Faith Community Church — Weekend Teachings https://faithcommunitychurch.net/ Faith Community Church systems@faithjanesville.org Faith Community Church Join us each week as we open God’s Word together. At Faith Community Church in Janesville, Wisconsin, our desire is to grow as disciples of Jesus—shaped, led, and transformed by Scripture. Currently studying the book of Acts, we invite you to listen in, learn, and live out the gospel in everyday life. Join us each week as we open God’s Word together. At Faith Community Church in Janesville, Wisconsin, our desire is to grow as disciples of Jesus—shaped, led, and transformed by Scripture. Currently studying the book of Acts, we invite you to listen in, learn, and live out the gospel in everyday life. en © 2026 Faith Community Church Janesville no When I'm Wronged And When I'm Wrong Jeff Williams Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1903 1 978fa5441029dac20cf8821cae04145b no "After there had been much debate, Peter stood up" - Acts 15:1-12 Josh Calhoun Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1455 2 a84232b519484ae80276318fc7be5c97 no “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God” Acts 14 Jeff Williams Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2078 3 8136ad4f5ca297850f37998ff2b04747 no “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul” - Acts 13:1-42 Jeff Williams Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1927 4 e0e9bc04ae802309bcc9a09bbaf41d13 no “His chains fell off his hands” - Acts 12:1-18 Jeff Williams Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2185 5 82740fdf15546e2f0026c919c3808803 no Now Is The Time - "God Has Granted To The Gentiles Also" Jeff Williams Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1891 6 45b6a406384a1a3c9ef53b2fded42357 no How to Destroy your Enemies Jeff Williams Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2566 7 6e53654c269710a82cc82ec4bf4c55ef no Dealing with Doubt Resurrection Sunday Jeff Williams Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2004 8 e2cb70c79e3aba32474608bfcdb7efa7 no Worship in the Early Church Good Friday Jeff Williams Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2106 9 7c5b3213393289d957bbd5edcc308e95 no Palm Sunday Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1488 10 2152265bd3671c7065f6fcc05e49c586 no “He Is The Son of God” - Acts 9:19-31 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2038 11 d2aeae549a92dc25e8f783061281142b no Who Are You - Dr. Rick Marks Dr. Rick Marks Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2412 12 405ee236f480201a202e6d71addd9adf no "Who Are You, Lord?" - Acts 9:1-9 (Deconstruction and Reconstruction) Jeff Williams Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2421 13 d1fccd230e1ed89a82ecc9d369ac7388 no “Go Up and Join this Chariot” - Acts 8:25-40 Josh Barker Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2252 14 ebc044ae8e4fe02925985d5a6b4703ef no “They Were All Scattered” - Acts 8:1-3 Jeff Williams Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1674 15 47405c6ef605147b5dfa86fac5ec7fae no I See The Heavens Opened Up Jeff Williams Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1949 16 81b5cf0e54b687c1102a5047928138c8 no They Stirred up the People Jeff Williams Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1989 17 add95cfa2ce3a5ffbf2419ba1c15616d no The Ache In The Ordinary Philip Allen Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1988 18 bb6f92c1e4db01a170f1d91e9a2f15da no The Word Of God Kept On Spreading Jeff Williams Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2170 19 5b083baf03bdafcc7b56ade25baa7bcb no And Great Fear Came Over the Whole Church Acts 5:1-11 Michael Powers Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1958 20 93e62368c74b35c069b12393b4c6787c no The Promise Fulfilled Jeff Williams Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1876 21 e3b9f7771397292ef36d12d5fd286f01 no The Promise Delivered Jeff Williams Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2044 22 c8dd18284653154051f46c97a3c378a4 no Longing For The Promise Jeff Williams <p>Welcome to Faith Community Church in Janesville, Wisconsin! Our mission is to bring people to faith and maturity in Jesus Christ. We are a community that loves God, loves people, and lives on mission together.</p><p><br></p><p>At Faith, you will find heartfelt, Christ-centered worship, biblical teaching, ministries for every age, and a welcoming environment where everyone belongs.</p><p><br></p><p>Weekend Services:</p><p>Saturday – 5:00 PM</p><p>Sunday – 8:30 AM (Traditional Service) & 10:00 AM (Contemporary Service)</p><p><br></p><p>New to Faith? We would love to connect with you. Fill out a Connection Card:</p><p><a href="https://faithjanesville.churchcenter.com/people/forms/124415" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">>Connection Card<</a></p><p><br></p><p>Give online and partner with what God is doing through Faith Church:</p><p><a href="https://faithcommunitychurch.net/giving" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">>Give Here<</a></p><p><br></p><p>2931 Lucerne Drive, Janesville, WI</p><p>Come as you are — everyone is welcome!</p> <p>Welcome to Faith Community Church in Janesville, Wisconsin! Our mission is to bring people to faith and maturity in Jesus Christ. We are a community that loves God, loves people, and lives on mission together.</p><p><br></p><p>At Faith, you will find heartfelt, Christ-centered worship, biblical teaching, ministries for every age, and a welcoming environment where everyone belongs.</p><p><br></p><p>Weekend Services:</p><p>Saturday – 5:00 PM</p><p>Sunday – 8:30 AM (Traditional Service) & 10:00 AM (Contemporary Service)</p><p><br></p><p>New to Faith? We would love to connect with you. Fill out a Connection Card:</p><p><a href="https://faithjanesville.churchcenter.com/people/forms/124415" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">>Connection Card<</a></p><p><br></p><p>Give online and partner with what God is doing through Faith Church:</p><p><a href="https://faithcommunitychurch.net/giving" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">>Give Here<</a></p><p><br></p><p>2931 Lucerne Drive, Janesville, WI</p><p>Come as you are — everyone is welcome!</p> Welcome to Faith Community Church in Janesville, Wisconsin! Our mission is to bring people to faith and maturity in Jesus Christ. We are a community that loves God, loves people, and lives on mission together.


