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This week, we're diving deep into what it means to stay faithful when life feels like it's on pause. In Acts 23–28, we follow Paul's journey through imprisonment, shipwreck, and delay—only to see God move in unexpected and powerful ways. If you're in a season where you feel stuck, forgotten, or like nothing is happening, this one is for you. We're talking about what it looks like to trust God's timing, keep showing up in the waiting, and believe that even the hidden seasons are holy. Plus, you'll hear about epidurals, hospital delays, and what the Bible has to do with reality TV. (Yes, really.)Let's lean in and remember that God is just as present in our waiting as He is in our breakthrough. In This Episode [00:01:26] Icebreaker: Bible Story as Reality TV Show [00:04:35] Setting the Scene in Acts: Paul's Pattern [00:05:50] The Mission to Rome & 2-Year Delay [00:08:00] The Power of Acts 28: Boldness Without Hindrance [00:09:07] Reflecting on Paul's Perseverance [00:10:00] Kenz's Epidural Story & the Pain of Delay [00:12:46] Spiritual Delays: Trusting in God's Timing [00:13:59] What God Does in the Waiting (Paul's Letters!) [00:16:00] Being Faithful in the Small Things [00:19:45] Obedience in the Secret Place [00:21:11] What If Paul Gave Up? Why You Shouldn't [00:22:00] Perseverance Builds Character [00:23:00] Raise Your Expectations—God's Not Done Yet ORDER OUR NEW STUDY! This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Piper and Leaf: Visit PiperandLeaf.com to pick up an Advent Tea set for you or someone you love! NIV Application Study Bible - Grab your copy today! Winshape: Learn more or submit your application today! Mercy Ships: Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast Omaha Steaks: Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. If you'd like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us!
Episode 5 of our Wild Invitation Series! Today we unpack one of our favorite stories in Acts—Paul and Silas worshiping in prison. We get real about what it looks like to choose praise even when life feels dark, painful, or disappointing. Worship isn't just a Sunday thing or something reserved for the mountaintops—it's a powerful weapon in the valleys too. Whether you're crying in your car or leading worship in your living room, this conversation is a reminder that worship repositions our hearts, fights back against the lies of the enemy, and invites the presence of God into our circumstances. Let's get wild with the Spirit—this is the adventure we were made for! In This Episode [01:15] What's in a Name: Behind “The Wild Invitation”[04:30] Icebreaker: Unpopular Opinions About Church Culture[09:00] Acts 16: Paul & Silas in Prison[12:00] Praise Before the Breakthrough[17:00] Worship as Warfare[20:00] Freedom Looks Different[24:00] Not Just Songs: Expanding Our View of Worship[26:00] Your Turn: Worship in Small Group or Solo[27:30] Final Encouragement: Worship Wherever You Are ORDER OUR NEW STUDY! This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Piper and Leaf: Visit PiperandLeaf.com to pick up an Advent Tea set for you or someone you love! NIV Application Study Bible - Grab your copy today! Winshape: Learn more or submit your application today! Mercy Ships: Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast Omaha Steaks: Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. If you'd like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us!
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues teaching in Acts. Paul finishes his speech before Agrippa, presenting the Gospel of Christ to the king (26:19-32), before beginning the long sea voyage to Rome (27:1-12).
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The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Festus brings King Agrippa up to speed on Paul's situation (25:13-22) before convening a kind of tribunal with the leading men of the city (25:23-27). Paul then gives his testimony, both of his pre-conversion life (26:1-11) and of his meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus (26:12-18).
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul continues to defend himself before Felix (24:17-23) before preaching the Gospel to the governor and his wife (24:24-27). Then a new governor is appointed, Festus, and Paul has to defend himself again (25:1-9). Finally, out of other options, Paul appeals to Caesar himself (25:10-12).
Isaiah - Exaltation of the afflicted. Zion's glory and new name. God's vengeance on the nations. God's ancient mercies recalled. Prayer for mercy and help. Acts - Paul's defense before the Jews.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul continues to share his conversion story with the Jewish mob (22:17-23), before narrowly avoiding torture at the hands of the Romans (22:24-29). Then, he speaks to the Jewish leaders, causing another uproar (22:30-23:10).
Isaiah - Salvation Reaches to the Ends of the Earth, Promise to Zion, God Helps His Servant.Acts - Paul in Macedonia and Greece, Troas to Miletus, Farewell to Ephesus.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul is arrested and beaten in the temple (21:27-36), but asks a Roman tribune for the opportunity to speak to the angry mob (21:37-40). He then begins his speech by identifying with the crowd and sharing his conversion story (22:1-16).
Continuing his study of Acts, the Rev. Nick Lannon looks at most of chapter 21. Paul is urged not to go to Jerusalem, but is determined (v 7-16). Upon his arrival, he tells the church there about his Gentile mission (v 17-20) before James asks him to participate in a Jewish ceremony in order to prove that he does not forsake the law of Moses (v 21-25).
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts. He raises Eutychus from the dead (20:7-12) and addresses the elders from Ephesus (20:13-38). Then, he continues his journey to Jerusalem, stopping briefly in Tyre (21:1-6).
