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Sermons on Acts
Scripture Readings – 6/11/23 – Exodus 3:1–10, Acts 2:42–47, John 4:19–24 “We Are on Holy Ground”4 When the Lord saw that he was coming to look, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” Moses said, “I’m here.” 5 Then the Lord said, “Don’t come any closer! Take off your sandals, because you…
Scripture Readings 5/28/23 – Acts 2:1–21, 1 Corinthians 12:3b–13, John 7:37–39) “When the Spirit Comes”“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak.” Acts 2:4
Scripture Readings – 5/21/23 – Acts 1:1–11, Ephesians 1:15–23, Luke 24:44–53) “Living Out in God’s World”“After Jesus said these things, as they were watching, he was lifted up and a cloud took him out of their sight.”Acts 1:9
“Follow the Way” Rev. Dr. George F. DeFord “Don’t be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me. My Father’s house has room to spare. If that weren’t the case, would I have told you that I’m going to prepare a place for you? When I go to prepare a place for you, I will…
“What’s On Your Bucket List?”How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord of heavenly forces! Myvery being longs, even yearns, for the Lord’s courtyards. Myheart and my body will rejoice out loud to the living God!Psalm 84:1–2 Scripture Readings 4/30/23 – Acts 2:42–47, Psalm 84, John 10:1–10
“Missing the Obvious”While they were discussing these things, Jesus himself arrived and joined them on theirjourney. They were prevented from recognizing him.Luke 24:15–16 (Common English Bible) Scripture Readings – 4/23/23 (Acts 2:14a, 36–41, 1 Peter 1:17–23, Luke 24:13–35)
Easter Sunday “Something Exciting Happened”5 But the angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid. I know thatyou are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He isn’t here,because he’s been raised from the dead, just as he said. Come, seethe place where they laid him.Matthew 28:5–6 (Common English Bible) Scripture Readings – Acts 10:34–43,…
Baptism of the Lord Scripture Readings – Isaiah 42:1–9, Acts 10:34–43, Matthew 3:13–17 13 At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River so that John would baptize him. 15 Jesus answered, ”Allow me to be baptized now. This is necessary to fulfill all righteousness.” So John agreed to baptize Jesus.Matthew 3:13, 15
(Genesis 5:18–24) Scripture Readings – Genesis 5:18–32, Acts 7:17–22, Luke 2:41–49
Sunday scripture readings – Acts 2:1–21, Romans 8:14–17, John 14:8–17, 25–27