Teachings

Paul knew that trouble awaited him in Jerusalem. With so much trouble going on around us, it's easy to get discouraged. The Lord stands by us when we get discouraged by the troubles in this world. Scripture References: Acts 22:22-23:11, John 18:19-24, 1 Peter 2:18-23 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Paul had the opportunity to share his testimony with a crowd of zealous Jews who had just tried to kill him. Paul could relate to them, having once been a zealous persecutor of the church himself. Scripture References: Acts 21:37-40, Acts 22:1-21 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Paul arrives in Jerusalem and meets with James and the elders of the church. They come up with a plan to appease the zealous Jews in Jerusalem, but things don't go according to plan. Scripture References: Acts 21:17-40, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The Holy Spirit gave multiple prophetic warnings that trouble awaited Paul in Jerusalem. Everyone was telling Paul not to go to Jerusalem, but Paul knew in the Spirit that he had to go there. Scripture References: Acts 21:1-16, Acts 13:4, Acts 20:22-23 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

In Paul's farewell to the Ephesian elders, we see the hallmarks of a faithful ministry of following the Spirit, humbly serving the Lord and the church, proclaiming the gospel of grace, and protecting the church from false teaching.Scripture References: Acts 20:17-38, 2 Timothy 4:7, Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Revelation 2:1-6Pastor: Rob Orr

The church today is not all that different from the church in the days of Acts. Jesus is still working in his church. Scripture References: Acts 20:1-16, Galatians 3:28 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

When a revival started in Ephesus, the sale of Artemis shrines dropped significantly. A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines, stirred up a riot after seeing the loss of business. As God's kingdom impacts the culture, persecution against the followers of Jesus will increase. Scripture References: Acts 19:21-41, Psalm 115:4-8 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Speaker: Pastor Rob OrrTitle: Sharing the Gospel - Colossians 4:2-6

Speaker: Pastor Daniel Hendrickson Title: Sharing the Gospel

God was doing extraordinary miracles through Paul. But when the Seven Sons of Sceva tried to mimic Paul's authority, a demon possessed man overpowered them and wounded them. In response to this power encounter, many people of Ephesus confessed and divulged their practices and burned their books of magic. Scripture References: Acts 19:11-20, James 2:19, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 5:19, Matthew 7:21-23, Ephesians 5:11Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The angel said "He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay." Jesus rose from the dead, because Jesus always does what he says he will do. Come and see that Jesus is alive! Scripture References: Matthew 28:1-15, Matthew 27:63, John 3:16, Matthew 28:9 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

As Jesus died on a cross, he spoke his last words. These seven statements of Jesus from the cross have forever changed the lives of those who believe in him. Scripture References: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:43, Luke 23:39-42, John 19:26-27, John 19:28, Matthew 27:28-30, Isaiah 53:4-5, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 75:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 1:1-3, John 19:30, Luke 23:46, Colossians 2:13-15 Speakers: Rob Orr, Bendukai Bouey, and Daniel Hendrickson

Paul found some disciples in Ephesus. After explaining the way of God more accurately to them, they were baptized in the name of Jesus, and baptized with the Holy Spirit. Paul stayed for two years in Ephesus teaching the Word of God, so that all the residents of Asia heard the Word of God. Scripture References: Acts 19:1-10, Acts 18:21, Matthew 3:11 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Paul ends his second missionary journey after leaving Corinth and passing through Ephesus. He leaves Priscilla and Aquila in Ephesus to help strengthen the church there. While in Ephesus, they meet a Jewish man named Apollos. After hearing him speak in the synagogue, they privately take him aside and explain God's message to him more clearly. Scripture References: Acts 18:12-28, 1 Corinthians 1:1 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

When Paul first came into Corinth, he was met with opposition. Paul was afraid, but Jesus appeared to him in a vision and said, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.” Paul discovered that community and friendship helped him overcome fear, and he stayed in Corinth for a year and a half. Scripture References: Acts 18:1-11 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Speaker: Crystal Melara

