Philip, who was a deacon in the very first church, experienced the Spirit big time as he was led here and there to share the good news with all kinds of people. This week he is sent to an important dignitary from a foreign country. It was a chance meeting–or was it?

The Psalmist says, “GOD is awesome in his SANCTUARY. Join us in our newly renovated Sanctuary for worship as we talk about the reason for church. We will explore what the church did at first, after Pentecost.

Like soldiers, Christians have a battlefield to fight on each day. It is our sole duty to spread the gospel and fight the Good fight of Faith until death. It is very important that we are armed and ready also, but how do you fight the Good fight of faith?

Sunday is Pentecost. Think of it as “Christmas for the Holy Spirit.” Jesus came to earth on Christmas. The Holy Spirit arrived here fifty days after Easter. That’s this Sunday!

This Sunday celebrates Jesus’ ascension. It happened forty days after the resurrection. He spent all those forty days appearing to the disciples, eating with them and proving in many ways that he was alive. In fact, he appeared during those days to over 500 people, and later to Paul on the road to Damascus. Jesus is alive!

If you had to describe why you are a Christian, what would you say? Let’s say Jesus suddenly appeared here in Duncanville in person and the two of you were walking down Main Street at Center. How would you introduce Jesus to someone?

Many crowds followed Jesus. They were impressed by his words of wisdom. They were impressed because he did miracles and cast out demons. He could stand his own. He could take on the “big guys.” But what did it mean to be a follower of the Lord? What does it mean today?

One thing about little children is that they are willing to ask. Have you been around a young child recently? Innocence drives children. You are big. They are small. You must have the help/food/toy/ability they need. So they do not hesitate to ask.

This week’s sermon is all about three simple words that Jesus said:  DO NOT JUDGE. This seems like a simple topic–so why is it so hard to talk about? Perhaps people will judge my sermon and it will come up short! Perhaps my sermon will make them feel guilty! So should I make it funny?