Podcasts about acts

Don't spend your life staring into heaven when Jesus has called you to serve on earth.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul explains how Christ's ascension and promised return give believers both the confidence and the calling to faithfully carry out his mission until he comes again.To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

In this episode, Iain Duguid unpacks key moments from the middle of Acts. Iain Duguid is professor of Old Testament and dean of online learning at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of 'Bringing the Gospel to the Nations: Lessons for the Church from Acts 9–18' from Crossway. ❖ Listen to “How the Extraordinary Church in Acts Applies to Ordinary Believers Today" with Iain Duguid:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

What do you do when God asks you to do something that doesn't make sense?In this message from Acts 9, Pastor Bobby Chandler walks through Ananias' encounter with God and shows us what faith really looks like.Faith isn't pretending you have all the answers.Faith is choosing to obey even when you don't understand.If you've ever questioned God's timing, struggled with His direction, or wondered why He allowed hardship into your life, this message will encourage you to trust Him one step at a time.Sometimes God doesn't explain everything.He simply says..."I will be with you."Key Scriptures* Acts 9* 2 Corinthians 5:7* Matthew 7:7–8* John 16:33* Proverbs 3:5–6Authentic Church 2010 Clement Blvd NW Hickory, NC 28601 GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

In Acts 16, a fortune telling girl follows Paul through Philippi shouting things that are technically true, and he silences her with the name of Jesus. We look at the kind of spirituality she represented, the Delphi brand that kings and business owners paid good money for, and how accurate words can still be arranged into a lie. Most of us listened to a dozen voices before we ever walked into church, so the question is whose voice gets the final say.From there we go back to Acts 1 and the bigger story. Luke tells us what Jesus began to do, and Acts is that same ministry continuing through the local church: preaching the kingdom, healing the sick, casting out demons. We talk about deliverance as daily rather than as a special event, about the difference between what needs a doctor or a counselor and what needs the authority of Jesus, and about how the only power the enemy has over a child of God is our agreement with his lies.

How do you share your faith when you do not have all the answers? In See For Yourself, Lead Pastor Josh Hersey teaches from John 1:35–46, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15, and Matthew 28:19 about the simple mission Jesus gives every believer: invite people to come and see, go and tell them what Jesus has done, and make disciples through genuine relationships. You do not need a seminary degree, a perfect testimony, or an answer for every difficult question to tell someone about Jesus. The Holy Spirit has empowered you to be a witness, not a judge, prosecutor, defendant, or jury. A witness simply shares what they have seen and experienced. Whether you are learning how to share your faith, wondering how to invite someone to church without being pushy, trying to disciple a friend, or sensing God calling you to lead a small group, this message will help you take a practical next step.   New here or made a decision to follow Jesus today? We would love to connect with you. Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card  

The Rev. Kelly Krieg gives today's sermonette based on Acts 27:9-26. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day's Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Hello Friends! I love to hear from you! Please send me a text message by clicking on this link! Blessings to You!In this episode, Dr. Jori discusses with her listeners  about the apostle Paul and the change the LORD made in his life.  Scripture References: Acts 8:3; Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-8; Acts 2:5; Acts 7:58-8:3; Acts 9:1-19; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; 2 Peter 3:9 Scripture translation used is the NASB “Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995, 2020 (only use the last year corresponding to the edition quoted) by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S OTHER PODCAST- The First Love ProjectHere is the video introducing the podcast on You Tube-https://youtu.be/PhFY1moDDmsHERE IS A LINK TO THE YOUTUBE PLAYLIST FOR FIRST LOVE PROJECThttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdaujk1npuKR0BLSkTlKyxmuxavrZQHM6&si=dC10K4Qdh0xMKElU FIND DR. JORI ON OTHER PLATFORMS https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer DAILY MUSICAL DEVOTIONAL BY THE WORSHIP INITIATIVE:Text SING to 79316CHECK OUT THE DWELL AUDIO BIBLE APP:Click this link for my unique referral code.  I use this frequently. Such a wonderful audio bible app. https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=jorishafferBIBLE STUDY TOOLS DR. JORI USES:Note: These contain  Amazon affiliate links, meaning I get a commission, at no extra cost to you,  if you decide to make a purchase through my links.Here is a link to some of my favorite bible study tools on Amazon:https://geni.us/cHtrfEMr. Pen Bible Journaling Kitshttps://lvnta.com/lv_PTrHSCogbRim4yhEDnhttps://lvnta.com/lv_mkaMOuGe6m4oHR88uqhttps://lvnta.com/lv_dgvsxOc99t663A628z  BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive    LOOKING TO RETAIN MORE OF WHAT YOUR PASTOR IS TEACHING?              CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S SERMON REFLECTION JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://amzn.to/418LfRshttps://amzn.to/41862EyHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds   Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com   Support the show

Listen in as Pastor Matt brings a daily scripture, encouragement and prayer just for you. Today's fresh catch comes from Acts 20:24.

Send us Fan MailDr. R. L. Solberg and David Wilber debated Acts 15 and one of the most important questions in Christian theology: Did the apostle's decision at the Jerusalem Council require Gentile believers to keep the Law of Moses? Wilber argues in the affirmative, Solberg in the negative. Both participants present their cases in a semi-formal and civil debate format. The goal isn't to "score points" but to help believers understand Acts 15 by hearing both sides presented fairly.#livestream#debate#apologeticsWhat if Christmas felt sacred again? Full of Grace and Truth, the new book from award-winning author R. L. Solberg, invites you to rediscover the biblical story at the heart of the season. Available now in paperback and Kindle, with all proceeds supporting The Biblical Roots Ministries. Get your copy today on Amazon.com.

Is baptism a work? It's one of the most common objections raised in conversations about salvation, but is it what the Bible actually teaches?In this clip, Simeon Costa explains why many Christians today view baptism differently than the early church, tracing the discussion back to the Reformation and unpacking what Paul and James actually meant when they spoke about "works."Together, we examine passages like Acts 2, Acts 10, Acts 22, and James 2 to answer an important question: Is baptism simply a symbolic act, or is it part of responding to God's grace through obedient faith?Whether you've wrestled with this topic before or are hearing these arguments for the first time, this conversation will challenge you to go back to Scripture and consider what the apostles actually taught.

Today's Reading: Psalm 62; Psalm 145; Psalm 73; Psalm 9; Judges 6:25–40; Acts 2:37–47 and John 1:1–18

Pastor Bryan shares from Acts 1. In this passage, Jesus addresses his disciples with the promise that the Holy Spirit will come upon them and they will receive power that leads to a widening witness of the Church as they go forth to all nations and peoples. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1286/29?v=20251111

Status, Power, Influence, Like Refuse Paul Threw It All Out MESSAGE SUMMARY: What are we truly aiming for in life? This powerful message challenges us to examine our ultimate goals and purpose. Drawing from Philippians 3:7-15, we're invited to reflect on the Apostle Paul's radical transformation - from chasing earthly accolades to pursuing an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Paul's journey reminds us that success without Christ isn't true success at all. The message encourages us to shift our focus from temporary achievements to lasting transformation, emphasizing that our identity should be rooted in our relationship with Jesus, not in our accomplishments or status. As we contemplate our own lives, we're urged to consider: are we striving for Christ-centered righteousness or merely following religious rules? This introspection can lead us to a deeper, more purposeful faith journey.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, everything in me resists following you into the garden of Gethsemane to fall on my face to the ground before you. Grant me the courage to follow you all the way to the cross, whatever that might mean for my life. And then, by your grace, lead me to resurrection life and power. In Jesus' name, amen.   Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 100). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Anger. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Forgiveness. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  Philippians 3:7-15 (main passage); Philippians 3:4-6; Acts 9 (Paul's conversion); Romans 3:20; Ephesians 2:8-9. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Christians in the Church Must Become Christians in the Marketplace of Unbelievers”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

In today's episode I will be praying over us, reading Psalm 74, and saying whatever the Holy Spirit prompts me to say after I read the scripture. This is day 74 of a series where I will be reading a Psalm everyday on here for 150 days. I challenge you to come to join me everyday as we use scripture to fight off the enemy and grow us in ways that we can't even imagine.   My First Christian Children's book, "You Are Loved" is now available for purchase on Amazon!! Thank you to everyone that has purchased, been praying, supporting, and sharing. All glory goes to God!! Here is the link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZKSPJNB   Link to partner with me and give towards my future mission projects: https://pushpay.com/g/globalventurescatoosa?fnd=missionary&fndv=hide&ru=prod&sr=58535&ad=%7b+%22PledgeID%22%3a%22Y01TRFR1VlklMmJMYkY5NmRNJTJiU2dHU21oWVBXQjN2OXRVNkdsNWpjMUFzamRkRkNBUmN2Z2R0MjdmdTZ2eGduc1U%3d%22%7d&nt=Partner%3aMs+Lorena+Espy+   If you want to receive newsletters: submit your info here: www.postable.com/lorenaespy If you want to check out previous Bible studies, click here To Purchase my "Christ Transforms Me" Journal, click here   Email me: faithfuelsmyfire@gmail.com Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486483515603028/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmBsSKktGU_8WHVNIxhFuzg The Bible App that I use: http://bible.com/app Instagram: @_lorenacamille_ Never Forget to Choose Faith Over Fear, -Lorena Espy

