Podcasts about book of acts

Send us a textActs 18:1-23Join us as we continue our bi-weekly study through the book of Acts!We also would like to invite anyone who lives in the Philadelphia area to worship and study God's word with us at our in-person meeting that takes place every-other Monday night at 7:30pm. Visit phillyyoungadults.com for additional information about our ministry.Feel free to message us on instagram (@phillyyoungadultscc) with any feedback, questions, or topics you want to hear about on the podcast or you can shoot an email to ya@ccphilly.org

The Book of Acts Week 2 (Acts 1:9-12) by North Valley Church

Get early access to all of the 2025 RENEW Gathering Breakout Tracks: https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Visit RENEW.org for great resources on Disciple Making and Theology.  Today's episode will help us understand the foundational principles and strategies for effective church planting, emphasizing reliance on divine guidance, addressing challenges, and ensuring doctrinal soundness for sustainable growth. In this episode of "Church Planting," the speaker delves into the foundational principles and motivations for starting new churches. The central theme revolves around reliance on divine guidance, as captured by Psalm 127:1, emphasizing that unless the Lord builds the house, labor is in vain. The speaker reinforces the need for absolute confidence in Jesus to build the church, highlighting that human effort alone is insufficient without divine support. The discussion transitions to the "why" of church planting, rooted in addressing the lostness of people akin to sheep without a shepherd. This point is emphasized with personal anecdotes, such as observing aimless shoppers at Wegmans and Vince Antonucci's transformation from a non-Christian skeptic to a passionate church planter motivated by his previous lostness. The speaker also acknowledges the significant challenges faced in church planting, such as feelings of unfruitfulness, betrayal, and scarcity of resources. He cites the importance of resilience and God's calling to reach lost people as the sustaining force during tough times. The narrative shifts to historical insights from the Book of Acts, illustrating the explosive growth of the early church through continuous discipleship and church planting, moving from addition to multiplication. The episode then explores the critical aspects of ensuring the health and doctrinal soundness of new churches. The speaker warns against the dangers of doctrinal drift and the potential for churches to adopt popular but unbiblical stances. This concern leads into a detailed explanation of the Renew Movement's approach to church planting, emphasizing sound theology, disciple-making, and structured support systems like assessment, training, and coaching. The Renew Movement aims to catalyze a church planting movement of healthy churches, overcoming common fears such as scarcity of resources, lack of expertise, and long-term health. The discussion underscores the importance of ordinary churches becoming church planting churches, challenging the notion that only large, resource-rich congregations can plant churches. The Renew Movement's unique strategy involves collaborative partnerships among churches—both large and small—to support new plants. This model includes financial contributions, shared leadership, and hands-on involvement, fostering a sense of ownership and vision among all participating congregations. The goal is to create a sustainable cycle of churches planting churches, reaching lost people, and expanding God's kingdom. In conclusion, the episode emphasizes the need for a shift from church growth to kingdom growth, highlighting the importance of surrender to Jesus' lordship and genuine discipleship. The speaker calls for a collective effort among churches to embrace the mission of church planting, ensuring doctrinal soundness and long-term health to effectively expand the kingdom of God. The session ends with a prayer, reaffirming the commitment to follow Jesus' guidance in building His church.

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Dustin Maddox continues our journey through the book of Acts with a sermon on Acts 17:16-34. Here, Paul explains Jesus and the Christian God to the city of Athens, an area largely unfamiliar with these beliefs. We follow his experience preaching to the people of Athens, and look for lessons that can be applied to our lives today. Sermon originally recorded on September 14th, 2025.

What would it look like if the Church truly lived out the radical faith found in the Book of Acts? In this compelling message, Francis Chan urges believers to go beyond passively hearing God's word and begin living lives marked by deep repentance, bold obedience, and authentic transformation. He challenges the Church to break free from spiritual complacency and embrace a lifestyle that reflects the sacrificial, Spirit-empowered way of the early Christians. Chan paints a vision of a community where older generations uplift the young, resources are freely surrendered for Kingdom work, and God's supernatural provision follows fearless steps of faith. This is a passionate plea for revival rooted in humility, surrender, and a willingness to give up comfort and control. The result? A Church that is fully alive, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and unafraid to dive headfirst into the unknown for the sake of the Gospel.

The book of Acts reveals the unstoppable advance of Christ's kingdom through the Spirit-empowered church, fulfilling Jesus' Great Commission. Paul's transformation from persecutor to preacher shows that God can redeem anyone, and his ministry in Cyprus and Antioch demonstrates the power of the gospel to humble, transform, and reframe the world's false stories with the true story of God's redemption. Living on mission is costly, marked by suffering and sacrifice, yet it is worth everything because Jesus has already given everything for us.

