May 28, 2023
An Unusual Kind of Church Acts 4:29-37 Sunday, May 28, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton We might imagine that after the threats from the Sanhedrin the church would retreat. But they didn’t. In an unusual kind of way they asked for more boldness to keep on telling others about Christ. As a result of His… Read More »
May 21, 2023
Regal Power in Regular People Acts 4:1-23 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton This chapter marks the first persecution of the Christian Church. The lame man who was made perfectly well has created quite a stir. What has enraged the enemies of Christ is Peter’s testimony of the resur-rection. It is Christ’s power… Read More »
April 30, 2023
The Birthday of the Church Acts 2:41-47 Sunday, April 30, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Holy Spirit regenerated, redeemed and empowered the apostles at Pentecost giving birth to the Church. 3,000 souls were rescued and added to the church that day when Peter stood to preach. The center and source of congregational life is… Read More »
April 23, 2023
Saints Ablaze Acts 2:1-13 Sunday, April 23, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton In the Book of Acts, Luke takes us on a journey led by the Holy Spirit. Commanded by Christ to wait on the Spirit, the disciples watch as Jesus ascends away from their sight to His Father in heaven. Then suddenly the Spirit… Read More »
September 25, 2022
After Forty Days Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:6-11 Sunday, September 25, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Ascension of Christ is the crowning act of Jesus’ sacrifice. He has blessed us and we return to our place of worship Sunday after Sunday with joy blessing Him in return. When Jesus ascended the Holy Spirit descended just… Read More »
April 17, 2022
KNOWING GOD Acts 17:22-34 April 17, 2022 Dr. Kelly B. Burton On his second missionary journey Paul traveled to Thessalonica to preach the gospel. Jealous Jews ran him out of town, ultimately to Athens, Greece. The city was full of thinkers. Athens was home to the most prominent university in the East. The best… Read More »
September 26, 2021
A Strange Place for a Hymn Acts 16:20-34 Sunday, September 26, 2021 Dr. Kelly B. Burton 16:20-24 A Calloused Response to Grace How might Paul respond to the popular idea that God will not let His people suffer? 16:25-34 A Good Time to be Saved The jailer wanted physical salvation. Paul… Read More »
June 6, 2021
One Like Cornelius Sunday, June 6, 2021 Acts 16:6-15 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Sermon in a Sentence: Salvation is truly an act of God’s generous grace; pay close attention to what the Holy Spirit is saying to you. I see two examples of God’s generous grace at play in these verses: 16:6-10… Read More »
May 30, 2021
Pardon Me Preacher Acts 10, Part II Sunday, May 30, 2021 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Sermon in a Sentence: Since tremendous things happen when God prepares the preacher, let the people in the pew get themselves ready to hear God speak. I see two faithful commitments that led to a personal encounter with… Read More »
May 23, 2021
A Vexing Vision Sunday, May 23, 2021 Acts 10, Pt I Dr. Kelly B. Burton Sermon in a Sentence: Because God shows no favoritism, we must not hoard God’s grace. 10:1-8 Cornelius’ Inquisitive Fear His occupational life His religious life 10:9-16 Peter’s Honest Friction Four corners of the sheet: four corners of the world. Four… Read More »
