Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: Service, Prayer & Ministry of the Word (Acts 6:1-7)

Read the text – Acts 6:1-7

In the sermon series of ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, we looked at the book of Acts to see the challenges that the early church had faced and how Jesus worked in spirit to support them. For this final message, Ken Noakes speaks on Chapter 6 of Acts and shows how the church has a responsibility not just to the spreading of the gospel, but the practical service and prayerful ministry for the church itself.
Jesus has Risen, Reigns over His church and is constantly Reaching for the lost and his people. Acts encourages us to be a part of that in perseverance, peace and joy. When the Spirit moves the Church, what will you do?
This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: In his Name (Acts 5:17-42)

Read the text – Acts 5:17-42

This message is part of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’. In this chapter of Acts, the Apostles of Christ are arrested several times, and yet continue to spread the gospel. Jake Evans speaks on this passage and argues that, like the Apostles, we should trust God and be strengthened to speak the word, even when we face resistance. This sermon was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook 10.30 service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: Encouragement Together (Acts 4:32-5:16)

Read the text – Acts 4:32-5:16

The early church has started coming together, and Acts details how they would share resources and money for the good of one another. But not everyone gave truthfully. In this sermon of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, Nick Lindeback speaks on the the account of Ananias and Sapphira, two people who lied to the church about their giving.
Join us as we learn of the importance of not only a generous and loving community, but also the seriousness of hypocrisy and why we should a strive to be honest as well as generous in our hearts and actions. This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: No Other Name (Acts 4:5-31)

Read the text – Acts 4:5-31

In this sermon of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, Ken Noakes speaks on the Sanhedrin held in Acts after the healing of a cripple. He shows that there was more than a simple trial of men, but instead John and Peter’s chance to share the message that Jesus is the only way to salvation. Despite threats and pressure from the religious leaders, they stood firm in that message. And if unschooled, ordinary men can do it, we can have courage to stand firm in Christ as well.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: Walking and Jumping and Praising God (Acts 3:1-4:4)

Read the text – Acts 3:1-4:4

This sermon is part of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’. In this verse, we see more miracles made in Jesus’ name. It is seen that Jesus did not just Rise, he restores. We are called to repent so that we, too, can be restored. This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Evening Service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: Grow Deep and Wide (Acts 2:42-47)

Read the text – Acts 2:42-47

In this sermon of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, Ken Noakes speaks on the earliest church gatherings and how they acted as a community. The passage shows that there is joy and fulfillment within the church as they deepen their relationship with God and each other, and how God widens the church by adding to their number.

This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook Evening service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: What does this Mean? (Acts 2:14-41)

Read the text – Acts 2:14-41

In this sermon of the sermon series, ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, Nick Lindeback speaks on Peter’s first sermon after the Pentecost where he told the crowds that Jesus had risen. He explains that this sermon was more than just the sharing of good news, but a call to respond, repent and follow Jesus.


This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: The Pentecost. (Acts 2:1-13)

Read the text – Acts 2:1-13

The Pentecost is the momentous occasion written in the book of Acts when the Holy Spirit was passed to the Disciples. In this sermon of the sermon series, ‘Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, Neil Atwood speaks on just what the Holy Spirit means to us; another step to God’s global kingdom and and confidence as we strive forward in the name of Jesus Christ.

This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook morning service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: What Never to Forget. (Acts 1:12-26)

Read the text – Acts 1:12-26

Part of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, this sermon follows the second half of Acts Chapter 1, where we see that while the disciples were waiting for the Holy Spirit Jesus promised, they did not wait idly. Join us as Nick Lindeback speaks on the actions the Disciples took and what lessons we learn about preparing and serving Christ even now.
This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Evening Service.

This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: A Job to Do. (Acts 1:1-11)

Read the text – Acts 1:1-11

The new testament begins with 4 accounts of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But what happened after? What does it mean for us? In this sermon series, ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, we look at the next book of the bible which accounts the spread of the Gospel and the mission set before us.
Nick Lindeback speaks on the ascension of Jesus in Acts and the grand mission He left us in this pilot sermon. But He didn’t leave it to us alone, He promised help. Join us as we work through the book of Acts and see God’s plan and mission, and what it means for us two thousands years later.

This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.