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Pastor Xavier Ries and Pastor Tony Scotti continue an examination in the book of Acts.
Scripture: Acts 12:1-25Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/
When some believers insisted that circumcision must accompany faith for salvation, the Jerusalem Council answered with clarity: we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will. What makes unified worship and genuine table-fellowship possible in the church is being In Christ. Has anything has quietly been added alongside Christ as a condition for belonging—a tradition, a preference, a cultural expectation? Is the same grace that saved you freely extended to those around you?
Pastor Mike continues our series on the Book of Acts, speaking from Acts 23:1-11 - Take Courage!
Ps Tim will be kicking off Book of Acts Part 2 as we continue our journey through the early church. Speaking from Acts 3:1-10, we’ll revisit the well-known account of the healing of the lame man at the temple gate. While the miracle itself is central to the story, this message explores the deeper challenge it presents to every believer. How often do we settle for temporary blessings while overlooking the greater gift Christ offers? What happens when we place too much value on what the world treasures and not enough on the transforming work of God? Join us as we reflect on what it means to seek Christ above all else and to humbly give God the glory when He chooses to work through us. The post Book of Acts Part 2: Growing Through Miracles (with Ps Tim Meyers) appeared first on Clayton Church of Christ.
Acts 12 highlights prayer as the church's ultimate weapon, which the devil constantly tries to prevent. Connecting Jesus' teachings on persistent prayer in Luke with the early church's breakthroughs, scripture reminds us that God responds to bold, relentless prayers. Rather than treating prayer as a tool for personal comfort, believers must use it to advance God's mission, proving that when God's people unite on their knees, chains break, opposition falls, and the gospel advances with unstoppable power.
Pastor Xavier Ries and Pastor Tony Scotti continue an examination in the book of Acts.
Scripture: Acts 11:19-30Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/
We hope you can join the Laborers for the fourth installment of their study on the book of Acts.
This week, Fredy continues our “Acts” sermon series with a message from Acts 8:9-25 UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById("row-unique-0"));
Many of gospel presentations in the Book of Acts have been to a Jewish audience, but in Acts 14 Paul brings the good news of Jesus to a polytheistic pagan culture that worshipped the false gods of Greek mythology. Here's what we learn from this: the Christian in the modern era is called to engage the broken, expose empty idols, suffer with purpose, and build up the church.
The satanic parody of Pentecost.
Please join the Laborers' Podcast as we answer more questions from the book of Acts.
Please join the Laborers' Podcast as we answer some questions from Acts chapters 1-6.
Peter's encounter with Cornelius reveals the gospel's power to break barriers, as God welcomes Gentiles fully into His kingdom through faith in Christ alone. Peter refuses worship, pointing all glory to Jesus. As Cornelius and his household believe, the Holy Spirit falls on them just as at Pentecost, proving that salvation is by grace through faith, not works or rituals, and that every believer is sealed by the Spirit and called to respond in obedient baptism.
Scripture: Acts 11:1-18Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/
In Acts 13:13-52, Paul is asked to give the Jews of Antioch a word of encouragement and the encouragement he gives them is the message of the gospel – Jesus' life, death, resurrection, salvation, and promised return. When someone asks you for encouragement, what do you give them? Give them the good news message of Jesus!
Pastor Xavier Ries and Pastor Tony Scotti continue an examination in the book of Acts, as well as reflect on 10 years of Keep It Simple Talk Show.
Scripture: Acts 10:1-48Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/
Acts 11 describes the first believers who were called “Christians” because their lives clearly reflected Jesus. In a pagan city much like today's culture, these disciples stood out by proclaiming God's Word, sharing the gospel with everyone, living changed lives marked by God's grace, faithfully gathering with other believers, and sacrificially helping those in need. Don't simply ask, “Am I a Christian?” but instead ask “Does my life make it obvious that I belong to Jesus?”
