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.