At Faith, you will find heartfelt, Christ-centered worship, biblical teaching, ministries for every age, and a welcoming environment where everyone belongs.


Weekend Services:

Saturday – 5:00 PM

Sunday – 8:30 AM (Traditional Service) & 10:00 AM (Contemporary Service)


New to Faith? We would love to connect with you. Fill out a Connection Card:

>Connection Card<


Give online and partner with what God is doing through Faith Church:

>Give Here<


2931 Lucerne Drive, Janesville, WI

Come as you are — everyone is welcome!

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2222 23 3920c819748356f5c74389de8eb88845 no Bruce Van Natta Testimony Bruce Van Natta <p>In this gripping episode, Bruce Van Natta shares his incredible testimony of survival and faith. In 2006, Bruce was crushed beneath a semi-truck and left at the very edge of life and death. In those moments, he experienced an out-of-body encounter where he saw two angels the Lord had sent to save his life.</p><p>Doctors say Bruce is the only known person to have survived the severity of his injuries, making his recovery nothing short of miraculous. His story has captured international attention and has been featured on programs such as It’s Supernatural, The 700 Club, Daystar TV, and more.</p><p>Bruce is the author of Saved by Angels and A Miraculous Life, and his testimony continues to point people to the reality of God’s presence, power, and saving grace. This episode will challenge, encourage, and strengthen your faith.</p> <p>In this gripping episode, Bruce Van Natta shares his incredible testimony of survival and faith. In 2006, Bruce was crushed beneath a semi-truck and left at the very edge of life and death. In those moments, he experienced an out-of-body encounter where he saw two angels the Lord had sent to save his life.</p><p>Doctors say Bruce is the only known person to have survived the severity of his injuries, making his recovery nothing short of miraculous. His story has captured international attention and has been featured on programs such as It’s Supernatural, The 700 Club, Daystar TV, and more.</p><p>Bruce is the author of Saved by Angels and A Miraculous Life, and his testimony continues to point people to the reality of God’s presence, power, and saving grace. This episode will challenge, encourage, and strengthen your faith.</p> In this gripping episode, Bruce Van Natta shares his incredible testimony of survival and faith. In 2006, Bruce was crushed beneath a semi-truck and left at the very edge of life and death. In those moments, he experienced an out-of-body encounter where he saw two angels the Lord had sent to save his life.

Doctors say Bruce is the only known person to have survived the severity of his injuries, making his recovery nothing short of miraculous. His story has captured international attention and has been featured on programs such as It’s Supernatural, The 700 Club, Daystar TV, and more.

