Acts 2 Sermons

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.

Holding on to Hope, Part 1: Overcoming Cynicism

February 21st, 2021  |  29 mins 44 secs

As we age, it’s easy to become cynical, but cynicism is a choice. Instead of giving in to cynicism, we can choose to hold on to hope.

Relationship Bootcamp, part 4: Do the Work

February 14th, 2021  |  31 mins 6 secs

Our past wounds can continue to damage our relationships in the present. Jesus shows us how we can do the work recovery and healing so we can strengthen our relationships and families.

Relationship Boot Camp, part 3: Achieving Adulthood

February 7th, 2021  |  28 mins 37 secs

It’s possible to grow up physically while remaining a child emotionally and spiritually, but God invites us to achieve adulthood so that we can experience a life of wisdom and joy.

Relationship Boot Camp, part 2: Boundaries

January 31st, 2021  |  32 mins 53 secs

One of our most difficult relationship challenges is how to have healthy attachments while maintaining separateness. Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries can help us have a more peaceful, less chaotic, and more joyful life.

Relationship Bootcamp, part 1: How to Do It Right When You Learned It Wrong

January 24th, 2021  |  28 mins 18 secs

We all need a place where we know we will be unconditionally cherished. Yet all families are flawed and, therefore, dysfunctional in some way or another. With God’s help, we can find freedom from past hurts and begin to move into healthier relationships where our loved ones know how cherished they are.

Better, part 3: Better in Public

January 17th, 2021  |  31 mins 53 secs

The divisions in our country are a serious problem, and as recent events have made clear, our public actions matter. Dr. Mark Foster explores how God calls us to be “Better in Public,” and three public figures from our church will share their understanding of their call to a public life.

Better, part 2: Better in Person

January 10th, 2021  |  24 mins 15 secs

Relationships are at the core of what it means to be human, but they’re are also really hard. In his life, Jesus prioritized relationships over efficiency, and he shows us how we can become better in person with others.