Acts 2 tells the story of Pentecost - an awe-inspiring event when the Holy Spirit came upon all types of believers, moving His presence from a building into his people. The invitation to faith was and is for everyone, not just those who fit a certain mold. Jesus is not looking for the gifted; He's looking for the obedient.This message is part of our series in the book of Acts, which is like the "part 2" of Luke's writing, capturing the life and ministry of Jesus as it's lived out through his early church.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Today we continue our study through the book of Acts, with a stop in Acts chapter two. The day of Pentecost has arrived, and with it, the Holy Spirit. Without question this is one of the most significant events in the Bible, as the third member of the Holy Trinity descended upon the early Christian Church. As we will see in today's message, the work of the Holy Spirit began immediately, and the results were quite startling to those who witnessed them.

The Book of Acts: Why is it so Hard to Give? - Doug Tensen by Orchard Hill Church

God's Mission Needs Every Member | The Book of Acts

Have You Received the Holy Spirit? | The Book of Acts

Power Encounters occur when the manifest presence of God becomes tangible to the people of God. This often involves the work of one or more power gifts as defined by Paul in his letters and Luke in the book of Acts. Join us as we discuss what this looks like in the New Testament Church.

Warned of the suffering that awaited him, the Apostle Paul did not retreat. He resolved to go forward, even if it meant dying for his devotion to Christ. From his sermon series in the book of Acts, today R.C. Sproul exhorts us to follow Paul's submission to the will of God. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Acts for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4239/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the Acts commentary for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Many followers of Jesus live with a faith that feels powerless. We settle for behavior management, curated church experiences, and good ideas rather than stepping into the life Jesus promised. But the book of Acts tells a different story. Ordinary men and women were filled with the Holy Spirit and became powerful witnesses of the risen Jesus.In this message, Pastor Darren unpacks Acts 1:8 and teaches on what it means to receive and grow in the power of the Holy Spirit. Power is not about hype or performance. It is the Spirit's presence enabling us to live transformed lives, proclaim the gospel, heal the sick, and partner with God's mission in the world.If you've ever wondered why your faith feels empty or how to experience more of God's presence and power, this teaching will give you a framework for stepping into it.

Acts 8:26-40 (Kennon Vaughan) The Book of ActsHarvest 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

Sunday Sermon from the book of Acts from John Bourgeois on September 14, 2025. Our hope for you is that you will know, love, and follow Jesus Christ -- leading to personal transformation, intimate community, and a life of radical mission. You are always welcome to join us for worship at West End Community Church.For more info, please visit the WECC website at westendcc.org

Lesson 18Acts 26:1-27:12. Realizing his limited understanding of the Jewish religion and culture, Festus brought Paul before Herod Agrippa, but after hearing his defense, the bewildered leaders lamented the fact that Paul had appealed to Caesar, as they believed him innocent of the charges.To learn more about Michele and to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com

This week, Pastor Jose continues our journey through the book of Acts, exploring what it truly means to live with boldness in our faith.

This week, Pastor Jeff continues a series in the book of Acts named ACTS: The Mission of God is Our Mission. The next message in the series is based in Acts 2:42-47 and is entitled "Devoted." The main idea of the sermon is: Devoted to the teaching of the Word, fellowship, and prayer, the church on mission grows day by day. ————————  Connect with Us: Website: parkwoodonline.org Facebook: facebook.com/parkwoodonline Instagram: instagram.com/parkwoodonline.org  Check out more resources and sermons online at: parkwoodresources.org

Pastor Mindy Wolfe begins our sermon series on the Book of Acts.

Text: Acts 16:25  A sermon from our Sunday night series through the book of Acts

This week Pastor Nate continues walking us through the Book of Acts as he reminds us that the Church can be the Church even in tough situations!

Pastor Mike continues our series on the Book of Acts, speaking from Acts 10:1-34

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Pastor Mike continues our series on the Book of Acts, speaking from Acts 10:1-34

The book of Acts really gets going after the disciples of Jesus witness his ascension to heaven. This was a critical event since Jesus's presence in heaven meant that he was now the Lord of heaven and earth. Assured of Jesus's command of everything, the disciples and first believers in Jesus rejoiced at what this would mean for them as they waited for the arrival of the Holy Spirit to empower them for the work they were going to do.

