Sermon Text: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Sermon Title: “The Replacement”
Text Notes: After Jesus’ ascension, Peter explains to the believers in Jerusalem how the scriptures were fulfilled by the actions of Judas Iscariot and calls for the election of a replacement for Judas, in order to reconstitute the Twelve.
Sermon Text: Acts 10:44-48
Sermon Title: “A Gift of the Spirit”
Text Notes: Peter is summoned to the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion; preaches the gospel for the first time to Gentiles; witnesses the descent of the Holy Spirit upon all who are present; and offers baptism to the first non-Jewish converts to Christianity.
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The TLPC Family rejoices with Ryan and Marea Hunter and welcomes their newborn son, Sorin Semisi Hunter. Their adoption of Sorin is an answer to many years of prayer. Our Faith Family welcomes Sorin as one of our own. Congratulations Ryan and Marea! We love you.
Sermon Text: John 15:1-8
Sermon Title: “Fruit and the Vine”
Text Notes: In agrarian metaphor, Jesus explains the relationship between himself, the Father, and his followers: God is the vinedresser, Jesus, the vine, and Jesus’ disciples are the branches.
