April 30, 2023
The Birthday of the Church Acts 2:41-47 Sunday, April 30, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Holy Spirit regenerated, redeemed and empowered the apostles at Pentecost giving birth to the Church. 3,000 souls were rescued and added to the church that day when Peter stood to preach. The center and source of congregational life is… Read More »
April 23, 2023
Saints Ablaze Acts 2:1-13 Sunday, April 23, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton In the Book of Acts, Luke takes us on a journey led by the Holy Spirit. Commanded by Christ to wait on the Spirit, the disciples watch as Jesus ascends away from their sight to His Father in heaven. Then suddenly the Spirit… Read More »
September 25, 2022
After Forty Days Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:6-11 Sunday, September 25, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Ascension of Christ is the crowning act of Jesus’ sacrifice. He has blessed us and we return to our place of worship Sunday after Sunday with joy blessing Him in return. When Jesus ascended the Holy Spirit descended just… Read More »
April 17, 2022
KNOWING GOD Acts 17:22-34 April 17, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton On his second missionary journey Paul traveled to Thessalonica to preach the gospel. Jealous Jews ran him out of town, ultimately to Athens, Greece. The city was full of thinkers. Athens was home to the most prominent university in the East. The best… Read More »
September 26, 2021
A Strange Place for a Hymn Acts 16:20-34 Sunday, September 26, 2021 Dr. Kelly B. Burton 16:20-24 A Calloused Response to Grace How might Paul respond to the popular idea that God will not let His people suffer? 16:25-34 A Good Time to be Saved The jailer wanted physical salvation. Paul… Read More »
June 6, 2021
One Like Cornelius Sunday, June 6, 2021 Acts 16:6-15 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Sermon in a Sentence: Salvation is truly an act of God’s generous grace; pay close attention to what the Holy Spirit is saying to you. I see two examples of God’s generous grace at play in these verses: 16:6-10… Read More »
May 30, 2021
Pardon Me Preacher Acts 10, Part II Sunday, May 30, 2021 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Sermon in a Sentence: Since tremendous things happen when God prepares the preacher, let the people in the pew get themselves ready to hear God speak. I see two faithful commitments that led to a personal encounter with… Read More »
May 23, 2021
A Vexing Vision Sunday, May 23, 2021 Acts 10, Pt I Dr. Kelly B. Burton Sermon in a Sentence: Because God shows no favoritism, we must not hoard God’s grace. 10:1-8 Cornelius’ Inquisitive Fear His occupational life His religious life 10:9-16 Peter’s Honest Friction Four corners of the sheet: four corners of the world. Four… Read More »
May 9, 2021
A Prayer that God Loves to Answer Sunday, May 9, 2021 Acts 4:23-31 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Sermon in a Sentence: The more you rely on God, the greater His power will be in and through you; ask God to keep giving you the Holy Spirit. V23 The Nemesis of Revival They were deeply religious,… Read More »
April 25, 2021
Signs of God’s Presence Sunday, April 25, 2021 Acts 2 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Sermon in a Sentence: Cynics and scoffers miss the signs of God’s presence; respond when you are convicted. What Does This Mean? Three signs of God’s mighty presence were witnessed: wind, fire, and inspired speech. What Shall We Do? All of… Read More »
