Paul and Silas are filled with fortitude as they worship despite their circumstances. Their bold worship, coupled with miraculous emancipation, allow Paul and Silas to convert those around them.

On the Move: Week 19

Mar 28th, 2020 32m 52s

Mixing the old law with the new covenant came with some difficulty. There were Jewish believers who thought that it was necessary for the newcomer Gentiles to follow the old ways. Through united and direct leadership they led through adversit

On the Move: Week 18

Mar 28th, 2020 25m

The recipients of Paul's preaching and ministry mistake him for God himself. Paul iterates that grace comes from Jesus alone.

On the Move: Week 17

Mar 28th, 2020 32m 24s

Saul curses Elymas. It's odd that a believer would call down something negative on anyone. However, Saul only calls down on Elymas what Jesus Himself had inflicted upon Saul.

On the Move: Week 16

Mar 28th, 2020 31m 18s

Sometimes we can get so caught up in our prayers that we aren't looking for God's reply. We should EXPECT God to take control

On the Move: Week 15

Mar 28th, 2020 30m 40s

Peter goes back to Jerusalem to explain to them the adoption of gentiles into the church. This new direction is hard to adopt and will take a lot of grace and submission.

On the Move: Week 14

Mar 27th, 2020 37m 56s

This account of Acts begins the adoption of gentile people into the God's people. This new direction is a monumental shift for the church. It will take a lot of convincing for the rest of the church to adopt this new direction.

On the Move: Week 13

Mar 27th, 2020 30m 24s

Right after his conversion, Saul begins to preach about Jesus. He allows his transformation to inform his testimony and Saul cannot help but preach about Jesus.

On the Move: Week 12

Mar 27th, 2020 28m 53s

This amazing conversion of Saul would set a new course for the early church. God's transformative powers lead Saul from his blindness into an amazing agent of evangelism.

On the Move: Week 11

Mar 27th, 2020 31m 26s

In this story of the Ethiopian Eunuch, we see a Holy Spirit filled Phillip guide a person who is seeking God to faith in baptism.

LF New Year

Jan 15th, 2020 30m 44s

As we celebrate the beginning of LF's third year together we revisit our mission of drawing people to Jesus in fellowship by looking at a very familiar parable about responsibility, duty and a few talents.

Peace of God

Jan 9th, 2020 25m 1s

In this week's conclusion message to our Thanksgiving to Christmas series we discuss how the Peace of God is the only thing we need to guard us in this world of turmoil.

With Thanksgiving : Week 1

Dec 15th, 2019 25m 51s

In this first week of our new sermon series we introduce our core text, Philippians 4:6-7. We will be working through this popular passage piece by piece starting with the foundational piece of thanksgiving in prayer.

In Everything : Week 2

Dec 15th, 2019 28m 28s

In this second week of our Philippians 4:6-7 breakdown we focus on Paul's command to go to God "in everything". God is the only one capable of providing permanent comfort and security for us. There is nothing else outside of God that we can c

On the Move: Week 10

Oct 16th, 2019 35m 19s

Persecution of the church drives the gospel into new places. Philip travels to Samaria and spreads the gospel to a long-standing rival, Samaritans. Peter and John themselves come down to bridge a long standing feud through the unifying power

On the Move: Week 9

Oct 16th, 2019 34m 29s

The growing opposition to the early church eventually leads to a fatal casualty. Despite overwhelming accusation and violence, Stephen faces his accusers with readiness, knowledge and even grace.

On the Move: Week 8

Oct 16th, 2019 28m 54s

The early church expands their ministry by reaching out to a new culture within their following. The existing Hebraic leadership appoints new Hellenistic leadership - although they come from different backgrounds and speak different languages.

On the Move: Week 7

Oct 16th, 2019 31m 20s

The early church faces oppression from the same leadership that threatened and murdered Jesus. Despite this threat, through God, the early church inspires us through their perseverance and resolve.

On the Move: Week 6

Sep 18th, 2019 40m 13s

A hard to swallow story in the NT, the sudden death of Ananias and Sapphira has always inspired curiosity. Their desire to appear as generous as other givers while keeping money for themselves led to their demise and an all-important lesson fo

On the Move - Week 3

Aug 29th, 2019 37m 45s

This week's passage focuses on the description of the very first church. Their fellowship is a model of church and life that we should all emulate

On the Move - Week 2

Aug 29th, 2019 29m 23s

The Spirit has come! The church is on the move. Peter and the other apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, address thousands and begin the church as we know it.

On the Move Week 1

Aug 29th, 2019 26m 15s

Reading through the first chapter of Acts we see Jesus getting His followers ready to start the church. Their expectation of the Holy Spirit is the same expectation we should have.

Philemon: Kingdom#x3E;Country Week 3

Aug 8th, 2019 31m 17s

Why does Paul ask so much? His discipleship is costly and better. In our series conclusion, we see why the challenge of belonging to God's kingdom is far better

Philemon: Kingdom#x3E;Country Week 2

Aug 8th, 2019 35m 59s

Paul asks a lot of Philemon when he expects him to take back his runaway slave, Onesimus. Although difficult, Paul's request shows us each that through hardship there is much to gain.