Bruce is the author of Saved by Angels and A Miraculous Life, and his testimony continues to point people to the reality of God’s presence, power, and saving grace. This episode will challenge, encourage, and strengthen your faith.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2422 24 8053ede23406d82ad5d6ab6b94acd4c0 no They began to speak the Word of God with Boldness Jesse Knopp <p>In this week’s message at Faith Community Church, Pastor Jesse Knopp continues our journey through Acts 4, exploring the unstoppable authority of God’s Word and the boldness it produces in His people. Building on last week’s teaching about the authority of Christ, Pastor Jesse walks through Peter and John’s confrontation with the Sanhedrin, the miraculous healing that couldn’t be denied, and the early church’s Spirit-filled courage to proclaim the name of Jesus—no matter the cost.</p><p>This episode unpacks how God transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, how His sovereignty weaves every moment together for His glory, and why Scripture is meant to shape every part of our lives. Join us as we rediscover what it means to “speak the Word of God with boldness.”</p> <p>In this week’s message at Faith Community Church, Pastor Jesse Knopp continues our journey through Acts 4, exploring the unstoppable authority of God’s Word and the boldness it produces in His people. Building on last week’s teaching about the authority of Christ, Pastor Jesse walks through Peter and John’s confrontation with the Sanhedrin, the miraculous healing that couldn’t be denied, and the early church’s Spirit-filled courage to proclaim the name of Jesus—no matter the cost.</p><p>This episode unpacks how God transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, how His sovereignty weaves every moment together for His glory, and why Scripture is meant to shape every part of our lives. Join us as we rediscover what it means to “speak the Word of God with boldness.”</p> In this week’s message at Faith Community Church, Pastor Jesse Knopp continues our journey through Acts 4, exploring the unstoppable authority of God’s Word and the boldness it produces in His people. Building on last week’s teaching about the authority of Christ, Pastor Jesse walks through Peter and John’s confrontation with the Sanhedrin, the miraculous healing that couldn’t be denied, and the early church’s Spirit-filled courage to proclaim the name of Jesus—no matter the cost.

This episode unpacks how God transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, how His sovereignty weaves every moment together for His glory, and why Scripture is meant to shape every part of our lives. Join us as we rediscover what it means to “speak the Word of God with boldness.”