Acts 24:1-261. Always be READY to give a DEFENSE2. Every day is an OPPORTUNITY to PREPARE3. Let God HANDLE the RESULTS

Drop us a note about the podcast. A single Scripture can change how you see everything and Psalm 2 does not whisper. We start with God's warning to rulers and His promise of joy for anyone who takes refuge in Him, then we bring that lens to a modern story of violence in Lancaster, South Carolina. The question we keep circling is simple and uncomfortable: when we talk about immigration, crime, and ideology, do we remember the real victims and our responsibility to protect the vulnerable right in front of us?We also slow down and pray for listeners who are anxious, depressed, fearful, or at the end of themselves, and for those who serve in the military, law enforcement, EMS, and firefighting. From there we turn to Proverbs 5:18–19 and speak plainly about marriage, desire, and why churches often avoid the parts of Scripture that challenge our comfort. If you want Bible-based marriage encouragement that does not sugarcoat reality, this part will make you think and maybe prompt some honest conversations at home.Then we read Acts 22 and follow Paul through injustice, lawful appeal, and a chaotic council, connecting it to Proverbs 18:13 about the danger of spouting off before listening to the facts. We close with a piece of American Christian heritage: JCPenney's Great Depression collapse, a hospital hallway hymn, and a surrender that lifted crushing worry. If you need a reminder that faith in crisis is not bravado but release, this story lands. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.JCPenny#ChristianNation#AmericanPatriotSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483

Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues part 2 of our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 28:11-28 He is Worth the Resistance!

It is a commandment in Scripture to show a pattern of good works. Be very sure. Your life is a pattern that others are following, perhaps not exactly, but as a foundation for their lives. We have a responsibility to live our lives in such a way, that the pattern of our lives that they are following, will lead them to Jesus. Join us in this podcast of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim takes us on a journey through the Scriptures, encouraging each of us to look closely at the pattern we have created with our lives.   Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode   Matthew 5:16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A16&version=KJV Titus 2:7-8 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+2%3A7-8&version=KJV Jeremiah 29:11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+29%3A11&version=KJV John 10:10 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A10&version=KJV Romans 10:13 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A13&version=KJV 1 Peter 1:16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1%3A16&version=KJV 1 Peter 2:9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2%3A9&version=KJV 1 Peter 2:12 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2%3A12&version=KJV Philippians 4:13 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A13&version=KJV Philippians 4:19 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A19&version=KJV John 1:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A14&version=KJV Acts 10:38 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+10%3A38&version=KJV Psalm 119:105 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+119%3A105&version=KJV Isaiah 43:10 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+43%3A10&version=KJV Ephesians 2:10 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A10&version=KJV 2 Corinthians 5:17 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A17&version=KJV John 14:6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=KJV John 3:16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A16&version=KJV 1 John 1:9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1%3A9&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.

Daily Morning Prayer (8/3/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalms 15-17; Jeremiah 33; Acts 1; Metrical Psalm 41:10-1310 But thou my sad and wretched state in mercy, Lord, regard; And raise me up, that all their crimes may meet their just reward. 11 By this I know thy gracious ear is open when I call; Because thou suffr'st not my foes to triumph in my fall. 12 Thy tender care secures my life from danger and disgrace; And thou vouchsaf'st to set me still before thy glorious face. 13 Let therefore Israel's Lord and God from age to age be blessed; And all the people's glad applause with loud Amens expressed.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Today we dive into Presbytery Sunday — our Mercy Culture Elders come together to pray, prophesy, and encourage members according to God's purpose for their lives. Pastor Landon unpacks what Presbytery is, what true biblical prophecy looks like, and why it must be submitted, ordered, and stewarded well. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 14:29 and Acts 13:1-3, this service reveals prophecy not as a guarantee, but as an invitation to partner with the perfect will of God. Text PROPHETIC to 59090 for the Prophecy Study Guide. Mercy Culture Church exists to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. For more information on ways you can be a part of it, follow us on social media @mercyculture or visit us at mercyculture.com Share the link and invite a friend to join this service.