As disciples of Jesus, we have been commissioned to go into all the world and proclaim his gospel, make disciples, and plant churches for his glory! We do this following the example of our God! God the father as the sender. God the son as the goer. God the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to follow Jesus, by proclaiming his gospel. Jesus will build his church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Scripture: Acts 9:36-42Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/
Acts 10 marks the moment God uses Peter to open the church to the Gentiles, breaking down centuries of Jewish separation and prejudice against non-Jews. While the Gospel had already spread throughout Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria, Peter still needed to learn that in Christ, Jews and Gentiles were now one people. God prepared both Cornelius, a God-seeking Roman centurion, and Peter through separate visions. This shows that God prepares both the messenger and the receiver, responds to sincere hearts, uses people to share the Gospel, and orchestrates divine timing to bring people together for His purposes.
Pastor Mike continues our series on the Book of Acts, speaking from Acts 22 - Paul in Chains
Acts 12:1-25 shows us two different ways of responding to the problems of our lives. Herod grasps for control through his pride, while the church humbly relies on God through prayer. Here's our big idea: pride tries to take God's place, but prayer trusts in God's power - and God opposes the proud while promising to sustain and grow His people!
Steve Crawford • Acts 1:1–2:47 • Crossroads
The Gospel was never meant to stand still. In this message, we follow Peter as he moves from Lydda to Joppa, where miracles spark revival, mercy leaves a lasting legacy, and God begins to break down long-held barriers. Through the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabitha, we see that Jesus restores what is broken and uses ordinary people to display extraordinary grace. Where is God calling you to move, to serve, and to go?
Steve Crawford • Acts 1:1–2:47
Happy 13th Birthday, Gospel Life! Each year on our church birthday, we pause to celebrateGod's faithfulness in and through His people. This year, we have the opportunity to studyHis work through the church at Antioch in Acts 11:19–30 and pray that God would continueto use us for His glory as well.
Pastor Rick Andrew continues our series on the Book of Acts, speaking from Acts 21:27-40 - A Violent Love Story
Basic Bible Study | 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, Acts (part 4) & 1 Corinthians (part 1) In today's podcast, join Chris and Robyn as they continue their discussion. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed: - a little chit-chat - recap of last episode - Paul continues his letters to the new churches - if God wants us to do something, He will give us the strength & courage to boldly speak out for Him, despite any obstacles that may come our way - Satan is the most powerful of the evil spirits. His power can effect both the spiritual world & the physical world. - if you have accepted Christ's sacrifice on your behalf, then you are considered holy & complete in God's eyes - the purpose of Paul's first letter to Thessalonica was to comfort the Thessalonians with the assurance of Christ's return; the purpose of his second letter is to correct false teaching about the second coming - the keys to surviving persecution & trials are endurance and faithfulness - if our faith is strong, we don't need to be afraid of what lies ahead - our task is to be prepared for Christ's return & to spread the good news so that even more people will also be prepared - Chris & Robyn chat about "speaking in tongues" - if you have faith in Christ, even if it is weak, you are & will be saved - don't seek praise from people; seek praise from God - all believers struggle with sin daily - homosexuality in the Bible - God offers physical healing & spiritual restoration - what to read for next time “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ABOUT Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BIBLE RESOURCES https://biblehub.com/ https://www.bible.com/ http://betterdaysarecoming.com/bible/pronunciation.html https://biblespeak.org/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mybasicbiblestudy WEBSITE http://www.mybasicbiblestudy.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can contact us via e-mail or regular old snail-mail: Basic Bible Study 7797 N. 1st St. #34 Fresno, CA 93720 basicbiblestudy19@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Paul's story in Acts 9 reminds us that being chosen by God doesn't mean life will be easy. Paul was chosen, yet opposed. Chosen, yet delayed through years of hidden preparation. Chosen, yet shaped through suffering. But none of it meant God had abandoned him; it meant God was forming him. In seasons of resistance, waiting, or pain, there is still purpose.
Steve Crawford • Acts 1:1–1:26 • Crossroads
Steve Crawford • Acts 1:1–1:26
We've spent the last two weeks in Acts 10 seeing that God shows no favoritism, but desires all people everywhere to hear the good news of His Son. In this final week, we'll see how our own self-righteousness is confronted and transformed as we hear that same gospel ourselves. The gospel offends me, confronts me, and ultimately changes me for the glory of God.