Merlin Miller preaches the 49th message from the book of Acts, from Acts 18:12-22. The Jews again apply pressure, but this time the surprising result is a civic leader that refuses to get involved. This text concludes Paul’s second missionary journey as he returns home.
48: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller preaches the 48th message from the book of Acts, from Acts 18:1-11. Paul moves on from Athens to Corinth where he follows the same patterns as before, with the same results as before. But what a special encouragement he receives from the Lord that echoes to us today still!
47: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller preaches the 47th message from the book of Acts, from Acts 17:22-34. Paul has a chance to speak in the highest court in Athens and he takes full advantage, attempting to reveal to them a God they have as of yet not known, and the way to Him, namely Jesus. What will the results be?
46: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller preaches the 46th message from the book of Acts, from Acts 17:10-21. With similar results to the Gospel message in Thessalonica, Paul and his companions move on to Berea, and quickly Paul further on to Athens. The opposition continues, but the Gospel continues to overcome every obstacle.
45: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller preaches the 45th message from the book of Acts, from Acts 17:1-9. Having been forced to leave Philippi, Paul and Silas move on the Thessalonica and continue to witness about their King, Jesus. Will the results be any different?
44: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller preaches the 44th message from the book of Acts, from Acts 16:25-40. This is the exciting conclusion to what happens when Paul and Silas are imprisoned!
43: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller preaches the 43rd message from the book of Acts, from Acts 16:16-24. As before, when the Gospel enters new territory spiritual opposition arises and God continues the expansion of the church through this opposition that Paul and Silas face.
42: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller preaches the 42nd message from the book of Acts, focused on Acts 16:6-15. In a beautiful picture of walking by the Holy Spirit Paul and his group have their mission changed from strengthening to expanding the church.
Communion
Merlin Miller gives a communion message.
41: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller returns to the study of the book of Acts with the 41st message from Acts 15:36-16:5. In light of the critical decision made in Jerusalem, Paul plans to strengthen the churches that were established. But are those the Lord’s plans?
SMPI Ministry
Ross Gerber shares about the ministry he and his wife is involved with in Uganda Africa. Video that is shown during the service can be watched here. Check out the website for SMPI at http://smpionline.org
How Did You Get Here?
Kris Reckers shares the morning message with us motivating us in our christian walks.
Set An Example
As a special baptism sermon for 3 young ladies Merlin Miller preaches from 1 Timothy 4:12 on setting an example for other believers.
Pure in Heart (6)
Merlin Miller checks in once again on our theme of being pure in heart.
The Bumps Are What We Climb On
Patrick Neff from Friends of Israel visits and shares a message for our morning service.
Pure in Heart (5)
Merlin Miller again checks in on the theme of 2018: pure in heart. This time the focus is on obeying the call to love others, allowing Scripture to define for us the who, the how and the why.
Pure in Heart (4)
Merlin Miller checks in again on having pure hearts, this time using Old Testament stories to demonstrate the difference between a heart that receives and responds to instructions from God versus one that doesn’t.
Pure in Heart (3)
Merlin Miller does a check up on the theme of the year: being pure in heart.
40: A Critical Decision
The 40th message from Acts, taken from Acts 15:22-35, is the conclusion of the critical decision the early church had to make regarding what is necessary to truly become part of the kingdom of God.
39: A Critical Decision
Here now opposition of a different sort presents itself to the church of Jesus Christ, and a critical decision must be made. This decision will be to either cave to internal pressure, split into two different “churches” or find a way to maintain truth and peace. Merlin Miller preaches the 39th message of Acts from chapter 15:1-21 - what decision did the church make and how did they make it?