Worship Service begins at 22:35
Sermon begins at 38:20
Taking Root: On the Road Again
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 15:36-16:10
Paul begins his second missionary journey.
Observations as the gospel is spread:
I. Conflicts will come even among believers.
II. Sacrifice will be needed to win the world.
III. Submission to GPS (God's Positioning System).

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Worship Service begins at 18:00
Sermon begins at 33:15
Taking Root: Protect the Word
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 15:1, 5
Keep the gospel message pure.
I. Address whatever distorts the gospel.
II. Discuss with those who attempt to change the message.
III. Decide according to God's leading. (vs. 7-17)
IV. Declare the pure message. (vs. 19)

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Worship Service begins at 11:35
Sermon begins at 25:00
Taking Root: Kingdom Tough
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 14:1-7
God's people are made to endure.
The means for strength: (vs. 21-23)
I. Strength is found in teaching.
A. Be faithful.
B. The way is difficult.
II. Strength is found in solid leadership.

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Worship Service Begins at 18:35
Sermon Begins at 35:40
Taking Root: Jealousy or Joy
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 13:23-52
Salvation belongs to God, take it or leave it.
I. God's salvation is exactly what is needed. (vs. 38-41)
II. There are many who find God's salvation unacceptable. (vs. 44-46)
III. Those who accept His salvation find joy. (vs. 52)

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Worship Service begins at 23:10
Sermon begins at 37:45
Taking Root: Equipped
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 13:4-12
God has equipped us to go.
Two essentials God has made available:
I. Holy Spirit
II. Truth

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Taking Root: HELP!
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 12:1-19
God acts when His people pray.
Lessons about prayer:
I. Tragedy and trouble leads to earnest prayer.
II. God is able to deliver. (12:20-23)
III. Pray for the continued spread of God's word. (12:24)

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Worship Service Begins at 23:50
Sermon Begins at 38:30
Taking Root: The Christ People
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 11:19-26
The follower of Christ can be recognized
I. They are recognized through God's grace.
II. They are givers and receivers of encouragement.
III. They are focused on growth in learning.

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Worship Service Begins at 23:55
Sermon Begins at 38:50
Taking Root: Facing Criticism
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 11:1-18
Whenever God brings change criticism follows.
Actions to address criticism:
I. Address the problem.
II. Defend the change carefully.
III. Move on and follow God's direction.

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Taking Root: An Invitation for All
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 10:23-48
I. It requires willing servants of Jesus.
II. Know your audience.
III. Know that God is working.

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Taking Root: Breaking Barriers
Speaker: Matthew Johnson
Text: Acts 10:1-23
I. Submission (10:1-8)
II. Sanctification (10:9-20)
III. Obedience (10:21-23a)

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Worship Service Begins at 15:25
Sermon Begins at 29:15
Family Ministry Sunday
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. Fostering the Family of God
II. Reach / Teach / Connect

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Taking Root: Ministry to God's Family
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 9:32-43
The Church continues to minister to believers.
I. For those faced with health crises we should look for healing.
II. Where Jesus is actively working people will be drawn to Him.

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Worship Service Begins at 20:20
Sermon Begins at 41:40
Taking Root: Unwanted
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 9:19-31
When you are changed through Jesus, life around you changes as well.
I. Conversion and commission go together.
II. Rejection is going to happen.
III. Acceptance will be there as you join God's family.

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Worship Service Begins at 6:55
Sermon Begins at 22:15
Taking Root: Kingdom Asset
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 9:3-18
God takes a disadvantage and creates a kingdom advantage.
I. Everything can change once you know that Jesus lives.
II. The wicked can be saved through God's amazing grace.
III. By His grace we become an advantage for the Kingdom.

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Worship Service Begins at 23:40
Sermon Begins at 47:00
Taking Root: One on One
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 8:26-39
We have a message that people need to hear.
I. Does God want me to tell others?
II. How will God direct me?
III. How will I know what to say?

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Worship Service Begins at 21:00
Sermon Begins at: 38:15
Taking Root: Unconverted Convert
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 8:9-24
Not every action will bring about salvation.
I. You can never purchase the gift of God.
II. The objective of the gospel is to transform your heart.
III. It is possible to fail in repentance.

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Worship Service Begins at 24:25
Sermon Begins at 39:30
Principles of Church Planting Learned From the Apostle Paul
Speaker: Brad Fogo of CEA
Text: Acts Chapters 9-18
Unfortunately we do not have audio for the first few minutes of the sermon.

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Sermon begins at 46:05
Worship Service begins at 26:30
Taking Root: Scatter
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 8:1-8
Be prepared to act on behalf of the gospel.
I. No matter what comes our purpose doesn't change.
II. Learn and put into practice telling the gospel.
III. Know that God is working and will catch the attention of people.

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Worship Service Begins at 5:00
Sermon Begins at 18:00
Taking Root: The Seed of Martyrdom |
Speaker: Ty Zimmerman
Text: Acts 7:51-60
Stephen's stoning was the catalyst for the advancement of the gospel.
I. A call to Repentance. (Acts 7:51-53, Romans 2:28-29, Galatians 3:19-24)
II. A sign of Rejection. (Acts 7:54)
III. A clear Reward. (Acts 7:55-60, Acts 1:8)

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Worship Service begins at 24:50
Sermon begins at 39:35
Taking Root: Full of IT
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 6:8-14
Stephen was full of it.
I. Full of faith.
II. Full of grace.
III. Full of the Holy Spirit.

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