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The Gospel quickly begins the advance from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth in Acts Chapter eight. Our text today shows us that all are qualified to receive Christ as savior, and that we need to be led in this work.
As the early church grew in influence it began to find itself at odds with the same religious leaders that opposed Christ. As Stephen is martyred by these people, he demonstrates for us what it looks like to be truly living for Christ even in the midst of dying for Christ.
In one of the strangest stories in the book of Acts we see how hypocrisy is something the church has struggled with from the very beginning, and something that we need to intentionally fight against today.
We are creatures of habit. As we walk through daily routines in our jobs, marriages, and faith sometimes life can get a little bit stale. This week as we continue looking at the book of Acts we explore how to find refreshment in life through the presence of God.
This week we examine the significance of the moment when the Holy Spirit filled the followers of Jesus for the first time, and the way that calls us to couple with the mission of Jesus today.
The beginning of Acts shows us the mission that Jesus gave the early church and the promise he makes for how it will be fulfilled. This week we will explore how this mission and promise are still an important piece of our faith today.
(Hebrews 12:1-3/Hebrews 10:11-12) (Length 28:10/Size 9.67MB)
(Isaiah 9:1-3/Luke2:8-12/Philippians 4:4-6;1:3-8,18-19)(Length 36:22/10.4MB)
(Isaiah 9:2;6-7/John 3:16/Romans 8:35-39/Isaiah 40:3-5) (Length 30:00/8.58MB)
(Matthew 1:1-16)(Length 38:11/Size 10:09MB)