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)

* Listen to the message above.  “Let’s pick up the torch and run with it, carrying this good news of Jesus.” In the final scene of the book of Acts, Paul proclaims the gospel to local Jewish leaders — the type of people who had been his enemies in the past. Though a prisoner of … More Sermon: Always on Mission (Acts 28:17-31)

* 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)

* Listen to the message above.  “The idea of a church-less Christian is foreign to the Bible.” This chapter in Acts records the account of Paul before King Agrippa. Through their encounter, we see that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the main thing for Paul. From his testimony, we learn that the death and … More Sermon: The Main Thing (Acts 25-26)

* 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)

* Listen to the message above. We apologize for the poor audio quality. “To follow Jesus is not to embrace a life of comfort and ease. To follow Jesus is to deny ourselves, take up our crosses, and follow him.” If we’re honest, we’d all want an Easy Button for life. But sometimes life isn’t easy … More Sermon: Ditch Your Easy Button (Acts 21:1-26)

* 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.

* Listen to the message above.  “The church is not primarily a list of events to attend or tasks to accomplish. The church is primarily a people to love.” Do you feel discouraged? In our study of Acts 20, we discover two reasons we can be encouraged — because of our love for each other, … More Sermon: When You Feel Like Eeyore (Acts 20:1-16)

* 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)