Acts 19:23-41. This passage reminds us that the gospel is disturbing: It disrupts and radically changes lives and societies. It calls us to costly repentance, requires us to forsake our idols, and exposes societies’ sin.
Rejoicing in Our Sufferings — Bob Whitaker (23 Nov 2014)
Acts 16:11, 16-34. In every circumstance, we have the same choice: how to respond. Will we believe that God is good, that his sovereign grace is present with us even in the difficulties of life? Are we willing to believe this in spite of our circumstance, or will our circumstances determine what we believe? Don’t answer this question too quickly–let it trouble you for a few days as you consider your response.
A Community Guided by the Spirit — Bob Whitaker (16 Nov 2014)
Acts 15:1-21. A defining characteristic of the church in the book of Acts was that they were a community of Christ-followers who were led by the Spirit. How often do we think of ourselves that way? Shouldn’t this be true of us today as much as it was for the church in the first century?
Just a Minute, God, We’re Praying — John Mangrum (9 Nov 2014)
Acts 12:1-16. This message is a look at Peter’s situation in prison and the people praying for him. Do we really have faith that our prayers matter?
Connexion: The Secret – Josiah Leuenberger (09 November 2014)
Josiah brings the semester series on Wisdom to a close with this message from Ecclesiastes 12:1-15.
Diversity in the Church — Bob Whitaker (2 Nov 2014)
Acts 10:9-23. Diversity in the body of Christ (mentioned even in ECC’s Values Statement) is not something we created–it is something we inherited from Scripture and the history of the church. It all started in Acts 10, our text for this Sunday morning. Let’s think about the implications of this text together!
What Is Your Role in the Kingdom? — Bob Whitaker (26 Oct 2014)
Acts 6:1-7. The dramatic growth of the church early in Acts led to the appointing of assistants who would take care of physical needs and help others “find their place” in the body of Christ. Are you on that path of spiritual formation, contributing to life in the body of Christ? What is your role?
Connexion: Livin’ the Dream, Pt.1 – Josiah Leuenberger (26 Oct 2014)
Josiah delves into the neglected book of Ecclesiastes in the ongoing series on wisdom in the Bible.
Good News About Injustice — Joe Farrell (19 Oct 2014)
Joe Farrell, our guest speaker for ECC’s 2014 Missions Conference, spoke to us about the work of International Justice Mission around the world to fight sex trafficking, slavery, sexual violence, property grabbing, police abuse of power, and citizenship rights abuse through rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors, and strengthening justice systems. He challenged us to make a difference, corporately and individually.
Connexion: Good News About Injustice – Joe Farrell (19 Oct 2014)
Guest speaker Joe Farrell of International Justice Mission speaks on the importance of doing justice and the remarkable work of IJM.