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Ephesians 1:13-14 Sermon “Praise God the Holy Spirit!”

Here’s my notes and audio for my sermon on Ephesians 1:13-14 “Praise God the Holy Spirit!” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 9.22.24. INTRO: Companies selling products give guarantees: Money-back gaur, satisfaction gaur, lowest price gaur-A guarantee increases our confidence in a product or company, and when done well shows them worthy of trust        […]

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College Bible Study in NAPERVILLE (Thurs 12-1)

Are you a college student in Naperville? Interested in being part of a weekly Bible study in downtown Naperville with us? Cross of Christ Fellowship is hosting a weekly Bible Study in the Gospel of Mark for college students in Naperville on Thursdays 12-1 at Sweetwaters Coffee. If you know any NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE students […]

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Haggai 2:10-23 Sermon

Here’s the audio for my sermon on Haggai 2:10-23 preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville “2 Final Messages”

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Acts 24 Sermon

Here’s the audio and notes from my sermon preached in Naperville, Illinois at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 2/25/24. “Faithfulness Amid Suffering” ACTS 24INTRO: UNJUST SUFFERING: Steals your package; Excludes you; Gossip; Unfairly passed by at work.      -Good to seek justice…But how do we live as faithful Christians in the midst of unjust suffering?        -We […]

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Acts 19:11-41 Sermon Outline

Here’s my sermon and sermon notes for Acts 19:11-41, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville on 1.14.24. Acts 19:11-41: 3 Approaches to ChristINTRO: As Christianity reaches a new area, it generates different responses        1 MEANS OF GAIN. (Use Christianity for mere personal profit or gain) [USE Christ]        2 THREAT TO GAIN. (Christ is […]

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Hope of Christ this CHRISTMAS

Here are the audio and notes from my sermon preached in Naperville at our Carol Service at Cross of Christ Fellowship. “Hope of Christ” (Matt 12:21, Isaiah 42:4)and in his name the Gentiles will hope.” Intro: TONIGHT, I want to speak to you as a Christian about the HOPE that Jesus Christ offers.-What gives you […]

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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 […]

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College Ministry in Naperville

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 […]

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Acts 9:19-31 Sermon (“Saul’s Initial Ministry”)

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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Stepehen’s Death (Acts 7:53-8:3 SERMON OUTLINE)

Here’s the sermon notes for my sermon on Acts 7:53-8:3, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Audio here. Stephen’s Death (Acts 7:54-8:3) INTRO: Sometimes faithfully following Jesus will result in dying a bloody, painful death        -11 of 12 apostles, martyrs through the ages,                    -Jim Elliott and friends in South America, today in […]