No Other Name
Sermon by Pastor Bob Johnson / Oct 19, 2025
Text: Acts 4:8-12
Introduction
Background of the text.
Acts 3: Peter and John healed a lame man.
Apostolic age
Apostle’s Qualifications
The apostles were endowed with miraculous power to -authenticate their divine commission
-validate their message
-to advance the early Christian church.
Acts 4:1-3
Acts 4:5-7 The Sanhedrin
History only confirms what God’s Word declares!
No Other Name!
- The Testimony of a Resurrected Savior. v10
Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
Peter shares three highlights regarding the testimony of a resurrected Savior.
First, Peter highlights a description of Jesus.
“by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth”
His Humanity
His Deity
His Humility
Next, Peter highlights the crucifixion of Jesus.
“whom you crucified”
The Jews should have recognized Jesus as Messiah simply from the fulfillment of prophecy.
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Psalm 22:16-18 |
His hands and feet will be pierced, his garments divided, and his enemies cast lots for his clothing. |
Matthew 27:35 |
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Isaiah 53:5 |
Messiah is wounded, suffering, bruised, |
Matthew 27:57-60 |
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Isaiah 53:12 |
Punished among thieves/transgressors. |
Mark 15:27 |
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Zechariah 12:10 |
He was pierced |
John 19:34 |
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Zechariah 11:12 |
Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver |
Matthew 26:15 |
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Psalm 34:20 |
No bones broken |
John 19:33 |
Peter highlights the resurrection of Jesus.
“whom God raised from the dead”
Did you know that He was seen by over 520 eyewitnesses after His resurrection and before His ascension?
-Mary Magdelene and several other women. John 20:11-18
-2 Followers of Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Luke 24:13-32
-His brother James and all the Apostles. 1 Corinthians 15:7
-Over 500 people at once. 1 Corinthians 15:6
- The Testimony of a Firm Foundation. V.11
Acts 4:11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Peter shares three expressions in this verse regarding a firm foundation.
1st Expression – “This is the stone”
Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
2nd Expression – “Which was set at nought of you builders”
Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
Matthew 21:42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
3rd Expression – “which is become the head of the corner.”
1 Peter 2:6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
- The Testimony of a Changed Life. V.8.
Acts 4:8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
Let’s look at several observations regarding a changed life.
Peter’s Name – Then Peter
John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
Peter’s Power – Filled with the Holy Spirit
Peter’s Boldness – said unto them
Peter’s Conclusion – No Other Name
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Philippians 2:10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Is Jesus your Lord and Savior? If He is, do you speak his name with boldness and love?
There is NO OTHER NAME!!
The Pathway of Heaven
Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / October 12, 2025
Series: Heaven
Main text: John 3:1–16
I. The Enquirer Regarding Heaven
A. – Most Impressive
– Pharisee: Guardian of the law.
– Member of the Sanhedrin: Ruling council of 71 elders.
– Israel’s Teacher: Respected, rich, and religious.
B. – Impacted by Jesus’ miracles and words.
– Wonders if Jesus is the Messiah.
C. – Came by night seeking truth (John 3:2).
– Searching beyond religion for real relationship with God.
II. The Explanation Regarding Heaven
A. Need for New Birth Informed
– Religion and morality cannot save; one must be born again.
– Salvation is spiritual, not physical (John 3:3).
B. Need for New Birth Illustrated
1. Different – Physical vs. Spiritual (vv.6–7).
2. Different – The Spirit moves unseen yet powerfully (v.8).
3. Different – The serpent lifted up (Num. 21:8–9; John 3:14–16).
→ Salvation comes by faith in the crucified Christ.
III. The Effect Regarding Heaven
Nicodemus publicly identified with Jesus at His burial.
Calvary changed his life—no longer a secret disciple.
True salvation leads to boldness and transformation.
Conclusion
God’s grace reaches both the moral and the broken.
Every soul must choose: Will you be born again and follow Christ?
John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world…”
A Place Called Heaven
Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / Oct 5, 2025
Series: HEAVEN
Main Text – John 14:1–4
I. The Reality of Heaven
Jesus comforts His disciples: John 14:1–4.
He prepares us for His departure and for our own.
Heaven is a real place (topos = place, John 14:2).
Descriptions: a country, a city, a kingdom, a Father’s house.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:10; Acts 1:10–11; Isaiah 14:13.
II. The Riches of Heaven
A. The in Heaven – Hebrews 9:24.
– Beauty of Christ surpasses all.
B. The in Heaven – Hebrews 12:23.
– Reunion with loved ones, the church of the firstborn.
