What happens when people join our church who are different than we are? How should we react when other believers have different preferences or opinions about various matters than we do? Are Christians allowed to associate with people who aren’t like them?

In his sermon, “Factions & Family,” centered on Acts 11:1-30, Pastor Jeff Winters (Guest Preacher) addressed these questions as he shared how as Christians, we are commanded to share the good news of Jesus Christ with everyone and be obedient to the Spirit’s leading as Jesus saves a people for himself.

In the Church of Christ there is no such thing as second-class members. As believers, each one of us has been redeemed by Christ regardless of our differences. Therefore, we should ensure that there are no isolating factions or destructive behaviors among our brothers and sisters but rather be committed to following Jesus as a faithful family of believers.

Are Christians still required to follow the dietary restrictions outlined in the Old Testament? How did food restrictions hinder the advancement of the gospel to the Gentiles? How did God use complimentary visions to show Peter that what God has called clean, we cannot call unclean.

In his sermon, “Gospel Reach,” centered on Acts 9:32-10:48, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others as he shared how God used complimentary visions to show Peter that what God has called clean, we cannot call unclean.

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What does it look like to be chosen by God? How do we know if we have been sent by him to spread the gospel? How can we be equipped with the tools necessary to share good news with others?

In his sermon, “Chosen & Sent,” centered on Acts 9:1-31, Pastor Jeff Winters (Guest Preacher) answers these questions by sharing how Saul, later called Paul, was chosen by God to share the gospel and advance God’s Kingdom to the ends of the earth.

Because of Paul’s faithfulness to answer God’s call and follow the Holy Spirit’s leading, the church in Judea and the surrounding areas grew as the people were strengthened by the Lord. In the same way, when we too are obedient to God’s commands, those around us can be encouraged and strengthened in their faith just like we see in the book of Acts.

What does it look like to be faithful in the face of persecution? How can we equip ourselves with the tools necessary to share the gospel? How can we best advance the gospel across social and ethnic barriers?

In his sermon, “No Boundaries,” centered on Acts 8:4-40, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others as he showed how Philips commitment to be faithful, reliable, available and teachable helped advance the gospel to the ends of the earth.

This sermon was preached on October 27th, 2024. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit RedeemingLifeUtah.org.

How should we respond in the face of persecution? How do we faithfully serve Christ regardless of how others treat us? How do we hold on to hope even when it seems like the whole world is closing in on us?

In his sermon, “Faithful Endurance,” centered on Acts 6:8-8:3, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others like them as he talked about the importance of imitating Christ in every aspect of our lives.

Just like the faithful example that we see from Stephen in Acts, we, too, can practice what it means to follow Christ with all our hearts as we seek to be a people that are full of the Holy Spirit, filled with God’s word, and fixed on Christ.

This sermon was preached on October 20th, 2024. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit RedeemingLifeUtah.org.

What happens when conflict breaks out in the church? How can we peacefully resolve issues with fellow believers? Why is it important to squash grumblings in the church before the gossip spreads? How can disagreements in the church affect our witness in the community?q

In his sermon “The Spirit-Filled Seven,” centered on Acts 6:1-7, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others like them as he explained the importance of being unified as a church around the gospel. Whenever issues or problems arise in the church, it is important that we seek reconciliation and understanding with others.

If left unchecked, small frustrations can become huge disagreements that split the church and destroy our Christian witness in the community. It is important that as believers, we look to Christ and seek to be more like Him each day.

This sermon was preached on October 13th, 2024. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit RedeemingLifeUtah.org.

Can the Gospel ever be thwarted? Can God ever fail? Can the Christian trust that God will see His Will accomplished?

Robbie Tschorn answers these questions and more in the sermon “God Cannot Be Stopped” (Acts 5:12-42).

God is always moving whether we see it or not. When opposition arises outside of and even within the church, the Christian can rest assured that God’s power will forever be on display and that He will see to it that the Good News of Jesus be advanced. Because of this, the Believer can have confident trust in the Lord - not letting worry over take them - and be empowered by the fact that God can and will use them to accomplish His will.

This sermon was preached on October 6th, 2024. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit RedeemingLifeUtah.org.

What does it look like to build the Kingdom of God? What happens when we start to build our own kingdom in opposition to God’s kingdom? How should we view the Holy Spirit in relation to the rest of the triune godhead?

In his sermon, “Kingdom Builders,” centered on Acts 4:32-5:11, Pastor Josiah answers these questions and others as he unpacks the story of Ananias and Sapphira and their deceitfulness.

As Christians, it is important that we remain united around the gospel and put God first in every aspect of our lives.

This sermon was preached on September 29th, 2024. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit RedeemingLifeUtah.org.