In the Book of Acts, "being sent to make disciples" means to actively go out and share the Gospel message with others, not just converting them to Christianity, but also actively teaching them to follow Jesus' teachings and live a life dedicated to him, essentially nurturing new believers into mature followers of Christ through ongoing instruction and fellowship within the community. That's what we mean by being "sent".
Paul Clark
12-29-24
In the “SENT” series, Pastor Paul walks through the book of Acts, showing how God began the movement known as his church. And in the process of seeing how the church was born, how it grew, and how it overcame fierce opposition, we receive fresh inspiration to join God on his mission today.
Paul Clark
1-12-25
The church at its inception was, essentially, a movement… a movement built around conviction that Jesus had died as the only Savior for sinners and that he had risen from the dead proving he was who he said he was; that he was the rightful Lord of the earth and all people everywhere were now commanded to repent and invited to come home to him.
Paul Clark
1-19-25
Two words jumped out at me in those 11 verses – and here’s the question: “What do we do in between the Resurrection and the Second Coming?” –
And here’s the two words – We wait and we witness --- between the wedding and the happily ever after --- we wait and we witness
Paul Clark
1-26-25
Has it ever felt like you weren’t chosen? – Like you were overlooked – Life passed you by – I don’t know you’re story – but I do know that a common human experience is that life doesn’t always play out the way you thought it would .. So when life slams the door on you, it's not over yet. When you've been overlooked, it's not over yet. We're going to see that in Acts chapter one.
Paul Clark
2-2-25
TODAY I want to take you back 2000 years to a delivery room (so to speak) – When the church is born – It’s the birth day of the church – The Day of Pentecost just over 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem. And on the birthday of the church – 3,000 babies are born
Paul Clark
2-9-25
He used the word “amazed” twice – in the Greek that means literally “to push out of their senses” – We would say “it blew their minds” --- that word “astonished” or “bewildered” means to be “hit hard or stunned” This amazing thing stunned them – Do you know what that is? --- When was the last time --- The Holy Spirit did something in your life that blew your mind? – or stunned you –
Paul Clark
2-16-25
If I were to ask you to take out a pen – and write down the essential ingredients of the gospel – what would you write down? – what would be in that recipe? – This is important because this is the good news that we have received – Salvation in Jesus Christ – this is the good news that we proclaim – So we’re sent with this good news – this gospel – So what is it?
Paul Clark
2-23-25
Every church in America should be like a lighthouse – shinning the light so people can see their way home safely to Jesus – guiding people – warning people – rescuing people - that’s the work of the church – that’s what the Church was made for -
That’s what Acts chapter 2 is all about
Paul Clark
3-2-25
I want to talk about Expectation – God is looking for people who expect Him to do something in their lives – We need to expect God to pour out His Spirit – What do you expect God to do today? Expect God to pour out His Spirit on your family TODAY – Expect God to pour out His Spirit on You Today
Steve Simko
3-9-25
Our intent or goal is to look into the minds and hearts of the crowd the Apostles encountered to see inside their reaction, then maybe do a what-if-analysis regarding what our reaction would be to something that really grabbed our attention. How they reacted to what they saw prompted a very pastoral response from Peter
Paul Clark
3-16-25
The enemy doesn’t just roll over and play dead—when God’s getting a “W” – there will always be push back – When you live loud for God – there will always be a mess of some sort – are you ready? – GET READY -- When you incarnate this gospel – when you get serious about serving Jesus – you’re poking a hornet nest --
Paul Clark
3-23-25
Ananias and Sapphira – whose going to stand up first and say “this isn’t right” – “I know we talked about it” “I know we agreed on it” – we sold the land – we put some in the piggy jar – and that’s all fine – What’s not fine IS WE LIED ABOUT IT – So, who’s going to stand up – and tell the truth?? --
Paul Clark
3-30-25
Here’s a default setting we need to pay attention to: This early church was living a life – unlike anything the people in Jerusalem had ever seen….
This church – any church – will be unstoppable when we live this life – THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST ----
Paul Clark
4-6-25
We are all called to the ministry OF ___________fill in the blank -- and there are thousands of options
So you have a gift or gifts – a talent – a God given ability – all the things that make you uniquely you – for the purpose of serving the body – and the quicker you get in that seat undistracted—the healthier we will be
Paul Clark
4-27-25
“What are you willing to die for?” – I mean – What has your unqualified, complete and total commitment that you would be willing to give your life – for that cause or that person
For Stephen – It was Jesus – He’s the first martyr of the church – He gave his life for what he believed in