When Paul was waiting for Silas and Timothy to come to Athens, he was provoked in his spirit because of the idolatry he saw in the city. Paul knew he had to start telling people about Jesus. Paul then found himself preaching on the Areopagus in Athens, a famous hill where philosophers taught and debated new ideas. Paul preached Jesus and the resurrection. Our message is a person, not a philosophy. Scripture References: Acts 17:16-34 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The Word of God continued to spread throughout Macedonia by the missionary efforts of Paul. Cities like Thesselonica and Berea were impacted with the gospel, and the message of Jesus spread out from those cities. Scripture References: Acts 17:1-15, 1 Thessalonians 1:8 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Paul and his missionary team go to Philippi, and after Lydia gets saved they go to find a place of prayer. On the way they are met by a demonized slave girl, but she gets saved. Then Paul and Silas are thrown in prison, and the jailer also gets saved. These are three great testimonies of salvation in Philippi. Scripture References: Philippians 1:3-5, Acts 16:16-40, Philippians 1:6 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Paul began the second missionary journey by taking Silas to Derbe and Lystra, and there they met Timothy, a young disciple. Timothy joined Paul, and so did Luke, and the Holy Spirit led them to Macedonia to start a new work of God in Europe. Scripture References: Acts 16:1-15, 1 Timothy 1:2, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:14-15 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The Jerusalem council united over an agreement of how people are saved, but then Paul and Barnabas divided over a disagreement about John Mark. Scripture References: Acts 15:22-41, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 2 Timothy 4:11 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

As we read about how the early church wrestled with the issue of whether Gentiles who came to faith in Christ had to also keep any part of the law to be saved, we will see how to deal with false teaching in the church and why the truth that salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, gives God the greatest glory, and is the basis for true Christianity. Scripture References: Acts 15:1-21, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 16:6, Acts 20:28-31, Matthew 11:28-30 Galatians 5:1 Revelation 7:9-10 Amos 9:11-12 Romans 4:7-11 Pastor: Rob Orr

Paul and Barnabas faced many tribulations during their first missionary journey, including being mistaken as gods in Lystra, to then being stoned and left for dead. They continued to spread the gospel everywhere they went, while strengthening the souls of the disciples and appointing elders in every church. Scripture References: Acts 14:8-11, Acts 14:13-28, John 16:33 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The gospel continues to spread, but not without persecution. The gospel is a polarizing message - some will believe, and some will refuse to believe. Scripture References: Acts 14:1-12, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12, John 15:20, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Luke 12:51-53, Matthew 10:23, 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Speaker: Pastor Rob Orr Title: Getting Rid of Anger

Paul preached the Word of God in the city of Antioch Pisidia. The Word of God spread throughout the whole region. Many believed, but some of the Jews rejected the Word and thrust it aside.Scripture References: Acts 13:42-52, Ephesians 2:8-9, Luke 9:5Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Paul preached a sermon in a synagogue, and he was able to systematically work through the Word of God to show that Jesus is the Christ. Scripture References: Acts 13:13-41, Galatians 4:13-14 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Barnabas and Saul began the first missionary journey by traveling to the island of Cyprus. There they had an encounter with a magician and a proconsul. The magician was blinded and the proconsul came to the faith in Jesus. Scripture References: Acts 13:4-13 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The church in Antioch was led by the Holy Spirit. That church set apart Saul and Barnabas for the work that God was calling them to do. Years later the church in Antioch could look back on all the good things that God had done through them, because they listened to and obeyed the Holy Spirit. Scripture References: Acts 13:1-3, Acts 1:8, Acts 1:26-27 (NIV) Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

God is glorified when we believe and pray with the expectation that He will truly answer our prayers and that His answer to our prayers will be good because He is good. Scripture References: Luke 11:11-13, Acts 12:5, Philippians 4:6, Acts 12:11, Acts 12:12-25, James 5:18, Ephesians 3:20, Isaiah 42:8, Isaiah 48:11, Matthew 23:12, Mark 9:48, 1 Peter 1:24-25 Pastor: Rob Orr

In Luke 2:25-35 we meet Simeon, a devout and righteous man, who was expecting to meet Jesus, the Christ. Once Simeon met Jesus he was able to die in peace. Scripture References: Luke 2:25-35, John 20:29 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The church in Jerusalem was facing violent persecution from King Herod. The Apostle James was martyred, and it was looking like Peter was next. However, God had other plans for Peter, and he sent an angel to break him out of jail. This happened while the church was in earnest prayer to God on Peter's behalf. Scripture References: Acts 12:1-11 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The church in Antioch was growing, and Barnabas went to see what was happening. When he saw the grace of God he was glad. He then brought Saul to join in the work God was doing there. The Lord's hand was on the church in Antioch, and it became the first place where disciples of Jesus were called Christians.Scripture References: Acts 11:19-30 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Speaker: Leah Hendrickson

