The Pillar Church Podcast

Preacher: Greg Alles
Passage: Acts 2:42-47
Big Idea: Devotion to simple church life has glorious outcomes.
Sermon Points:
4 Devotions of Simple Church Life
The Word
The Fellowship
The Breaking of Bread
The Prayers
3 Glorious Outcomes
Awe (vs 43)
Needs Met With Gladness, Generosity, and Praise (vs 44-47a)
Growth (42a)
Takeaway: Devote Yourself Afresh to God

Preacher: Greg Alles
Passage: Acts 2:1-41
Big Idea: Jesus alone is the Lord Who can save us from a corrupt and doomed world.
Sermon Points:
The Last Days
The Lord
Salvation
2 Observations about Tongues:
The tongues at Pentecost were understandable languages
 
In Acts, Joel and the NT, prophesy is given greater emphasis than tongues.

Preacher: Greg Alles
Passage: Acts 1:15-26
Big Idea: God’s Word teaches us how to understand and respond to disciples who turn against Jesus.
Sermon Points:
1. Those who return evil for good, experience evil. vs 15-20
2. The Unfaithful Are Replaced By the Faithful. vs 20b-26
Observation: Many things we read of in Acts are descriptive, not prescriptive.
Takeaways:
1. We Should Not Be Surprised or Shaken by False Leaders and Those Who Fall Away
2. Make the Most of Your Opportunity

Preacher: Greg Alles
Passage: Acts 1:1-14
Big Idea: The Church is the Spirit-empowered witness of Jesus.
Sermon Points:
Stay Focused on Primary Issues 
 
Live by the Spirit’s Power
 
Live in Hope of Jesus’ Return 
 
Devote Ourselves to Prayer