The sound came first — like a violent wind filling the whole house. Then fire. Then voices, speaking in languages they had never learned, were understood by people from every corner of the known world. But here is something worth remembering: Pentecost was already a holiday. Jewish pilgrims had traveled from across the empire to celebrate, which means the room where the Spirit fell was already full of the world. This week, we mark the birthday of the Church and sit with the gift that started it all — not just the speaking, but the understanding. Seven weeks ago, Jesus promised his disciples they would not be left alone. On this Sunday, wearing red, we celebrate that he kept his word.

This Sunday is Pentecost, one of the most important days in the Christian year—even more important than Christmas! It’s the day we remember how the Holy Spirit was poured out on Jesus’ followers and how the Church was born. Some people were confused or even made fun of what was happening, but others opened their hearts and received something amazing. God still speaks through dreams and visions today, and the Holy Spirit continues to work in our lives if we’re willing to listen. Join us and discover what it means to dream God's dreams and be led by His Spirit!

What are the most important words in the Bible? Most of us would say things like God, Jesus, love, and faith—and we’d be right! But this week, we’re going to talk about two words that are often misunderstood: conversion and repentance. They’re not just one-time events; they’re part of a lifelong journey with Jesus, full of learning, growing, and turning toward the good. Come hear the story of Paul, a man who went from enemy of the church to one of its greatest leaders—and the everyday people like Ananias who helped make that transformation possible.

Sometimes, doing what’s right isn’t easy. After Jesus rose from the dead, he told his followers to share his message with the world—but that put them in danger. The authorities wanted to silence them, and even threw them in jail. But the apostles chose to follow God rather than give in to fear or pressure. This week, we’ll explore what it means to speak the truth with courage, even when it’s risky or unpopular.

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Have you ever felt like you could go through life without anyone’s help? That being a ‘rock’ or an ‘island’ might protect you from pain?
Paul Simon sang it, but God tells us a different story: ‘It is not good that the man should be alone.’ In a world where screens replace human connection, loneliness is rising, and community feels optional, we need to ask ourselves: Are we living as God intended?

Join us as we explore the power of connection, community, and why we’re not meant to do this life alone in Dr. Kevin Tully's sermon, “Paul Simon Sang It, But I Never Believed It."