Acts 2 Sermons

Jesus in His Own Words, part 6: How to Live with Other People

May 16th, 2021  |  31 mins 17 secs

Life is richer when we share it with other people—as long as we can figure out how to live with them. At the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shares wisdom about how to live with other people in such a way that our life is built on a firm foundation.

Jesus in His Own Words, part 5: Living for an Audience of One

May 9th, 2021  |  33 mins 11 secs

Christianity is more than “not doing anything wrong.” Christianity answers the two great questions we all have to answer: “Who is really well off and “Who is a genuinely good person?”

Jesus in His Own Words, part 4: “The Perfect Prayer”

May 2nd, 2021  |  28 mins 45 secs

The Lord’s Prayer has been prayed by our community thousands of times. Every time we gather to worship, we say this prayer. Why? It is powerful. It reminds us of who God is, who we are and what we need, and how the world really works.

Jesus in His Own Words, part 3: Dignity in the Kingdom of Heaven

April 25th, 2021  |  30 mins 17 secs

Our life in Christ is never for show, for selfishness, or for harm. This week, Jesus in His Own Words teaches us how to pray, how to fast, and what God really expects when we help others.

Jesus in His Own Words, part 2: “Learning to Handle the Ordinary Events of Daily Life”

April 18th, 2021  |  30 mins 48 secs

Our anger is nothing more than our wounded ego, our not getting our way or what we want. And this is where Jesus comes in and has the answers to our deepest problems. Jesus says, God is in control and you don’t have to worry any longer about getting your way. If you are not getting your way, God has something better for you!

Jesus in His Own Words, part 1: A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven

April 11th, 2021  |  28 mins 28 secs

Pastor Mark begins a new sermon series, “Jesus in His Own Words,” which teaches from the Sermon on the Mount. There we find that we are invited to be a part of what God is doing right now, right here, right where we are. When we do this, we participate in heaven.

Easter 2021

April 5th, 2021  |  28 mins 40 secs

Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the gift of salvation that we have received.

Holding on to Hope, part 6: “Overcoming Emptiness” – 3/28/2021

March 28th, 2021  |  26 mins 44 secs

After we push out a lot of adrenaline preaching, performing, taking a test, having a tough talk or coaching session, after enjoying a thrilling sporting event, what comes next is a let down. In his message this morning, Pastor Mark concludes our sermon series, “Holding on to Hope” with a word on how to overcome emptiness.

Holding on to Hope, part 5: “Overcoming Burnout”

March 21st, 2021  |  34 mins 6 secs

Holding on to Hope, part 4: “Overcoming Pride”

March 14th, 2021  |  28 mins 17 secs

Holding on to Hope, part 3: Overcoming Disconnection

March 7th, 2021  |  29 mins 17 secs

Despite our digital connections, many of us are feeling more disconnected than ever, and loneliness is growing at an alarming rate. Jesus shows us how we can overcome loneliness and experience a life of connection and love.

Holding on to Hope, Part 2: Overcoming Temptation

February 28th, 2021  |  28 mins 26 secs

Lack of character kills careers, shatters families, and ruins friendships. Character matters because you bring who you are into everything you do. When we open ourselves to the love of Jesus, we can become the kind of people who bring goodness every place we go.