Sermons – Aldersgate Church

God must have a special place in his heart for prisoners. How else do we explain the frequent mention of prison and prisoners in the Bible? Imprisonment is one of the most wretched situations into which humans can fall in this world. Not only are prisoner movements and activities restricted, not only are they deprived […] The post Messy – Week 3: Visiting Those in Prison appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Jesus is recognized as a “friend of sinners.” That’s good news for us! And it also means we find ourselves challenged by Jesus’ example to make sure we do not turn away outsiders in a way that Jesus never would. What keeps us from being recognized as a “friend of sinners”? May we see others […] The post Messy – Week 1: Friend of the Riffraff appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Our prayers trigger the actions of heaven. Scripture: John 11:1-4 The post How Ya Feelin’ – Week 7: Have You Prayed About It? appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Emoji’s dominate our conversations in text messages and on social media. They convey our emotions and tell others how we are feeling. So, how ya feelin’? Today: Raising Hands in Celebration Speaker, Pastor: Ryan Smallwood Scripture: Psalm 106:1 The post How Ya Feelin’ – Week 6 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Emoji’s dominate our conversations in text messages and on social media. They convey our emotions and tell others how we are feeling. So, how ya feelin’? Today: Heart Eyes/Kissy Face Speaker, Pastor: Ryan Smallwood Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The post How Ya Feelin’ – Week 5 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Josh Hurst Matthew 11:25-30 The post How Ya Feelin’ – Week 4 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

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Emoji’s dominate our conversations in text messages and on social media. They convey our emotions and tell others how we are feeling. So, how ya feelin’? The post How Ya Feelin’ – Week 3 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Emojis dominate our conversations in text messages and on social media. They convey our emotions and tell others how we are feeling. So, how ya feelin’? The post How Ya Feelin’ – Week 2 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Emoji’s dominate our conversations in text messages and on social media. They convey our emotions and tell others how we are feeling. So, how ya feelin’? The post How Ya Feelin’ – Week 1 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Ephesians 2:11-22 We all have our own family – a determined toddler, a crazy teenager, an nervous mother, a preoccupied father, overbearing in-laws, estranged brothers and sisters. Let’s face it, families can be messy and chaotic. But family matters to God. He created the family, works in them, and invites us into His The post Family Matters – Week 3 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

It’s All God’s Idea Ephesians 5:21-6:4 We all have our own family matters – a determined toddler, a crazy teenager, an nervous mother, a preoccupied father, overbearing in-laws, estranged brothers and sisters. Let’s face it, families can be messy and chaotic.  But family matters to God.  He created the family, works in them, and invites […] The post Family Matters – Week 1 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Becoming A Woman of Great Influence Acts 9:36-43 From cover to cover, the Bible is full of stories of women who had incredible influence. These women altered history and their stories continue to have great impact. On this Mother’s Day Sunday, we will look at some of these stories but more importantly how your story […] The post Mother’s Day 2016 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Michael Christian How Can I Know I’m Going to Heaven? The post Are We There Yet – Week 5 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Do Christians Really Win? 1 John 4:1-6 Christians are not immune to the effects of evil. Yet we never need to be afraid because we have Christ! And Jesus is always greater than Satan and all the hosts of demons combined! The post Are We There Yet – Week 4 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Mark 5:1-20 One of Satan’s greatest strategies is to fool people into thinking he doesn’t exist. But the Bible teaches that Satan and his demons are very real. They were real in Jesus’ day and they’re real for us today too.  And we need to take their existence very seriously. The post Are We There Yet? Week 3 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Who is the Real Enemy? Ephesians 6:10-18 The Bible is clear that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against the forces of evil. Spiritual warfare is real. Satan is a real enemy and to win the war we must become aware of what he’s like and the strategies he uses. The post Are We There Yet? Week 2 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Are We Really in the Last Days? 1 Peter 4:7-19 Are we there yet?  Are there signs that point to the last days – natural disasters, unexplained diseases, terrorism and the rise of ISIS, the ongoing threat of global war, and other signs?  What does the Bible have to say to prepare us, equip us […] The post Are We There Yet? Week 1 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

John 20:1-18 The post The Answer Is Easter appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Luke 11:1-13; Matthew 6:5-15 What if you could shadow Jesus for one month? What do you think would impress you the most? Surely His love and compassion would capture your heart. His miracles would move you. His authoritative words would inspire you. But perhaps what would captivate you the most would be the spiritual habits […] The post Walk This Way Week 6 – Prayer appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Mark 2:27 What if you could shadow Jesus for one month? What do you think would impress you the most? Surely His love and compassion would capture your heart. His miracles would move you. His authoritative words would inspire you. But perhaps what would captivate you the most would be the spiritual habits that shaped […] The post Walk This Way Week 5 – Rest appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

What if you could shadow Jesus for one month? What do you think would impress you the most? Surely His love and compassion would capture your heart. His miracles would move you. His authoritative words would inspire you. But perhaps what would captivate you the most would be the spiritual habits that shaped His life. […] The post Walk This Way Week 4 – Worship appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Mark 3:7-19 Walk this way…the Jesus way. What if you could shadow Jesus for one month? What do you think would impress you the most? Surely His love and compassion would capture your heart. His miracles would move you. His authoritative words would inspire you. But perhaps what would captivate you the most would be […] The post Walk This Way Week 3 – Community appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Matthew 6:16-18 Walk this way…the Jesus way. What if you could shadow Jesus for one month? What do you think would impress you the most? His miracles would move you. His authoritative words would inspire you. But perhaps what would captivate you the most would be the spiritual habits that shaped His life. Walk this […] The post Walk This Way Week 2 – Fasting appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Walk this way…the Jesus way.  What if you could shadow Jesus for one month? What do you think would impress you the most?  Surely His love and compassion would capture your heart.  His miracles would move you.  His authoritative words would inspire you.  But perhaps what would captivate you the most would be the spiritual […] The post Walk This Way Week 1 – Love appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

