The Unexpected Power of Prayer: Lessons from Acts 12
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on June 8th, 2025
In the face of seemingly impossible situations, where do we turn? When hope feels distant and circumstances appear insurmountable, what anchors our faith? The remarkable events recorded in Acts 12 offer profound insights into these questions, challenging our perceptions of prayer, faith, and God's involvement in our world.Picture this: It's around 44 AD, fourteen years after Pentecost. The early C... Read More
The Radical Inclusivity of God's Love
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on June 1st, 2025
In the early days of the Christian church, a monumental shift occurred that would forever change the course of history. It's a story of breaking down barriers, challenging long-held beliefs, and embracing a radical new understanding of God's love for all people.Picture this from Acts 10: A Roman centurion named Cornelius, living in Caesarea – a city dedicated to Caesar Augustus. Despite being a pr... Read More
Breaking Down Walls: God's Vision for a United Humanity
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on May 25th, 2025
In a world defined by borders, boundaries, and walls, we often find ourselves divided by language, race, religion, culture, and age. These invisible barriers can separate neighborhoods, cities, and nations. Yet, amidst these divisions, there's a greater story unfolding – one of unity, healing, and a new humanity united under the lordship of Jesus Christ.The book of Acts in the Bible tells a remark... Read More
The Unexpected Path of God's Kingdom
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on May 12th, 2025
In the face of adversity, God's plan often unfolds in unexpected ways. The early Christian church, born in the crucible of persecution, demonstrates how opposition can become the very catalyst for growth and expansion. This paradoxical truth holds profound lessons for believers today.
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Community Prayer
by Paul Veerman on May 12th, 2025
“Our (corporate) prayer time is the high point of the day…We pray boldly and expectantly, not just because that’s what resurrection people do but because we’ve seen God work in so many amazing ways. Prayer fuels prayer.” Paul Miller – A Praying Church Read More
Pastoral Search Committee Update
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on May 11th, 2025
The Pastoral Committee Update given to the congregation on May 11, 2025 Read More
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Standing Firm in the Face of Spiritual Warfare: Insights from Ephesians 6My Words from God’s WordBubble Wrapped LifeTough Questions, Difficult AnswersThe Book of Acts: A Continuing Story of Jesus' MinistryThe Rebirth PortalA Simple Faith; A Complicated LifeHope Rekindled: The Kingdom's Spiritual Power and Global Reach
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Living StonesLeadership in the Kingdom: Following Jesus Through His Chosen OnesPersistent PrayerThe Great Repair: How God is Mending Our Broken WorldDarkness-Light, Evil-Good, Sin-ForgivenessTrading Up: Finding True Satisfaction in ChristWealth and the Kingdom of GodThe Reluctant Prophet: Lessons from Jonah's Journey
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The Radical Inclusivity of God's LoveThe Unexpected Power of Prayer: Lessons from Acts 12The Journey Comes Home: Cultivating a Culture of EvangelismSight and InsightThe Extraordinary Church: Lessons from AntiochCan the West Be Won for Christ?The Gospel: Subversive and Submissive“Alles gut.” It’s Okay.