Today we dive into Presbytery Sunday — our Mercy Culture Elders come together to pray, prophesy, and encourage members according to God's purpose for their lives. Pastor Landon unpacks what Presbytery is, what true biblical prophecy looks like, and why it must be submitted, ordered, and stewarded well. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 14:29 and Acts 13:1-3, this service reveals prophecy not as a guarantee, but as an invitation to partner with the perfect will of God. Text PROPHETIC to 59090 for the Prophecy Study Guide. Mercy Culture Church exists to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. For more information on ways you can be a part of it, follow us on social media @mercyculture or visit us at mercyculture.com Share the link and invite a friend to join this service.

God calls His people to be set apart, not because they have earned it, but because He has already loved them. Leviticus 20 lays out this call with clarity, commanding God's people to follow His statutes and avoid the ways of the surrounding nations. The reason is not about performance or self-righteousness. It is about responding to a God who has already acted on our behalf. We do not obey in order to be loved. Because we are loved, we obey. Understanding Leviticus also requires recognizing the difference between ceremonial laws and moral laws. Ceremonial impurity involved things like disease or childbirth, which were not sins but required a period of separation. Moral impurity, on the other hand, involved actual sins such as sexual immorality, idolatry, and injustice. The ceremonial laws were fulfilled in Christ, as seen in Acts 10 when God showed Peter a vision declaring clean what had once been called unclean. The moral standards, however, remain and apply directly to the lives of believers today.Holiness looks different depending on your season of life, but the call is the same for everyone. Young men face battles with apathy and lust. Young families can drift into making children the center of everything at the expense of their marriages. Middle-aged believers can quietly step back from serving God without even noticing the years passing. Everyone faces the pull of materialism, pride, and covetousness. The word holy simply means different, and that difference should be visible in how a believer lives compared to the world around them. Importantly, holiness is not about achieving perfection. Salvation is received, not earned. Jesus lived the perfect life we could not live, died for our sin, and through the Holy Spirit gives us everything we need for life and godliness. The practical starting point is simple: ask God to show you one specific area where you have been blending in when He is calling you to stand out, and take one step toward change, not out of guilt, but out of gratitude for what Christ has already done.

Topics: Turning From Sins, Turn From Sins, Salvation by Grace Alone, Ephesians 2:8-9, Eternal Consequences of Sin (Romans 6:23), The Meaning of Repentance (Metanoeo), Freedom and Permission in Christ (1 Corinthians 6:12), True Identity as Holy Saints, Romans 6:1-2, Grace Teaches Upright Living (Titus 2:11-12), The Trap of Man-Made Traditions, Mark 7:9, Rest in Christ's Light Yoke, Matthew 11:28-30, Cleansing the Conscience by Faith (Hebrews 9:14), Complete Salvation Through Christ's Life (Hebrews 7:25), Permanent Cleansing vs Repeated Rituals (Hebrews 10:22), Drawing Near to God Through Faith, Hebrews 11:6, Desiring an Honorable Conscience, Hebrews 13:18, Danger of Self-Righteous Hypocrisy, Matthew 23:3-4, The Heavy Burden of Legalism (Luke 11:46), How the Law Stirs Up Sin (Romans 6:14, Romans 7), Freedom from Condemnation in Christ, Romans 8:1, Life in the Spirit vs the Law, Galatians 5:18, Standing Firm in Christian Freedom (Galatians 5:1), Rebuking Legalistic Yokes of Bondage, Acts 15:10, Rightly Dividing the Apostle James, James 4:8, True Context of Deliberate Sin (Hebrews 10:26), The Final Sacrifice of Jesus, Hebrews 9:22, No Judgment in Christ (John 5:24), Boldness on the Day of Judgment (1 John 4:17), Full Forgiveness of All Sins, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Crucified and Resurrected with Christ (Romans 6), Perfected Forever by One Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:14), Living Under Grace Instead of the LawSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional!  https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Richard Tamburro // August 2, 2026

Acts 16:1-12 - God's Guidance and My Purpose - Pastor Dan PlourdeMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Acts2026/a1468.pdf