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2489 25 75349d7d9a891f87ee6998b27bd39483 no “There Is Salvation in No One Else” Jesse Thompson <p>Just weeks after the resurrection, Peter and John face the religious leaders after healing a man who had been lame for 40 years. In this message, Pastor Jesse Thompson explores the authority of Jesus, the power in His name, and what it means to fully surrender to Him. Discover how His authority brings rescue, healing, and victory—not only for eternity but in the struggles and challenges of daily life. Join us for a message of faith, courage, and the freedom found in Christ.</p> <p>Just weeks after the resurrection, Peter and John face the religious leaders after healing a man who had been lame for 40 years. In this message, Pastor Jesse Thompson explores the authority of Jesus, the power in His name, and what it means to fully surrender to Him. Discover how His authority brings rescue, healing, and victory—not only for eternity but in the struggles and challenges of daily life. Join us for a message of faith, courage, and the freedom found in Christ.</p> Just weeks after the resurrection, Peter and John face the religious leaders after healing a man who had been lame for 40 years. In this message, Pastor Jesse Thompson explores the authority of Jesus, the power in His name, and what it means to fully surrender to Him. Discover how His authority brings rescue, healing, and victory—not only for eternity but in the struggles and challenges of daily life. Join us for a message of faith, courage, and the freedom found in Christ.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2276 26 a9928f6bcfea534a6fb4634a91610952 no "Repent and Return" Jeff Williams <p>In this message from Acts 3, Pastor Jeff dives into Peter’s powerful sermon following the healing miracle in Solomon’s Colonnade. Exploring the call to repentance, he unpacks what it truly means to turn toward God, confronting common roadblocks like ignorance and apathy that keep people from experiencing the life-changing power of Christ. Drawing on scripture from Acts, Romans, Titus, and more, Pastor Jeff highlights the refreshing peace and renewal that comes when we respond to God’s grace, confess sin, and live for Him. A practical, challenging, and inspiring look at the fruit of repentance and the freedom found in a life surrendered to Jesus.</p> <p>In this message from Acts 3, Pastor Jeff dives into Peter’s powerful sermon following the healing miracle in Solomon’s Colonnade. Exploring the call to repentance, he unpacks what it truly means to turn toward God, confronting common roadblocks like ignorance and apathy that keep people from experiencing the life-changing power of Christ. Drawing on scripture from Acts, Romans, Titus, and more, Pastor Jeff highlights the refreshing peace and renewal that comes when we respond to God’s grace, confess sin, and live for Him. A practical, challenging, and inspiring look at the fruit of repentance and the freedom found in a life surrendered to Jesus.</p> In this message from Acts 3, Pastor Jeff dives into Peter’s powerful sermon following the healing miracle in Solomon’s Colonnade. Exploring the call to repentance, he unpacks what it truly means to turn toward God, confronting common roadblocks like ignorance and apathy that keep people from experiencing the life-changing power of Christ. Drawing on scripture from Acts, Romans, Titus, and more, Pastor Jeff highlights the refreshing peace and renewal that comes when we respond to God’s grace, confess sin, and live for Him. A practical, challenging, and inspiring look at the fruit of repentance and the freedom found in a life surrendered to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1807 27 5ca152b5e078443ad40057f9e7a15d02 no “What I Do Have I Give to You” Josh Calhoun <p>In Acts 3:1–10, Peter and John encounter a man who had been lame from birth, laid daily at the Beautiful Gate but unable to enter the temple. Through this powerful moment, Pastor Josh Calhoun invites us to see how God delights in using ordinary people and ordinary offerings—our presence, our attention, our smallest acts of obedience—to reveal His extraordinary power. Just as the beggar received not the silver or gold he expected, but the transforming, restoring power of Jesus’ name, we too are called to surrender what weighs us down and receive what God longs to give. This message challenges us to lift our eyes, trust the true authority of Christ, and offer what we have so that His kingdom might break into the lives around us.</p> <p>In Acts 3:1–10, Peter and John encounter a man who had been lame from birth, laid daily at the Beautiful Gate but unable to enter the temple. Through this powerful moment, Pastor Josh Calhoun invites us to see how God delights in using ordinary people and ordinary offerings—our presence, our attention, our smallest acts of obedience—to reveal His extraordinary power. Just as the beggar received not the silver or gold he expected, but the transforming, restoring power of Jesus’ name, we too are called to surrender what weighs us down and receive what God longs to give. This message challenges us to lift our eyes, trust the true authority of Christ, and offer what we have so that His kingdom might break into the lives around us.</p> In Acts 3:1–10, Peter and John encounter a man who had been lame from birth, laid daily at the Beautiful Gate but unable to enter the temple. Through this powerful moment, Pastor Josh Calhoun invites us to see how God delights in using ordinary people and ordinary offerings—our presence, our attention, our smallest acts of obedience—to reveal His extraordinary power. Just as the beggar received not the silver or gold he expected, but the transforming, restoring power of Jesus’ name, we too are called to surrender what weighs us down and receive what God longs to give. This message challenges us to lift our eyes, trust the true authority of Christ, and offer what we have so that His kingdom might break into the lives around us.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1683 28 7da36a983e7dbe5963706efb426e3d99 no "And The Lord Was Adding To Their Number" Jeff Williams <p>In this message from Acts 2, Pastor Jeff explores what he calls the “spiritual Big Bang”—the explosive coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost that ignited the birth of the Church and continues to expand through time. Drawing vivid parallels between the early believers and today’s Church, he unpacks how the Spirit transformed a fearful, grieving crowd into a unified, generous, and Spirit-empowered community.</p><p>Pastor Jeff challenges us to return to the basics of our faith: devotion to God’s Word, authentic fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. As the early church once lived out heaven on earth, we too are called to live Spirit-filled lives of humility, generosity, and mission—fixing our eyes on Jesus and letting Him bring us back when we drift.</p> <p>In this message from Acts 2, Pastor Jeff explores what he calls the “spiritual Big Bang”—the explosive coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost that ignited the birth of the Church and continues to expand through time. Drawing vivid parallels between the early believers and today’s Church, he unpacks how the Spirit transformed a fearful, grieving crowd into a unified, generous, and Spirit-empowered community.</p><p>Pastor Jeff challenges us to return to the basics of our faith: devotion to God’s Word, authentic fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. As the early church once lived out heaven on earth, we too are called to live Spirit-filled lives of humility, generosity, and mission—fixing our eyes on Jesus and letting Him bring us back when we drift.</p> In this message from Acts 2, Pastor Jeff explores what he calls the “spiritual Big Bang”—the explosive coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost that ignited the birth of the Church and continues to expand through time. Drawing vivid parallels between the early believers and today’s Church, he unpacks how the Spirit transformed a fearful, grieving crowd into a unified, generous, and Spirit-empowered community.

