Acts - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org Helping people become Fully Alive in Christ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:10:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://liferoads.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-cross-100x100.jpg Acts - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org 32 32 Isaiah – Week 12 https://liferoads.org/sermons/isaiah-week-12/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:40:22 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5276 There are four places that ‘The Servant’ is the identified in the book of Isaiah. Here, in ⁠chapter 49⁠, is the second time. These words, written 700 years ago, point to Christ. Now, prophecy doesn’t seem very scientific, but science is asking different questions than faith. The two are compatible – for here are the very words found on document near the Dead sea that are hundreds of years older than Jesus was born, yet is obviously writing about the […]

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]]> There are four places that ‘The Servant’ is the identified in the book of Isaiah. Here, in ⁠chapter 49⁠, is the second time. These words, written 700 years ago, point to Christ. Now, prophecy doesn’t seem very scientific, but science is asking different questions than faith. The two are compatible – for here are the very words found on document near the Dead sea that are hundreds of years older than Jesus was born, yet is obviously writing about the same person in history we call Jesus. Though we may feel like forgotten like Zion in ⁠Isaiah 49:14⁠, Jesus shows us His wounds (⁠Acts 13:44-49⁠) and says I live, follow me.

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]]> Bless The Lord O My Soul – Week 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/bless-the-lord-o-my-soul-week-1/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5180 In response to Easter last week (Jesus victory over death) we worship (⁠Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20⁠). It is important to accept that everybody worships, it is a matter of what/who you worship. Worship can be misdirected or misguided, there are plenty of examples in the old testament, and plenty of examples today. That which we worship transforms us (⁠Psalm 115:1-8⁠). Let us be transformed into the image of God (⁠2 Corinthians 3:18⁠). Sing truth into your hearts.

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]]> In response to Easter last week (Jesus victory over death) we worship (⁠Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20⁠). It is important to accept that everybody worships, it is a matter of what/who you worship. Worship can be misdirected or misguided, there are plenty of examples in the old testament, and plenty of examples today. That which we worship transforms us (⁠Psalm 115:1-8⁠). Let us be transformed into the image of God (⁠2 Corinthians 3:18⁠). Sing truth into your hearts.

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]]> Abide – Week 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/abide-week-2/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:41:53 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5108 Daily engagement with Scripture is a core practice of abiding in Christ. We should be able to see the Bible not as an obligation or academic exercise, but as a living, life-giving means of growing in our relationship with Jesus. As God’s Word dwells richly in us, we are shaped, taught, and directed in our everyday faith.

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]]> Daily engagement with Scripture is a core practice of abiding in Christ. We should be able to see the Bible not as an obligation or academic exercise, but as a living, life-giving means of growing in our relationship with Jesus. As God’s Word dwells richly in us, we are shaped, taught, and directed in our everyday faith.

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]]> Devoted https://liferoads.org/sermons/devoted/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:37:12 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5033 This message looks at the birth of the church in ⁠Acts 2⁠, beginning with Peter’s sermon at Pentecost and moving to a snapshot of the early Christian community. We explore what life looked like in that community — how believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Their devotion led to unity, generosity, and joy that made their faith attractive to those around them. The message invites us to reflect on what it means to […]

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]]> This message looks at the birth of the church in ⁠Acts 2⁠, beginning with Peter’s sermon at Pentecost and moving to a snapshot of the early Christian community. We explore what life looked like in that community — how believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Their devotion led to unity, generosity, and joy that made their faith attractive to those around them. The message invites us to reflect on what it means to be a church marked by the same devotion, generosity, and glad hearts.

