Acts 2 Sermons

Eternity Is Now in Session, part 3: From the Inside Out

June 3rd, 2024  |  32 mins 24 secs

We have two types of problems in our lives: inside and outside. We tend to focus on the outside problems, like job loss, relationship struggle, or political crisis, but we would be wise to pay at least equal attention to our inside problems, like anger, greed, and self-indulgence. When we invite God’s healing into these parts of our lives, we can experience salvation and wholeness right now.

Eternity Is Now in Session, part 2: Saved From & Saved For

May 27th, 2024  |  38 mins 20 secs

Jesus doesn’t just save us from sin and death. He saves us for something—for new life and purpose to share that new life with others.

Eternity is Now in Session, part 1: What the Bible Really Says about Salvation

May 20th, 2024  |  34 mins 33 secs

The Power of Moments

May 13th, 2024  |  29 mins 50 secs

In our desire to create the best possible life for ourselves and our families, we often struggle to make every moment a peak moment. Yet if we want more memorable moments in our lives, the most important thing we can do is simply to be present in the everyday moments of our lives.

Finding Faith in a World of Doubt, part 5: Why Do the Innocent Suffer?

May 6th, 2024  |  29 mins 15 secs

The suffering of innocent people can be profoundly troubling, and it can be a significant source of doubt. Often, well-meaning people offer explanations for suffering that aren’t actually helpful and are sometimes even harmful. But God does not want anyone to suffer. While we will face suffering in this world, we can trust that God will always be with us in the midst of it.

Finding Faith in a World of Doubt, part 4: When Prayers Go Unanswered

April 29th, 2024  |  29 mins 17 secs

We have heard the God answers prayer, but most of us have also felt the pain of praying for something that didn’t happen, and it can lead us to question God’s goodness. In this message, Pastor Robert explores how we can wrestle with unanswered prayer.

Finding Faith in a World of Doubt, part 3: Is Heaven Real?

April 22nd, 2024  |  31 mins 14 secs

The question of what happens to us when we die is a poignant one, especially when we lose someone. We explore what the Bible teaches about what comes next—God making all things new, the world the way it was meant to be.

Finding Faith in a World of Doubt, part 2: Do Non-Christians Go to Hell?

April 15th, 2024  |  35 mins 20 secs

One of the most troubling ideas Christians wrestle with is what happens to non-Christians after death. The idea that God would send all non-Christians to hell is difficult to reconcile with the words and actions of Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Mark explores what the Bible says and how we can trust in God’s goodness and mercy.

Finding Faith in a World of Doubt, part 1: Wrestling with Doubt

April 7th, 2024  |  33 mins 19 secs

Everyone has doubts, but that isn’t something we have to be afraid or ashamed of. Doubt and questioning are not the enemies of faith, but can be a path to a deeper and more authentic faith.

Easter 2024: The World Launched at Easter

March 31st, 2024  |  28 mins 34 secs

On the day Jesus rose from the dead, everything changed. God has launched a new world, and because of Easter, the transformation that makes all things new has already begun!

Practicing the Way of Jesus, part 7: Take Up Your Cross

March 25th, 2024  |  32 mins 57 secs

Following Jesus has a cost. But choosing not to follow him has an even greater cost. If we choose to take up our cross alongside Jesus, he promises a life of beauty and possibility.

Practicing the Way of Jesus, part 6: How to Become Like Jesus & Do as He Did

March 17th, 2024  |  33 mins 43 secs

A transformed life is possible, but it doesn’t just happen. To become like Jesus and do the kinds of things he did, we can’t just try hard and leave it to chance. We need a plan.