Why the Resurrection Matters (Acts 4:5-12)

Morning WorshipApril 17, 2022 Why difference does the Resurrection make in our everyday lives? We explore this question in our Easter worship service — and enjoy heart-stirring worship from the choir. Featuring Nathaniel Williams at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church in Castalia, NC. Music is provided by Irene Collins, Lynne Walker, and the Cedar Rock … More Why the Resurrection Matters (Acts 4:5-12)

Bible Made Simple: Session 7 — Acts

Welcome to session 7 of The Bible Made Simple! In this week’s video, we use all three steps of the interpretive journey to understand and apply a passage from the book of Acts. Download the notes packet (below). Watch the video and complete your note packet. Discuss with the group. In-person attendees: Be prepared to discuss Wednesday at 6:30pm. … More Bible Made Simple: Session 7 — Acts

Sermon: God’s Grace in the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days (Acts 27:1 – 28:16)

* Listen to the message above.  “We may well have terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days. But even in those days, God gives us glimpses of grace.” Life is not always easy. For some of us, hardships and sufferings cast a long shadow across many of our days. In these chapters from Acts, we … More Sermon: God’s Grace in the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days (Acts 27:1 – 28:16)

Sermon: The Godless (and Godly) Way to Deal with Your Enemies (Acts 21:27 – 22:1)

* Listen to the message above.  “Our mission is not to bulldoze people who disagree with us, but to tell them about Jesus.” In this passage, Paul is attacked by a violent mob in Jerusalem, only to then share his testimony with them. His example challenges Christians to deal with their enemies in a godly … More Sermon: The Godless (and Godly) Way to Deal with Your Enemies (Acts 21:27 – 22:1)

Sermon: The Pastor’s Calling — and Why You Should Care (Acts 20:17-38)

* Listen to the message above.  “Our words are powerless. God’s word is powerful.” In this passage, Paul offers parting words to the Ephesian elders. We learn what being a pastor is all about. (Listen to more messages on Acts.) Delivered by Pastor Nathaniel on November 3, 2019 at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church.

Sermon: Disturbing the Status Quo (Acts 19:21-41)

* Listen to the message above.  “We can’t relegate Jesus to some corner of our lives. Jesus is Lord. We submit everything to him.” Paul has been preaching the gospel in Ephesus, and some silversmiths have had enough — so they instigate a mob. In this message, discover why they were so upset and what we can … More Sermon: Disturbing the Status Quo (Acts 19:21-41)