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]]> Walk Wisely – Week 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/walk-wisely-week-4/ Sun, 25 May 2025 20:12:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4914 We are all a part of a family, and the Bible teaches us how to live wisely in families. Family is vital, and family is vulnerable (⁠Proverbs 27:8)⁠. It is a critical part of our social and personal foundation. It has a deep influence in our lives, for good and sometimes not so good (⁠⁠Proverbs 6:16-19⁠⁠). It begins with honor and respect (⁠Exodus 20:12⁠). There is a structure to families, and discipline matters (⁠Proverbs 23:13-14⁠) (⁠⁠Proverbs 22:6⁠⁠); discipline comforts and […]

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]]> We are all a part of a family, and the Bible teaches us how to live wisely in families. Family is vital, and family is vulnerable (⁠Proverbs 27:8)⁠. It is a critical part of our social and personal foundation. It has a deep influence in our lives, for good and sometimes not so good (⁠⁠Proverbs 6:16-19⁠⁠). It begins with honor and respect (⁠Exodus 20:12⁠). There is a structure to families, and discipline matters (⁠Proverbs 23:13-14⁠) (⁠⁠Proverbs 22:6⁠⁠); discipline comforts and protects (⁠Psalm 23:4⁠).

Finally, and most importantly, families forgive! We all fall short, and the Lord heals through forgiveness. Just as Christ forgave first, so also we should forgive (⁠Ephesians 4:31-32⁠).

Search the scriptures for wisdom (⁠Acts 17:11⁠).

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]]> Stirred Up – Week 3 https://liferoads.org/sermons/stirred-up-week-3/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:55:08 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4849 Peter is very passionate about warning the early church to be on their guard for false teachers. This is not unique to ⁠2 Peter 2;⁠ it is all through scripture. We have a responsibility to know what is true and recognize false teaching. Donnie shares Peter’s insight on how to recognize false teaching.

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]]> Peter is very passionate about warning the early church to be on their guard for false teachers. This is not unique to ⁠2 Peter 2;⁠ it is all through scripture. We have a responsibility to know what is true and recognize false teaching. Donnie shares Peter’s insight on how to recognize false teaching.

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]]> An Invitational Life – Week 5 https://liferoads.org/sermons/an-invitational-life-week-5/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:48:10 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4742 In this 5th message of our “An Invitational Life” sermon series, we explore how to handle opposition in our efforts at evangelism. Rooted in Acts 4:1-31, the sermon examines how Peter and John boldly proclaimed Christ before the powerful Sanhedrin, even after facing imprisonment and threats. Their courage came not from their own strength but from dependence on the Holy Spirit and prayer. The disciples’ prayer for boldness—despite opposition—reminds us that God is sovereign, and He calls us to trust […]

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]]> In this 5th message of our “An Invitational Life” sermon series, we explore how to handle opposition in our efforts at evangelism.

Rooted in Acts 4:1-31, the sermon examines how Peter and John boldly proclaimed Christ before the powerful Sanhedrin, even after facing imprisonment and threats. Their courage came not from their own strength but from dependence on the Holy Spirit and prayer. The disciples’ prayer for boldness—despite opposition—reminds us that God is sovereign, and He calls us to trust Him, even when evangelism feels daunting.

This message challenges us to practice boldness:

  • Boldness in witness
  • Boldness in prayer
  • Boldness in faith

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]]> Practicing the Presence of God – Part 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/practicing-the-presence-of-god-part-4/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:07:03 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3826 Where is the Church in Jesus life? Good question, since Jesus only says the word twice. But when He talks about the Church, it is very weighty.

We need the Church - to grow, to learn, to love each other.
The Church needs us - to encourage each other, to help each other.

The Church was born in song, it is an act of worship and God blesses us through the Church as we bless others.

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]]> 2 Peter 1:1-5.

Luke 4:16

Mark 3:13-15

Matthew 16:18

Matthew 26:30

Acts 2:42

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]]> Christmas Presence – Part 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/christmas-presence-part-4/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 22:50:25 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3793 How does one live with the presence of God now; now that you are holy, set aside, and meant for a special purpose? Live as you are the temple of God. The fire of the Holy Spirit lives in you!

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]]> Matthew 28:16-20

Acts 2:1-4

1 Peter 2:4-6

1 Corinthians 3:16-17

1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Revelations 21:1-24

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]]> To the Ends of the Earth – Part 20 https://liferoads.org/sermons/to-the-ends-of-the-earth-part-20/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:34:07 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3717 These final chapters of Acts are a great example of both earthy love for all and heavenly minded devotion. Paul shows us how the Gospel is for all peoples, cultures and times. Because, Jesus is Lord of all!

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Acts 28:1-16

Acts 28:30-31

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