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The Book of Acts

Wednesday September 30th, 2026Acts 27 & 28

The Book of Acts—also known as the Acts of the Apostles—reveals the explosive growth of the early Church and the fulfillment of Jesus' Great Commission. Written by Luke, the same author of the Gospel of Luke, this book captures the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Join Jerry as he walks through Acts and brings to life the bold faith of the apostles, the miracles of the Holy Spirit, and the unstoppable advancement of God's Kingdom. Be inspired by ordinary people empowered by an extraordinary God—and take your daily Bible reading to the next level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann. So grab your Bible and let's get started! LINKS: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY Listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and Solid Lives Ministries: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com SOLID LIVES Learn more about Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives Ministries: https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT Help us continue providing free resources around the world: https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

00:00:00 Acts 1 – Promise of the Holy Ghost and Matthias Chosen00:03:37 Acts 2 – Cloven Tongues of Fire and Peter Preacheth00:09:04 Acts 3 – Lame Man Healed and Repentance Declared00:12:37 Acts 4 – Boldness of the Apostles and All Things Common00:16:54 Acts 5 – Ananias and Sapphira Smitten and Prison Opened00:22:09 Acts 6 – Seven Deacons Ordained and Stephen Accused00:24:07 Acts 7 – Stephen's Defense of the Faith and Martyrdom00:31:32 Acts 8 – Philip Preacheth Samaria and the Ethiopian Baptized00:36:27 Acts 9 – Saul's Conversion and Aeneas and Dorcas Healed00:42:11 Acts 10 – Cornelius's Vision and Gentiles Receive the Holy Ghost00:48:14 Acts 11 – Peter Justifieth His Ministry to the Gentiles00:51:53 Acts 12 – James Killed, Peter Delivered, and Herod Smitten00:55:20 Acts 13 – Paul Sent Forth and Elymas the Sorcerer Blinded01:02:16 Acts 14 – Paul Stoned at Lystra and Elders Ordained01:05:53 Acts 15 – Jerusalem Council and Decree Touching the Gentiles01:11:14 Acts 16 – Macedonian Call and Philippian Jailer Saved01:16:30 Acts 17 – Paul at Thessalonica, Berea, and Mars' Hill01:21:19 Acts 18 – Paul at Corinth and Apollos Instructed01:25:07 Acts 19 – Exorcists Confounded and Uproar at Ephesus01:30:33 Acts 20 – Eutychus Raised and Paul's Charge to Elders01:35:19 Acts 21 – Paul Warninged, Arrested, and Bound at Jerusalem01:40:58 Acts 22 – Paul's Defense Before the Jews and Roman Citizenship01:45:02 Acts 23 – Paul Before the Sanhedrin and Plot Defeated01:50:07 Acts 24 – Paul Accused Before Felix and Reasoneth of Judgment01:53:56 Acts 25 – Paul Before Festus and Appeals Unto Caesar01:57:59 Acts 26 – Paul's Defense Before Agrippa and Almost Persuaded02:02:16 Acts 27 – Voyage, Tempestuous Wind, and Shipwreck at Melita02:07:52 Acts 28 – Viper at Melita and Paul Preacheth at Rome

