Month: August 2024

Sara Franco |    “Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men….full of wisdom” – Acts 6:3 | Why it Matters- Have you ever tried to communicate with someone who speaks a different language?  You may start speaking louder, pointing at objects around you to help get the message across, and eventually maybe even give … Read More

Pastor Kenny |  “…choosing seven men from among you.” – Acts 6:3 | Why it Matters- It’s important to select capable and trustworthy individuals for specific tasks within the church. It ensures effective teamwork and division of responsibilities. This approach fosters a mindset of intentional team building, where diverse talents are recognized and utilized for … Read More

Steven Allen |  “…We will turn this responsibility over to them.” – Acts 6:3 | Why it Matters- None of us should do ministry alone! In Acts, the disciples recognized this and set structures to meet the needs of the church by dividing work among those qualified to perform it. They saw two main qualifications: … Read More

Tracy Hartman |  “…known to be full of the Spirit…”  – Acts 6:3 | Why it Matters- Being full of the spirit means that we are being influenced and guided by the Holy Spirit. If we submit our lives and are full of the Spirit, then we cannot help but strive to display personal integrity. … Read More

Edgar Ruiz |  “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved” – Acts 2:47 | Why it Matters- It is often said that the Next Generation is the future of the Church. However, the Next Generation is the Church today.  We must include, encourage, and disciple them just as much, … Read More

Maria Rodriguez | “All the believers were together and had everything in common” – Acts 2:44 | Why it Matters- “They had all things in common.” It is impossible not to try and logicize this part and question its content when we understand “common” means having the same interests and the same characteristics. As a … Read More

Pastor Shawn |  “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles” – Acts 2:43 | Why it Matters- The early church loved to come together to experience the miraculous power and presence of Jesus in their midst. Today, many of Christians treat services as a concert, a … Read More

Pastor Kenny | “They devoted themselves…. to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.”  – Acts 2:42 | Why it Matters- Small Groups exist to give people a place to connect and get to know each other on a deeper level. God performed many signs and wonders after Peter’s sermon in Acts … Read More

Tim Joyce | “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching.” – Acts 2:42 | Why it Matters- Devoting their selves to the apostles’ teaching means that they were led on a journey to learn more about their savior, Jesus Christ. But they had to want to learn. Do you want to really know more about … Read More

Pastor Anedra |  “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost”. – Luke 19:10 |   Why it Matters- Luke 19:10 reminds us of Christ’s heart and mission on Earth. His mission to seek and save the lost shows His profound compassion and relentless pursuit of every soul. He didn’t … Read More