Sermons on Acts

As most of you know I’m a “P.K.” — a P.reacher’s K.id. Any other P.K.’s here today? I’m sure you’ll agree that one thing we P.K’s have in common is that as kids we were constantly going to church. I mean, a P.K. spends more time at church functions than anything else. To give you […]

As I said last Sunday, 24 of us had a great experience attending the Tony Evans conference that was held at THE COVE last week. I will organize another trip next year—but don’t wait on us. If you get a chance to go to THE COVE to hear one of the speakers they have—DO. Sue […]

Report of the Presbytery – Don Mayberry  Today, we have three individuals who are being ordained to serve as Deacons: Mary Ann More, Tom Garin, and John Lewis to serve God’s church here at Redland. Each one has been questioned by means of the Deacon Presbytery to determine his or her spiritual maturity and willingness […]

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Judea, and in Samaria, and in the uttermost parts of the earth.” Are you familiar with the phrase: “six degrees of Kevin Bacon?” It’s the concept that says two people on Earth […]

In my 63 years of EATING—one thing I have learned is that some foods are better warmed up than when they are first served. Here are a few examples: Mayonnaise-based salads like tuna or chicken. Meatloaf Pasta-dishes like lasagna and spaghetti Cobblers and pies Cakes baked by Fritz Aluben. He made us one for Christmas […]

42 – They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 – Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 – All the believers were together and had everything in common 45- They sold property and possessions to give […]

The journey to the cross was indeed a “Day of Surprises,” as R. Kent Hughes called it. Jesus, in the midst of His suffering, continued to amaze; he left an example for us to follow. “It is finished,” but we are not.

  Acts 2:42 – They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 – Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 – All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 – They sold property and […]

Part of my calling and privilege as a pastor is to minister to the dying and their families. As I have done this over the years I’ve noticed family members listen very closely to the final words spoken by their loved ones. I mean, several times as I have entered the room where the dying […]

Acts 13:1 – Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul [who was also called PAUL]. 2 – While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for […]