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Wednesday morning, the 30th of September, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of Psalms 37:4: “Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Then we go to the New Testament, the Book of Acts 18:9: ”Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; …” And that was it. I want to tell you my story in a nutshell. I said to my dear wife, Jill, “I am going to drive to Ladysmith, and I am going to book the town hall, by faith (I had never booked a town hall in my life before), and I am going to believe God for a one-week campaign.” Well, off I went, with my flask of coffee in my farm khaki clothes, and with lots and lots of excitement and faith, and I arrived outside the town hall in Ladysmith. But just before I got to the town hall, there is a long road coming down from the northern side of that town, and as I came down that road, the Lord distinctly asked me three questions: number one (yes, in my heart): “Are you prepared to be a fool for Me?” I said, “Lord, that is easy. I am a fool anyway.” “Are you prepared for people to say all manner of evil about you for My sake?” That was a lot harder to swallow. And then the third one was very tough. “Are you prepared to see less of your family for My sake?” And I said, “ Lord, only by Your grace.”Anyway, I arrived at the town hall. I booked it. I was so embarrassed. The lady said, “Well, what do you want it for?” I said, “A Christian outreach.” Anyway, I paid my money, and I started to visit all the churches in town. Well, the first one said to me, “You are welcome to come here, but I am telling you, this place is as dry and hard as the rocks and the thorn trees around the town.” The second guy said to me, “As far as I am concerned this town has already been over-evangelised. I thought, “Lord, if there is one soul in this town that has not been saved, it has not been over-evangelised.” And the third guy was the one who was really hard, an evangelical church, I thought, “Here, I will get a bit of comfort.” He said, “Well, I think maybe the Lord has sent you here to bend you a little bit!”Wow! I was shattered. Then I had to go and book the accommodation. There was a motel just outside of town. I booked the motel, paid my money and I sat under that tree. I felt like Elijah - I just wanted to die. I said, “This town doesn't need me.” But I went home. There was one minister who was absent, and the next morning when I got back to the farm, he phoned me. I left my card under his door. He said to me, “Angus, we are waiting for you. Come. We have been praying for revival on the hills here for six months.” And of course, that was the beginning. We had an incredible week. Jesus Christ, when He calls you, just obey Him. Have a wonderful day, God bless you.Goodbye.

Around the Word in 180 Days podcast is designed for educators in any school community to engage in the Word of God, prayer and fellowship. Karen Seddon, from Christian Educators, hosts this daily glimpse into the heart of an educator featuring a 180 daily readings from the Book of Acts. Guest readers for each chapter in the Book of Acts will enhance our listening experience. We will also pray the ACTS model: adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication each day. Please join us using Apple podcasts, Amazon Prime, Spotify and/or the blog portion of this podcast. (AW 180 Days blog) Most of all, be in the Word of God and prayer daily for it is the power of transformation in your school life . Each daily show is designed to be 15 minutes or less with the busy educator in mind.  Thanksgiving through the Psalms album

What is biblical prophecy? How is it different from what we might think? What's the difference between Old Testament and New Testament prophecy? In this episode, The Porch Director of Discipleship, Tyler Moffett joins Emma Dotter to discuss Acts 21:1-16 and New Testament prophecy. They answer the question, “Has prophecy changed from the Old Testament to the New Testament?” And they share four key takeaways in regard to prophecy. // ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: 1 Thessalonians 5; 1 Corinthians 14: 1-3; Ephesians 2 // RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY: “The Gifts of Tongues, Prophecy, and Healing | 1 Corinthians 14” — Timothy Ateek: https://www.watermark.org/message/10670-the-gifts-of-tongues-prophecy-and-healing-1-corinthians-14 // RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  “S4:263 – Introduction to the book of Acts” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)    “S4:271 — Acts 21-22” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-271-acts-21-22/id1600151923?i=1000736407342)  // WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we're studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week's passage. Then, for the next six days, we'll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we'll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God's Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  // MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  Digital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources Previous years' print curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterma... Contact the Join The Journey team: jointhejourney@watermark.org 

In Acts 11, we see a picture of what it looks like when our faith becomes visible. The early church didn’t just talk about the Gospel. They shared Jesus, encouraged what God was doing, met the needs of others and invested in people who were still growing. Barnabas especially shows us the power of believing in someone before everyone else can see their potential. He was willing to take a chance on Saul, and the right word at the right time from the right person changed the trajectory of his life. As we follow Jesus, our faith should become visible in the way we love, encourage, serve and invest in the people around us. What would it look like for your life to shine the love of Jesus wherever God has placed you?– – – – – – – – – Comment below your reflections & take-aways from this message Share this video with someone who needs encouragement Jump into our yearlong study of the book of Acts: crosspoint.tv/acts Find a Cross Point campus in Middle Tennessee: crosspoint.tv/locations

Hollyview Church sermon from September 27th, 2026. Pastor Brian Ricketts continues our series in the book of Acts, with a message from Acts chapter 17 entitled "When Truth Judges Us".

