"Nearness to God, Likeness to Christ, Love to Others, Hope to the World"
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 28:11-31 | Today’s church looks ahead to a shining new direction tempered by great uncertainty about its future. Perhaps we should be looking in the rearview mirror at the newborn church, who knew exactly what they were and why…
God made Paul endure a shipwreck then let a viper bite him—was this God’s will? Definitely. And here’s why it was so good… (Acts 28:1-10)
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 27 | Paul got shipwrecked three times yet never once walked on water. What about that—and why can’t we when our ships go down?
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 27:1-20 | The Apostle Paul was a prisoner, headed to Rome on a hurricane-driven ship. But why was he really on that ship? The answer will surprise—and change you.
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 26 | Almost a Christian? There’s no such thing—as King Agrippa learned when he put Paul on trial… [Note: “My mouth occasionally moves faster than my brian. At one point I referred to ‘Festus’ as ‘king of the Jews’ when I meant to say ‘Agrippa’ (but you likely figured that out already).” —Jay]
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 25-26 | Paul was a prisoner on trial—which also gave him a captive audience—Roman Dignitaries all. The battle for souls was engaged…
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 24 | The Apostle Paul was on trial before Roman Governor Felix—but it was really the other way around. A sermon for those times when life gets too real…
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 23:12-35 | Paul was in big trouble with a lot of dangerous people, but he was unstoppable—God was just beginning the biggest part of his ministry. What doe this have to do with washing dishes? You’ll find out…
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 23:11 | The question we all want answered…
Pastor Jay McCarl | In all the tainted history of the church, where did it go wrong? The answer lies in terse exchange between the Apostle Paul and a very corrupt high priest. (Acts 22:22-23:10)
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 21:27-22:22 | As he faced murder by a rioting mob, Paul played every card in his hand to win their souls. The question now is, what ‘cards’ are we playing in the battle for souls? This is no game…
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 21:17-22:1
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 21: 1-17 (Part 2)
Acts 21:1016 | Pastor Jay McCarl | How much does God love you? More than you ever guessed, and all His honor hangs on it. If you struggle with God’s love, this may be the cure.
Nothing challenges modern Christians like a sermon on giving to the poor. The gauntlet has been thrown down… (Acts 20:34-35)
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 20: Revelation 2-3; Ephesians 3:14-21 | What is the one thing Jesus demands of His leaders? This is the big one, church leaders… (Church Leadership, Finale)
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 20:30-31 | The most devastating attacks on the church often come from within—and the world is watching… (Church Leadership, Part 5)
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 20:28-29 | Paul told church leaders their flocks would be attacked by ‘savage wolves’. He also told them what to expect and how to prepare in just a few words. A powerful message about taking care of God’s church. (Church Leadership, Part 4)
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 20:25-28 | Church Leadership, Part 3: The answer to why the church is essential, including a provocation to the shepherds of God’s flock to never go off subject. ‘Nuff said.
Jay McCarl | Acts 20:22-24 | What could possibly be more valuable than a single human life? Paul attacks the question head-on and makes himself—and us—part of the equation. Especially for church leaders, elders, pastors, rectors, bishops, reverends and sheep.
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 20:13-21 | Church leadership in 2020 is shifting under duress—from trendiness to ‘fish or cut bait’. The warnings of Paul were never more timely. Part 1.
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 20:1-12 | On which day should the church meet—Saturday or Sunday? More than that—what exactly is a day of rest really for? Take a break and get blessed.
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 19:20-21; 20:1-6
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 19:21-20:1
[For the record—I misidentified the source and location of a very important verse I quoted: Peter, not Jesus, said “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God…” —1 Peter 2:12. Sorry for the confusion. —Jay]
Pastor Brit Grim | Acts 2:36-41
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 19:1-20 | Jesus’ Name isn’t a magic word–here’s why.
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 18:18-28
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 18:18-19:7
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 18:12-17
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 18:1-11 | History is packed with crazy times—so are our lives. Here’s what Jesus had to say about them…
A powerful message for Pentecost Sunday. Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 2:42-43#
Paul’s address to the philosophers of Mars Hill gripped them like iron, yet they still mocked it. Their reasons persist to this day. A provocation to the modern world, Christian or otherwise. Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 17:16-34
In the age of cable news and social media, even bad information can sound believable. When it comes to sound doctrine, Christians can be the same way. Here’s a provocation that might keep the train on the tracks.
Pastor jay McCarl | Acts 17:10-15
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 17:1-9
What is the Mark of the Beast? What is bedrock of Ministry? What do these two radically different subjects have in common? Very little, but Paul’s mission to the Thessalonians sheds a lot of light on both. Consider yourself challenged.
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 16:14-18 | Are you afraid of your future? Has God been silent? A confrontation between Paul and a demon in Philippi is both a warning and comfort as we wait for God’s will.
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 16:1-15
The Apostle Paul saw two enormous opportunities to preach to untold thousands—and God said ‘no’. He ended up with an audience of less than ten—all women—in a foreign land. And it changed the world…
Pastor Jay McCarl, Acts 15:36-41
Paul and Barnabas more than disagreed, they were furious. Who was at fault? Did they ever reconcile? Did any good come of it? What does it say to today’s ministers? A game-changer.
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Acts 15:22-35
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Acts 15:12-20
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Acts 14:23-15:11
It was no surprise when Paul opposed Peter–what was shocking was Peter’s response. May we learn as he did…
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Acts 14:21-22
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Acts 14:8-23
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Acts 14:1-7
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Acts 13:46-52
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Acts 13:43-45
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Acts 13:23-47; Isaiah 52-53
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Acts 13:13-25
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Acts 13:6-12
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Acts 13:6-8