Baptism is an outward physical expression of an inward spiritual reality. Scripture References: Acts 2:38-41, Acts 8:12-17, Acts 8:36-39, Acts 9:17-18, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 16:13-15, Acts 16:30-34, Acts 18:8, Acts 19:1-7 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

From the way in which the Gospel went to the Gentiles, we will see what it is like to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit who points to Jesus, brings Him glory, and leads us to repentance. Scripture References: Acts:11:1-18, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 22:27, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 56:7 Pastor: Rob Orr

Peter preached the gospel to Gentiles, after realizing that God shows no partiality. God loves to save both Jews and Gentiles alike. As Peter was speaking the gospel message to Cornelius and his household, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, showing that salvation is for everyone who believes, and so they were all baptized. Scripture References: Acts 10:23-48 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

To include the Gentiles in His plan of salvation, God arranged for Peter, a Jewish follower of Christ, to meet Cornelius, a Gentile, demonstrating that His grace is for everyone. Scripture References: Acts 1:8, Acts 10:1-23 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Peter travels to Lydda and Joppa, where he heals a paralyzed man named Aeneas and raises a disciple named Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead, leading many to believe in the Lord. Scripture References: Daniel 2:21, Daniel 4:17, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Acts 9:32-43, Matthew 10:5-8, John 11:25-27 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Saul of Tarsus was radically saved by Jesus. As a new believer in Christ he had to learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, and that came with some unique challenges for Saul, because of his past. Scripture References: Acts 9:18-31, 1 John 3:14, Galatians 1:11-23, Acts 9:15-16 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The testimony of how Jesus saved Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of the church. Scripture References: Philippians 3:4-11, Acts 9:1-19 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

In this section of Scripture, we see that The Holy Spirit, who is the central actor in the Book of Acts, will sovereignly work to get the message of salvation through Jesus Christ to a willing heart. Scripture References: Matthew 10:14, Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 56:3-5, James 4:8, Matthew 4:19 Pastor: Rob Orr

Simon the Magician thought that he could buy the power of the Holy Spirit from the Apostles. Peter sternly rebuked Simon for that sort of thinking, and told him what he needed to do to get his heart right with God. The question remains, did Simon get right with God? Scripture References: Acts 1:8, Acts 8:9-13, Acts 8:14-25, Psalm 139:23-24 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Introducing: Saul the persecutor, Philip the evangelist, and Simon the Magician. Scripture References: Acts 8:1-13 Acts 26:9-11 Acts 1:8 Matthew 28:18-20 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Stephen lived like Jesus: full of the Holy Spirit, wisdom, faith, grace, and power. Therefore, Stephen died like Jesus, forgiving those who stoned him. How we live will make a difference in how we die. When Stephen died he was welcomed into the glorious presence of God in heaven. Scripture References: Acts 7:51-60Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Speakers: Worship Pastor Benjamin Kim and Worship Coordinator Micah Gallardo

Stephen testifies to the Sanhedrin council about Jesus. By giving a survey of Israel's history, Stephen shows that everything in the Old Testament points to the coming of Christ. Scripture References: Acts 7:1-50 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Stephen was a simple man doing simple church work, and he was full of grace and power. Scripture References: Acts 6:8-15, John 15:20, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Timothy 3:12-17, Acts 22:3-5, John 3:16-21, Luke 21:12-17 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Speaker: Kim Esparza

As the church was growing a complaint arose because the Hellenist widows were being neglected. Problems are inevitable in a growing church, but through wisdom and grace, God can allow good to come from our problems. Scripture References: Acts 6:1-7, Ephesians 4:11-12 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The Apostles are brought in to stand before the Sanhedrin council. They boldly preach the gospel, and after being warned about speaking in the name of Jesus they are beaten and released. The Apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus. Scripture References: Acts 5:27-42 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson