Hope Repaired: Persecuted

Hope Repaired: Persecuted

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties with the recording equipment this message is incomplete. “For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God’s churches in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, since you have also suffered the same things from people of your own...
Hope Repaired: Chosen

Hope Repaired: Chosen

“For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with full assurance.” – 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5a CSB God loves you. God chose to save you because He...
Fruit of Repentance

Fruit of Repentance

Acts 2:42-47 Genuine repentance and faith will result in positive, observable changes in the life of the believer, including: A desire to learn about God and His ways (Acts 2:42, Psalm 119:162) A desire to be obedient to God’s word (John 14:23, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 John...
One Above All Others

One Above All Others

Acts 17:16-34 God commands all people in all places to repent (Acts 17:30) God desires that all would repent and believe. This desire is for both Jew and Gentile. (Acts 17:27-27, 2 Peter 3:9) Ignorance of the gospel does not absolve mankind of the need to repent (Acts...
New Covenant Commitment

New Covenant Commitment

Acts 10 – 11:18 Salvation is by grace through faith. Cornelius was God-fearing and righteous but still needed to receive forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus. (Acts 10:43, Ephesians 2:8-9) God desires that all would repent, believe and receive eternal...