C. The of Heaven – 1 Peter 1:3–4.
– Our inheritance is reserved in heaven.
D. The of Heaven – Philippians 3:20.
– Our citizenship is in heaven now.
E. The of Heaven – Matthew 5:12.
– Rewards for faithful service.
F. The of Heaven – Matthew 6:19–21; 1 Thessalonians 2:19.
– True treasure = souls, eternal investment.
G. The of Heaven – Revelation 21:27; Luke 10:20.
– Names written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
Conclusion
Tom Brady’s story of success yet emptiness.
“Why do I have 3 Super Bowl rings and still
think there’s something greater out there for
me? I mean, maybe a lot of people would
say, ‘Hey man this is what it is all about. I
reached my goal, my dream, my life.’ Me, I
think: there’s got to be more than this. I
mean this can’t be what it’s all cracked up to
be. I mean, I’ve done it. I’m 27. And what
else is there for me?” – Tom Brady
Ultimate longing of every heart = Heaven.
Jesus said: John 14:6 – He is the way to Heaven.
Belief Behaving Boldly
Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / Sept 28, 2025
Main text: Ephesians 6:18–20
“I preach on Sunday – but I have 450 members who take my message on Monday and preach it wherever they go.” – Henry Ward Beecher
I. Battle for Souls
Read Ephesians 6:18
- Our primary strength in the battle = Prayer
- We are in a war (Ephesians 6:10–18).
- Satan fears the believer who appeals to Almighty God.
2 things about prayer:
1. – sights the enemy.
2. – fights the enemy.
Persevere in prayer – Satan never gives up.
Paul’s request: prayer for souls.
II. Burden for Souls
We are on earth for a greater purpose: winning souls.
True fulfillment = becoming a courageous Christian.
Jesus showed the value of one soul (Luke 15):
- Lost sheep – shepherd searched until found.
- Lost coin – woman hunted until found.
- Lost son – father waited for his return.
Christ’s burden: He wept, prayed, fasted, lost sleep.
Paul’s burden: Acts 20:31; Romans 10:1; Romans 9:3
Jeremiah’s burden: Lamentations 1
III. Boldness for Souls
Read Ephesians 6:19-20
Paul in Rome:
– Desired to preach in Rome → went as a prisoner.
– Saw opportunity in chains (Philippians 1:12–13).
2 Timothy 2:9 – ‘….The word of God is not bound.’
Difficulties = opportunities to share Christ.
Paul’s prayer = boldness in walk and talk.
IV. Business of Souls
Read Ephesians 6:20
Satan’s goal = distract believers from witnessing.
We are ambassadors for Christ (v.20).
– Represent Heaven.
– Used to shake Satan’s kingdom.
Our main task:
1. Win souls for Christ.
2. Make sure we keep doing #1.
‘Politics is my day job. Sharing Jesus is my main job.’ – Charlie Kirk
V. Blessing of Souls
Paul’s joy in prison = fruit of souls won
Joy in Luke 15:
1. Shepherd found sheep → party.
2. Woman found coin → party.
3. Father welcomed son → biggest party.
Luke 15:10 – ‘….there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.’
True joy comes from everyday witnessing.
Evil wanted a funeral — God brought revival.
Sermon by Dr. Emir Caner
Sept 21, 2025
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LIFE
Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / Sept 14, 2025
Series: Living Life Backward
Text: Ecclesiastes 11-12
Solomon concludes his journal with some great advice about life.
I. ACCEPT LIFE
Read Eccl. 11:1-2
A. Be
Solomon Used 2 Activities to Illustrate this Point
- The Merchant
- The Farmer
B. Be
Read Eccl. 11:3-6
II. ACCEPT LIFE
A. Appreciate life
Read Eccl. 11:7-8
B. Appreciate life
Read Eccl. 11:9-12:2
C. Appreciate life
Read Eccl. 12:3-8
III. ANALYZE LIFE
A. for life
Read Eccl. 12:9-10
B. for life
Read Eccl. 12:11-12
IV. ASSESS LIFE
Read Eccl. 12:13-14
3 Keys to a Fulfilling Life
- your Creator (read Psalm 8:3-4)
- God (read Eccl. 12:13)
- God’s commandments (read Eccl. 12:13-14)
The Folly of the Foolish
Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / Sept 7, 2025
Series: Living Life Backward
Text: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20
Solomon – the author of books of Ecclesiastes and Proverbs
Proverbs 15:21 – “Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom…”
I. THE LIFE OF A FOOL
Read Ecclesiastes 10:1
A. The of their life
Saul – a perfection description of the life of a fool (see 1 Samuel 16:14)
B. The of their life
Read Eccl. 10:2
• The right hand = place of honor and power.