IntroductionThe stories of Aeneas and Tabitha can seem like small transitional narratives in the book of Acts. We can read Acts and note that the historical record is fine without these stories. Luke, the inspired writer and researcher, records these stories in his orderly account. These two stories testify to Peter's credibility as a witness and apostle of Christ. These stories also assure us that Christ is present with his church even as he is in heaven. In Acts 9:32-43, Luke records two significant miracles that Peter performs. These miracles are not ultimately about Peter. They point beyond Peter to Christ. The people who witness the healing of Aeneas do not turn to Peter in worship. They turn to the Lord in worship. The other thing we note is that Peter's actions echo the ministry of Christ and demonstrate that he is a commissioned messenger sent by God. He is not just the man who denied his Lord three times. No, he is a credible apostle who brings the gospel to the nations, breaking down the clean/unclean distinction. How does Luke establish all this? Healing AeneasPeter performing a miracle that restores Aeneas' mobility is remarkable. The story itself is pretty straightforward. This seems like a good time to review what we understand about the Lord giving his people signs and miracles. We might think that this is done so the person can be in the spotlight. That is not the case. In fact, signs and miracles establish the credibility of the messenger and point people to the God who sent him. When Moses asked how Israel would know that the Lord had truly sent him, God gave him signs. The signs demonstrated that Moses was not simply making claims on his own authority. (Exodus 4)The same principle is evident with Peter. Peter had denied Christ three times. Luke records this failure on Peter's part. Now Peter is ministering in Lydda and Joppa, bearing witness to Christ and performing signs in Christ's name. The man who once denied his Lord is now being used by Christ as a credible witness to his resurrection and saving work. So, as Peter travels, he ministers the gospel. He bears witness to Christ's work. The Lord gives signs that testify to Peter's apostolic authority. Like Moses, Peter brings the Lord's revelation, and the signs and wonders authenticate his ministry as a witness of Christ.This is important because Peter is not the centerpiece. He is not saying, “Look at me.” In fact, Peter's ministry echoes what Jesus himself had done. When Peter tells Aeneas, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” (Acts 9:34), Luke echoes the healing of the paralytic in Luke 5. Peter is not replacing Christ; he is bearing witness to Christ. Luke is assuring us that Peter is a credible witness with apostolic authority.We need to remember that the purpose of spiritual gifts and ministry is not to elevate the messenger but to build up the body of Christ. The ultimate call is to direct the congregation's attention to Christ. The result of Aeneas' healing makes this unmistakable: the people who saw what happened turned to the Lord. The miracle accomplished its purpose because Christ received the glory.Healing TabithaTabitha, also called Dorcas, is introduced to us through her gracious and charitable life. Her name means gazelle. This is an animal that is thought to be full of beauty and gracefulness. Her beauty is a life that is shaped by grace. The widows show Peter the garments she made for them, demonstrating her kindness. Their showing the garments implies they are proud of the garments. Dorcas/Tabitha/Gazelle does not make garments that display their poverty, but garments that express their dignity. We have no idea if Peter knows this woman or ever met this woman. One thing we know is that he meets her in a tragic scene: her funeral. However, we should not see this scene as dire and hopeless. The scene intentionally echoes Christ's own ministry. The language here echoes Christ raising Jairus' daughter in Mark's Gospel. The people are grieving. There is a body prepared for burial. Peter arrives and puts the people outside just as Christ has done with Jairus' daughter. He prays. Peter then commands her to arise and takes her by the hand after she sees Peter. Remember the story with Jairus? First, Jairus requests Christ to heal his sick daughter, but then the girl dies. Christ goes to his house and assures the grieving crowd the girl is sleeping. He takes her by the hand and says, “Talitha (little girl) cumi (I say to you, arise)!” Peter is imitating the pattern of his Lord's ministry, not independently exercising Christ's divine authority. The point is not that Peter has somehow become Christ. Rather, the miracle demonstrates that Peter is a credible apostle whose ministry bears a correlation to the same Lord who conquered death. Christ is still at work after his ascension into heaven. The Lord of life has not abandoned his people. He continues to care for his church, to strengthen his people, and to demonstrate that death does not have the final word. The gospel is not simply a message about something Christ did in the past. It is the proclamation of the living Christ who continues to work among his people.Luke tells us that she was called Tabitha, which is translated as Dorcas. He gives us both her Aramaic name and its Greek equivalent. The gospel is going to the Roman world and to the Gentile peoples, and Luke continues to give us subtle hints that the Lord's intention is for the gospel to go forth.Peter stays in Joppa with Simon, the tanner. A tanner worked with animal skins and dead animals. This is a career that is offensive to Jewish people and to someone concerned about remaining clean. Yet Peter stays with Simon the tanner. And immediately afterward, Luke takes us into the events of Acts 10, where Peter begins wrestling with whether he can enter the home of a Gentile and eat with him.Luke is already beginning to prepare us for the answer. Peter can enjoy the hospitality of a man who would be considered unclean. Surely, he can have a meal with a Gentile, and build fellowship with one who was at one time unclean. Christ is in heaven, but the gospel is going forth. A kind woman makes clothing to build up dignity rather than to shame. Peter can stay with a man who is engaged in an unclean, but not necessarily sinful, occupation. The gospel therefore brings people together not because they share the same nationality, genealogy, background, or outward identity, but because they share the same Redeemer. Christ is bringing his people together in himself.ConclusionThese stories are not some filler so Luke can meet a requirement. First, Peter is shown to be a credible apostolic witness. His past denial of Christ does not define him. Christ has restored him, commissioned him, and is working through him. The signs Peter performs point beyond Peter to the authority of Christ.Second, we are reminded that Christ is still the Lord of life. He has ascended, but he has not abandoned his church. He continues to work through his people, and his gospel continues to bring life where there was death. The gospel is the message of redemption that restores man to receive his glorious inheritance while tasting Christ's blessings today. And finally, we see the gospel beginning to break down the barriers that once separated God's people from the nations. The Lord is gathering his people together in Christ. The distinctions that once marked out clean and unclean are giving way to the greater reality of cleansing in Christ.So when we read these stories, we should not simply marvel at the miracles. No, we should see our Christ. We should trust the apostles who bear witness to Christ. Let us therefore go forward in that gospel not to glorify ourselves, but to be humbled so our Lord can be glorified. Let us walk in Christ, find our life in Christ, and trust the Lord who continues to work in his church.