Join Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany’s fresh conversation in our series: “What We Really Mean When We Talk About …” This time, the female pastors look back to Genesis 1:2 to discuss the Holy Spirit, which may surprise some Christians, as we often think about the Holy Spirit coming on the scene at Pentecost in the Book of Acts. But the two reverends of First UMC of San Diego argue God’s Spirit is shown throughout the Bible and has been around since the beginning of time. Through this digital Bible study, the pastors talk about the Holy Spirit through a progressive theological lens in these ways: Whether there a difference between “the Spirit of God” and “the Holy Spirit” How the Holy Spirit is everywhere for everyone … not just Christians or humans in general The situation that prompted the ancient Jews to write Genesis What Genesis 1:2 and the Holy Spirit could mean for us today amidst the current chaos of our social climate Why we started and continue to try to contain the Holy Spirit and separate it from God It’s such a rich and interesting conversation but just starts to scratch the surface on everything that could be explored in relation to the Holy Spirit. So, we invite you to continue the conversation by our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others: When you hear “Holy Spirit,” what comes to mind? How does Genesis 1:2 help us see the Spirit at work today—in the world and in people’s lives? These words were written in exile, to people who felt hopeless. How might they bring comfort to us when we feel powerless and abandoned? Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There is also an optional paid membership that unlocks additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

Join Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany’s fresh conversation in our series: “What We Really Mean When We Talk About …” This time, the female pastors look back to Genesis 1:2 to discuss the Holy Spirit, which may surprise some Christians, as we often think about the Holy Spirit coming on the scene at Pentecost in the Book of Acts. But the two reverends of First UMC of San Diego argue God’s Spirit is shown throughout the Bible and has been around since the beginning of time. Through this digital Bible study, the pastors talk about the Holy Spirit through a progressive theological lens in these ways: Whether there a difference between “the Spirit of God” and “the Holy Spirit” How the Holy Spirit is everywhere for everyone … not just Christians or humans in general The situation that prompted the ancient Jews to write Genesis What Genesis 1:2 and the Holy Spirit could mean for us today amidst the current chaos of our social climate Why we started and continue to try to contain the Holy Spirit and separate it from God It’s such a rich and interesting conversation but just starts to scratch the surface on everything that could be explored in relation to the Holy Spirit. So, we invite you to continue the conversation by our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others: When you hear “Holy Spirit,” what comes to mind? How does Genesis 1:2 help us see the Spirit at work today—in the world and in people’s lives? These words were written in exile, to people who felt hopeless. How might they bring comfort to us when we feel powerless and abandoned? Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There is also an optional paid membership that unlocks additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

Series: The Book of Acts: The Unstoppable GospelPassage Focus: Acts 19:23-41Pastor Michael Heath

There are many wondrous events occurring in this book - from the descending of the Holy Spirit to the many adventures of the Apostle Paul. And Lloyd's messages will help you understand not only what is going on in the early church, but also, how these events affect your life and your relationship with Jesus Christ. So join us for today's Bridging the Gap and turn in your Bible to the second chapter of the Book of Acts. 

The Old Testament is not a collection of moral stories about what we should do. It's one grand story about what God has done and will do for us. A story that culminates in Jesus. Pastor Jeremy Treat resumes our sermon series through the book of Acts with a sermon from Acts 6-7.

This episode Dr. Jenkins continues to look at St. Peter's place in the New Testament, and how this status can shed light on how we should think about the St. Peter's successors in Rome. For the new books from Basilian Media & Publishing: https://tinyurl.com/ChristasTruth https://tinyurl.com/sundoesnotshine Orthodoxy & Education: https://tinyurl.com/OrthEd2025

This week, Pastor Jared discusses the book of Acts and the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. He shares a personal story about experiencing visions during a ministry trip and emphasizes the importance of aligning oneself with the Spirit. He also touches on the concept of the Trinity and how it relates to the human experience.

 If you weren't with us we are continuing our study through the book of Acts and we're near the end of chapter one. The Acts of the Apostles is the full name usually given to this book, but perhaps a more accurate title would be “The Acts of the Holy Spirit through the Disciples”.  Turn to Acts chapter one in your Bible and join us for today's edition of Bridging the Gap.

How do you know when God is moving amongst His people? You'll see repentance, humility, and transformed hearts. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses God's movement and involvement in our lives. He teaches from the book of Acts to demonstrate the power, glory, and righteousness of God and how the world's values fail to align with the Lord's. It isn't just a battle over law and order—there's a spiritual conflict unfolding. We're watching as morality continues to degrade, but there is hope! When we stand firm in our faith and trust the Holy Spirit to guide us in His perfect plans, God will bring us out of the darkness and into His light.

This week's episode of the FTC Podcast begins an occasional feature where we talk to an expert on different books of the Bible. In this first Bible book episode, Jared Wilson talks with Dr. Patrick Schreiner, Assoc. Prof. of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Seminary, about the book of Acts, Luke's chronicle of the early church after Christ's resurrection. What are the major themes? What do we make of some tricky texts? And what is the importance of this book for the average local church?

Book of Acts Week 1 by North Valley Church

The book of Acts has previously been described as “The Holy Spirit of God - working through the Word of God - in the hearts of the People of God.” That's an appropriate description of the goings-on here in Acts as the post-crucifixion Christian Church was just being established. Many Bible scholars have also turned to Acts one, verse eight as the key statement of the facts --- in Acts - the Holy Spirit descended upon the believers on the day of Pentecost.

