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Bearing the Gospel

July 30, 2023  Message Big Idea This week we witness a crucial moment in Church history, particularly in how the early believers handled the dramatic and surprising expansion of God’s people to include the Gentiles. In this we see the apostles and elders wisely evaluate the evidence (God’s initiative, God’s missional presence, and God’s promises) to defend the gospel from an …

For God so loved the world…The Gospel to the Gentiles

July 23, 2023  Message Big Idea In this week’s passage, Luke tells of the first missionary journey, sent out from the church of Antioch. We can observe some very helpful traits for missional living. Paul and Barnabas displayed a passion for the gospel accompanied by signs and wonders, always directing attention toward God. Furthermore, they continually sought to encourage the body of …

You Might Be a Christian if…

July 16, 2023  Message Big Idea As Luke focuses on the church in Antioch, we begin to see some distinct characteristics of the type of community all local churches are meant to be. It is very clear that they exist solely by the power of the Holy Spirit. This brings about new life from the ashes of human brokenness, culminating in …

When God Steps In

July 9, 2023  Message Big Idea This week centers on the arrest of Peter, which was prefaced with the killing of James. This heightens the narrative tension surrounding Peter’s arrest. He was in real danger!  But as Peter sat in prison, the church prayed earnestly for him. God responded to their prayer and miraculously rescued Peter from prison, thereby overriding …

Components of a Conversion

June 25, 2023  Message Big Idea Every good story needs a bad guy! In the book of Acts, it seems like Saul is stepping into the leading antagonist role. But Jesus has different aspirations. On the Damascus Road, Christ initiates an utterly surprising life-change, turning the zealous and blood-thirsty Saul into a devoted disciple of the way. After the courageous and faithful involvement …

Unintended Consequences

June 18, 2023  Message Big Idea The early Church in Jerusalem experienced escalating opposition until it finally boiled over into great persecution. Yet, this did not yield its intended consequences.  In fact, God’s people stayed on mission! They were emboldened and sent out, bridging relational and racial divides.  This displayed God’s power in new ways, bringing more to know Jesus. According to God’s …