Pastor Jeff challenges us to return to the basics of our faith: devotion to God’s Word, authentic fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. As the early church once lived out heaven on earth, we too are called to live Spirit-filled lives of humility, generosity, and mission—fixing our eyes on Jesus and letting Him bring us back when we drift.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1795 29 5e0b9002380c57a9d4711af80ff15557 no "They Were Continually Devoting Themselves" Jeff Williams <p>In this message from Acts 2:42, Pastor Jeff invites us to take a fresh look at our emotions—especially the ones we often try to suppress or avoid. Drawing from the story of the crowd that went from shouting “Crucify Him!” to asking, “What shall we do?” Pastor Jeff explores how God can transform anger, fear, and sadness into love, joy, and peace through His Spirit.</p><p>You’ll learn why our negative emotions aren’t our enemies but signals pointing us toward healing and holiness. Pastor Jeff unpacks how to “sanctify” our emotions—setting them apart for God’s transforming work—and how this spiritual process leads to unity, community, and deeper devotion.</p><p>Join us as we discover how the same Spirit who changed the crowd in Acts can change our hearts today.</p> <p>In this message from Acts 2:42, Pastor Jeff invites us to take a fresh look at our emotions—especially the ones we often try to suppress or avoid. Drawing from the story of the crowd that went from shouting “Crucify Him!” to asking, “What shall we do?” Pastor Jeff explores how God can transform anger, fear, and sadness into love, joy, and peace through His Spirit.</p><p>You’ll learn why our negative emotions aren’t our enemies but signals pointing us toward healing and holiness. Pastor Jeff unpacks how to “sanctify” our emotions—setting them apart for God’s transforming work—and how this spiritual process leads to unity, community, and deeper devotion.</p><p>Join us as we discover how the same Spirit who changed the crowd in Acts can change our hearts today.</p> In this message from Acts 2:42, Pastor Jeff invites us to take a fresh look at our emotions—especially the ones we often try to suppress or avoid. Drawing from the story of the crowd that went from shouting “Crucify Him!” to asking, “What shall we do?” Pastor Jeff explores how God can transform anger, fear, and sadness into love, joy, and peace through His Spirit.

You’ll learn why our negative emotions aren’t our enemies but signals pointing us toward healing and holiness. Pastor Jeff unpacks how to “sanctify” our emotions—setting them apart for God’s transforming work—and how this spiritual process leads to unity, community, and deeper devotion.

Join us as we discover how the same Spirit who changed the crowd in Acts can change our hearts today.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1819 30 baa7905e6d220c2373ab22391d7154ff no “Repent And Each Of You Be Baptized” Jeff Williams <p>In Acts 2:37–41, Peter calls us to repent and be baptized. Pastor Jeff shares how that call isn’t one of guilt, but of grace—a life-changing invitation to freedom and new life in Jesus.</p> <p>In Acts 2:37–41, Peter calls us to repent and be baptized. Pastor Jeff shares how that call isn’t one of guilt, but of grace—a life-changing invitation to freedom and new life in Jesus.</p> In Acts 2:37–41, Peter calls us to repent and be baptized. Pastor Jeff shares how that call isn’t one of guilt, but of grace—a life-changing invitation to freedom and new life in Jesus.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1784 31 e3ab9e26a1c371faa12406a725c3682f no “Let All The House Of Israel Know For Certain” Mike Bachmeyer <p>In a world full of shifting circumstances and uncertainty, what can we truly be sure of? In this message from Acts 2:29–36, Mike Bachmeyer reminds us that Jesus is who He says He is — Lord and Christ. With the bold faith of Peter and Paul as examples, Mike explores what true certainty looks like: not blind belief, but confident trust grounded in the unshakable truth of God’s Word, the witness of Scripture, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Discover how faith, community, and the nearness of God anchor us when everything else feels uncertain.</p><p><br></p> <p>In a world full of shifting circumstances and uncertainty, what can we truly be sure of? In this message from Acts 2:29–36, Mike Bachmeyer reminds us that Jesus is who He says He is — Lord and Christ. With the bold faith of Peter and Paul as examples, Mike explores what true certainty looks like: not blind belief, but confident trust grounded in the unshakable truth of God’s Word, the witness of Scripture, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Discover how faith, community, and the nearness of God anchor us when everything else feels uncertain.</p><p><br></p> In a world full of shifting circumstances and uncertainty, what can we truly be sure of? In this message from Acts 2:29–36, Mike Bachmeyer reminds us that Jesus is who He says He is — Lord and Christ. With the bold faith of Peter and Paul as examples, Mike explores what true certainty looks like: not blind belief, but confident trust grounded in the unshakable truth of God’s Word, the witness of Scripture, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Discover how faith, community, and the nearness of God anchor us when everything else feels uncertain.


