The Time A Seeker Became a Believer (Acts 8:26-40) Posted by By Craig May 15, 2022Posted inActs 1-12, Sermons1 Comment In Acts 8, in the experience of Philip and the eunuch from Ethiopia, we see the movement of a seeker becoming a believer.
The Time the Holy Spirit Descended On Samaria (Acts 8:1-25) Posted by By Craig February 22, 2022Posted inActs 1-12, Sermons When Philip visits Samaria, things happen! This passage shows us much about who the Holy Spirit is and what He does.
The Time Stephen Became a Martyr (Acts 6:8-15; 7:54-60) Posted by By Craig February 13, 2022Posted inActs 1-12, Sermons1 Comment 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) Posted by By Craig February 7, 2022Posted inActs 1-12, Sermons1 Comment 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.
The Time The Disciples Faced Persecution and Rejoiced (Acts 5:17-42) Posted by By Craig January 28, 2022Posted inActs 1-12, Sermons1 Comment In Acts 5, the early church faces up against state-sanctioned persecution. Here's what God did and how the church responded
The Time Ananias and Sapphira Died (Acts 5:1-16) Posted by By Craig January 21, 2022Posted inActs 1-12, Sermons3 Comments 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) Posted by By Craig December 4, 2021Posted inActs 1-12, Sermons 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) Posted by By Craig November 26, 2021Posted inActs 1-12, Sermons When the early church faced pushback, they didn't respond the way we often do. Let's look at their strategy
Origin Stories: The Life and Death Choice (Acts 3:11-26) Posted by By Craig November 13, 2021Posted inActs 1-12, Sermons In response to a miracle, Peter presents a life and death choice for the Jerusalem crowds. This is the choice before everyone. Where do you stand?
Origin Stories: The Miraculous Healing (Acts 3:1-10) Posted by By Craig November 5, 2021Posted inActs 1-12, Sermons1 Comment What does the miraculous healing of the lame man in Acts 3 tell us about how God heals today?