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We want to show and receive God's love to those around us, and we live that out practically everyday. We strive to bring hope by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of everyone we come in contact with. We love fiercely—like a family, because everyone is included and our Father loves us all. We're building biblical community by seeking God's Word, believing in His promises, and applying what we learn everyday. Our hope is that you and your family find a home with us where you can learn, grow, live, and thrive in Christ Jesus. We're a multi-generational church with something to offer everyone in your family. Join us for an online or on-campus Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us!
A man is healed at Lystra, and Paul and Barnabas must stop the people from worshipping them. The gospel is preached, and Paul is stoned. And no small dispute arises concerning the salvation of the Gentiles. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson
Harvest is a church where we love to worship God together, where the transforming message of the Gospel is preached weekly, where authentic community can be found, and where we are intentional about making disciples of Jesus Christ. We'd love for you to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. For more information, you can visit harvestmemphis.org.
What makes a healthy church thrive and grow? Acts 14 reveals that strong churches are built on prayer, leadership, and accountability. Join Jim Scudder on InGrace as he continues exploring the seven essential things every church must do—and discover how your church can follow God's blueprint for lasting impact.
How can a church know it's truly fulfilling God's mission? In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas give us a pattern every church should follow — preaching the Gospel, strengthening believers, and persevering through trials. Join Jim Scudder on InGrace as he reveals the first keys to a thriving, biblical church.
What happens when admiration turns into idolatry? The people of Lystra tried to worship Paul and Barnabas as gods—but in moments, their praise turned to violence. Join Jim Scudder on InGrace and see how pride and popularity can quickly destroy what only humility can build.
What happens when people start praising the messenger instead of the message? In Iconium, Paul and Barnabas faced both belief and backlash as the city divided over their preaching. Join Jim Scudder on InGrace and learn what the Bible says about pride, popularity, and the danger of celebrity faith.
Daily Dose of Hope December 10, 2025 Scripture – Acts 14 Prayer: Almighty God, We come before you today, in the middle of our week, with both humility and gratefulness. You are so powerful, so holy, and so wise. We need you. We seek you. We are desperate to hear a word from you today, Lord. We also know that we have failed over and over again. Lord, forgive us for our sins, for the ways we fall short. In these next few moments of silence, Lord, hear our prayers...Jesus, help us stay focused on you and your Word today. In Your Name, Amen. Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that goes along with the New Hope Church Bible reading plan. Today, we are working through Acts 14. Today, we read more about Paul and Barnabas' missionary journeys. Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe are all in what is now south-central Turkey, just to provide some geographical context. In Lystra, they were preaching and noticed a man who was disabled since birth, in that he could not walk. The Scripture says that they could tell he had faith to be healed so they healed him. And then basically all heck breaks loose! The locals believe they are gods and want to make sacrifices to them. Talk about getting the wrong idea. Think about it. In these towns, they worshiped the Greek and/or Roman gods. Their everyday lives were very much intertwined with this kind of god worship. Want a better crop? Pray to this god and give him a few sacrifices. Want to be more fertile? Pray to this god and offer some sacrifices here and there. That was their world. And so it makes sense that when Paul and Barnabas healed, that must mean they are gods. Of course, Paul and Barnabas were appalled at all of this but it won't be the last time something like this occurs. The Gospel was freeing, refreshing, but also a totally new concept for many of these people groups. It takes them time to understand what it means to follow the one true God. As the chapter closes, we learn that they appoint elders everywhere they go. The church needs leaders. They visit the places they have been before and basically check on them. They commit the leaders to the Lord. It's amazing to me that God raised up leaders so quickly in these young churches. These were baby Christians but God knew exactly what they needed. A church needs structure. A church needs guidance. Without it, it would be easy to have total anarchy. Everyone has a role and a job. That's how the body of Christ is most effective and fruitful. Paul is setting up a model that he knows works well. What attributes make for a solid, fruitful, effective Christian leader? Who do you know that leads well in the church and who do you know who doesn't lead well. I often say we learn just as much from those who lead poorly as those who lead well. What have you learned from the Christian leaders you have served under? Blessings, Pastor Vicki
Harvest is a church where we love to worship God together, where the transforming message of the Gospel is preached weekly, where authentic community can be found, and where we are intentional about making disciples of Jesus Christ. We'd love for you to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. For more information you can visit www.harvestmemphis.org
Message by Pastor Mat - Dec 5, 2025 Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much more Discerning the fruits of the Spirit vs the fruits of self - Mark 7:5-23 "The mystic fruit bowl" - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=356Fx_r9ohUeTLwjThe Deity of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Salvation - https://www.youtube.com/live/gquqBQIL_0U?si=7zmPLi1X0CcW-v7f(Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2To know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life." - Intro Music: A Flourish by Niya is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM -
As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today's readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Jesus declared that his disciples would be his witnesses “to the ends of the earth.” Early Christians lived out this proclamation in powerful and palpable ways. Today we struggle to witness to those close to us, let alone to those at the ends of the earth. This series offers a glimpse into ways early Christians witnessed. Impacted? Let us know: Creekside.Me/Respond Miss a sermon in this series? Watch them all at Creekside.me/sermons
Division. Deity. Diligence. Dedication. Is your house built on the rock or are you grabbing rocks to try to grab control?
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Jesus declared that his disciples would be his witnesses “to the ends of the earth.” Early Christians lived out this proclamation in powerful and palpable ways. Today we struggle to witness to those close to us, let alone to those at the ends of the earth. This series offers a glimpse into ways early Christians witnessed. Impacted? Let us know: Creekside.Me/Respond Miss a sermon in this series? Watch them all at Creekside.me/sermons
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Sermon preached to Stafford Baptist Church on Sunday, November 16th by Kelton Zacharias.
