The Gathering at Adell Audio Sermon

Believing that God speaks is the first step to hearing Him. Matthew 13:1-9 13 On that day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, while the whole crowd stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many

What you see determines what you’ll surrender. Matthew 14:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. 46 When

Easter comes to remind us that the story isn’t over and that the God who made the world very good is making all things new. Luke 19:28-40 The Empty Tomb 20 On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark. She saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So

Jesus weeps over our complacency because He wants our devotion, not just our shouts. Luke 19:28-40 28 When he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples 30 and said, “Go into the village ahead of you. As

As God’s Holy Temple, His will is for us to get out what doesn’t belong and get going with our purpose. Luke 19:45-46 45 He went into the temple and began to throw out those who were selling, 46 and he said, “It is written, my house will be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves!”

The road to following Jesus is a road of obedience, surrender and victory. Luke 9:51 51 When the days were coming to a close for him to be taken up, he determined to journey to Jerusalem.

Deacons are not just helpers in the church – they are Spirit-filled servants, called to minister with the heart of Jesus, demonstrating both practical love and supernatural power. Acts 6:1-7 In those days, as the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were

We have allowed miracles to be the exception, not the expectation. Acts 2:42-47 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. 44 Now all the believers were together and held

Generosity isn’t about meeting a minimum, but reflecting God’s abundant heart. Acts 2:42-47 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. 44 Now all the believers were together and held

Breaking bread is a reminder that our faith is centered on the death and Resurrection of Jesus. Acts 2:42-47 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. 44 Now all