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 […]
Here are the notes for the sermon I preached on Acts 10 “Impartial God” at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, Illinois on 8/13/23. Audio here. Impartial God (Acts 10) INTRO: Imagine we split into two groups: Cubs fans or White Sox fans; Unfair Ice Cream distribution -This is called partiality or favoritism. –God […]
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FORGIVENESS OF SINS
Acts 10:43: “To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” In Christ, through faith in him, we might have our sins forgiven. This is a glorious and wonderful truth: through faith alone in Christ alone, we are justified—forgiven of all of our sins, […]
Here are the notes for my sermon on Acts 9:19-31 “Saul’s Initial Ministry” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, Illinois. “Saul’s Initial Ministry” Acts 9:19b-31 INTRO: Are there things in your life, you cannot do own your own—things you need help with?-Car Issue, Plumbing, Electrical, Finances, Baking. -Me: […]
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Just as Justified
Because of sin, every single one of us needs to be made right with God. We are estranged from God. We are condemned. We are in desperate need of reconciliation with the Living God who is there. The Bible teaches us that a person can only be made right with God through faith in Jesus […]
Here are my notes for the sermon I preached on Acts 9:1-19 “Saul’s Conversion,” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, Illinois. Acts 9:1-19a “Saul’s Conversion”Intro: To become a Christian is to experience a supernatural work of God’s grace in your life, drawing you to faith in Jesus. -Some conversions are more talked about […]
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Acts 8:26-40 Sermon
Here’s my sermon outline for Acts 8:26-40, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Audio here. Acts 8:26-40 ‘Philip’s Ministry Continued’ INTRO: God calls all kinds of different people into His kingdom. -Young, Old, Rich, Poor, Educated, Uneducated. Different cultures and ethnicities. -Acts shows God’s heart: He wants a kingdom full of […]
Here’s the sermon outline for Acts 8:4-25, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, Illinois. Audio here. Gospel Reaches Samaria! (Acts 8:4-25) Simony: Websters definition of simony: “buying or selling of a church office or ecclesiastical preferment” -Paying someone money to become a pastor or a leadership role in the church -Paying money […]