Around the Word in 180 Days podcast is designed for educators in any school community to engage in the Word of God, prayer and fellowship. Karen Seddon, from Christian Educators, hosts this daily glimpse into the heart of an educator featuring a 180 daily readings from the Book of Acts. Guest readers for each chapter in the Book of Acts will enhance our listening experience. We will also pray the ACTS model: adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication each day. Please join us using Apple podcasts, Amazon Prime, Spotify and/or the blog portion of this podcast. (AW 180 Days blog) Most of all, be in the Word of God and prayer daily for it is the power of transformation in your school life . Each daily show is designed to be 15 minutes or less with the busy educator in mind.  Thanksgiving through the Psalms album

Spirit of God E11 — In the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit fills Jesus' followers at Pentecost; they are to be like a new temple of God's presence and power. In addition to a temple, the Apostle Paul throws another metaphor into the mix: the community of believers as a body filled with the Spirit. But where did Paul get this image and what does it mean? In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the Church as a Spirit-filled body, empowered with the Spirit's gifts to serve one another and the world. CHAPTERSRecap and Setup for the Church as a Body (0:00-11:01)The Church as a Spirit-Filled Temple and Body (11:01-25:57)The Spiritual Gifts of 1 Corinthians 12 (25:57-45:30)Conclusion (45:30-54:23)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESCheck out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Grey” by Lofi Sunday feat. PAINT WITH SOUND.“Peace With You” by Lofi Sunday feat. Oly.Lo“Enveloped In Love” by Lofi Sunday feat. Yoni CharisBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christian fellowship is more than a Sunday greeting...it's a shared life rooted in the gospel.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines the early church's fellowship in Acts 2, highlighting the importance of intentionally living in community with other believers.To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

