Paradise Springs Community Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Rich Cantrell
Joseph didn't willingly put himself in this situation, but Christ did! His willingness to put himself in this situation shows how much he loves us!
No matter what you've been through or what you're facing in life right now, God's word says His glory can shine through you.
God's divine plan can only be carried out by his supernatural power. We don't have what it takes.
We make a mess of things our way, but God's mercy and grace are greater than the messes we make.
We deserve God's wrath, but his grace makes us righteous and gives us the hope of deliverance.
Be conformed to Christ, not the culture. The promise of resurrection motivates us to live for Him today.
He who in time gets nearest to Christ crucified, will in eternity get nearest to Christ glorified.
Living for God's approval motivates us to be faithful publicly, privately, and personally.
Have you ever been in a situation in life where you thought,"I don't think I can handle this."
We are commanded to celebrate Christmas... but we are free to celebrate it... and have a good reason to celebrate Jesus' arrival on Earth!
What's your gift? What is your part in the body of Christ? Sam Saaco gives clear and practical ways to begin finding your place in the church.
What is love and where do we start? John Covell gives us a very practical way to love those around us!
God's sovereignty is on full display in Acts chapter 12. As we consider God's powerful rule, we have to ask ourselves, do we truly believe God is in control. If so, how do we show it?
Acts 11 tells us what happens as a new group is brought into the church. What we see happen with theses Gentiles parallels the healthy growth process of every believer.
What does God do to bring salvation to the least likely candidates? In Acts 10 we see God open the door of salvation even wider...starting with a Roman soldier named Cornelius.
In Acts 9:31-43 we see Peter heal a paralyzed man and raise a woman from the dead in the name of Christ. What do these miracles mean for us today? What do these miracles tell us about Christ? Should we lose hope when we don't see God do these kinds of miracles in our own life?
In Acts 9:26-31 we see God's amazing grace in the church as it struggles to accept the man who persecuting them, but now has turned to Christ. By His grace, God turns sinners into saints, brings radical reconciliation, and sustains us even when life is confusing or painful.
In Acts 9:1-25 we see a persecutor become a preacher. This supernatural transformation teaches us much about the way God works.
In Acts 8:26-40 we see Phillip the Evangelist having a roadside conversation with an Ethiopian eunuch that leads to the man's conversion. There's much for us to learn from Phillip's approach to making the message known.
Acts 8:1-25 tells about the Gospel spreading from Jerusalem to Samaria, just as Christ had foretold in Acts 1:8. Find out how this important passage applies to us.
God's Word tells us, "We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us" When we rely on our power instead of God’s we will be living under self-imposed limitations. Instead of living small and limited lives, let's be people that live according God's Word.
Jesus Changes Everything! Not religion, but the real thing! Set against the backdrop of the religious leaders hurling accusations at Stephen, in Acts 6, we get a glimpse of of the truth that Christ is the fulfillment of God's promises.
We live in a world and society that is generally opposed to Christ. Some of the opposition is subtle…and some of the opposition is very bold and direct. It can be intimidating to stand up for Christ…but yet we’ve been given a mission to make Jesus known. In Acts 5:12-42 we what this looked like for the early church…primarily the Apostles.
Guest speaker, Dr. Paul Benware, provides great biblical insights into the sometimes confusing topic of prayer.
In Acts 4:32-5:11 we see the Holy Spirit working in a very powerful way in the church. Amazing ministry is happening as well as great mystery, as Ananias & Sapphira suddenly die. What happened in the early church has great application for us today.
Acts 4:1-31 By looking at how the Apostles responded to opposition, we see 3 things we need to remember when sharing the message of Christ.
What does it take to change your mind about a person? Once you’ve made up your mind about someone, it’s usually pretty tough for us to change our opinion about them. Today we’re going to see how a group of Jews that had been hostile to Jesus, end up having a change of heart….after they learn the Truth About Jesus!!
Does our church look like the early church? Are we on track when it comes to church life? Acts 2:42-47 explains the practices of the early church and God's blessing on it. Our practices may not be exactly the same, but there are 4 characteristics of the early church that we can use to evaluate ourselves.
One of the most important things we can do in life is to be clear on who Jesus is. Once we're clear and convinced about the truth of Jesus' identity...all of life begins to become more clear. Find out out how a group came to know the truth about Jesus.
How could this small group of ragtag disciples possible bring the message of Christ to the entire world? Acts 2 gives us the answer, while reminding us that God always empowers and equips us to accomplish the things He expects us to do!
The good news is…Christ is coming back to straighten this mess out! But till then He’s left us, His church, to share the hope of Christ with the world.
God's distilled bits of wisdom and advice for everyday living. What's the difference between being a simpleton, a fool, or wise?
In order to be sure our next steps are in the right direction, we must use the guides God has provided.
In order to be sure our next steps are in the right direction, we must use the guides God has provided.
Peter’s call to become a disciple of Christ, and the process of him taking the next step in God’s plan for his life. God has a plan for our lives too. What's the next step for you when it comes to walking in God’s plan for your life?
Can you think of a time you took a big step that had a profound impact on your life (good or bad)? The steps we take in life are important!
In order to have a meaningful life, you need to know how life works. The Preacher, Solomon, doesn't sugarcoat it! He lets us know what to expect in life, and how to respond!