What if the problem is not your circumstances, but the cultural lens shaping how you respond to them?Guest speaker Fred Gilmore teaches from Acts 17:16-34 NLT and challenges the assumptions that often shape Christian decision-making. In It's Me Not You, he explains why kingdom citizenship requires more than adding faith to your existing habits. It calls for repentance, realignment, and a willingness to let God's Word overrule personal preference, church tradition, and cultural instinct.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why Paul answered the Athenians' cultural questions from a kingdom perspective• How personal preferences can interfere with God's purpose• Why spiritual authority begins with knowing who you belong to• How Scripture changes the way you approach conflict, marriage, work, ministry, and prayer• What it means to be a clear vessel through whom God can workPrimary Scripture: Acts 17:16-34 NLTSupporting Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6, Romans 1:19-20, Matthew 6:33, Genesis 1:26-28, Luke 4:42-43, and Acts 20:20-21Follow The Purpose City Church Podcast for more practical teaching through the Book of Acts.Purpose City Church, Aurora, ILSundays at 10:30 AM2850 Ginger Woods Parkway, Aurora, IL 60502Follow us at @wearepurposecity and plan your visit at https://www.purposecitychurch.com/

All of us long to BE someplace. Psalm 84 shows us the place we're meant to be is in the presence of God. So why don't we long for God's presence like we ought? And how can we awaken a deeper longing? In this sermon, we explore Psalm 84's invitation to long for God's dwelling place, and we discover how Jesus fulfills this Psalm and brings us near to God.        

The Rev. Sam Powell gives today's sermonette based on Acts 26:24-27:8. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day's Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Pastor Randy Duncan continues our series on Acts, Vol. 1 with a message titled The Gospel for the Persecutor. In this sermon Pastor Randy outlines how grace pursues, embraces, and transforms.    Scripture Reading: Acts 9:1-22

Pastor Jeff Phillips, our Congregation Pastor of Henderson, joins us this weekend as he preaches from Acts 7:1-53. From the beginning, God has been making Himself known to the world so that we can know Him, His love, plans, and desires for us. Through this passage, we find some of the ways God demonstrates His love and are challenged to examine how we respond as He reveals Himself. Will we turn a blind eye when He speaks, or will we surrender and come to Him? Check out this sermon to learn more!

What does it mean to be more than attenders and become a truly connected church? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores Acts 2:36-47 and the birth of the early church, where lives were transformed by the grace of Jesus, people were united in authentic community, and believers were sent out to impact others. Discover why church is more than something we consume, how genuine relationships strengthen our faith, and why we are stronger together than on our own. As the first believers devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, generosity, prayer, and sharing the good news, they modeled the kind of connection God still desires for His people today. This message challenges us to move beyond spectatorship, embrace our role in the church family, and live on mission so that one more person can experience the hope and new life found in Jesus. (08/02/2026)

What if the loneliest generation in history is also the most connected? In this message from the Connected Life series at Local Vineyard Church, Pastor Jacob unpacks why one in three people feel they have no one to call, and why putting down your phone is only half the solution. Tracing community from Genesis to the early church in Acts, this sermon shows that God himself exists in perfect community and designed you to be known, not just noticed. Learn why isolation is the enemy's favorite trap, how small groups and serve teams build real relationships, and what the "one another" commands of the New Testament ask of us. Rows are where we sit; circles are where we heal. Discover what it means to live face-to-face in a face-down world.0:00 The Church I Picture2:34 One in Three Have No One5:32 The Phone Was Never the Problem6:09 Created for Community11:38 How the Early Church Lived14:44 Isolation Is the Enemy's Favorite Trap19:09 Small Groups and Serve Teams25:10 Five "One Another" CommandsPreached by Jacob Gaines on August 2, 2026 at Local Vineyard Church.Watch the video and find more at https://localvineyard.church/messages/the-connected-life/finding-authentic-community-in-a-digital-worldSupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

Pastor James Walden begins a new series on the book of Acts. We begin by looking at Acts 1: 1 - 11 "Set Up For Success"

Subject: Sunday AMSpeaker or Performer: Rev Lorenzo ThomasScripture Passage(s): Acts 9:1-22Date of Delivery: August 2, 2026

What do you do when there seems to be no way forward?In Acts 12, Peter is sitting in prison, chained between guards and waiting for what feels like the inevitable. From every human perspective, the situation is hopeless. But while Peter waits, the church prays. They don't have a strategy or a backup plan. They simply come before God with desperate, expectant faith.This message reminds us that prayer isn't our last resort. It's our first response. Whether you're facing anxiety, broken relationships, financial pressure, addiction, grief, or simply wondering if God is still at work, Acts 12 invites us to keep bringing it all to Him. The early church didn't watch Peter's chains fall off, but their prayers still mattered. And the same is true for us today. God is still listening, still working, and still inviting His people to trust Him with what feels impossible.