Acts 14:8-28
Lord, Open My Lips is a daily devotional produced by Fr. Josh Fink and John Caddell in association with All Souls Church in Lexington, South Carolina. New devotionals are available every day. More information can be found at allsoulslex.org/dailyprayer.Original music is composed and recorded by John Caddell. Our liturgy is based on "Family Prayer" from the Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Faith and healing are always connected in the Scriptures, as Pastor Cameron shares today. If you need a touch from God, continue to believe Him for your healing!
November 9th, 2025 - Acts 14:1-28 – Gospel Truths Point 1 – V.1-7 – There will always be opposition to the good news Point 2 – V.8-21a – God deserves the glory Point 3 – V.21b-28 – Come together to strengthen your soul
Acts 14:24-28 – Mission Reporting
After leaving Antioch following the persecution from the Jews Paul and Barnabas come to Iconium and enter the synagogue and begin preaching. Chapter 14 of Acts tells of the unbelieving Jews who stir up the peace of the city, whose people then make an attempt to stone the two Apostles. Their response is to flee to the nearby cities of Lystra and Derbe in Lycaonia (which means "wolf country") in the wild north of Turkey. Verse 10 says that the Apostles cure a crippled man. The unsophisticated heathen now decide that Paul and Barnabas are gods clothed as men. These citizens think that Barnabas is Zeus, the chief god; and Paul is Hermes, the messenger of Zeus. Paul and Barnabas quickly tear their own clothes trying to convince the pagan priests that the Apostles are men like themselves. Paul and Barnabas teach the people of Lystra from the Word of God. The first quotation used was from Jeremiah 10verses12 - one should read the entire context where "Yahweh the Living God" is contrasted with the idols of the nations. Next the population of Lystra turn on Paul, who continues to be persecuted by the Jews who came from Iconium. They stone Paul and drag him out of the city thinking that he was dead. Paul writes on this in 2nd Timothy 3; and I believe he also alludes to it in 2 Corinthians 1verses8-10 (which seems to imply that he was in fact resurrected at that time). Did Paul avoid these vicious foes? No! He stands again and walks back into Lystra - what a witness this is to the power of God. The next day the Apostles continue to travel to Derbe. These cities are part of Galatia - the Apostle Paul would later write a letter to the Galatians. Shortly after the events we have read, Paul and Barnabas revisit those believers and tell them (14verses22) that, "it would be with great pressures on believers that God would bring them into His kingdom". Paul's personal example strongly bore witness to that. The Apostles make administrative arrangements in the communities of the believers and return to Antioch in Syria from where the first missionary journey had started. There they rejoice with their home ecclesia about what God had accomplished through them. Chapter 15 commences by telling us that the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas, had not been with their home ecclesia for very long before believers from Jerusalem come to Antioch in Syria seeking to enforce Jewish customs on these newly baptised converts. A decision is made to resolve the matter by way of a conference in Jerusalem- the year is 44AD. Verse 5 speaks of the matters which are of prime concern to the converts from the Pharisees i.e. keeping the laws of Moses. Peter commences the discussion by explaining how by the conversion of Cornelius God had indicated that these matters were not necessary. What mattered was what they believed. Further the keeping of law was a yoke of bondage which the Jews themselves were not able to keep. Paul and Barnabas speak next and describe how the miracles and signs God did through those Apostles was evidence of God's acceptance of Gentiles, who He would save by His grace. James, the Lord's half-brother, who had acted as Chairman of the Conference, summarises the outcomes in verses 13-21. He adds many supporting Scriptures in his summary. The Council (Conference) writes a letter, the contents of which we are told in verses 22-35; only four binding essentials were to be required of Gentile believers and these were mostly moral behaviours and an attempt not to offend Jewish believers. Two representatives from Jerusalem (Judas and Silas) are chosen to accompany Paul and Barnabas with the circular letter to Gentile converts which was to begin its journey at Antioch. The chapter concludes with a sad rift between Barnabas and Paul over the matter of whether Barnabas' nephew John Mark should accompany them in this task. The result is that Barnabas takes Mark with him and goes to Cyprus, while Paul travels with Silas throughout Syria and Cilicia.
Acts 14:19-23 – Disciples and Leaders
Acts 14:8-18 - Lystra
Pastor Ken continues teaching through the book of Acts.
Acts 14:1-7 - Iconium
Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus irresistible, fascinating, and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his scripture. Today's episode is found in Acts 14 "I've Got a Feeling"
You may sometimes wonder why bad things continue to happen in your life and in the lives of those who are seeking the Lord. Join Pastor Jeff Schreve as he answers the age-old question: WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE, This message is part of the 7-Message series, NOW THAT'S A TOUGH ONE: ANSWERING THE DIFFICULT QUESTIONS OF LIFE.
You may sometimes wonder why bad things continue to happen in your life and in the lives of those who are seeking the Lord. If you are doing what is right and good, why should anything bad happen? Pastor Jeff Schreve will show us what God has to say on this matter in a message titled WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE, from his encouraging 7-Message series called NOW THAT'S A TOUGH ONE: ANSWERING THE DIFFICULT QUESTIONS OF LIFE.
❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Isaiah29–30;Psalm90;Acts14 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org
Pastor Steve preaches Acts 14:1-7 "The Poison of Unbelief"