Why do so many people keep starting over before anything has time to work?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Will, Sammy, and Adam talk about consistency, leadership, success, discipline, mentorship, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts.The conversation starts with lessons Will picked up while spending time with Pastor Craig Groeschel and quickly expands into a bigger discussion about why highly effective leaders think differently, why routines matter, and why successful people often stay committed to the same thing much longer than everyone else.They also unpack a lesson attributed in the conversation to Warren Buffett: sometimes success requires being willing to “watch paint dry” — staying patient and consistent instead of constantly abandoning one opportunity for another.But the conversation goes deeper than personal success.The guys ask whether a leader has really built something healthy if everything depends on that leader's personality, charisma, or presence. Adam shares why discipleship and developing other leaders has become central to how he approaches ministry — and why multiplication matters more than simply building a platform around one person.Because sometimes the breakthrough isn't another opportunity.Sometimes you just need to stop starting over and stay long enough to grow.--Do you feel distant from God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Connect with:Will Chung https://www.instagram.com/willkchung/Sammy Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/samuelmrod/Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

Which one are you living in, the X-Files or the Book of Acts? In this one-time session you'll learn how to recognize when aliens, Bigfoot, Nephilim, and endless internet speculation have quietly become your devotion, and how to redirect that focus toward the things that actually advance God's work. Walking through 1 Timothy 1 and eleven excessive examples of X-Files thinking, you'll gain a biblically balanced perspective on the unknown, discovering why the Bible answers the questions you need answered rather than every question you bring to it, and why your faith doesn't have to be shaken by anything the internet pulls out next. You'll be freed from the modern gnosticism of chasing secret knowledge and pointed instead toward what Jesus said to focus on as His return draws near: being ready, using your time, talent, and treasure, and loving people. If you're tired of giving level 10 attention to level 0.01 attractions and you're ready to be the salt and light this world actually needs, this message will get you out of the basement and into the Book of Acts.

A decision to follow Jesus without practicing the way of Jesus results in a shallowly-shaped life. We're returning to our Practicing The Way series (formerly Deeply Formed Life) this time focusing on the practice of witness. In the third message of our 4-part series, Lead Pastor Grant Bruscoe continues our series on Witness, this time in the book of Acts. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com

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Christian fellowship is more than a Sunday greeting...it's a shared life rooted in the gospel.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines the early church's fellowship in Acts 2, highlighting the importance of intentionally living in community with other believers.To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

Dr. Ted Traylor continues his journey through the book of Acts, spending one week in each chapter. This week he focuses on Acts 12:24-25 and discusses how the people of God must persist in prayer and mentoring younger believers, even in the face of persecution. 00:00 - Introduction 05:17 - I. Political Persecution 15:47 - II. Powerful Prayer 25:27 - III. Preparing People

As we step into the final season of the book of Acts our attention narrows in to Paul. Paul has established churches and performed miracles but has also been beaten down and persecuted. With great resolve, Paul makes his way to Jerusalem and ultimately to Rome where he sees an opportunity to get the Gospel to the ends of the earth. ___ When Paul makes it to Jerusalem the Christian elders there have a plan to make sure the Jews in Jerusalem welcome him. They ask him to continue his vow and bring four men along with him and even sacrifice on their behalf. All to no avail. So what do we do when we do everything we can to convince someone of what is true and they still don't believe? We don't need to prove anything to anyone. We need to pray for them.

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Scripture: Acts 2 – 26 Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from the book of Acts, exploring the meaning of Repentance as used throughout the book of Acts.  Slides Download Acts Notes Download

Sunday Sermon by Jack Campbell & Rich LambGod changes lives, both in the early church and today. Two of our elders share stories from the book of Acts and from their own lives of how God transforms us to make us faithful followers of Jesus.Selections from Acts, 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Author and international speaker Michael Ots joins us today, discussing in detail the events depicted in the book of Acts, chapter 8 verses 26-40. Michael demonstrates how everyday normal people can be used by God to impact the lives of others, and be able to tell others about- an he puts it- “the best news in the world”.www.cornerstonebrighton.com