]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2222 32 c23c8e5ff609e48972b42773d883d4aa no "But God..." Jeff Williams <p>In this unique message from the Book of Acts, Pastor Jeff explores the biblical concept of the realm of the dead—what Scripture calls Sheol and the New Testament calls Hades—and contrasts it with ancient cultural ideas of the afterlife. Then, in a powerful devotional turn, he reminds us of the hope found in the phrase “But God.” When life feels impossible, when bitterness rises, or when faith grows weary—but God changes everything.</p> <p>In this unique message from the Book of Acts, Pastor Jeff explores the biblical concept of the realm of the dead—what Scripture calls Sheol and the New Testament calls Hades—and contrasts it with ancient cultural ideas of the afterlife. Then, in a powerful devotional turn, he reminds us of the hope found in the phrase “But God.” When life feels impossible, when bitterness rises, or when faith grows weary—but God changes everything.</p> In this unique message from the Book of Acts, Pastor Jeff explores the biblical concept of the realm of the dead—what Scripture calls Sheol and the New Testament calls Hades—and contrasts it with ancient cultural ideas of the afterlife. Then, in a powerful devotional turn, he reminds us of the hope found in the phrase “But God.” When life feels impossible, when bitterness rises, or when faith grows weary—but God changes everything.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2018 33 2b214f45d9e090338428b85cc54f3b77 no “Give Heed To My Words” Jeff Williams <p>Join Pastor Jeff in Acts 2 as we hear Peter’s words afresh — a reminder that God’s Word still moves hearts, shapes faith, and calls us to listen.</p> <p>Join Pastor Jeff in Acts 2 as we hear Peter’s words afresh — a reminder that God’s Word still moves hearts, shapes faith, and calls us to listen.</p> Join Pastor Jeff in Acts 2 as we hear Peter’s words afresh — a reminder that God’s Word still moves hearts, shapes faith, and calls us to listen.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2102 34 f65785d60c2dc8afa6a806ee4f085cd2 no "What Does This Mean?" Tim Bales <p>In this message, Pastor Tim Bales, our Discipleship Pastor, unpacks Acts 2:5–13 and the miracle of Pentecost. We explore how every language and people group matters to God, and how the Spirit empowers us to walk together in faith, carry each other’s burdens, and live on mission with compassion and purpose.</p> <p>In this message, Pastor Tim Bales, our Discipleship Pastor, unpacks Acts 2:5–13 and the miracle of Pentecost. We explore how every language and people group matters to God, and how the Spirit empowers us to walk together in faith, carry each other’s burdens, and live on mission with compassion and purpose.</p> In this message, Pastor Tim Bales, our Discipleship Pastor, unpacks Acts 2:5–13 and the miracle of Pentecost. We explore how every language and people group matters to God, and how the Spirit empowers us to walk together in faith, carry each other’s burdens, and live on mission with compassion and purpose.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2199 35 e9da441cbb4899a0f2b336797c5ac205 no "One Of These Must Become My Witness" Jeff Williams <p>After a little time away, Pastor Jeff Williams is back in the pulpit, diving into the Book of Acts with a focus on the foundation of our faith: the nature of God and the work of the Holy Spirit. In this message, he explores God’s immutable attributes—His oneness, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and omnibenevolence—and how understanding God’s ontology shapes the way we live, pray, and make decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Pastor Jeff also addresses how the disciples discerned God’s will and draws parallels to how we can rely on Scripture and the Holy Spirit today, rather than external signs, to guide us. With humor, personal stories, and deep theological insight, this sermon reminds us that our Creator’s nature is constant, trustworthy, and life-giving—and that in Him, we truly “live and move and have our being.”</p> <p>After a little time away, Pastor Jeff Williams is back in the pulpit, diving into the Book of Acts with a focus on the foundation of our faith: the nature of God and the work of the Holy Spirit. In this message, he explores God’s immutable attributes—His oneness, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and omnibenevolence—and how understanding God’s ontology shapes the way we live, pray, and make decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Pastor Jeff also addresses how the disciples discerned God’s will and draws parallels to how we can rely on Scripture and the Holy Spirit today, rather than external signs, to guide us. With humor, personal stories, and deep theological insight, this sermon reminds us that our Creator’s nature is constant, trustworthy, and life-giving—and that in Him, we truly “live and move and have our being.”</p> After a little time away, Pastor Jeff Williams is back in the pulpit, diving into the Book of Acts with a focus on the foundation of our faith: the nature of God and the work of the Holy Spirit. In this message, he explores God’s immutable attributes—His oneness, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and omnibenevolence—and how understanding God’s ontology shapes the way we live, pray, and make decisions.