Grace Berg continues our journey through the book of Acts called with a sermon on Acts 16:11-34. In this text, Paul and Silas are beaten and imprisoned by the Roman government, but a miraculous prison break leads to an equally miraculous conversion. We examine this text to see what lessons we can take from Paul and Silas's experience. Sermon originally recorded on September 7th, 2025.

Wednesday Service | A teaching on Acts 2:14-41 in the series through the book of Acts with Pastor Josh Black.We take some time before the message to honor Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed today during an event in Utah. He and his co-organization Turning Point USA have done so much for the widespread sharing and debating for the truth and Biblical standards in our nation. His loss will be great and we bring much prayer to the Lord for his wife and two young children. Pastor Josh goes through the Bible passages of the martyring of Stephen, church persecution, and the importance of the gospel in a world of evil in light of these events.Victory Calvary Chapel is a church in Menifee, California. We gather for Jesus, to worship Him, to follow Him, and represent Him wherever we go. To learn more, visit us at www.victorycc.com.

We're talking to the girl who feels like she has to be the perfect Christian. We've been there too—trying to say the right thing, pray the perfect prayer, and never mess up. But that pressure? It's exhausting. We open up about the ways we've struggled with perfectionism in our own faith and how God has gently reminded us that His grace isn't something we can earn. Together, we're breaking down lies, uncovering truth, and choosing freedom over performance. If you've ever felt like you had to have it all together, this one's for you. In This Episode [00:00] Let's Talk About the Pressure to Be Perfect [01:00] What Perfectionism Looks Like in Our Faith [03:00] When Culture Becomes the Standard Instead of Christ [09:00] Where We've Seen the Pressure Come From [16:30] What God Actually Says About Being Holy [21:00] God's Grace in Ephesians 2 [22:30] What We Can Do to Break Free [25:00] How We're Learning to Be Honest in Community [27:00] Learning to Rest in God's Love (For Real) [28:00] Finding Growth, Not Guilt, in Our Failures [29:00] Choosing to Be Imperfect on Purpose [31:00] Final Thoughts + Why We're So Excited About the Bible Study ⁠⁠⁠PRE 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 Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠! If you'd like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us!

Wouldn't it have been wonderful to be in Luke's sandals? He not only witnessed the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, but he also went along on some of the greatest adventures recorded in the Bible - found in the book of Acts, which Luke also wrote! Join us in Acts chapter one as we join pastor Lloyd, who begins with a few words about the controversy surrounding the gift of tongues. 

Pastor Xavier Ries and Pastor Tony Scotti continue an examination in the book of Acts.

Acts 8:9-25 (Kennon Vaughan) The Book of ActsHarvest 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

Sunday Sermon from the book of Acts from Stewart Swain on September 7, 2025. Our hope for you is that you will know, love, and follow Jesus Christ -- leading to personal transformation, intimate community, and a life of radical mission. You are always welcome to join us for worship at West End Community Church.For more info, please visit the WECC website at westendcc.org

“What must I do to be saved?” This was the question of the Philippian jailer. But what drove him to ask it? From his sermon series in Acts, today R.C. Sproul explains how God sovereignly brings people to the end of themselves to lead them to Jesus Christ. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the book of Acts for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4239/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the Acts commentary for your donation of any amount:  https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

9/7/25 - The Book of Acts Pt 18: When Satan Goes to Church - Pastor Jim Baker by Zion Christian Fellowship

Jesus' final words set the tone for everything that follows in the book of Acts. In Acts 1:8, He promises power through the Holy Spirit and calls His followers to be His witnesses. Ordinary people are invited to live lives that point to Him in every place, from the familiar to the farthest ends of the earth.In this message, Pastor Darren unpacks what it truly means to be a witness. It is not about consumer Christianity or simply sharing information. It is about embodying the reality of the risen Christ. Our lives, our communities, and our everyday choices become a testimony that Jesus is alive.This is the mission every Christian is called into: to live empowered by the Spirit, reflect Jesus to the world, and join God's story of renewal.

House church vs. Sunday service: Which is right? We dive into biblical arguments & church history to explore the truth about worship and church gatherings!Are Sunday morning worship services a modern invention, or do they have roots in the New Testament? We explore the biblical model of the early church, examining the tension between large church gatherings and house churches. Learn how the Book of Acts and the epistles shed light on the purpose and practice of corporate worship, fellowship, and one-another ministry. Discover a balanced approach to church life that honors both Scripture and church history.0:00 – Introduction: The Question of Sunday Services 3:45 – Biblical Evidence: Large and Small Gatherings in Acts 9:38 – The Importance of Participatory Worship 12:33 – House Churches in Corinth and Rome 16:56 – Church History and a Unified Church 21:23 – Church of House Churches vs Small Groups24:16 – Conclusion 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: