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. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
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. [...]
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. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
Sermon Text: 1 John 3:16-24 Sermon Title: “We Will Love!” Text Notes: We know love because Jesus has loved us and has commanded us to love one another. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
Sermon Text: Luke 24:36b-48 Sermon Title: “What ever happened to shalom (peace)?” Text Notes: Jesus appears to the disciples, even as the two who traveled with Jesus on the road to Emmaus were telling the others of their experience. His greeting of “peace” is followed by further teaching. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
