anyone and everyone can find true belonging in Christ. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Parentheses
A well punctuated life embraces seasons of uncertainty – recognizing them as opportunities for God to shape us for the next chapter in our story. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Ordinary Time, Extraordinary Power
We’re good for the world when we “go” in the name of Jesus, the power of the Spirit, and hearts that are right with God. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Finding Clarity and Confidence in Our Faith
We want to enjoy confidence in the first things of our faith so that we can share it with others, read our Bibles well, grow spiritually and determine truth from error. The first thing of our faith is the gospel. But not everybody is on the same page about what the gospel is.
Living Under the Influence
Living under the influence of the Spirit of Christ transforms individuals, faith communities, and the world around them. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Where’s Jesus?
Why was the Ascension of Jesus such an important moment for us, and what does it teach us about where Jesus is now, and what He’s doing in the world? *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
More: Unshaken
As Christ’s Church continues exploring a strategic partnership with Grace Chapel, we’re excited to present the “More” series from Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team. In a world that is increasingly hostile towards the gospel and followers of Jesus, it can be difficult to know when and how to share and discuss our faith in any public setting. Only the Holy Spirit can give us the wisdom, courage and power to be able to know what to…
More: Unashamed
As Christ’s Church continues exploring a strategic partnership with Grace Chapel, we’re excited to present the “More” series from Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team. This week we learn that the Holy Spirit moves in power wherever there is an unashamed commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This message was part of Grace’s One Church Sunday gathering at the Tsongas arena in Lowell, MA on May 17th, 2015). *Sermon starts at approximately 51 min. into the…
More: Spirit of Expectancy
For months God has been stirring up a common theme through CCA’s preachers and during our times of prayer; to believe Him for more than we can ask or imagine, to live as if His promises are true. At Grace Chapel they’ve had a similar experience, sensing a desire for more of the life Jesus has invited us to, more of His love, more of His Spirit. As Christ’s Church continues exploring a strategic partnership with Grace Chapel, we’re excited to present the…
Unbelievable: Smart People, Big Ideas, and a Better Story
As part of our exploration of a strategic partnership with Grace Chapel in Lexington, Christ’s Church is featuring Grace’s “Unbelievable” sermon series, a series on doubt and faith. In this second message, Pastor Bryan Wilkerson contrasts the basic Christian worldview about the universe, morality, and God with that of the “new atheists” such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Steven Pinker. Is Christianity a reasonable faith that can hold up to scientific and philosophical scrutiny? Or is it merely a fairy tale and dangerous…
Book of Acts: Try to Understand
Acts 17. When the Apostle Paul found himself in Athens he worked to understand the people and culture in order to more effectively share the gospel in that context, meeting them where they were. Dale Kuehne reminds us that we need to take the same approach as we bring the good news of Jesus to our communities.