Pastor Jeff also addresses how the disciples discerned God’s will and draws parallels to how we can rely on Scripture and the Holy Spirit today, rather than external signs, to guide us. With humor, personal stories, and deep theological insight, this sermon reminds us that our Creator’s nature is constant, trustworthy, and life-giving—and that in Him, we truly “live and move and have our being.”

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1908 36 ca01f7644086a6c9368ec1489fd1d8d2 no “The Scripture Had To Be Fulfilled” Josh Barker <p>We continue our journey through the Unstoppable series, focusing on Acts 1, where the early church is forming and the disciples are navigating a strange in-between—Jesus has ascended, but the Holy Spirit hasn’t yet come. Pastor Josh Barker unpacks the weight of Judas’s betrayal, showing how what looked like failure and treachery was actually fulfillment of Scripture and part of God’s redemptive plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Through Psalms 41 and 69, and Zechariah 11, we see that even the darkest human actions cannot derail God’s purposes. Pastor Josh reminds us that God’s sovereignty trumps all human failure, that the story isn’t ruined, and that the Author isn’t finished—He’s still at work in our lives.</p><p><br></p><p>Main Point: The story isn’t ruined because the Author isn’t finished.</p> <p>We continue our journey through the Unstoppable series, focusing on Acts 1, where the early church is forming and the disciples are navigating a strange in-between—Jesus has ascended, but the Holy Spirit hasn’t yet come. Pastor Josh Barker unpacks the weight of Judas’s betrayal, showing how what looked like failure and treachery was actually fulfillment of Scripture and part of God’s redemptive plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Through Psalms 41 and 69, and Zechariah 11, we see that even the darkest human actions cannot derail God’s purposes. Pastor Josh reminds us that God’s sovereignty trumps all human failure, that the story isn’t ruined, and that the Author isn’t finished—He’s still at work in our lives.</p><p><br></p><p>Main Point: The story isn’t ruined because the Author isn’t finished.</p> We continue our journey through the Unstoppable series, focusing on Acts 1, where the early church is forming and the disciples are navigating a strange in-between—Jesus has ascended, but the Holy Spirit hasn’t yet come. Pastor Josh Barker unpacks the weight of Judas’s betrayal, showing how what looked like failure and treachery was actually fulfillment of Scripture and part of God’s redemptive plan.


Through Psalms 41 and 69, and Zechariah 11, we see that even the darkest human actions cannot derail God’s purposes. Pastor Josh reminds us that God’s sovereignty trumps all human failure, that the story isn’t ruined, and that the Author isn’t finished—He’s still at work in our lives.


Main Point: The story isn’t ruined because the Author isn’t finished.

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1931 37 5ec444d4804aec4b05329104f953d649 no “These All With One Mind” - Acts 1:12-14 Jesse Knopp <p>In this week’s message from Acts 1:12–14, Pastor Jesse Knopp shows how the early church responded to Jesus’ ascension with obedience, unity, and prayer. In just three verses, we see the disciples step into the mission of God — not as perfect people, but as forgiven ones, empowered by the Spirit.</p><p><br></p><p>This sermon challenges us to move beyond being spectators and live as true followers of Christ, united in prayer, forgiveness, reliance, and purpose.</p> <p>In this week’s message from Acts 1:12–14, Pastor Jesse Knopp shows how the early church responded to Jesus’ ascension with obedience, unity, and prayer. In just three verses, we see the disciples step into the mission of God — not as perfect people, but as forgiven ones, empowered by the Spirit.</p><p><br></p><p>This sermon challenges us to move beyond being spectators and live as true followers of Christ, united in prayer, forgiveness, reliance, and purpose.</p> In this week’s message from Acts 1:12–14, Pastor Jesse Knopp shows how the early church responded to Jesus’ ascension with obedience, unity, and prayer. In just three verses, we see the disciples step into the mission of God — not as perfect people, but as forgiven ones, empowered by the Spirit.