John 15:1-11…How to remain in the “new” God has for you. What if we could review our mistakes, shortcomings, setbacks, and adversities and get a redo, restart, rewind, and a renewal? We can…Happy New Year!  #RE2016 The post REMAIN – #RE2016 Week 5 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Acts 1:6-2:4…Often you have to wait on the “new”. What do you do while you are waiting? What if we could review our mistakes, shortcomings, setbacks, and adversities and get a redo, restart, rewind, and a renewal? We can…Happy New Year! #RE2016 The post REVEAL – #RE2016 Week 4 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

1 Samuel 16 – 2 Samuel 5…God is more interested in the process than He is the result of the “new”. What if we could review our mistakes, shortcomings, setbacks, and adversities and get a redo, restart, rewind, and a renewal? We can…Happy New Year!  #RE2016 The post Rehearse – #RE2016 Week 3 appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

1 Chronicles 21:1-8…Is the “new” your idea or God’s idea? Is it your ambition or God’s burden? What if we could review our mistakes, shortcomings, setbacks, and adversities and get a redo, restart, rewind, and a renewal? We can…Happy New Year! #RE2016 The post Restart appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Ezekiel 37:1-14…Finding the “new” in 2016 What if we could review our mistakes, shortcomings, setbacks, and adversities and get a redo, restart, rewind, and a renewal? We can…Happy New Year! #RE2016 The post Revive appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

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Luke 4:18-19 All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth. I mean all l want for Christmas is you. Or is it all I want for Christmas is a hippopotamus? It’s so confusing! Ask any child this time of year and they can give you a list of all kinds of items on […] The post Healing appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Luke 4:18-19 All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.  I mean all l want for Christmas is you.  Or is it all I want for Christmas is a hippopotamus?  It’s so confusing! Ask any child this time of year and they can give you a list of all kinds of items on […] The post Good News appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 We’re all hungry for something. It’s that hunger that drives us.  But what should we be hungry for?  The Bible tells us that those who hunger will be filled.  Are we hungry enough to chase after it? The post Wisdom appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Ecclesiastes 5:8; 6:12 Every battle begins with hunger. What are you hungry for? Satisfaction? Change? Wealth? Wisdom? The battle is on. The post Wealth appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Every battle begins with hunger. What are you hungry for? Satisfaction? Change? Wealth? Wisdom? The battle is on! The post Change appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26 Every battle begins with hunger. What are you hungry for? Satisfaction? Change? Wealth? Wisdom? The battle is on – Hunger Games! The post Satisfaction appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Acts 8:36-39 God longs for us to experience His presence. He desires to make Himself real to us and allow us to experience his company in tangible moments. Some of these moments come as surprises. Others come as divine appointments. Jesus left us with instructions to “do this” regularly and experience His presence: Baptism. The post Baptism appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Luke 22:14-22, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 God longs for us to experience His presence. He desires to make Himself real to us and allow us to experience His company in tangible moments. Some of these moments come as surprises. Others come as divine appointments. Jesus left us with instructions to “do this” regularly and experience His […] The post Holy Communion appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

John 12:1-8 Taking The Next Step 1. Honestly evaluate the heart of the matter – your heart. Imagine or draw a line and let one end of the line represent “obsessed with money/stuff” and the other end represent “obsessed with God”. Where do you fall on the line? Be honest! 2. What are your priorities […] The post Grateful People Give Generously appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

John 21:1-14 Taking The Next Step Read Acts 2:41-47 Discuss how groups were one of the important facets of healthy church life in the early church. Give some common excuses why some Christians are not in groups. What are your responses to those excuses? Who is currently in your life that is helping you grow? […] The post Growing People Grow Together appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Taking The Next Step Read Matthew 8:14-15. What was the first thing that Peter’s mother-in-law did as soon as Jesus healed her? Read Matthew 20:20-28 Is it easy to get more obsessed with our place in line rather than our position as a servant? What did Jesus say we needed to do if we want […] The post Saved People Serve People appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

John 1:40-50 Taking The Next Step Turn to Luke 14:15-23 and answer the following questions… Is it common for people to have excuses when we invite them to church (Luke 14:15-20)? What was The Master’s response…to give up on people or keep pursuing them (Luke 14:21)? Does Jesus want His house to be empty or […] The post Found People Find People appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

The Aldersgate Kids have taken over! The post Aldersgate Kids Live appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

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Psalm 23 The Psalms: a place for real conversation with a real God for real people dealing with real issues. The post Follow The Leader! appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Psalm 32 The Psalms: a place for real conversation with a real God for real people dealing with real issues. The post Don’t Be a Mule! appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Psalm 121 The Psalms: a place for real conversation with a real God for real people dealing with real issues. The post Look Up! appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

Psalm 117 The Psalms: a place for real conversation with a real God for real people dealing with real issues. The post Applaud God! appeared first on Aldersgate Church.

James 4:7-8 1,2,3,4…I declare a Color War! God and the devil are at war, but we don’t have to wait until the end to see who will win. God has already defeated Satan and when Christ returns, the devil and all his demons will be eliminated forever! Satan is here now, however, and he is […] The post Color Wars appeared first on Aldersgate Church.