In the final trial Paul faced he detailed a meaningful testimony about his life, and faith in Jesus. In this message we can learn how God Wins in every circumstance, whether it be victory over false accusations and punishment like Paul faced, o...

In one of his most compelling messages yet, Pastor Scott directs us through Acts 25 confronting one of the most pressing questions of our day: where is God? Through the passage we can learn how God is present in even the most unexpected people ...

Have you ever faced any obstacles to your faith? Paul was dealing with false imprisonment, crooked government leaders, and a riotous mob of church leaders who wanted him dead. To better understand how Paul navigated these difficult waters, we t...

Pastor Scott returns to preaching with a much needed message based on Acts 23 where we encounter a situation that forces us to ask the question, is God really in control? Packed into this message is a brief theological explanation on what God c...

Youth Pastor Trey Story steps into the pulpit to preach this message in our series on Acts. In a pointed message he leads us to be challenged with the priority of our lives and whether or not we have honestly made our existence man-centered or ...

Pastor Scott teaches on a challenging passage of scripture that finds the missionary Paul in a life or death position. Through Paul's example we can learn that the Gospel is the power of God and we must be willing to step into challenging space...

In this message Pastor Scott leads us through an inspiring example of what it means to invest our lives in the ministry of God's word. Through the example of Paul giving his final statements to the Christian leaders of a church he started 3 yea...

Far too many people nowadays are living with secondhand faith and might not even realize the dangers. In this unique story involving a failed exorcism, healing cloths and a revival that swept across a pagan city, we learn about the value of dev...

In this message we are challenged with the example of a talented preacher named Apollos, and the reality that even with his eloquent speaking, he benefitted from two ordinary Christians who took him aside to inform his teaching. The application...

In this special message, Pastor Scott shares a brief look at the biblical response to the needs of orphans, widows and foster children. On a special Sunday morning when Lake Avenue Community Church hosted a guest panel from the Hope & Home ...

In this message on Acts 17, Pastor Scott leads us through a unique story detailing a moment in Paul's life when he was invited to address leading Greek philosophers. Through Paul's example we learn the how and what it means to preach the gospel...

In this message we follow the story of Paul and Silas who find themselves imprisoned in Phillipi. Around midnight a miracle event takes places and an earthquake shakes the bars and chains loose from every prisoner. The jailer guarding the cell ...

With all of the outrage, and debate over, well-- pretty much anything these days it's hard to find common ground. In this message Pastor Scott teaches through a short story when two church leaders got into an argument that led to them going in ...

Reaching the halfway point in our series, Pastor Scott leads us through Acts 14, in a passage filled with ups and downs. But no matter the challenges, the word of God empowered Paul and Barnabas to continue their ministry, and discover the mess...

This week Pastor Scott leads us through the amazing story of Barnabas and Saul being sent out from Antioch. What an exciting moment when the church is given the authority to affirm missionaries! When Barnabas and Saul traveled to the island of ...

This week guest speaker Phil Gonzales, teaches from Acts Chapter 12. He gives a deep dive insight into what is happening to Peter while he is in prison and his miraculous escape. The exhilarating story tells us about how God intervenes in every...

There are many significant churches written about in the Bible. But the church in Antioch certainly had an immense impact on their city, and Christianity for centuries. But how could a new church make a difference in a city so morally hopeless ...

This week Pastor Scott, continues in Acts 9 "Do You Have a Transformed Life?, Part 2" Looking at the story of Saul, also known as Paul; we see how Jesus transformed his life deeply. Pastor Scott guides us through all Paul endured and suffered a...

In this special, one-off sermon, Pastor Scott leads us through a unique message based on one of the most simplest of commands from Jesus: "you are the salt of the earth...you are the light of the world". Listen to this message to discover the e...

Guest speaker, Trey Story, the youth pastor at Lake Avenue Community Church teaches a message on the purifying role of Jesus in our lives. Acts 10:1-33

A widely known story that details one of the most dramatic conversions in the Bible. A man named Saul, was on a journey to Damascus with the full intention of arresting and killing any Christians he encountered. When Saul experienced a miraculo...

In this follow-up message to Acts 7, in the next chapter, Acts 8, a defective faith is seen in the man, Simon the magician.  In this message we can learn some of the key mistakes that easily find their way into our faith. Simon believed he...

After the seemingly happy ending of Acts chapter 6, things take a turn for the worst. One of the newly appointed servants in the church has his faith tested so deeply it nearly parallels Jesus. Although Christians in America hopefully never fac...

Much like a vehicle with a simple purpose, the church has a simple purpose but requires many parts functioning together to accomplish the mission. In the early days of the church a potential division arose, and yet the leaders had a wise respon...

In this sermon on Mother's Day, Pastor Scott continues in the next chapter of Acts with a highly controversial passage involving the early church and members who were inviting secret sins into the body. The judgement of God is swift and it can ...