Sermons from 2025
Jesus, King of Kings
This message focuses on the end of the book of Acts in Rome, the center of power for the Roman Empire. There is attention to Paul’s speaking the message of Jesus at the centers of power, with some reference to his previous proclamation to the Sanhedrin, Felix, and Festus after his arrest in Jerusalem. Sermon Outline Because Jesus is the King of kings, He is also Lord of our life, which gives us a story to share. The Story Summarized…
Jesus, King of Love
This message focuses on Paul’s voyage toward Rome and his service in love of people along the way, during the shipwreck, and the resulting visit to Malta. Paul proclaims and embodies the Gospel. (Acts 27-28) Sermon Outline “For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!” (Acts 28:30-31) Love Under Arrest…
Jesus, King of Joy
This message focuses on Paul’s ministry in Ephesus, including the confrontation with evil and idolatry, as well as the riot in Ephesus because the gospel was disrupting both spiritual and economic forces. (Acts 19:1-41) Sermon Outline “John’s Baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the coming after him, that is, in Jesus. On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” (Acts 19:4-5) Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:1-7)…
Jesus, King of Peace
This message focuses on Paul’s ministry in Athens, including his contextualized evangelism, his connection with philosophers and artists, and the peace brought by Christ into the God-shaped hole of the altar to an unknown God. (Acts 17:16-34) Sermon Outline “For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. So you are ignorant of the very thing you worship—and this is what I am going…
Jesus, King of Hope
This message focuses on Paul and Silas’ ministry in Philippi, including God’s deliverance of them from prison and the hope that is brought to the Philippians jailer and his family through Christ. (Acts 16) Sermon Outline “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken.” (Acts 16:25-26a) Introduction Advent Our series, “Jesus, King of…
Barnabas: The Son of Encouragement
This message looks at Barnabas, the son of encouragement, giving particular attention to his ministry to the church in Jerusalem, his ministry to Saul who becomes the Apostle Paul, and his ministry in and from the church in Antioch. (Acts 4:36-37; 9:26-28; 11:22-30; 12:25-13:3) Sermon Outline “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means ‘son of encouragement’), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.” (Acts 4:36-37) Who…
Peter: God’s Good News Vision
This message looks at Peter’s unique paradigm shift through a vision from God that leads toward the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s new community. His vision on the rooftop in Joppa, his visit to the centurion Cornelius, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, his explanation of his actions, and perhaps a reference to the Jerusalem Council. (Acts 10:1-11:18) Sermon Outline “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the…
Philip: Moved by the Holy Spirit
This message looks at Philip as an example of someone who is given unique spiritual gifts and abilities/skills that are used by God. His work in Samaria, his work with the Ethiopian eunuch, his ministry in Gaza, and the movement of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 8:1-40) Sermon Outline “Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.” (Acts 8:35) Philip Proclaimed the Messiah (Acts 8:5) People were set free from the bondage…
Stephen: A Heart for God
This message looks at Stephen as an example of someone who has a unique heart or passion for God. His witness, his persecution and martyrdom, his vision of Jesus. (Acts 6:8-7:60; Psalm 139:13-14; Various) Sermon Outline “Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.” (Acts 6:8) What’s Worth Dying For? The background of persecution for the early church (Acts 4:1-31) The situation confronting Stephen (Acts 6:8-15) The events that follow…
The Great Commission Prelude
Guest preacher Pastor Dave Choi brings a standalone message on the great commission out of Matthew 28. (Matthew 28:16-17) Sermon Outline “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” (Matthew 28:16-17) The faithful disciple is one who regularly hears and trusts the word of God (Matthew 28:16) One cannot be a true disciple without regularly hearing from God’s word. Consequently, faith…
The Good and Faithful Servant
Dr. Sujith concludes our 2025 MissionsFest with a message from Luke 18. (Luke 18:18-23) Sermon Outline Question 1: What do you have? Luke 18:23-24: “’Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.’ But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.” 3 perspectives for mission on the basis of “what you have” A faithful servant is one who seeks and discerns as…
What Are You Doing Here?
Rev. Dr. Francis Omondi kicks off MissionsFest 2025 with a message out of 1 Kings 19. (1 Kings 19:9-13) Sermon Outline 1 Kings 19: God Meets Elijah Elijah is exhausted and discouraged after a season of intense ministry Elijah opens his heart to God, and is honest with where he is at God meets Elijah where he is at, and ministers to him 1 Kings 17: Elijah’s Start in Ministry Elijah steps out into what God calls Him to God…