Why Do We Preach the Gospel? | Communion

Randy McCarthy read from Colossians Chapter 1 and spoke using the theme “Why Do We Preach the Gospel”


Mark Hasenmyer delivered the Communion message


Why Do We Preach the Gospel

The Sovereignty of God (Acts 9)

Mark Hasenmyer continued his series on the elements of the New Testament church.  This week he began by giving a background on the Pagan (polytheistic) religions prevalent during the transitions period of Acts.  He then spoke on The Sovereignty of God and commented on Acts chapter 9.

Referenced Scriptures: Genesis 22 (summary: Prophecy of Gentile worship), 


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Intro to Acts 11 | Cornelius, Regeneration

Mark Hasenmyer continued speaking about the transition of the New Testament church.  This week he gave an introduction to Acts chapter 11.


Allen Daniels read from Acts chapter 10 and spoke about Cornelius.  He then returned to John chapter 3 (from Sept. 27) and spoke on Spiritual Regeneration.

John 3: 5-6  Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.  That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.


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Psalm 90 | Acts 9: Paul & Stephen

Allen Daniels read and commented on the 90th Psalm.


Mark Hasenmyer continued his series on the elements of the New Testament church and a tour through the book of Acts.  This week he began in Chapter 9 and said it marks a transition into worship that includes the Gentiles.  He listed many characteristics that the Apostle Paul required to navigate both the Jew and Gentile worlds  – but the greatest of these was Grace.  In closing, he spoke of the death of Stephen and his final vision (Acts 7).

Referenced Scriptures: Ephesians 2


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Psalm 2: The Sovereign Lord Who Breaks

Randy McCarthy read and commented from Psalm 2, as it describes Jesus as The Sovereign Lord Who Breaks

Referenced Scriptures: Acts 4, 2Samuel 5, Revelation 1


Psalm 2

Nicodemus, A Disciple of Jesus Christ

Allen Daniels spoke about Nicodemus, the Resurrection, and being Born Again.
He emphasized that Believeth = One who is presently believing 

John 3:16  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.


Nicodemus, A Disciple of Jesus Christ

Promises of Faithfulness

Randy McCarthy read from Mark 13:24-37 emphasizing we must Watch and Wait for the return of Jesus Christ. He then used the church at Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-29 as an example of how we should do this.

Watch and Wait, Second Coming

Laying On Of Hands (Acts 6+7)

Mark Hasenmyer began by giving an overview of Acts chapters 6-8.  From chapter 6, he discussed the calling of the first 7 deacons, which included Stephen who is later called to preach.  He then spoke about ordination and the significance of “Laying on of Hands”

Referenced Scriptures: 2Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 13

Note: There was a recording gap around the 22 minute mark.


Laying On Of Hands, Acts 6+7

Refuge in Jesus Christ

Randy McCarthy spoke about the refuge we have in Jesus Christ.  He began by reading 3 related accounts of the return of Jesus Christ. He emphasized that his second coming is a time to be rejoiced and not feared and that we need to Watch and Pray.  He then read from Joshua about Rahab and the fall of Jericho.

Referenced Scriptures:  {Mark 13:24-37, Matthew 24:??-44, Luke 21:25-36}, Joshua chapter 2 (Promise to Rahab), Revelation 21


Return of Jesus Christ

John 3 | God’s Hand

Randy McCarthy read from John chapter 3 and spoke about John’s Last Testimony


Mark Wattenbarger spoke about God’s Hand.

John 3:35  The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

Referenced Scriptures: Psalms: 63,42,37, Isaiah chapter 43, John chapter 10


John 3, God's Hand