This sermon challenges us to move beyond being spectators and live as true followers of Christ, united in prayer, forgiveness, reliance, and purpose.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2507 38 7ba0765770fd62cb69eab1b2e9f7bf1f no “A Cloud Received Him Out Of Their Sight” Keith Harrman <p>Keith Harrman explores what it means to be a witness for Jesus—through historic moments, personal stories, and everyday encounters. Drawing from Acts 1:8–11, he challenges us to fix our eyes on Christ, obey the Spirit, and live boldly for God’s glory. Small acts of faith can have eternal impact.</p> <p>Keith Harrman explores what it means to be a witness for Jesus—through historic moments, personal stories, and everyday encounters. Drawing from Acts 1:8–11, he challenges us to fix our eyes on Christ, obey the Spirit, and live boldly for God’s glory. Small acts of faith can have eternal impact.</p> Keith Harrman explores what it means to be a witness for Jesus—through historic moments, personal stories, and everyday encounters. Drawing from Acts 1:8–11, he challenges us to fix our eyes on Christ, obey the Spirit, and live boldly for God’s glory. Small acts of faith can have eternal impact.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2123 39 182ff755ea4eb9f76c4f3b7ef174e05a no "You Shall Be My Witnesses" Acts 1:8 Josh Calhoun <p>In week four of our Acts series, Pastor Josh Calhoun unpacks Acts 1:8, reminding us that we are called by Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, and sent to carry the gospel—from our homes to the very ends of the earth.</p> <p>In week four of our Acts series, Pastor Josh Calhoun unpacks Acts 1:8, reminding us that we are called by Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, and sent to carry the gospel—from our homes to the very ends of the earth.</p> In week four of our Acts series, Pastor Josh Calhoun unpacks Acts 1:8, reminding us that we are called by Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, and sent to carry the gospel—from our homes to the very ends of the earth.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1891 40 8d182ccb84ba5d09f4a87f3bba339a28 no "It Is Not For You To Know" Josh Barker <p>We explore what it means to trust God when the answers don’t come. Drawing from Acts 1, we see how Jesus redirects our obsession with timelines toward Spirit-filled mission. Through personal stories, raw questions, and honest wrestling with the “whys” of life, we’re reminded that God calls us to surrender control, rest in His presence, and keep going—filled, equipped, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.</p> <p>We explore what it means to trust God when the answers don’t come. Drawing from Acts 1, we see how Jesus redirects our obsession with timelines toward Spirit-filled mission. Through personal stories, raw questions, and honest wrestling with the “whys” of life, we’re reminded that God calls us to surrender control, rest in His presence, and keep going—filled, equipped, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.</p> We explore what it means to trust God when the answers don’t come. Drawing from Acts 1, we see how Jesus redirects our obsession with timelines toward Spirit-filled mission. Through personal stories, raw questions, and honest wrestling with the “whys” of life, we’re reminded that God calls us to surrender control, rest in His presence, and keep going—filled, equipped, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1555 41 c285d900db89f8d6474b8cbf193ec14c no But You Will Be Baptized With The Holy Spirit Acts 1:1-5 Josh Barker <p>Join Pastor Josh Barker as we launch “Unstoppable,” exploring Acts 1:1–5. Discover how Jesus prepares His disciples for the mission ahead, teaching them to wait for the promised Holy Spirit. Learn what it means to be empowered by God’s Spirit to carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth—and how that same Spirit works through us today.</p> <p>Join Pastor Josh Barker as we launch “Unstoppable,” exploring Acts 1:1–5. Discover how Jesus prepares His disciples for the mission ahead, teaching them to wait for the promised Holy Spirit. Learn what it means to be empowered by God’s Spirit to carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth—and how that same Spirit works through us today.</p> Join Pastor Josh Barker as we launch “Unstoppable,” exploring Acts 1:1–5. Discover how Jesus prepares His disciples for the mission ahead, teaching them to wait for the promised Holy Spirit. Learn what it means to be empowered by God’s Spirit to carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth—and how that same Spirit works through us today.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2188 42 82316fa3cd938a491456e6ec03e2c993 no Mission, Model And Mystery An Introduction To The Book Of Acts Pastor Jeff Williams <p>Kick off our series “Unstoppable: The Church in Motion” with Pastor Jeff Williams as we explore the Book of Acts! Discover the mission, methods, and models of the early church — and be inspired to live out your faith boldly today.</p> <p>Kick off our series “Unstoppable: The Church in Motion” with Pastor Jeff Williams as we explore the Book of Acts! Discover the mission, methods, and models of the early church — and be inspired to live out your faith boldly today.</p> Kick off our series “Unstoppable: The Church in Motion” with Pastor Jeff Williams as we explore the Book of Acts! Discover the mission, methods, and models of the early church — and be inspired to live out your faith boldly today.

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