Acts 17:1-15
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Over and over throughout our study of Acts we’ve seen the enemy attack both externally and internally, yet the Spirit of Christ continues His unstoppable work. Prepare your hearts for this Sunday as we encounter the strategic mind of our God, who sovereignly advances His global mission and gathers His people from every tribe, tongue, and nation.
Acts 16:16-40
Rev. Charlie Phillips
When’s the last time you gauged your trust of the Spirit? Why do you trust in His guidance? Why do you struggle to trust when your circumstances aren’t ideal? Join us this Sunday as we encounter the powerful and compelling work of the Spirit amidst incredibly hard circumstances.
Acts 15:36 - 16:5
Rev. Barr Overcast
The dynamic duo of Paul and Barnabas have seen it all. Despite threats and controversy, they stood fast for the gospel and the church grew as a result. What could possibly stop these giants of the faith? Perhaps the same thing that damages friendships, destroys churches, and plagues families everywhere: conflict.
Acts 15:22-35
Rev. Charlie Phillips
The life of a Christian is a life in the Spirit. We are in fact commanded to walk by the Spirit as means of waging warfare for joy in Christ. But how do we walk by the Spirit in the practical decisions of life? How do we live in such a way that we’re not forging our own path in vain? Join us this Sunday as we look at part two of the famous family meeting in Acts 15!
Acts 15:1-21
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Just when things seem to be on an upswing for the early church, a serious dissension threatens to divide it from within. In Acts 15, the very heart of the gospel is at stake: is faith in Christ alone enough to save? Join us as we encounter the Spirit’s work in guiding the church to clarity and unity—and in preserving His church when everything hangs in the balance.
Acts 14:19-28
Rev. Charlie Phillips
The book of Acts is one of my favorite books for many reasons. Near the top of the list is how it returns again and again to a handful of themes - truths we all need as we journey through this world as weary pilgrims. Come this Sunday as a fellow pilgrim, seeking the refreshment that only Christ can give.
Acts 14:1-18
Mr. Chris Biddy
What is God's essential character? And how does that impact your relationship with Him? How we answer these questions - who we believe God to be—massively impacts our relationship with Him, our spouse, our children, and our friends, and determines whether our suffering sanctifies or sinks us. Come worship with us Sunday as we continue our series in Acts and see how God's character is revealed in our struggles.
Acts 13:13-52
Rev. Charlie Phillips
As we continue in Acts 13, we set out alongside Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey and encounter Paul’s first recorded synagogue sermon—one that had a profound impact on the surrounding culture. And at its center was the simple Gospel. Have you ever considered that what can bring the deepest change to your heart and life is the simple Gospel of Christ? Have you searched your heart to see how deeply it’s taken root within you? See you on Sunday as we get a front row seat to the grace of God at work!
Acts 13:1-12
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Join us this Sunday as jump back into our study of Acts, focusing on Antioch - the first missionary church of the New Testament. The reality is that every believer today has been shaped, in some way, by what God did in Antioch. It wouldn’t be too strong to say that we know Christ today because of the bold witness of this young church, born of persecution. So what set this church apart? What made it so unique? Come and see as we unpack Acts together and discover what God can do through ordinary people fully surrendered to Him.
John 20:1-18
Rev. Charlie Phillips
As you prepare for Good Friday and Easter Sunday I want to encourage you to consecrate your heart by surrendering it.
We’re so prone in our lives to control as much as we possibly can. It’s the American way! It’s the air we breathe! And yet Holy Week reminds us that the greatest story of all—the story we are living in, the story that shapes us—is one in which we're simply not in control.
Would the disciples have allowed the crucifixion if they could have stopped it? Wouldn’t we, if we had been there, have unsheathed our swords to save our Savior? This is the messiah complex we’re all born into—a posture of self-reliance, self-righteousness, and subtle idolatry. And it's precisely this that our Savior came to free us from, if we will surrender.
Let’s surrender together.
Join us on Friday as we contemplate the agony of the crucifixion, and on Sunday as we celebrate the glory of the resurrection.
Acts 13:36-52
Dr. Herb Ward
Luke records in Acts 13 that the Apostle Paul said of King David, that "when he had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep." The church of Jesus Christ is called to be a "light to the nations to bring God's salvation to the ends of the earth". There are still 2.1 billion people in the world today that have never heard about Jesus in a way that they can understand and respond to the Gospel. Are we serving God's purpose in our own generation?
