Category: Pastor Dave

Sunday, August 1, 2021 Acts 5:12-16 “Miraculous Momentum” Service Overview: The work of God in and through the apostles generated both attraction and apprehension. The fate of Ananias and Sapphira made it clear God wasn’t going to tolerate half-hearted adherers. However, what God was doing was creating momentum as people came to believe that what...

Sunday, July 25, 2021 Acts 5:1-11 “Impure Impression” Service Overview: The church has always been infiltrated by people with impure motives; “glory seekers” simply seeking attention for their good works. The story of Ananias and Sapphira should remind us to check our motives whenever we seek to do good in this world. Are we seeking...

Sunday, July 18, 2021 Acts 4:32-37 “ ’Insane’ Generosity ” Service Overview: It’s one thing to talk about loving others; it’s quite another to tangibly do something about it. The early church put their money where their mouth was, and is a beautiful model of how we should be with the resources and possessions God...

July 11, 2021 Acts 4:23-31 “Dangerous Boldness” Service Overview: Boldness is often dangerous. Jesus’ early followers didn’t pray for an end to persecution, but rather, for a boldness in spite of it. And God gave them what every church needs; a reminder of his power, and a fresh filling of the Spirit’s boldness in order...

Sunday, July 4, 2021 Acts 4:1-22 “True Freedom” Service Overview: Whenever Jesus’ followers are carrying out his mission in the world, our enemy is stirred to oppose. Persecution is the proof that the gates of hell are being stormed and that spiritual captives are being set free. But true freedom only comes by trusting in...

Sunday, June 27, 2021 Acts 3:17-26 “Blessed in spite of Ignorance” Memory Verse for the Week: “The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.” Psalm 37:39 (NIV)

Sunday, May 30, 2021 Acts 3:11-16 “Seize the Moment” Service Orientation: As conduits of Jesus’ love and power, we too can and should seize the opportunities we are given to point others to Jesus. Memory Verse for the Week: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given...

Sunday, May 16, 2021 Acts 2:42-47 “Simply Powerful” Service Orientation: Gravitation toward God’s Word, to each other, to sharing meals, and to prayer will always be markers of a healthy and growing church. Memory Verse for the Week: “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members...

Sunday, May 9, 2021 Acts 2:14-41 “Empowered Proclamation” Service Orientation: There’s never a shortage of power to boldly declare the good news of Jesus for those whose source of empowerment is the Holy Spirit. Memory Verse for the Week: “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is...

Sunday, May 2, 2021 Acts 2:1-13 “Unleashed Power” Service Orientation: Pentecost served as a pivotal moment in history as God was now taking up residence in people’s hearts and lives. And this unleashed power would forever change everything. Memory Verse for the Week: “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but...