Around the Word in 180 Days podcast is designed for educators in any school community to engage in the Word of God, prayer and fellowship. Karen Seddon, from Christian Educators, hosts this daily glimpse into the heart of an educator featuring a 180 daily readings from the Book of Acts. Guest readers for each chapter in the Book of Acts will enhance our listening experience. We will also pray the ACTS model: adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication each day. Please join us using Apple podcasts, Amazon Prime, Spotify and/or the blog portion of this podcast. (AW 180 Days blog) Most of all, be in the Word of God and prayer daily for it is the power of transformation in your school life . Each daily show is designed to be 15 minutes or less with the busy educator in mind.  Thanksgiving through the Psalms album

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The Book of Acts | Houses of Light | 9-27-26 by Kearney eFree Church

We close our wild and wonderful journey through the Book of Acts with Paul's arrival in Rome, where he continues to boldly teach about Jesus. Nothing or No one could stop him.

What does it mean to find water in the desert? This message from Pastor Matt Cottrill on Sunday, September 27th 2026 takes us deep into one of the most intimate and unexpected encounters in the book of Acts, where a powerful Ethiopian official, a man who had everything the world could offer, finds himself traveling a lonely desert road, hungry for something no amount of wealth or influence could provide. Through the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, we are reminded that God does not measure the importance of a divine appointment by the size of the audience or the convenience of the location. He is willing to redirect us from the crowd to the desert road because one soul matters to him. The spiritual lesson is both humbling and thrilling: God knows exactly where to find a hungry heart, and he is always in pursuit. We are challenged to ask ourselves whether we are truly available to be interrupted, redirected, and sent to places we would not naturally choose, all for the sake of one person who is quietly searching for truth.

What does it look like to hold on when everything in us is screaming to let go? This message from Georgeon Pedigo on Sunday, September 27th 2026 takes us on a journey through one of the most striking passages in the book of Acts, where Paul, facing beatings, imprisonment, and an uncertain future, declares that none of these things move him. That kind of unshakeable faith can feel foreign to us, especially when life gets complicated and our own strength starts to run thin. Drawing on the remarkable true story of John Howland, a young man who fell overboard from the Mayflower during a violent storm and survived by clinging to a trailing rope, we are invited to see our own faith walk in a new light. The rope he held was not comfortable. His hands were blistered, his lungs were burning, and no one could hear him cry out. Yet he held on, and because he did, generations of people came into existence who would shape the course of a nation. The spiritual parallel is impossible to ignore. There are moments in our faith journey where the enemy whispers that letting go would hurt less. But this message reminds us that the promises God has spoken over our lives do not expire just because our circumstances become painful. Hope is not a passive feeling. It is an active decision to keep swimming when everything in us wants to sink.

What do you do when life feels broken, your choices bring regret, and you don’t know where to turn? In this message, Lead Pastor John S. Dickerson takes us into the Book of Acts, where Paul and Silas find themselves beaten, imprisoned, and seemingly without hope. Yet in the middle of their darkest circumstances, God was still at work. The story of the Philippian jailer reminds us that even when we find ourselves in a place of fear, failure, regret, or desperation, God can meet us there. Sometimes, one good decision can begin to change the direction of our lives. The themes of sin, regret, forgiveness, redemption, and coming home to the Father remind us that our failures do not have to define our future. Like the jailer who asked, “What must I do to be saved?”, we are invited to turn toward God and receive His grace. The Father is waiting for us—not to condemn us, but to welcome us home. Even in our greatest moments of ruin, God can bring redemption. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTE At Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

TO THE END OF THE EARTH: A Sermon Series Through the Book of Acts–––––––––––––Jesus called them, taught them, and prepared them. But would the Apostles and the early church be able to continue the work without Him? The Book of Acts tells the story of how the Holy Spirit empowered the church to spread the gospel. Through His power and the faithful obedience of the people, Christianity exploded, spreading from Jerusalem to the end of the earth. Two thousand years later, the mission is still ours. We must continue to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world. Please join on this amazing and challenging journey! –––––––––––––Message Focus: For all our differences, we share one far greater need: we all need Christ. Selected Scriptures from Luke 5, Matthew 15, and John 4 Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: September 27, 2026