Acts 12:18-25
Rev. Barr Overcast
"The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed... He who sits in the heavens laughs." (Psalm 2:2,4) Herod was not the first ruler to oppose God's purposes, nor was he the last. He was, however, one of the more egregious offenders, because he directly threatened two things God holds most dear. Join us on Sunday as this worm-ridden king serves as a window into the heart of God.
Acts 12:1-19a
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Last week we talked about the truth the Spirit of God keeps front and center in the lives of His people when the world around us seems to crumble: grace will prevail. In Acts 12 we see a historic example of that truth playing out—God’s people terribly wounded and yet triumphantly delivered. Join us this Sunday as we gather to heal around God’s Word and the tender heart of our King, who meets His people in their grief and reminds them that even in the darkest moments, His grace will prevail.
Join us as we seek the Spirit’s movement in our lives and in the world.
Acts 11:19-30
Rev. Charlie Phillips
C.S. Lewis once said, “The Church exists for nothing else but to draw men into Christ, to make them little Christs. If they are not doing that, all the cathedrals, clergy, missions, sermons, even the Bible itself are simply a waste of time. God became man for no other purpose. It is even doubtful, you know, whether the whole universe was created for any other purpose.”
If Lewis is right, it begs the question: Are we becoming little Christs? This Sunday, we’ll explore the origins of the term “Christian” and what it truly means to bear that name.
Join us as we seek the Spirit’s movement in our lives and in the world.
Acts 11:1-18
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Joel Beeke once said, “In essence, sin is all that is in opposition to God.” Martin Luther put it this way: “Sin fails to let God be God.” And R.C. Sproul famously said, “Every act of sin is cosmic treason — a futile attempt to dethrone God in His sovereign authority.”
When you hear those words, who comes to mind?
The moral collapse of our culture?
The unbelieving world shaking its fist at heaven?
The obvious rebellions “out there”?
Or your own heart?
Acts 11 refuses to let us sit back as spectators of someone else’s treason. It confronts us with a sobering reality: sometimes it is not the pagan world that most resists the advance of God — it is God’s own people.
Acts 10:23b-48
Rev. Charlie Phillips
How often do we forget the mighty power of our God? In a world divided and filled with pain - a world that sometimes brings us to our knees -can we honestly admit that doubt creeps in? That we begin to wonder whether God is still moving …whether His gospel is still advancing …whether His grace still reverberates outward?
As you prepare for worship this Sunday, ask the Lord to open your eyes - to see His power, to behold His glory, and to trust in the everlasting reverberation of His grace.
Acts 10:1-23a
Rev. Charlie Phillips
It was so good to be back together this past Sunday! And I can't wait to gather again in just a few days!
As you prepare for worship this week, please read over Acts 10:1–23a and ask yourself these questions: In what way is God pushing into my life? What sin is the Spirit uncovering? What changes am I resistant to making? What rooms in my heart am I guarding at the door to keep Christ out? Am I willing to give way to God’s leading—not just for myself, but for the sake of the world?
Acts 9:32-43
Rev. Charlie Phillips
In our text this week, the narrative shifts from the newly converted “hangman,” Saul, to one of the earliest and most established—yet deeply complex—disciples of Christ: Peter, and his newly developing ministry. Join us as we witness God’s hand at work, building His church through the most unlikely of characters.
ALL CHURCH ACTIVITIES CANCELLED
Sunday, February 01, 2026
The winter weather is back, two named storms in a row, aren't we fancy, and the session has made the call to keep everyone safe at home tomorrow.
A few announcements:
Come to Coffee will be cancelled; we look forward to the Discover Westminster class for potential new members next Sunday, February 8 at 12:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Ladies, remember to RSVP for the Galentine's Gathering if you have not yet done so and plan on attending. The fun is set for Saturday, February 7th beginning at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Don't forget to sign your youth up for Venture (February 27-March 1, 2026)
First Wednesday Prayer Gathering is this Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. In addition to intentional corporate prayer, we will be celebrating and praying for our couples who have been married 50 years and longer. All other Wednesday night activities do no meet, so join us!
We will celebrate communion next Sunday, February 8, 2026.
From Pastor Charlie:
I can't wait to see everyone next week and worship together! For tomorrow please take the opportunity to worship together at home as a family. Chris Biddy has put together a liturgy for you to use (it's attached below). Also, I want to provide you with three sermon options to feed you while we're apart. The first sermon is one I preached a few years back based on the life of Peter and our struggle with sin. The second sermon is Tim Keller preaching on beholding the glory of Christ. And the third is Joe Novenson preaching Proverbs 11:30 during a Covenant College Chapel service. I'm praying for you that God will bless your family worship tomorrow! See you soon!