The State of The Church: What’s Wrong and Where We Go (Intro)
Let's look at the state of the church, especially as an emerging generation takes its place, using some introductory threads
The Time Stephen Became a Martyr (Acts 6:8-15; 7:54-60)
In Acts 7, Stephen becomes the first martyr in the early church and inspires us with his peace and courage in facing death.
The Time There Was Grumbling In The Church (Acts 6:1-7)
Grumbling can easily destroy any community. It almost happened to the early church. Let's learn how they averted the crisis and saw further growth.
Knowledge More Important Than Current Events
A lot of us have accumulated a lot of knowledge about current events, but there is something much more important to know
The Time The Disciples Faced Persecution and Rejoiced (Acts 5:17-42)
In Acts 5, the early church faces up against state-sanctioned persecution. Here's what God did and how the church responded
A Change of Affection (Becket Cook)
A review of "A Change of Affection" by Becket Cook, a controversial but much needed book in today's culture
Our Most Important Mission Field
A huge proportion of Christians make that decision as kids, teens, or young adults. What are the implications for our mission as churches?
The Time Ananias and Sapphira Died (Acts 5:1-16)
Ananias and Sapphira were struck dead because of a lie. Why did God judge it that way? Hint: it has something to do with building solid foundations.
Origin Stories: The Radical Generosity (Acts 4:32-37)
In Acts 4:32-37 we meet a church renowned for its radical generosity. What did this look like, how did they arrive at this, and how can we do the same?
Origin Stories: The Strategy (Acts 4:23-31)
When the early church faced pushback, they didn't respond the way we often do. Let's look at their strategy