• The left hand = place of weakness and rejection
Our choices are made by us. The direction comes from the choices we make.
C. The of their life
Read Eccl. 10:3
A fool’s actions prove himself a fool.
II. THE LEADERSHIP OF A FOOL
“I haver never accepted what many people have kindly said – that I inspired the nation. It was the nation and the race dwelling around the globe that had the lion heart. I had the luck to be called to give the roar.” – Winston Churchill
Solomon warns about the leadership of a fool.
A.
Read Eccl. 10:16-17
“Unlucky the land whose king is a young pup, and whose princes party all night. Lucky the land whose king is mature – where the princes behave themselves and don’t drink themselves silly.” (The Message, paraphrase)
B.
Read Eccl. 10:18
“There is little correlation between a leader’s effectiveness and his or her intelligence – imagination – or knowledge. Brilliant people are strikingly ineffective. They never have learned that insights become effectiveness only through hard systematic work.” Peter Drucker/leadership guru
C.
Read Eccl. 10:19
In what field are you a leader?
* We will never stand alone before God.
* We will stand with the souls of those we lead.
D.
Read Eccl. 10:20
III. THE LIPS OF A FOOL
Read Eccl. 10:11-14
A. THE LIPS OF THE FOOL ARE COMPARED TO A
Read Proverbs 24:1-2
Read Proverbs 20:19
Be careful with gossip.
B. THE LIPS OF THE FOOL ARE CERTAIN TO BE
Read Proverbs 13:3, 16:27-28
Read Eccl. 10:12
David Jeremiah said that he prays every morning this prayer: “My Lord and my God. I am a rudderless ship without you. I cannot work, I cannot speak, I cannot live or love as I should – unless your wisdom lights my path. Protect me from my own foolishness and teach me thy way.”
How to Enjoy Life
Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / August 31, 2025
Series: Living Life Backward
Text: Ecclesiastes 9
Why do so few people enjoy life? Because they are trying to be happy without God.
Three Timeless Principles to Enjoy Life
I. DEATH IS SURE
Solomon gives us 3 responses in the face of death:
A. Examination
Read Ecclesiastes 9:1-3
B. Endurance
Read Ecclesiastes 9:4-6
Solomon’s response to death is: CHOOSE LIFE!
C. Enjoyment
Jim Elliott – “Wherever you are be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.”
II. LIFE IS SURPRISING
A. Life holds unfair
Read Ecclesiastes 9:11
B. Life holds unexpected
Read Ecclesiastes 9:12
III. WISDOM IS SUPERIOR
Read Ecclesiastes 9:13-15 …. The Illustration
Read Ecclesiastes 9:16-18a …. The application
Three Ways Wisdom Comes
A. Wisdom comes through a
Read Proverbs 3:13, Proverbs 9:10
B. Wisdom comes through
C. Wisdom comes through
Read Ecclesiastes 9:8b
Ambassadors: Representing the King
Sermon by Pastor Bob Johnson / August 24, 2025
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:20
Introduction
To be an ambassador for Christ means representing Christ’s interests and sharing His message with the world. This role calls us to actively share the gospel and live in a way that reflects our faith.
The imagery of an ambassador highlights our responsibility to carry God’s message with authority and integrity.
As representatives of the King:
We have been given a new .
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 5:1-5)
We have been given a new .
Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:6-8)
We have been given a new .
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. (2 Corinthians 5:9-13)
We have been given a new .
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. (2 Corinthians 5:14-16)
We have been given a new .
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
We have been given a new .
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. (2 Corinthians 5:18-21)
1. Grow in Your With God
2. Build with Those Around You
3. Learn to Ask that Open Dialogue
4. Look for to Share Your Story
5. Invite to Follow Jesus
Choosing the Temporal over the Eternal
Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / August 17, 2025
Bible text: Mark 10:17-22
I. HIS DESIRE
A. His search (Read Mark 10:17)
B. His subject (Read Mark 10:17, 1 John 5:11-12)
II. HIS DIAGNOSIS
A. Jesus’ point
- His understanding of who Jesus is (Read Mark 10:18)
- His understanding of what the Law does (Read Mark 10:19-20, Romans 3:20)
B. Jesus’ plea (Read Mark 10:21)
“Wilt thou have thy sins and go to hell or leave thy sins and go to heaven?” – John Bunyan
III. HIS DECISION
Read Mark 10:22
A. Remorse rather than repentance (Read Luke 13:3, Acts 3:19)
B. The material rather than the eternal
Mark 8:36 – “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?”