In Acts chapter 17, Paul an Silas continue their journeys, coming to a city named Thessalonica. There, they would plant a fresh church but soon face similar persecutions that they experienced in many other cities. This congregation would be one remembered throughout history, as they were the recipients of two Epistles we find in our Bibles today!
In Acts chapter 16, Paul and Silas once again encountered persecution as they found themselves beaten and imprisoned. But as with many other times, God intervened and overruled the situation, delivering them from prison and even converting the jailer!
After the controversy and resulting “Council of Jerusalem” in Acts 15, Paul resumed his ministerial journeys, travelling from city to city preaching the gospel. In our passages today, we learn of his meeting a certain disciple named Timotheus, as well as the conversion of Lydia, seller of purple.
Continuing our series through Acts, we come to the gathering of the “Council of Jerusalem,” a panel of elders and Apostles who met to settle an early doctrinal controversy.
One of the early controversies in Christian history was an attempt by certain Jewish teachers to place Gentile converts under the law of Moses. In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett introduces this controversy from Acts chapter 15.
Paul suffered many forms of persecution. From simple rejection and ridicule to outright attempts on his life, he was a man who suffered often. In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett shares the account of Paul’s stoning from Acts chapter 14. Continue reading
In Acts chapter 14, Paul continues his evangelistic journeys, coming to a city called Iconium. But as he arrives, immediately there is contention and trouble as a result of the gospel. Join Pastor Winslett for this introduction to Acts 14. Continue reading
In Acts 13, something pivotal happened in the ministry of the Apostle Paul. Faced with continual rejection from his contemporary Jewish hearers, he began shifting his focus to preaching to Gentile audiences. This move helped spark the spread of Christianity throughout Europe and Asia Minor! Continue reading
In Acts 13, Paul preached one of the most notable sermons recorded in Acts to a group of Gentiles. Join Pastor Winslett for an exposition of this account. Continue reading
In this message, a continuation of our series through Acts, Pastor Winslett observes the calling of Saul and Barnabas to preach the gospel. Continue reading
From our April 28, 2019 worship service, featuring Elder Steve Milner. Continue reading
In this message, we come to Acts chapter 12, in which Herod Agrippa greatly persecuted the Apostles, but was judged of God.
We should rejoice every single time a sinner repents. However, this was far from the case in the early church after the conversion of the first Gentile, a Centurion named Cornelius. In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett shares the interaction between Peter and the other Apostles regarding this new open door to share the faith with Gentiles.
Acts chapter 10 is an extremely important portion of the New Testament, as it documents the opening of the door of faith, as it were, to Gentiles. In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett shares the amazing conversion of an Italian Centurion named Cornelius. You’ll see God’s sovereign grace on full display, in preparing the heart of Cornelius while also sending Peter to go preach the gospel to him. Continue reading
Continuing our series through the Acts of the Apostles, Pastor Vaughn Winslett considers the response of Saul of Tarsus to the call of Christ, as well as further ministerial work recorded in Acts chapter 9.
In our continued series through the Book of Acts, Pastor Vaughn Winslett comes to the salvation of Saul of Tarsus, recorded in Acts chapter 9. This is an amazing passage! Prior to Christ, Saul was a cruel man, bent on persecuting others. Yet, the Lord Jesus, in an act of sovereign grace, did regenerate Saul on the road to Damascus, saving him from his sins and placing him in the gospel ministry. Continue reading
In this sermon, Elder Steve Milner shares thoughts on two simple words: Walking and Following. Continue reading
In Acts chapter 8, we find two distinct encounters Philip the Evangelist had with two very different people: Simon Magus and the Ethiopian Eunuch. One, Simon, was by all appearances a wicked man. The other, the Eunuch, was a worshiper of God interested in Christ. Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett for a glimpse into this interesting chapter.
Continuing our series through Acts, Pastor Winslett shares thoughts from the public preaching ministries of Stephen and Philip as recorded in Acts 7 and 8.
