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.
Good News for the Outsiders — Bob Whitaker (12 Oct 2014)
The universal truth concerning Jesus Christ does not change, but perhaps the message is different when it is delivered in a variety of contexts. For instance, the evangelistic message of Peter at Pentecost (Acts 2) was different than the message of Paul at Mars Hill (Acts 17). Please think with us about how the Gospel is both universally true and culturally diverse.
Good News for the Insider — Bob Whitaker (5 Oct 2014)
Acts 2:14-24, 36-41. The good news about Jesus Christ is for everyone but the proclamation of the good news is always delivered in a particular context. Does this affect the message or just the delivery of the message? Surely the universal truth concerning Jesus Christ does not change but perhaps the message is different when it is delivered in
A Religious Leader’s Fall Into Grace — Josiah Leuenberger (28 Sept 2014)
Acts 9:1-19. Join us in exploring the story of Paul’s conversion from chief persecutor of the church to champion of the church, and consider with us the transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives and the lives of the people around us.