Sermons

What a beautiful account of the healing of the lame man at the beautiful gate. Yet, like the man who was healed, we underestimate our biggest need, which is having Jesus in our lives. And as Peter told the crowd, we too must repent of our rejection of Jesus and receive his refreshment and renewal. Acts 3:1-26. Pastor Liz Green

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1. We underestimate our real need.
2. Only Jesus can satisfy our true need.
3. We need repentance, followed by his refreshment and renewal.

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Memorial Service for Kevin Butler

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Pastor John Ryakitimbo from Tanzania is with us today along with pastors from around the country who are attending The Summit meetings in Janesville. We also welcome our 2025 Conference President Tom Davis from New Jersey.

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By the power of the resurrection of Christ, we can say with confidence to sin, “You’re dead to me.” Through Jesus we have the power to live according to his call on our life. Romans 6:3-11

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1. Dead with Christ
2. Freed from Sin
3. Alive with Christ

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We who are unrighteous need to become righteous in the sight of God so that we can escape his wrath and be reconciled to him.

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1. The Relationship of God’s Righteousness in Christ to the Old Testament Law
2. The Availability of God’s Righteousness for All Human Beings on Condition of Faith
3. The Source of God’s Righteousness in the Gracious Provision of Christ Jesus
4. The Demonstration of God’s Righteousness through the Cross

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Everything hinges on the Cross and the Resurrection.Matthew 27:27-42

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1. The Man Who Is Mocked as King Is the King
2. The Man Who Is Utterly Powerless Is Powerful
3. The Man Who Can’t Save Himself Saves Others

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Jesus says to each one of his disciples today, “I am sending you.” We are sent in the power of his example to testify to his goodness and greatness in our lives. John 20:21
Welcome - 4:45
Opening songs - 9:40
Children's message - 23:55
Testimony - Caleb Sanford - 30:00
Sermon - 40:10
Closing song/blessing - 1:07:30

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1. We are sent in humility
2. We are sent in weakness
3. We are sent in his authority

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The key issue for those early Jews concerning faith was to realize that Jesus was the Christ. They had been waiting for the Messiah, and when they understood that Jesus was the one they had been waiting for, they believed and submitted their lives to his authority. Acts 2:22-41

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1. Christ’s Resurrection Was Foretold
2. Christ’s Resurrection Was Witnessed
3. Christ’s Resurrection Was Received

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It is a beautiful thing when the gospel is shared and spiritual eyes are opened to the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ. The Spirit has been poured out so that we who have received the Spirit may take the message of Christ from across the street to around the world and everywhere in between. Acts 2:1-21

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Welcome - 5:00
Opening songs - 6:50
Children's Message - 13:15
Congregational singing - 20:15
Testimony - Corbin Kersten - 23:35
Sermon - 27:40
Closing song - 58:15
Jeremy Lade recognition - 1:02:10

1. The Spirit Arrives
2. The Jews are Confused
3. Peter Explains God’s Plan

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