"...they reported all that God had done through them and how He had opened, for the nations, a doorway of faith." Acts 14: 27 (lit.) What a blessed thing our Scriptures describe for us this morning: God pouring His Word and His Good News out in

Get Back Up

May 9th, 2021 40m 27s

"...they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead, however..." Acts 14: 19 There are two kinds of people in this world: those who are blown and bent by the wind and those who stand up to it. Which one are you? This

Useless Things and the Living God

May 2nd, 2021 43m 57s

"...that you should turn from these useless things to the Living God." Acts 14: 15 That day when Paul preached in the city of Lystra, one man was truly listening. Though a crowd was there with him, we cannot speak for the others. So ingrained t

Set Apart and Sent Out

Mar 7th, 2021 49m 57s

"Now, having fasted and prayed and laid hands on them, they sent them forth..." Acts 13:3 Here in the Book of Acts, we find the early church to be a mighty cross-cultural powerhouse! Powerfully gifted to serve a needy world, and powerfully enab

The Dangers of Misplaced Allegiance

Feb 28th, 2021 49m 5s

"...he examined the guards and commanded that they be put to death..." Acts 12: 19 Let's face it People are frail, and not even Christians are an exception. No, not even that wonderful exemplary New Testament Church! When God answers their pray

His Kingdom Comes!

Feb 21st, 2021 57m 1s

“...they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened to them of its own accord...” Acts 12:10 NKJV How bleak and depressing the world looked that day for Peter and his church. His dear friend James had been run through with a s

Godly Men and Rotten Kings

Feb 14th, 2021 45m 45s

"Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church." Acts 12:1 Wherever the Kingdom of God advances, you can be sure that opposition will arise. This morning, Herod the 'People Pleaser', seeing that his m

When Prophets Speak

Feb 7th, 2021 51m 1s

"In those days, prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch..." Acts 11: 27 Today, the Christian church is flooded with self-proclaimed "prophets" who make reckless proclamations that never come true. So...are they truly "prophets"? What is a "prop

They Are Called 'Christians'

Jan 31st, 2021 44m 44s

"...the disciples were first called 'Christians' in Antioch." Acts 11: 26 It may be a word that world despises. It may a name that the forces of evil rise up against; but there is no greater title than the one first given to the believers in An

Silencing the Critics

Jan 24th, 2021 48m 5s

"When they heard these things, they became silent, and they glorified God saying 'Then God has also granted the Gentiles repentance to life.'" Acts 11: 18 Peter was heavily criticized for befriending and consorting with the 'foreigners' in thei

For All Who Believe In His Name

Jan 17th, 2021 47m 33s

"...that through Him, all who believe in His name will receive remission of sins." Acts 10: 48 Where would we be if the events of this chapter had never happened? If Peter had not obeyed the Lord, set aside his prejudices, and faithfully preach

Obedience to God

Jan 10th, 2021 46m 55s

"But a voice spoke to him again the second time: 'What God has cleansed, you must not call common'." Acts 10:15 The great disciple, Peter, was carrying within his heart the very same tendencies toward pride and prejudices that all of us have. B

God Rescues His People

Dec 6th, 2020 42m 5s

"Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified." Acts 9: 31 In the wake of Saul, the Destoyer's, removal from the scene, the fledgling churches enter into a peaceful period where they are free to do wha

The Ultimate 'Outsider'

Nov 29th, 2020 40m 13s

This morning we find our new believer, Saul (or 'Paul' as he soon will be) completely alone and cut off in this world. His former friends are his bitterest enemies. The Christian brothers don't trust him at all. he is the ultimate 'outsider'. D

A Street Called 'Straight'

Nov 22nd, 2020 38m 24s

"The Lord said to him: 'Arise and go to the street called 'Straight' and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for--behold!--he prays!" Acts 9:11 NKJV Could it possibly be a coincidence? That this greatest conversion of a

Flat on His Face

Nov 15th, 2020 39m 35s

"...he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying: 'Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?'" Acts 9: 4 It has to be one of the most dramatic moments in all the B ib le: the complete overthrow of a wicked man. Saul, the great persecutor, was t

Spirit-Led and Full of Hope

Nov 8th, 2020 44m 2s

"Then the Spirit said to Philip: 'Go near and overtake this chariot...'" Acts 8: 29 He was treasurer to the Queen of a thoroughly pagan land; a man of great authority and prestige! Who would ever expect him to come to the Lord? And yet, there h

Freely Received, Freely Given

Nov 1st, 2020 39m 42s

"But Peter said to him: 'May your money perish with you because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money.'" Acts 8: 20 NKJV It is the bedrock foundation of the Gospel of Christ that not a thing we now have, as Christians,

Of Fugitives and Missionaries

Oct 25th, 2020 43m 33s

"Therefore, those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the Word..." Acts 8: 4 What an amazing God we serve! He overthrows evil with good; turns trials into triumphs! This morning, our little church is 'scattered' under the fierce persec

The Importance of Looking Up

Oct 18th, 2020 41m 34s

"...but he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up steadfastly into heaven..." Acts 7: 55 Stephen was the church's first martyr and what a model of courage he is! He knew the great risk behind what he was doing and yet he did it anyway. H

The Favor of God in a Burning Bush

Oct 11th, 2020 40m 2s

If ever a prosecutor should regret pressing charges, Stephen's case is surely one of them. He actually proves that his accusers are guilty of the charges they leveled against him! Though the favor of God was always at work among the, they stubb

The Favor of God

Oct 4th, 2020 42m 1s

"God was with him and delivered him out of all his troubles and gave him favor and wisdom..." Acts 7: 10 Stephen's 'defense' may seem long, detailed and historical, but--make no mistake--there is nothing superfluous about it. Every word exonera

Representing Christ in a Hostile World

Sep 27th, 2020 39m 14s

"...and all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel." Acts 6: 15 This week, we are learning how the believer responds to a hostile environment. I think we need this lesson more than ever before.

God's Ministers of Mercy

Sep 21st, 2020 48m 55s

"Seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom." Acts 6: 3 This morning our fledgling church struggles with its first case of discord in the congregation. How beautiful the response of these earliest b

Wounds of the Worthy

Sep 13th, 2020 41m 1s

"...they departed from the presence of the Council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His Name." Acts 5: 41 This morning, we see God's mighty hand at work, keeping His church save, sound and fearless as ever! And that H