Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on Acts 11:19-30, as we remember and celebrate the Global Church.

God moves powerfully through His church in three specific ways: when the Gospel is preached without boundaries, when spiritual gifts are exercised, and when love is practiced genuinely. In Acts 11:19-30, we see this demonstrated as the early church expanded beyond Jerusalem to Antioch, where the Gospel first reached Gentiles. The church flourished as believers like Barnabas and Paul used their gifts to strengthen the new community. This growth culminated in practical love as the Antioch believers sent relief to fellow Christians in Judea during a famine. Today, we're called to participate in God's kingdom work by sharing the Gospel, using our unique gifts, and demonstrating authentic love both locally and globally.

Rev. Scott York preaches on Romans 12:9-21 in our final sermon in the "Roles of Influence" sermon series.

Romans 12:9-21 provides a blueprint for authentic Christian living in our communities. Paul emphasizes three key principles: loving genuinely without hypocrisy, abhorring evil regardless of who commits it, and seeking peace with everyone as far as it depends on us. This passage challenges the common 'Sunday Christian' mentality, calling believers to consistent faith expression throughout the week. Our community role gives us our widest sphere of influence, making it crucial that we demonstrate Christ-like love and forgiveness. The motivation for this challenging lifestyle comes from the Gospel itself—we love others sacrificially because Christ first loved us sacrificially.

Rev. James Harper preaches on Deuteronomy 6:1-9 as part of our Roles of Influence sermon series.

Deuteronomy 6:1-9 reveals that parents are the primary spiritual mentors for their children, with far more influence than any church program. Parents can only pass on the faith they genuinely possess, and this mentoring happens naturally through everyday life moments rather than formal instruction. The passage encourages adults to expand their spiritual family by including children who lack faith guidance, allowing them to witness authentic Christian living. In today's challenging parenting environment, finding a supportive community of like-minded parents is essential for raising balanced followers of Jesus Christ.