Fulfil Your Ministry #4 - DevotedAdam Ramsey - 2nd August 2026Acts 2:42-47To find out more about Liberti Church Gold Coast and get connected, visitliberti.church/connect/

Message from David Williams on August 2, 2026

Vicar Brian asks the question: are we listening? Scripture reading: Acts 20:27-38. 8-9-26e Examined Life: Listening for Faithful Leadership Brian Gentry

Thanks for watching our sermon. If you'd like to learn more about Celebration Church you can go to our website. www.thecelebration.church   This weeks verses are Acts 23:1-11

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does it mean to waste the one life God has given us? In this message, Billy Waters challenges us to examine whether our plans are centered on ourselves or surrendered to the purposes of God.Looking at James 4, we see that planning is not the problem—planning without dependence on God is. Because life is fragile and fleeting, we are called to trust God's will, obey Him today, and live with eternity in view.

Acts 1:8 | Preached by Benjamin Vrbicek

In Centralia, Pennsylvania, a trash fire lit in 1962 slipped into an abandoned coal mine. Despite millions of dollars and decades of effort to extinguish it, the fire still burns today, fueled by the rich veins of coal deep underground. It's a fire that simply refuses to go out. This story is a powerful picture of the kind of fire God wants to ignite in His people. It is not a fire of fleeting emotionalism, but a deep, enduring, and transformative flame that is sustained through adversity and challenges every attempt to put it out.The fire God sends is for a purpose. When the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost, it wasn't just for a feeling; it was to empower the church for a mission. The fire broke down cultural and linguistic barriers, enabling the disciples to share a message of life, healing, and love that the outside world could finally understand. This is the fire God wants to keep burning in us today. It is a fire for social transformation, for cultural translation, and for a generation that needs to know there is a balm in Gilead. As we explore God's instructions in Leviticus 6 and the fulfillment in Acts 2, we find a divine model for keeping this holy fire burning brightly in our lives and in our world.

As we continue in our study of Acts this week, we'll look at Acts 13:13-43. Paul and Barnabas continue their missionary journey and much of the passage is taken up by a sermon Paul delivers to the people of Antioch in Pisidia. What we find in his sermon is a reminder of what makes Christianity so compelling, so unique, and so trustworthy compared to other worldviews and religious systems: the resurrection of Jesus Christ.   The resurrection is the hinge of all human history, the great before and after. Before there was death and darkness, after is light and new life! As believers we are resurrected people, looking forward to eternity with Christ yet sure of that hope even now. This passage is an invitation to live in the confidence of the miracle of the resurrection.  Acts 13:13-43 Pastor Matthew McCleary, Associate Pastor Visit our website at www.fremontpres.org Email us at podcast@fremontpres.org  

What does it mean to be more than attenders and become a truly connected church? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores Acts 2:36-47 and the birth of the early church, where lives were transformed by the grace of Jesus, people were united in authentic community, and believers were sent out to impact others. Discover why church is more than something we consume, how genuine relationships strengthen our faith, and why we are stronger together than on our own. As the first believers devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, generosity, prayer, and sharing the good news, they modeled the kind of connection God still desires for His people today. This message challenges us to move beyond spectatorship, embrace our role in the church family, and live on mission so that one more person can experience the hope and new life found in Jesus. (08/02/2026)

We're in Acts chapter 19 today! Join us!

Even after a surprise separation, God has fresh vision on the other side.

The sermon examines Paul's address in Acts 13 to a religious audience, arguing that true faith requires moving beyond mere religiosity to trust in Jesus Christ. It highlights how Jesus serves as the culmination of Israel's history and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, offering what the Law could not: complete forgiveness and justification. The message warns against the danger of unbelief, emphasizing that proximity to scripture or religious observance does not guarantee salvation if one rejects the Messiah. Ultimately, it calls listeners to recognize Jesus as the sole source of God's grace and to place their faith in His finished work for redemption.

As Paul says farewell to the Ephesians elders, we are reminded that life is full of goodbyes. In light of goodbyes, we should go all in for Jesus, live with conviction, step up to the plate, weep and rejoice, recognizing that in Christ, goodbye is merely goodbye for now. Pastor David Horner preaches from Acts 20:17–38.