Acts 2 Sermons

Relationship Bootcamp 2023, part 3: Difficult People

February 20th, 2023 | 36 mins 43 secs

Each of us has to deal with difficult people, but they don't have to wreak havoc in our lives. And when we follow Jesus' teaching and example for dealing with difficult people, it can transform the world.

Relationship Bootcamp 2023, part 2: One Flesh

February 13th, 2023 | 39 mins 42 secs

God Created us for intimacy, and some of us find intimacy in marriage. In marriage and other relationships, we often get it wrong, but God is a God of second chances. In marriage and in any other relationship, God offers the chance to start over.

Relationship Bootcamp 2023, part 1: Parenting

February 6th, 2023 | 32 mins 43 secs

Good relationships keep us healthier and happier. One of the best investments we can make is growing in our relationships, and this is certainly true for parents. Parenting is a lifetime job that doesn’t end when children are grown, and the best gift we can give to our children is our presence.

The BE Campaign, part 4: Be Humble

January 30th, 2023 | 29 mins 44 secs

Humility is not natural to anyone, but it is the lifestyle Jesus models for us. And when we learn to be humble, not only does it open us up to the possibility of wisdom, it also makes others feel encouraged, accepted, and valued in our presence.

The BE Campaign, part 3: Be Kind

January 23rd, 2023 | 31 mins 32 secs

Kindness is not a weakness. In fact, it can actually lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and strengthen immune systems. We are made for loving kindness, and when we choose to be kind, we bless others and create a kinder world.

The BE Campaign, part 2: Be Just

January 16th, 2023 | 36 mins 53 secs

On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, the prophet Micah reminds us what God requires of us: to do justice. The long fight for economic justice, racial justice, and any other kind of justice takes intentional planning. Justice doesn’t “just happen.” According to Micah, it is something we do.

The BE Campaign, part 1: A Different Way of BEing

January 9th, 2023 | 34 mins 34 secs

Who do you want to be in 2023? God invites us into a new way of being—not just doing the right things, but being transformed to be more like Jesus. And a transformed "you" can lead to a transformed family, community, and world.

Baptism Sunday 2023: A New Year – A New You

January 2nd, 2023 | 34 mins 11 secs

When we are baptized, Jesus invites us into a new life. As a new year begins, we invite you to experience newness of life by remembering your baptism or saying yes to Jesus and being baptized for the first time.

Christmas Candlelight 2022: Come Home to Jesus

December 26th, 2022 | 29 mins 51 secs

Jesus came to bring light into darkness. Today, we celebrate that the light has come into the world, and the darkness cannot overcome it! Merry Christmas!

Come Home for Christmas, part 4: Come Home to Joy!

December 19th, 2022 | 27 mins 50 secs

It is difficult to find joy when we’re experiencing pain. Yet God offers us joy even in the most difficult circumstances. Through her example, Mary shows us how we can claim joy in tough times.

Come Home for Christmas, part 3: Come Home to Hope

December 12th, 2022 | 32 mins 13 secs

Hope can seem to be in short supply some days, and that can especially be true at the holidays. Yet hope is more than a feeling or a wish. Hope is an expectation, trust, and desire for a good outcome. And, as we learn from Mary’s story, hope is knowing God will show us what to do when we need to do it.

Come Home for Christmas, part 2: Come Home from Fear

December 5th, 2022 | 36 mins 27 secs

In our more honest moments, we recognize that Christmas can be a time of fear and anxiety. What will happen when I sit next to the empty chair where my loved one used to sit? Do we have enough money to buy all the presents for my family, friends? Can I keep it together the whole time we are visiting family? These are real. And, there is hope. In a scary world, home is a place where we can be safe.

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