In Acts 7, Stephen becomes the first martyr in the early church and inspires us with his peace and courage in facing death.
Category: Sermons
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.
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
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
Origin Stories: The Life and Death Choice (Acts 3:11-26)
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)
What does the miraculous healing of the lame man in Acts 3 tell us about how God heals today?
Origin Stories: The Early Church Explosion (Acts 2:37-47)
The end of Acts 2 shows us the explosion of the early church. What brought that about, and how can we even glimpse the same?
Origin Stories: The Fulfillment (Acts 2:14-36)
Jesus is not only the fulfillment of the promises of the Scriptures, but also the desires of the human heart. Here’s how.