The early church was growing quickly and as they served the poor among them, the potential for disunity and distraction arose. Everyone was called to play their own part and that principle should shape the modern church today.

Acts 6 shows that all believers are called to ministry, demonstrating how different gifts work toward one purpose – the increase of God’s Kingdom. This service flows from our relationship with Jesus, not as obligation but a response to his grace and love.

Immediately after Jesus’ death, the temple curtain is torn in two. But what was the curtain? And why is the fact that it’s gone good news?

This preach highlights the importance of the Cross with regards to the Easter story. It focuses on the purpose, the power and the victory of the Cross, exploring how it relates to our redemption and salvation.

Where are we in the crowds that followed Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem some 2000 years ago? How can we best show people that Jesus is King?

The Christian story of Jesus dying on a cross for the sins of the world and then God raising him back to life on the third day is being believed more and more. This Easter Sunday, Joe simply tells that story.