Sermon Notes Members of the Same Body Ephesians 3-4 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul instructs his Gentile audience about the collective realities of their personal faith in Jesus Christ. Although they once were separated from Christ, without God, and without hope, they are now fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides Except for These Chains Acts 24-26 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: During Paul’s stay in Caesarea, he takes the opportunity to defend himself against false charges while proclaiming the gospel to the governor, Felix, and Drusilla, his wife. Two years later, Paul is brought before Festus who suggests having… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides Hope and the Resurrection Acts 21-23 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul continues his journey to Jerusalem despite warnings from others that he will face arrest and imprisonment. Upon his arrival, Paul attempts to demonstrate that Christianity is compatible with Jewish cultural norms, which in turn leads to his… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides Pay Careful Attention to Yourselves Acts 20:17-38 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian elders is the only speech in Acts that is addressed to a Christian audience. He thus gives us insight into the nature of the church, structure of the church, and purpose… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides Go On Speaking and Do Not Be Silent Acts 18-19 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul’s travels to different cities enabled him to come into contact with people who were at various stages in their journey with the Lord. His encounter with Aquila and Priscilla resulted in a deep friendship… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides He Commands All People Everywhere to Repent Acts 17:16-34 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul’s address before the Areopagus is one of the most remarkable evangelistic messages ever delivered. Standing in the intellectual center of the first-century world, Paul is so emotionally moved by the display of empty religious… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides This Jesus is the Christ Acts 16-17 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The advance of the gospel is a divine work using human means that occurs with intentional conversations and clear calls for commitment to Christ. Luke provides four examples of conversations that lead to conversions, each with a… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides No Small Dissension and Debate Acts 15 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The surprising success of the Gentile mission brings to light a central question regarding the gospel—is it necessary to observe Jewish customs in order to be fully Christian? Answering this question rightly requires the apostles and elders… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides Discipleship: How the Word Increases and Multiplies Acts 11-12 Taylor Mendoza, Pastor of Student Ministries Overview: Last week in Acts 10, we learned that the gospel is for everyone, both Jew and Gentile alike. As we move through the book of Acts, some of the major themes such as… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides God Shows No Partiality Acts 10 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The spread of the gospel to the Gentiles was not a new idea in the New Testament; rather, it was intended by God as early as the Old Testament. In this vein, Luke introduces us to Cornelius, a… Continue Reading