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Discerner of Hearts

In today’s topical message, Pastor Dustin draws from several New Testament passages to examine two types of faith in Jesus.  First is the superficial faith of the proud, unrepentant heart, which is based on external signs or physical blessings. “…many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did.  But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men…for He…

Christmas 2024, Jesus – Do You Know About Him, or Do You KNOW Him? Matthew 1, Luke 2

As we review the familiar Christmas story, Pastor Kevin draws attention to many Old Testament prophecies concerning the first coming of the promised Messiah.  Although the Jews of Jesus’ day knew these Scriptures, they failed to recognize Jesus as Messiah and embrace Him as their Savior.  Since all prophecies of Jesus’ first coming were fulfilled in every detail, we can be confident…

Speak to the People All the Words of this Life – Acts 5:1-33

Within just the first few weeks following the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus, those in Jerusalem saw multiple manifestations of the Holy Spirit’s power in the Apostles to perform miracles and to boldly testify of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. “And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women” (Acts 5:14 NKJV).  In today’s passage, we…

Jesus, The Stone Which Was Rejected by the Builders – Acts 4:1-37

In today’s study of Acts Chapter 4, the religious leaders challenge the apostles, “being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead” (Acts 4:2 NKJV), demanding to know “By what power or by what name have you done this” (Acts 4:7 NKJV)?   Quoting Psalm 118, the Apostle Peter shows that their rejection of Jesus fulfills…

Sins May be Blotted Out So that Times of Refreshing May Come – Acts 3:1-26

Following the birth of the Church in Acts 2, God continues to pour out His spirit upon His disciples, authenticating their authority as His witnesses by imbuing them with the power to perform miracles and preach with boldness.  In today’s passage, Peter, in the name of Jesus, heals the lame man at the Beautiful Gate to the temple.  As the people marvel,…