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Dr. Justin Dancer continues through the book of Acts, focusing on Acts 14.Life will bring trials, pain, and hardship. The question is not whether hard things will come but how we stand when they do. Acts 14 gives us a vivid picture of courageous faith through the lives of Paul and Barnabas, who faced beatings, rejection, and even stoning, yet kept going. True courage is not the absence of fear. It is choosing to stand in dependence on Jesus when everything in you wants to run. Three anchors help us stand: depending on God rather than our own strength, grounding ourselves in the truth of Scripture, and staying committed to the mission of making disciples. And when life gets hard, we were never meant to carry it alone. The local church exists as a gift from God to help us bear one another's burdens and find strength we could not manufacture on our own.
Dr. Justin Dancer continues through the book of Acts, focusing on Acts 13:13-52.The gospel is not just the starting point of the Christian life. It is the foundation of everything. In Acts 13, Paul traces God's faithfulness from the Old Testament all the way to Jesus, making clear that Christ is the fulfillment of every promise God ever made. Through Jesus, forgiveness of sins is proclaimed and believers are freed from everything the law of Moses could never accomplish. Life has a way of pushing the most important things to the background, and the gospel is no exception. Preaching the gospel to yourself daily is one of the most practical and powerful habits a follower of Jesus can develop. Joy is always the fruit of receiving and walking in the gospel, not a shallow happiness tied to circumstances, but a deep and settled joy that comes from knowing Jesus. The gospel is not just the door you walked through to begin your faith. It is the foundation you stand on every single day.
Dr. Justin Dancer continues through the book at Acts, focusing on Acts 13:1-13. God is not silent. He speaks through His Word, His Spirit, and the needs around us. In Acts 13, the early church at Antioch models what it looks like to listen, surrender, and respond to the mission of God. Through fasting and prayer, the church heard from the Holy Spirit and willingly released their two strongest leaders, Barnabas and Saul, to be sent out. Being set apart is not just about purity; it is about being intentionally removed for a greater purpose. The gospel encountered real spiritual opposition, but the truth of Jesus Christ prevailed, and a powerful Roman official was astonished into belief. The same gospel that amazed him is just as powerful today. The question for every follower of Jesus is whether we are still filled with wonder at His grace, and whether we are willing to give up something good to pursue something greater for His kingdom.
Dr. Justin Dancer continues through the book at Acts, focusing on Acts 11:19-29. Acts 12 is a dramatic account of persecution, miraculous escape, and the unstoppable advance of God's mission. Herod Agrippa had every earthly advantage, yet none of it was enough to hinder what God was doing. Peter was freed from prison through miraculous intervention while the church prayed fervently on his behalf. Three foundational truths emerge from this chapter: God's power cannot be denied, God's people cannot be defeated, and God's plan cannot be doomed. Whether a believer experiences deliverance like Peter or goes home to be with the Lord like James, both outcomes are victories in Christ. The church is called to pray with wholehearted, fervent, stretched-out prayer rather than casual or passing requests. Apathy is one of the greatest threats facing believers today, and the antidote is staying hungry for God, His Word, and His presence. These truths are not just for the early church. They are for every follower of Christ today.
Father's Day Sermon from church planting resident, Matt Koehler, on James 1:21-25.Living out your faith requires more than hearing God's Word. It demands an honest look in the mirror and a willingness to act on what you see. Four key actions shape faithful living: admitting what is true, submitting to God's authority, committing wholeheartedly to Jesus, and transmitting that truth to others. Your identity in Christ is not based on your performance but on the finished work of Jesus on the cross. That identity should shape how you lead your home, raise your children, serve your church, and conduct yourself at work. Satan actively attacks your sense of who you are in Christ, but the shield of faith stands against every one of those lies. The question is not whether you have heard the truth. The question is what you will do with it today.
Dr. Justin Dancer continues through the book at Acts, focusing on Acts 11:19-29. God's hand is woven throughout Scripture as a picture of His power, deliverance, guidance, and even righteous discipline. In John 10, Jesus makes a stunning promise that no one can snatch His people out of His hand, grounding our security entirely in His grip rather than our own. The early church in Antioch experienced this firsthand, as ordinary, unnamed believers proclaimed Jesus into a pagan city and saw a great number turn to the Lord. Barnabas arrived and called them to remain faithful with a resolute heart, holding fast to the One who was already holding fast to them. The church God blesses is one where every member ministers, grace is chosen over criticism, the Word is faithfully taught, and generosity flows freely. God's hand is not distant or passive. He is actively holding you, and the invitation is to hold fast to Him in return.
