In this sermon from the First Peter Series, Elton Prince discusses the practical commands and extraordinary promises that make up the first ten verses of chapter 2!
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Acts 1:20-26
The final verses of Acts 1 record the qualifications, nominations, and appointment of Juda’s replacement amongst the Apostles. With the twelve made whole, all is set for the coming of the Spirit and the unfolding of the rest of Acts! Nate Bibens discusses these verses in this lesson, along with some practical lessons about church leadership and Christian involvement in the Kingdom in this sermon on Acts 1:20-26!
Gospel Meeting with Art Lynch
Please join us for a Gospel Revival Meeting with evangelist Art Lynch this April 9-13th!

Ezekiel: An Overview
Ezekiel may seem like one of the strangest books in the Bible. The ancient prophet received some unique visions and acted out strange messages. But for all the apparent strangeness, Ezekiel was a powerful prophet with a powerful message. This sermon provides a simple overview of this wonderful Old Testament book of prophecy!
Grief, Trials, and Tests
How much do you enjoy grief? Do you relish being tested and tried by hardship and adversity? Such things aren’t fun and certainly don’t sound enjoyable. And yet, suffering, trials, and tests can lead to joy! In 1 Peter 1:6-7 we read, “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
The “in this” Peter speaks of is the truth that, by God’s mercy, Christians are born again and possess a hope of salvation, resurrection, and eternal life. But before we inherit eternity, we must live this life with its various griefs, trials, and tests. But if we hold fast to Jesus through these trials, how much sweeter and more joyous heaven will surely be!
Peace, Rest, Evil
Do you appreciate the gift of salvation? Too often, mankind enjoys God’s deliverance, only to return to evil ways.
In Judges four, God used Deborah and Barak to mightily deliver Israel from oppression. Chapter five then records a song of praise for God and His saving power. Verse 31 contains the final stanza, “So may all your enemies perish, O Lord! But your friends be like the sun as he rises in his might.” Then the Bible says, “And the land had rest for forty years.” That’s a great ending. But listen to the start of chapter six: “The people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord…” Israel was faithful for a while, but before long returned to sinful ways. How tragic. But can we say we are better? Do we strive to be faithful every day? Or like Israel, is our life a cycle of periodic obedience, followed by an inevitable return to sin and evil?
When the Lord’s House Lies in Ruins
Priorities are important. Too often, we focus on worldly things that seem so demanding and important, but neglect the things that truly matter. When we focus on selfish, earthly things, we anger God. And further, such focus is fruitless and hopeless. The only true fulfillment we can find is when we serve the Lord whole-heartedly. Haggai 1:9 says, “You looked for much, and behold, it came to little. And when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? declares the Lord of hosts. Because of my house that lies in ruins, while each of you busies himself with his own house.”
The Jews were rebuked because they focused on building their homes instead of the temple. But are we any different? We do the same when we focus on our career and leave the Lord’s work undone, or whenever we put our desires before the Lord’s will. Don’t let the Lord’s House lie in ruins because you are focused on your own concerns.
Stewardship of Stuff
One of our greatest enemies is stuff. Stuff can be nearly anything and everything, and the stuff you cherish might be different than the stuff I cherish. But ultimately, we all can be distracted by stuff. The material things of this world are sometimes necessary–stuff like food and clothing. But often, material things become alluring and distracting. We want fancy clothes and luxurious meals. We want bigger houses and nicer cars. We want more gadgets and things, and before we know it, we are bogged down by materialism and stuff.
Things are not evil in and of themselves, but we must be wary of our attitude towards things. When our focus is centered on earthly things and not spiritual things, we are in trouble. We need to remember the words of Jesus, “Be on you guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Discipline yourself to be a good steward of possessions–be charitable, don’t be covetous, and always remember that earthly things will pass away, but spiritual things will last forever.
The Gospel: Mystery Revealed (Eph. 3:1-13)
Why is the gospel referred to as a mystery? Is the gospel still a mystery? In this lesson, Terry Nash covers Ephesians 3:1-13 where Paul writes about the revelation of the mystery of the Gospel!
Jeroboam’s Religion: A Religion Devised in His Heart
Jeroboam’s Religion: A Religion Devised in His Heart
This week we’ve discussed King Jeroboam’s self-made religion. It was a religion of self-reliance, convenience, and altered rules. Jeroboam departed from God’s pattern because he didn’t trust in God. Sadly, he followed his heart instead of giving his heart to God. First Kings 12:33 says that Jeroboam made offerings in the month which had devised in his own heart. That’s a condemning truth about much of religion today. Continue reading “Jeroboam’s Religion: A Religion Devised in His Heart”