This week, Anna Kurkierewicz (Mile End Service) teaches from Paul's encounter with the Jewish Sanhedrin (Acts 22:30-23:11). We explore how God's plan and call is to a purpose much greater than our own, even when life is not easy. We see how the resurrection of Jesus gives Paul, and us, an unshakeable hope, and is the foundation of our identity as ‘co-heirs' of Jesus' kingdom.
2 Chronicles - Solomon's Dedication of the Temple, Solomon's Prayer of Dedication, The Shekinah Glory, Sacrifices Offered, The Feast of Dedication, God's Promise and Warning.Acts - Paul in Thessalonica, Paul in Berea, Paul in Athens, Sermon on Mars Hill.
*This was from our church at the lake service, audio is not 100% ideal* Paul's Testimony. Acts 21 & 22. June 15th, 2025. Rick Reeves.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the end of chapter 17 and the beginning of chapter 18. Paul makes his case to the council in Athens (17:24-34) before moving on to Corinth, meeting Priscilla and Aquila (18:1-3), and ministering in the synagogue there (18:4-11).
This week we continue our mini-series within Acts - Paul's Final Farewell. Join us as we discuss his warning about wolves, predatory teachers, lies, and/or spirits who may mislead believers. How do we watch for these wolves? How can we avoid their schemes? How can we lean on the Shepherd to protect us?
Jeremiah - The polluted land. Faithless Israel. God invites repentance. Judah threatened with invasion. Lament over Judah's devastation. Jerusalem's godlessness. Acts - Paul is sent to Rome.
Jeremiah - The Coming Destruction of Jerusalem, The Enemy from the North, The Broken Covenant, Plots Against Jeremiah, Jeremiah's Prayer, God's Answer. Acts - Paul's Journey at Sea.
Jeremiah - Jeremiah's call and commission. The almond rod and boiling pot. Judah's apostasy. Acts - Paul's defense before Agrippa.
Send us a textJoin us on the Be Disciples Podcast! We continue our study in the book of Acts as we study chapter 19 and Paul's third missionary journey.
Nahum - God Is Awesome, The Overthrow of Nineveh, Nineveh's Complete Ruin. Acts - Paul before the Council, A Conspiracy to Kill Paul
Micah - Peaceful latter days. Birth of the King in Bethlehem. Acts - Paul at Jerusalem. Paul seized in the temple.
Micah - God's Indictment of His People, What God Requires of Mankind, The Prophet Acknowledges Injustice, God is the Source of Salvation and Light. Acts - Paul's Defense before the Jews.
Micah - Destruction in Israel and Judah. Woe to oppressors. Rulers denounced. Acts - Paul sails from Miletus. Paul at Jerusalem.
Paul notices how religious the Greeks are, but he tries to introduce a god unknown to them at the Areopagus – the one, true God. Does this work? What does this say about religion? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferncreekcc/support
Isaiah - War against Jerusalem. The child Immanuel. Trials to come to Judah. Damascus and Syria fall. A believing remnant. Acts - Paul's farewell to Ephesus.
As [Paul] journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” [1 hour 2 minutes]
Acts 20:25-38
Psalms - Prosperity Comes from the Lord, Blessedness of the Fear of the Lord, Prayer for the Overthrow of Zion's Enemies. Acts - Paul in Corinth, Third Missionary Journey.
Psalms - Praise to the Lord for His Faithfulness to Israel, All People Exhorted to Praise God, Prayer for an Afflicted Man for Mercy on Himself and on Zion. Acts - Paul in Athens, Sermon on Mars Hill
Psalms - A call to worship the Lord, the righteous judge. The Lord's power and dominion. A call to praise the Lord for His righteousness. Acts: Paul at Thessalonica. Paul and Berea.
Psalms - The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted, The Reign of the Lord's Anointed, A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked. Acts - Paul and Silas Imprisoned, The Jailer Converted.
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Be Disciples podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of recognizing the Jesus who came to save and the danger of overemphasizing the Jesus who is to come. They emphasize the need to remember our own testimony and share it with others, as well as the importance of readiness and communicating the gospel with others. They also explore the concept of ministry and the need to be discerning and adaptable in reaching people with the gospel. The study in Acts focuses on Paul in Ephesus and the spread of the Gospel.#acts #podcast #godsword #jesus #apostlepaul #gospel #discipleship #evangelism #bible #biblestudy
God has not called us to be -successful- but faithful. In this part of Acts Paul defends his ministry among the Christians in Ephesus.
God has not called us to be -successful- but faithful. In this part of Acts Paul defends his ministry among the Christians in Ephesus.
God has not called us to be "successful" but faithful. In this part of Acts Paul defends his ministry among the Christians in Ephesus.
Welcome to the last episode of Acts: Paul has a meeting with the Jewish leaders of Rome Paul spends all day and night convincing them of the prophecies of Jesus Some believe, some don't Paul shares a prophecy with those who don't believe 2 ways how God supported Paul while he was a prisoner How did Paul die? The happy ending of the book of Acts Statistical Probability of Jesus Fulfilling 8 Prophecies from the Old Testament: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/advent-statistical-probability-jesus-fulfilling-messianic-george Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 "Foundations of Life" series.
Our conversation this week steers into the intriguing exploration of the Book of Acts, where Paul preaches to the Jewish community's rejection of Jesus as the prophesied Messiah. We stride through faith, understanding, and God's sovereignty. If that sounds appealing, then this episode is for you!