Episode Archive
484 episodes of Acts 2 Sermons since the first episode, which aired on November 30th, 2014.
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Resilient, part 5: Resilience Training
June 12th, 2023 | 34 mins 17 secs
We like to hope that in the crucial moments of our lives, we'll rise to the occasion. Unfortunately, what actually happens is that we fall to the level of our training and preparation. If we want to become more resilient, we have to train. An ancient Christian practice helps us as we train to become more resilient and more like Jesus.
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Resilient, Part 4: Hardship + Relationship = Resilience
June 5th, 2023 | 33 mins 19 secs
It’s tempting to think of resilience as an individual matter, but we cannot become resilient without relationships. The greater the challenges we face, the more accountability and life-giving relationships we need.
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Resilient, part 3: Come Holy Spirit
May 29th, 2023 | 33 mins 15 secs
In the midst of chaos, resistance, and loss, we often want certainty about the path forward. Unfortunately, most of the challenges we face can't be solved with easy answers. Instead of seeking certainty, we can grow stronger by practicing self-reflection, learning to become more adaptable, and growing in self-awareness so that we can be transformed as we grow in resilience and character.
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Resilient, part 2: Grounded in Love
May 23rd, 2023 | 37 mins 9 secs
If we base our identity on our success or others’ approval, we’re going to be in for a rough time when we fail or when others are upset with us. Instead, we can ground our identity in who God says we are: God’s beloved children. When we do, we can keep going even in the midst of stress, chaos, and loss.
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Resilient: Finding Strength in the Chaos, part 1: Holy Transitions
May 15th, 2023 | 31 mins 48 secs
We live in a world of anxiety and despair. How do we become resilient and holy (set apart) in a throw-away world of mass production? In a performance-driven world of grades and evaluations, it is possible to leave the chaos and burnout of a performance-based life and embrace the peace and freedom of a grace-based life.
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3 Words That Change Everything, part 4: 3 More Words
May 8th, 2023 | 36 mins 6 secs
We know that forgiveness is important, but it’s also really hard. There are many reasons we don’t want to forgive others, but forgiving others doesn’t just help them; it helps us, too. The words “I forgive you” can set us free.
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3 Words That Change Everything, part 3: Thanks
May 1st, 2023 | 33 mins 59 secs
We’re taught to say “thanks” as children, but the word is much more than good manners. A heartfelt thanks paves the way toward a resilient mindset of gratitude and an expectancy to see God move on your behalf.
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3 Words That Change Everything, part 2: Sorry
April 23rd, 2023 | 30 mins 13 secs
Our words have the power to create worlds. The word “sorry” can mend broken relationships, strengthen connections through radically vulnerability, and begin the process of forgiveness.
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3 Words That Change Everything, part 1: Please
April 17th, 2023 | 31 mins 58 secs
Words have power, and even a single word can change everything for both the speaker and the hearer. The word “please” opens doors that were previously closed. It can change a demand into an invitation to relationship and reciprocity.
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Easter 2023: Heaven is for You
April 10th, 2023 | 28 mins 44 secs
The grave is empty. Love has won. Christ is risen! Jesus’ resurrection changes everything, and it can change everything for you.
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Luke, part 6: Palm Sunday to Good Friday
April 3rd, 2023 | 31 mins 29 secs
In the last week of his life, Jesus faced betrayal, abandonment, arrest, torture, and death. He willingly endured it all because of his passionate love for all people.
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Luke, part 5: The Final Week
March 27th, 2023 | 30 mins 37 secs
What Jesus says and does in the final week of his life tell us what he values most. And his words and actions toward those he encounters consistently show us that when everyone around you says, “You’re out,” God says, “You’re in!”