In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett considers various persecutions experienced by the Apostles in Acts chapter 5.
Continuing our series on Acts, we come to Acts 4:31-5:16, in a message entitled Compassion, Hypocrisy, and Persecution. Continue reading
In today’s message, we continue our study of the Acts of the Apostles, namely, Peter’s reply to the unbelieving “powers that be” in Jerusalem concerning the Lord Jesus Christ. Continue reading
Continuing our study through Acts, we come to Peter’s admonition in Acts 3:19, to repent and be converted. Continue reading
Coming to Acts chapter 3, Pastor Vaughn shares the account of Peter, James, and John healing the lame man at the Temple.
Message 7 in our series through Acts.
Continuing our series on Acts, we come to the Peter’s sermon and the reaction of his audience, being pricked in their hearts by the message of the cross. Continue reading
We invite you to listen to this message on the sovereign authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, from Acts chapter 2.
In Acts chapter 2, the Church that Jesus Christ organized and commissioned embarks on her ministry in the world, as the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Apostles. Join our pastor, Vaughn Winslett, for this message from Acts chapter 2. Continue reading
Continuing our series through the Acts of the Apostles, pastor Winslett comes to the replacement of Judas Iscariot with Matthias. Continue reading
“And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James [the son] of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas [the brother] of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.” – Acts 1:9-14
Message 2 in our series through the book of Acts.
Pastor Vaughn Winslett begins his new series through the book of Acts, from Acts 1:1-7.
In this message, Elder Steve Milner speaks of different aspects of salvation.
From our Sunday morning service, by Elder Barry Cordes.
From our Sunday morning service, 10-21-2018, by Elder Steve Milner.
From our Saturday afternoon service of our 2018 October meeting.
Preached Saturday morning at our October meeting, by Benjamin Winslett.
From our Saturday morning service, by Elder David Wise. Continue reading
The born again child of God is, in a sense, a living contradiction. By that, we mean to say that there are two opposing natures at constant warfare within our hearts and minds at all times. In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett expounds on Romans chapter 7, a portion of scripture in which The Apostle Paul shares the struggle we all have with fleshly lusts. Continue reading
Pastor Winslett shares an encouraging message from Hebrews chapter 12 about the blessings we have in the New Testament Church. Continue reading
And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine. Ezekiel 47:12
From our worship service, September 23, 2018.
“And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.” – Luke 11:29
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Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
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One of the most interesting and important figures in the Bible is Jacob. It was Jacob who was chosen of God and renamed Israel. It was Jacob who fathered the twelve tribes of Israel. And relevant to us, it was Jacob who is used by the Apostle Paul as a figurehead for the elect in Romans 9. Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett for this interesting study of the life of Jacob. Continue reading
One of the most heartbreaking scenes in all of the Bible is when David sinned with Bathsheba. To someone who doesn’t understand God’s grace, such a moment might give reason to believe David had lost any hope of being in Heaven. However, sad and horrific as moments like these are, for the child of God, where sin abounds grace does much more abound. Join Pastor Vaughn Winslett for this message from 2 Samuel chapter 11. Continue reading
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” – 1 Corinthians 13:1
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Paul warned of grievous wolves who would enter the flock, preying on the sheep. In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett admonishes us to continue to pursue God’s truth in the midst of wolves.
In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett speaks of various Old Testament Holy Days and how they relate to our experience in Christ. Continue reading
Pastor Vaughn Winslett shares the simple, fundamental message of salvation, through the predestinating, justifying, calling, and glorifying grace of Almighty God.
“God provides us a way to stand in this world” – Vaughn Winslett
Are you prepared to stand against the “wiles” of the Devil? In this message, Pastor Vaughn Winslett concludes his study of the book of Ephesians with a final study of the Armor of God.
Pastor Vaughn Winslett continues speaking of the Christian warfare, armed with the Armor of God, from Ephesians 6.
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” – John 15