Sermons on Acts

Baptized with the Holy Spirit

Bible Text: Acts 1:1-11 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | You will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. The kingdom and the Spirit You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you The Holy Spirit for your witness

God’s Story and Yours: Finding your place in the grand story of the world #15 – Jesus Christ’s Church

Bible Text: Acts 2:42-47 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: God’s Story and Yours: Finding Your Place in the Grand Story of the World This is the true story of the world: Jesus Christ’s church embraces the gospel, is transformed by it, and bears witness to the world of the glory of Christ’s kingdom. A new covenant community Their comprehensive devotion Their steady growth

God’s Story and Yours: Finding your place in the grand story of the world #14 – The Ascended Lord Pours Out His Holy Spirit Upon His Disciples

Bible Text: Acts 2:1-21 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: God’s Story and Yours: Finding Your Place in the Grand Story of the World This is the true story of the world: Exalted in heaven at God’s right hand, Jesus Christ poured out his Holy Spirit upon the disciples to equip them to extend his kingdom to the ends of the earth. The Feast of Pentecost The Holy Spirit is poured out The purpose of the Holy Spirit

God’s Story and Yours: Finding your place in the grand story of the world #13 – The Ascension of Jesus Christ

Bible Text: Acts 1:1-11 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: God’s Story and Yours: Finding Your Place in the Grand Story of the World This is the true story of the world: Forty days following his resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven and was seated at God’s right hand. Jesus Christ is exalted to the right hand of God The ascension of Jesus Christ demonstrates: That he is the Son of God That he is Lord That he is Savior…

Pentecost: The Spirit for the Church

Bible Text: Acts 2:1-41 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts For the glory of Christ and the salvation of sinners, the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the church. The Holy Spirit is poured out upon the disciples (1-13) Peter’s Pentecost sermon (14-41)

The Ministry of the Spirit in the Last Days

Bible Text: Joel 2:28-29; Zechariah 4:6-10; Acts 2:16-18 | Preacher: Mr. Craig Harbin In this sermon we consider how the Holy Spirit blesses the church today. He fills the church with the presence and glory of Christ and empowers the church to grow in Christ.

Elders for Every Church

Bible Text: Acts 14:23 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: The Life of the Church Christ shepherds his church through his elders. In this way Christ provides for the vitality of his church.