Worship Service begins at 7:30
Sermon begins at 28:45
SEEK: Seeking Direction
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. Why doesn't God direct me like He did Abraham or Moses?
Psalm 25:12
Proverbs 3:5-6
II. God sent Jesus to give us direction.
John 14:6
Matthew 28:19
III. Congregations call for action to seek God.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
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Worship Begins at 14:15
Sermon Begins at 26:15
Advent: The Arrival - Perfect Love
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 John 3:7-12
God defines love.
I. Love comes from God.
II. God sent His love into this world.
III. God's love is perfected within us as we love others.
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Worship Service begins at 5:40
Sermon begins at 17:40
Advent: The Arrival - Jesus=Joy
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Luke 2:10
Joy comes in knowing Jesus.
I. Joy is not dependent on our circumstances.
II. Joy is a decision and a product of faith in God.
III. Joy is established on the promises we have in Jesus.
Worship Service Begins at 20:20
Sermon Begins at 34:45
Advent: The Arrival - Prepare the Way
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Isaiah 40:3-4
We celebrate the preparation of Jesus coming.
I. God created the way. (vs. 3b-4)
II. John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way. (Matthew 3:1-13, 11)
III. We join in preparing the way.
Worship Service begins at 25:10
Sermon begins at 43:45
Advent: The Arrival - Hope
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Matthew 7:24-27
Jesus is our greatest hope.
I. Hope placed in the things of this world will fail.
II. Hope placed in Jesus is sound and secure.
III. We can face tomorrow with our hope placed in Jesus.
Worship Service begins at 22:50
Sermon begins at 37:20
Taking Root: Destroying Strongholds
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 16:16-34
The gospel of Jesus has power to destroy strongholds.
I. The stronghold of condemning law.
II. The stronghold of evil.
III. The stronghold of human arrogance.
Worship Service begins at 15:50
Sermon begins at 29:30
Taking Root: Sharing the Gospel
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 16:11-15
Every believer needs to take the first step in spreading the gospel.
I. Begin looking for those who will listen.
II. Depend on God to open hearts.
III. Every convert has connections to others who need to hear the gospel.
Worship Service begins at 22:35
Sermon begins at 38:20
Taking Root: On the Road Again
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 15:36-16:10
Paul begins his second missionary journey.
Observations as the gospel is spread:
I. Conflicts will come even among believers.
II. Sacrifice will be needed to win the world.
III. Submission to GPS (God's Positioning System).
Worship Service begins at 18:00
Sermon begins at 33:15
Taking Root: Protect the Word
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 15:1, 5
Keep the gospel message pure.
I. Address whatever distorts the gospel.
II. Discuss with those who attempt to change the message.
III. Decide according to God's leading. (vs. 7-17)
IV. Declare the pure message. (vs. 19)
Worship Service begins at 11:35
Sermon begins at 25:00
Taking Root: Kingdom Tough
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 14:1-7
God's people are made to endure.
The means for strength: (vs. 21-23)
I. Strength is found in teaching.
A. Be faithful.
B. The way is difficult.
II. Strength is found in solid leadership.
Worship Service Begins at 18:35
Sermon Begins at 35:40
Taking Root: Jealousy or Joy
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 13:23-52
Salvation belongs to God, take it or leave it.
I. God's salvation is exactly what is needed. (vs. 38-41)
II. There are many who find God's salvation unacceptable. (vs. 44-46)
III. Those who accept His salvation find joy. (vs. 52)
Taking Root: HELP!
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 12:1-19
God acts when His people pray.
Lessons about prayer:
I. Tragedy and trouble leads to earnest prayer.
II. God is able to deliver. (12:20-23)
III. Pray for the continued spread of God's word. (12:24)
Worship Service Begins at 23:50
Sermon Begins at 38:30
Taking Root: The Christ People
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 11:19-26
The follower of Christ can be recognized
I. They are recognized through God's grace.
II. They are givers and receivers of encouragement.
III. They are focused on growth in learning.
Worship Service Begins at 23:55
Sermon Begins at 38:50
Taking Root: Facing Criticism
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 11:1-18
Whenever God brings change criticism follows.
Actions to address criticism:
I. Address the problem.
II. Defend the change carefully.
III. Move on and follow God's direction.
Taking Root: An Invitation for All
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 10:23-48
I. It requires willing servants of Jesus.
II. Know your audience.
III. Know that God is working.
Taking Root: Breaking Barriers
Speaker: Matthew Johnson
Text: Acts 10:1-23
I. Submission (10:1-8)
II. Sanctification (10:9-20)
III. Obedience (10:21-23a)