Identification (2)

This week Derek looks at the first church to see what our God-given standard should be. Today he focuses on what it is to be a witness. From personal experience the apostles told what they knew about the resurrection of Jesus and what it meant to them. This is what someone who ha ... Show More

Today Derek speaks on the supernatural power the church received when the Holy Spirit was poured out. A whole new way of praying and preaching began. Praying that shook buildings and got results. Preaching that was done in power and conviction. The normal Christian life was a sup ... Show More

The early church proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God —that Jesus was resurrected as King. This didn’t sit well with the political and religious leaders of that time and continuously caused problems. The real problem, though, was that the church was right and the religi ... Show More

Pastor Fouad Kahwagi shares from Isaiah 7 on the circumstances in which the prophecy of Jesus' birth was given and how Emmanuel, God with us, helps us to overcome our worst fears. يشارك القس فؤاد قهوجي من اشعياء ٧ عن الظروف التي اعطيت فيها نبوّة ولادة يسوع وكيف عمانوئيل، اي الله ... Show More

Jesus is the One who gives the world around us meaning and significance — so what we believe to be true about Him matters. This week, guest speaker and executive director of discipleship, Dave Bruskas, leads us through Colossians 1 to remind us that Jesus is not just a representa ... Show More

The theme throughout the old testament is that of the coming Messiah. We learn in today's passage that Jesus - the Messiah - came not to negate the law, but instead, as the fulfillment of all the law and the prophets. He is the true Messiah for whom the people had long-awaited. J ... Show More

Hebrews 4:14-16, these verses teach us that Jesus is our High Priest, who not only ascended to Heaven, but also understands our struggles. Because of His sacrifice, we can boldly come to God for help and comfort. 

Who is Jesus? People answer that question in various ways, but Scripture gives us the only true answer. Jesus Christ is unlike any other religious leader in history, for he not only knows our greatest problem but he is also able to address it through his life, death, and resurrec ... Show More

Pastor Fouad Kahwagi shares from 1 Peter 2 about following the example that Jesus set for us when he suffered and endured, and living the time of our exile in a manner that glorifies God. يشارك القس فؤاد قهوجي من ١ بطرس ٢ عن اتّباع المثال الذي وضعه لنا يسوع عندما تألّم وصبر، وعيش ... Show More

Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opp ... Show More

In today’s First15, we continue our week on the parable of the prodigal son, by looking at the son’s restoration of identity. The way we see ourselves changes our lived experience every day. And the world around us often sends us a totally different message about who we are than ... Show More

Just hours from the agony of Calvary, Jesus prayed to His Father in front of His disciples. In this message on Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer, Alistair Begg explores the vast theological truths revealed in God’s gift to the Son, Jesus’ request to the Father, and the disciples’ respo ... Show More