Dr. Justin Dancer continues our series in Acts, teaching from Acts 10:1-11:18The story of Cornelius in Acts 10-11 demonstrates the powerful collision between God's sovereign grace and human sincerity. Cornelius was a good, God-fearing man who prayed continually and gave generously, yet he still needed to hear and believe the gospel for salvation. When Peter shared the message of Jesus Christ, Cornelius received it with eagerness and hunger. This account reveals that God is sovereignly pursuing people on a rescue mission, working through the hospitality of believers like Simon the Tanner. The story emphasizes that being religious or moral isn't the same as being saved - salvation comes only through personal faith in Jesus Christ.https://sermons.hopemontgomery.com/sermon/hopechurchmontgomery/hope-church-livestream-06072026
Dr. Justin Dancer teaching through Acts 9:32-43Life is filled with moments we wish we could undo, but God specializes in second chances. Through Peter's ministry in Acts 9, we discover that God is the God of restoration, resurrection, and revamping our lives. Whether something in your life needs to be restored like Aeneas who was healed from paralysis, resurrected like Tabitha who was raised from the dead, or revamped like Peter's thinking about cleanliness, Jesus has the power to transform every situation. As long as we have breath in our lungs, we have another chance with God to experience His miraculous work in our broken places.https://sermons.hopemontgomery.com/sermon/hopechurchmontgomery/hope-church-livestream-05312026
Dr. Justin Dancer teaching from Acts 9:20-31 in our continued series.What if the secret to spiritual abundance isn't about getting more, but about cultivating the right soil conditions in your heart? Discover how Saul's dramatic transformation reveals the pathway to experiencing God's increase in every area of life. Are you ready to redirect your ambitions toward the one thing that truly multiplies?
Dr. Justin Dancer teaching through Acts 9:1-20
Join us as Dr. Justin Dancer teaches through the Book of Acts, as our passage today is Acts 8:26-40.
Join Pastor Andy Barlow as he continues in our Acts series, teaching from Acts 8:1-25.
Dr. Justin Dancer teaching from Acts 6 and 7 on the story of Stephen in our current series.
Dr. Justin Dancer teaching from Acts 6:1-7 in our continued series.
Listen as Dr. Justin Dancer teaches from John 20 about the truth and hope of Jesus' ressurrection.
Join us as Dr. Justin Dancer preaches on Palm Sunday over John 12:12-19.
Join us as Dr. Justin Dancer continues in our series in Acts; looking at Acts 4:32 - 5:11.
Join us as Dr. Justin Dancer continues to take us through our study of the book of Acts, looking at Acts 3:17 - 4:22.
Join us as Dr. Justin Dancer continues to take us through our study of the book of Acts, looking at Acts 3:17 - 4:22.
Join us as Dr. Justin Dancer continues in our Acts series, specifically covering Acts 2:42-47 and the 3 key ingredients for a healthy church.
Listen as Dr. Justin Dancer continues in teaching from the Book of Acts, chapter 2, verses 1-41.
Listen with us as Dr. Calvin Pearson continues to teach from the end of Acts chapter 1.
Continue with us in our study of Acts as we look deeper into the upper room in Acts 1:12-14 and how we can learn and apply it to walk with God closer today.Biblical waiting isn't passive but involves active obedience, community, and prayer. The disciples after Jesus' ascension demonstrate three essential elements: being in the right place through obedience to God's commands, surrounding ourselves with the right people who show resilience and stick-with-it-ness, and maintaining the right posture of prayerful dependence on God. Just as a coal removed from fire grows cold, believers separated from community lose their spiritual warmth. The enemy's strategy is isolation, but God calls us to wait together in fellowship. True waiting means actively obeying God's commands while maintaining radical dependence on Him through consistent prayer and community with other believers.
Join us as Dr. Justin Dancer looks at the storms we face out of Mark 4:35-41
Acts 1:4-11Pastor Justin DancerWe all face moments when we feel spiritually and emotionally depleted, wondering where we'll find strength to continue. In Acts 1:4-11, Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit's power before beginning their mission. This wasn't optional—it was essential. The Holy Spirit provides dunamis power, the same explosive force from which we get the word dynamite. This supernatural power has one primary purpose: to make us witnesses for Jesus Christ. As believers, we don't just have the Spirit with us, but within us, empowering us for victory over sin, healing relationships, and accomplishing God's purposes when we surrender our own strength.
Acts 1:1-3Pastor Justin DancerAs we enter a new year, we have a fresh opportunity to deepen our relationship with Christ and recommit to His mission. The Book of Acts serves as more than historical documentation—it represents a continuing story in which modern believers actively participate. We are living in Acts 29, where Jesus continues the work He began during His earthly ministry through His body, the church.Going deeper in our walk with Jesus requires intentional commitment rather than perfectionist performance. Three transformative practices can guide this journey: consistent church attendance with family, monthly Scripture memorization beginning with Acts 1:8, and daily Bible reading through the New Testament. These disciplines embed God's Word in our hearts and minds while strengthening our relationship with Christ.The Book of Acts reveals four foundational truths that remain relevant today. First, Jesus began something that continues through His people—His work didn't end at the ascension but continues through believers. Second, we have received clear commands, particularly the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. Third, Jesus is alive and active today, not just a historical figure but a present reality who strengthens and guides us. Finally, God's kingdom exists now wherever Jesus reigns as Lord. Our response to these truths should be worship, surrender, and obedience to the King of Kings, recognizing that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things when they make themselves available for God's use.
Join us each week as Dr. Justin Dancer brings the word of God to life and applies it to our lives.
Join us each week as Dr. Justin Dancer brings the word of God to life and applies it to our lives.
Join us each week as Dr. Justin Dancer brings the word of God to life and applies it to our lives.
Join us each week as Dr. Justin Dancer brings the word of God to life and applies it to our lives.
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