Following Jesus is difficult, and it can be scary. In Power and Boldness, the final message in our series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches from the book of Acts. He explains that the calling of Jesus is impossible without the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit.You'll hear the story of Peter, a man who denied Jesus three times and then preached with courage at Pentecost. Pastor Matthew shares five truths from Peter's life. Peter resolved to obey, began to obey, was empowered by the Spirit, was ready for God-ordained moments, and was amazed by what the Spirit did.This message will encourage you to say yes to God before you know every detail, and to trust that the Holy Spirit fills the gap between your ability and His calling.Watch the full message on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Q7nyhlMIv08

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As we continue our study through the book of Acts, we spent time today looking at the division in the church in Jerusalem. The party of the circumcision had arisen and we unpacked why.For more information visit ChristCommunity.life

Good morning Church! Join us for the next sermon in our series "A Journey From the Cross" as we turn to Chapter 6 in the book of Acts. We'll consider not just what it takes to follow Jesus, but what it will take to continue.

Michael Rowntree recently posted a short addressing Deion Sanders speaking in tongues at a press conference, and pointed to Paul's instruction that tongues shouldn't be spoken in the congregation with an unbeliever present unless an interpreter is there too, so the unbeliever isn't left thinking you've lost your mind (1 Corinthians 14:23, 14:27-28). Comments came fast: isn't there a difference between tongues spoken publicly in a church service and a private prayer language used to build yourself up (1 Corinthians 14:4)? And what about in Acts when people are speaking in tongues with no interpreter?Was Deion praying in a private prayer language or was he doing what Paul describes as speaking in tongues in church (in public) in front of a mix of believers and unbelievers, where the interpretation rule applies? Joshua Lewis, Michael Miller, and Michael Rowntree will answer the comments, working through 1 Corinthians 14 and the book of Acts.  Subscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com. Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.

The Book of Acts

In our series on the book of Acts we see that as always, religion has to try and raise its ugly head. Rules, regulations, laws, WORKS! Stick to the main thing. Encourage the brethren, don't succumb to manmade doctrines, but rather allow Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth. And oh, yeah, we can have disagreements without trying to destroy someone else! Lets talk about it. 

What do you do when God opens the door but tells you to stay? In this message from Acts 16, Austin Lee walks through Paul and Silas's beating, imprisonment, and midnight worship to show that our hardest circumstances can become the exact platform God uses to reach someone else.

This week, Paul examines Peter's encounter with Cornelius in Acts 10, showing how God's grace crosses every human boundary and calls us to abandon partiality, obey where God leads, and boldly share the gospel with everyone.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Study on the book of Acts.If you've been enjoying the Wednesday's Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Have you ever had a relationship that felt too broken to repair? Sometimes the distance between us and another person grows so slowly that it starts to feel normal. We don’t know how to close the gap, so we leave it alone. But underneath the distance, there can still be a desire for reconciliation. In Acts 11:1-18, Peter faces criticism after welcoming Gentiles into the family of God. What begins as resistance eventually becomes worship as the believers realize God is doing something bigger than what they expected. In this message, Pastor Kevin Queen explores what happens when fear becomes criticism, how God confirms His direction through His providence, Spirit, people and Word, and what it looks like to stop resisting what God is doing. Because sometimes the question isn’t, “What is God doing?” It’s “Who am I to stand in God’s way?” The grace we’ve received from Jesus should make us the quickest to extend that same grace to others. Where might God be asking you to forgive, heal, surrender or extend grace? COMMENT: What’s one thing from this message that challenged you?SHARE: Send this message to someone who needs encouragement today.STUDY ACTS: Dive deeper into the book of Acts with us at crosspoint.tv/actsFIND A CAMPUS: Join us this weekend at crosspoint.tv/locations

