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What Drives You?
Acts 1:1-9 | Mon, Apr 14, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman
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As a church we are called to be “driven” by two things. 1) Glorifying Jesus through worship and obedience. 2) Ministering to others and proclaiming the gospel. Throughout the book of Acts, there are people driven by just these two things who are immensely satisfied and joyful. What drives you? What is the mission of your life? The direction of New Testament Christians is simultaneously vertical (as the church glorifies and obeys Jesus) and horizontal (as we minister to others under the guidance of the Holy Spirit).
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Tuning in to the WORD
Acts 13:1-52 | Mon, Aug 18, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

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Pride & Parasites
Acts 12:1-25 | Mon, Aug 11, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

Acts 12 is a strong warning against pride, and also a comfort to the church that God takes care of those who humble themselves and call out to him in prayer. In this message, Pastor John explores why pride is so distasteful, and what we can do to hedge against pride in our own lives.

The City within the City
Acts 11:1-30 | Mon, Aug 04, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

The premise on which the church operated in the 1st century– and today - is sharing the good news of forgiveness of sin through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, which results in people who are liberated from sin and filled with joy, who then turn around and do good. Good news breeds good deeds.

Jesus don't make no junk!
Acts 10:9-48 | Mon, Jul 28, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

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Good News Breeds Good Deeds
Acts 9:32-10:8 | Mon, Jul 21, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

The premise on which the church operated in the 1st century– and today - is sharing the good news of forgiveness of sin through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, which results in people who are liberated from sin and filled with joy, who then turn around and do good. Good news breeds good deeds.

POINTing to Jesus, Part II
Acts 8:26-40 | Mon, Jul 14, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

Being a witness for Jesus is both a responsibility (because Jesus commanded it, Matthew 28:18-20) and a joy (because the Bible commends it, Philemon 1:6). This message concludes a look at several case studies in evangelism and the Christian’s call to POINT to Jesus wherever we may find ourselves.

POINTing to Jesus, Part I
Acts 8:1-25 | Mon, Jul 07, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

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