Here are the sermon notes for my Advent sermon preached on Gal 4:4-5 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Advent 2023 WEEK 1: The Wonder of the Incarnation (Gal 4:4-5) INTRO: What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? Presents? Food? Family? Time off? -For Christians, the greatest wonder of Christmas is the […]
If you are in the Naperville area and looking for a free Christmas event, then our church is hosting ‘Cookies & Carols 2023.’ All are welcome.
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Acts 18 Sermon Outline
Here’s the outline for my sermon on Acts 18, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, Illinois. Acts 18 “Kingdom Advance through DISCIPLESHIP”INTRO: Praying together and an older, more mature Christian instructed me on how to pray -It was probably a 3-5 minute instruction, but it impacted me for the last 20 years, and […]
Here’s the notes for my sermon preached on Acts 17:16-34 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, Illinois. “Making the Unknown God KNOWN” (Acts 17:16-34) Intro: Greatest Earthly joy vs Great Possible Joy; Christian claim: God made known (Jn 1:18); we can know God (Jn 17:3) -M.S. In Christ, the unknown God is made […]
Acts 17:1-9 “WORLD UPSIDE DOWN” Intro: Bible held upside down—imagine how different it would be if you turn it right-side up? –GENUINE Christianity, authentically lived out, turns the world upside down!CONTEXT: Acts tell us about the establishment and expansion of God’s kingdom on Earth… -Acts 1:8 is the mission, and the book shows us […]
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Acts 16 Sermon Outline
Acts 16 “Mission to Philippi” Intro: When Jesus began his ministry, he announced the arrival of God’s kingdom; he died for his people and rose again. -Before he ascended into heaven he gave his church a mission: be witnesses of Jesus to the ends of the Earth: kingdom spreads -After he ascended he gave […]
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Acts 15 Sermon Outline
Here are the notes from my sermon preached on Acts 15 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Audio here. Acts 15 “Jerusalem Council”Intro: Friend becomes a Christian; Someone tells them they are not saved unless they follow all OT laws, imagine fear/insecurity -This was the situation that faced the church in Acts 15: a […]
I preached an overview sermon on Acts 1-11 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville and we especially focused in on the concept of the “kingdom of God” and Jesus as the king. Acts 1-11 SERMON: The Kingdom of God Luke 13:18-19 “kingdom of God”INTRO: Recently finished biography on Napoleon Bonaparte; military […]
Here’s the outline for my sermon on Acts 11:19-30, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Acts 11:19-30 “The Church at Antioch” INTRO: Kingdom of God=God’s people, in God’s place, under God’s rule. -This was promised in the OTàJesus brought it to Earth -Book of Acts shows how this kingdom’s initial establishment and […]
Are you a college student living in Naperville? Do you attend North Central College? Or know someone who meets these categories and would either like to learn more about how to become a Christian or be part of a local church walking distance from North Central College? The church I pastor, Cross of Christ Fellowship […]