By Scripture
The Church Is Born (Part I)
The Church Is Born (Part I) | The Book of Acts | 2:1-41 | Pastor Duane Smets
This an expository sermon on Acts 2:1-41. It covers the importance of Pentecost, why tongues are confusing and why worship matters. Particular attention is given to the theology of Pentecostalism and what kind of tongues the Bible speaks of. Emphasis is put on the God-centeredness of one’s outlook regarding this issue. This sermon was originally preached on February 12th, 2012 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Jesus Consecrates The Apostles
Jesus Consecrates The Apostles | The Book of Acts | 1:12-26 | Pastor Duane Smets
This an expository sermon on Acts 1:12-26. It covers the attitude God desires in his church, how the church is protected from adversaries and the authority roles God has instated for the church. This sermon was originally preached on February 5th, 2012 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Jesus Instates The Mission
Jesus Instates The Mission | The Book of Acts | 1:6-11 | Pastor Duane Smets
This an expository sermon on Acts 1:6-11. It covers Jesus’s plan and purpose in regards to the coming of His Kingdom, as well as His ascension to the seat of its power. This sermon was originally preached on January 29th, 2012 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Jesus Promises The Spirit
Jesus Promises The Spirit | The Book of Acts | 1:1-5 | Pastor Duane Smets
This an expository sermon of Acts 1:1-5. It introduces the Book of Acts and its connection to the Gospel of Luke. It follows the brief summary of the life, ministry, and acts of Jesus and sets up for the coming of the era of The Holy Spirit. This sermon was originally preached on January 22nd, 2012 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Where We’re Going In Acts
Blog | Pastor Duane
We are three chapters and seven sermons into our church-wide study of The Book of Acts. It has been such an exciting journey already thus far. I have been so pleased to see so many in our church growing in their love for Jesus, one another and our city as we are learning some great things from this book of God’s Bible.
In one of my sermons I mentioned how I have already laid out the sermons and text breaks we will be using for the entire book of Acts. Many people have asked me if I could post that.
• Some would like to read the text we will be studying ahead of time so they can be reading it their personal devotions. That is a great idea!
• Our family ministry workers also would like to know where we’re going ahead of time, so they can better prepare to teach the kids. It is so great to have the kids learning the same passage of Scripture the adults are!
• Community Group leaders have also said it would be good for them so they can plan their months as a community for what week’s will be especially important for them to do sermon discussion. Each community is different and deals with unique things, so some week’s sermons are often especially important to focus on if it directly addresses things a given community group may be dealing with.
From my perspective all of these requests demonstrate a real love and trust in God’s word and the great unity God has enabled our church to share. It’s my joy to post it for all of you.
Vintage Faith
A Sermon Series From Hebrews 11 – This sermon series works through the eleventh chapter of Hebrews which defines faith as “the assurance of things hoped for (and) the conviction of thing not seen.” The series covers the thirteen major “by faith” examples and looks at the significance of the chapter in the book of Hebrews as a whole and the city to come it announces. Themes include the role of Christian history and heritage, examples of faith in the gospel instead of examples of morality and how Jesus is the fulfillment of all that faith looks to.
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Read 11:1-3 Faith & the Example of Creation
Listen Read 11:4-6 Faith & the Example of Abel and Enoch
Listen Read 11:7 Faith & the Example of Noah
Listen Read 11:8-10,17-19 Faith & the Example of Abraham
Listen Read 11:11-12 Faith & the Example of Sarah
Listen Read 11:20-21 Faith & the Example of Isaac and Jacob
Listen Read 11:22 Faith & the Example of Joseph
Listen Read 11:23-30 Faith & the Example of Moses & Israel
Listen Read 11:31 Faith & the Example of Rahab
Listen Read 11:32-40 Faith & the Example of Valor
Listen Read 11:13-16; 12:22 & 13:14 Faith & The City To Come
Faith & The City To Come
Hebrews 11 | Vintage Faith | 11:13-16; 12:22 & 13:14 | Pastor Duane Smets
This is an exegetical sermon of Hebrews 11:13-16; 12:22 & 13:14. It covers the promise from God of the city to come and what it will be like, as well as the origin, intention and design of God for cities and how we as a church ought to be on mission for them. This sermon was originally preached on November 27th, 2011 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Faith & The Example of Valor
Hebrews 11 | Vintage Faith | 11:32-40 | Pastor Duane Smets
This is an exegetical sermon of Hebrews 11:32-40. It covers the story God’s various champions throughout the Hebrew history. Special attention is given to Jesus in that, while theirs is the valor, His is the Victory. This sermon was originally preached on November 20th, 2011 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Faith & The Example of Rahab
Hebrews 11 | Vintage Faith | 11:31 | Pastor Duane Smets
This is an exegetical sermon of Hebrews 11:31. It covers the story of Rahab, her life as a prostitute, and the way in which her faith plays a role in leading the Egyptian Jews to God’s Promised Land. Special attention is given to how Jesus is the means by which we can reach the “Promised Land.” This sermon was originally preached on November 13th, 2011 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Faith & The Example of Moses and Israel
Hebrews 11 | Vintage Faith | 11:23-30 | Pastor Duane Smets
This is an exegetical sermon of Hebrews 11:23-30. It covers the story of Moses, his life as a the first leader of God’s chosen people, who lead by faith in the God who was already “vintage” in the days of the ancient Egypt. Special attention is given to Jesus in that Jesus was the true king that Moses served, feared, and followed. This sermon was originally preached on November 6th, 2011 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
