This week we look at the church taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ out from Jerusalem into the surrounding region of Judea and Samaria and how persecution leads to this.

This week we have audio of a sermon Russell preached a few months ago during the Southgate Alliance Morning service on the last few verses in Ezra 3.

This week we look at the ministry of Stephen including his sermon to the Sanhedrin, seeking to understand what his sermon means for us as we seek to love and engage our city.

We look at the complaint that is raised by the Greek Christians regarding the treatment widows. What does the response of the apostles teach us as the church today.

This week we look at the Apostle's arrest and beating at the hands of the High Priest and the Council. We look at how they respond to suffering and what that means for us today.

We look at Peter and John's (and the rest of the Apostles) appearance before the Sanhedrin.

We look at the third snapshot that Luke (the author of the Book of Acts) gives us into the life of the church. The focus is on the healing ministry of the Apostles.

Note: There are some audio difficulties. We apologize for any inconvenience. We look at the story of Ananias and Sapphira and what it teaches us today about pride, money, ministry and the Holy Spirit. Note: There are some audio difficulties. We apologize for any inconvenience.

A look at Luke's short description of the church at the end of Acts 4. What causes the church to be united and what does their unity lead to?

A sermon that Russell preached at Southgate Alliance Church in November 2009. An overview of Paul's letters to Timothy, focusing on "running the race" and "fighting the fight of faith."

A sermon that Russell preached at Southgate Alliance Church in October looking at the book of Colossians. Specifically Colossians 1:15-20.

We look at Luke 2:10-11 answering the question, why is Christmas important?

Josh Sommer walks through John 14:1-6, looking at what Jesus means when he calls himself the Way, the Truth and the Life.

We look at the churches response to the report from Peter and John of the threats they received from the religious leaders.

We look at the Peter and John being questioned by the religious leaders of the day.

David Schmidt takes us through Leviticus 18, looking at what God is calling his people to.

The Religious leaders of the day aren't happy with the preaching of the Apostles. The first persecution of Christians takes place.

A testimony by Nathan Hughes.

Peter finishes his sermon, calling the people to repent of their sin and turn to God who will forgive them.

A look at the healing of the lame man and what it shows us about ourselves.

The life of the church after the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Examining how the early believers saw church.

The Day of Pentecost. Peter proclaims the Gospel to the people of Jerusalem. What it the Gospel?

The Day of Pentecost. What does it mean? What is the difference between the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the filling of the Holy Spirit?

A look at the apostles obedient response to Jesus and the steps they take in preparation for the mission Jesus has given them. Looking specifically at prayer in the life of the church and the believer.

The first in our series through the book of Acts, looking at Jesus' final words to his followers.

A look at Colossians 2:6-7 as Paul calls the Colossian Church to live in Christ in the same manner that they received him.

A look at God's covenant with Abram (in Genesis 15), what it means and what it ultimately points to.

A look at Jesus' description of himself as "The Bread of Life" in John 6.

A look at what (Christian) love is, how it enriches, edifies and lasts.

A second look at Jesus our King, specifically related to what he is a king of.

A look at Jesus as our King.

A look at Hope. Specifically dealing with what Christian Hope is and how it differs from the hope that the world and religion try to offer.

A look at Faith, what it is and how it relates to or interacts with Reason.

A short look at the final Psalm of Ascent.

A look at unity within the church and how unity is tied to the person and work of Jesus.

A look at God's call on Abram in Genesis 12.

A look at Psalm 132. Where to we put our focus? On our own limited experience, or on the long faithful history of God presented throughout the bible?

A look at pride and how God gives his people new hearts that are humble in light of his grace.

A look at Noah and what his story teaches us about God and ourselves.

Looking at Psalm 130 and the question of humanity's sinfulness, and God's great love for humanity in spite of it.

A look at Psalm 129. What about people who simply hate the Jesus and the Church?

A look at Psalm 128.

A look at Psalm 127, dealing with idea that apart from God, everything that is done is done in vain.

A sermon looking at our first parents, Adam and Eve, and how our basic nature is affected or formed by their actions and what they were like and how they point to or testify about Jesus.

Psalm 126, looking at God's work to bring the captives back to Zion and what it means for us individually, corporately and for our mission in our city.

Psalm 125, looking at God's protection of his people, specifically related to God's preservation of his people in respect to salvation for the rest of their lives.

Psalm 124, looking at the sovereignty of God in all things, including saving sinners from their three ultimate enemies of Satan, Sin and Death.

Looking at why the resurrection matters to Christians.

A look at the reason Jesus had to die and what was accomplished through his death on the cross.

Psalm 123, looking at the reality of suffering and the need to look to God for mercy in our suffering.

Psalm 122, looking at what the church is and why the church matters.

Psalm 121, dealing with the difference between "Worldly help" versus "Godly help."

A look at the first Psalm of Ascent.

The second in a two-part series dealing with pride.

The first in a two-part series dealing with pride.

The final in our four-part series on the book of Jonah. This week we look at Jonah's frustration with God's compassion shown to the people of Nineveh.

The third in a four-part series on the book of Jonah. This week we look at Jonah's eventual obedience to God's call to preach to Nineveh and the response of the Ninevites to Jonah's preaching.

The second in a four-part series on the book of Jonah. This week we look at Jonah's prayer from inside the Great Fish.

The first in a four part series on Jonah. This week we look at Chapter 1: Jonah's disobedience, self-righteousness, despair, and God's salvation.