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Wednesday morning, the 23rd of September, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go straight to Isaiah 61:1. Of course, this is referring to the Lord Jesus: “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,Because the Lord has anointed MeTo preach good tidings to the poor;He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,To proclaim liberty to the captives,And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;…”Then we go straight to the Book of Acts 10:38: “…God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” I want to speak to you today about doing good. There is somebody listening today who says, “Well you know, I can't do anymore. I don't have enough money, I am not physically strong enough, I can't do anything.” Oh yes, you can! The main thing you can do is pray, but one man of God wrote something very beautiful, and this is what he said, “The finest of all arts is the art of doing good, and yet it is the least cultivated.” Isn't that true? The art of doing good - we need to exercise that a little bit. Many years ago, the Lord laid upon my heart to get small little bottles of mustard seed. My office staff know exactly what I am talking about because these precious ladies have to fill these little bottles up with mustard seed, and then we seal them, and I put them in my pocket and wherever I go and I see somebody who is looking a little bit down, a little bit anxious, I say, “Excuse me, can I give you this little gift.” And they look at this and they say, “But what is this?” And then it opens the door. I said, “You know this is a reminder for you when you are going through tough times because the Master, Jesus, said, 'If you have faith the size of one mustard seed, you can tell that mountain to move, and it must go.” They walk away with a smile on their face, knowing that if Jesus Christ is with them, there is nothing that will hold them back. Today, go and do good just like the Master did and our Lord Holy Spirit will bless you richly. God bless you and have a wonderful day.Goodbye.

Why does Paul encourage those in Ephesus to “be alert?” In this episode, Senior Pastor of Park Cities Baptist Church, Dr. Jeff Warren, joins Ryan Garrahan to discuss Acts 20:28-38. They explore identifying false teachers, how to know if you're spiritually drifting, and Paul's emotional departure. // ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: // RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY: // RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  “S4:263 – Introduction to the book of Acts” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)    “S4:270 – Acts 18-20" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-270-acts-18-20/id1600151923?i=1000736247835) // WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we're studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week's passage. Then, for the next six days, we'll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we'll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God's Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  // MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  Digital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources Previous years' print curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterma... Contact the Join The Journey team: jointhejourney@watermark.org 

Spirit of God E10 — After Jesus' resurrection and ascension, the Holy Spirit becomes the primary way Jesus' presence and power remains with his followers. The book of Acts demonstrates how the Spirit's coming fulfills the Hebrew Bible's hope for God to dwell with his people in a new kind of temple. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore how Pentecost marks the beginning of a new Spirit-filled temple community, uniting God's people and continuing Jesus' mission.CHAPTERSRecap of Luke and Setup for Acts (0:00-16:19)A New Temple at Pentecost (16:19-34:04)The Spirit Uniting a Scattered Diaspora (34:04-46:21)Jesus' Followers as a New Temple in 1 Peter (46:21-1:00:05)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESThe Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus: Luke's Account of God's Unfolding Plan by Alan J. ThompsonCheck out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Pleasant Places” by Lofi Sunday feat. Yoni Charis“Redeemables” by Lofi Sunday feat. Yoni Charis“Snowflake” by Lofi Sunday feat. Asaph's ArrowsBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the conviction you're tempted to run from is actually God's loving invitation to come closer?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines the response to Peter's sermon in Acts 2, showing how the Holy Spirit exposes our blindness to sin, leads us to repentance, and brings us to the forgiveness offered through the gospel.To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

Can someone be a good person without believing in God?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Adam sits down with Dr. Chris Palmer for a deep conversation about atheism, morality, meaning, nihilism, truth, technology, and what happens when a culture slowly stops believing that God matters.Chris explains why he believes our generation is experiencing a crisis of meaning—overloaded with information, algorithms, competing opinions, and constant hot takes to the point that many people no longer know what to believe or why they believe it.They also talk about Nietzsche, the rise of “your truth,” whether morality can actually be grounded without God, and why a person can appear successful, happy, and morally good while still wrestling with a deeper question of meaning and purpose.The conversation also dives into the Book of Revelation, why Christians often misinterpret its symbolism, and the danger of trying to connect every new technology or headline to end-times prophecy.At the center of it all is one question:If God disappears from the way we understand reality, what replaces Him?--Do you feel distant from God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Connect with:Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Dr. Chris Palmer https://www.instagram.com/chrispalmer/--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

Join us for today's PowerPoint as Pastor Jack Graham continues the study in the book of Acts. It's easy to walk away from the Church when you are not plugged in, he says. We must be “all in.” Pastor Graham challenges us to be like the early believers who transformed the culture because they were fully engaged and therefore empowered to live the Christian life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/395/29?v=20251111