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15.06.2025//Acts. What's Next? The question of Gentiles who are turning to God Acts 15:1-35//Church Hill//Justin Moffatt by Church Hill Anglican
In Athens, a town known for its philosophers and debate, Paul is invited to share his understanding of God with the leaders. Having found an alter "to an unknown god," he describes to them the God that created all things and remains near to humanity.
They stood there amazed and perplexed. “What can this mean?” they asked each other (Acts 2:12 NLT-SE).
They stood there amazed and perplexed. “What can this mean?” they asked each other (Acts 2:12 NLT-SE).
Pentecost SundayJune 8, 2025
The occasion was a silver anniversary buffet for our 25th class reunion from college. Of course I was much younger than any of those mid-life folks that I graduated with. What happened to them? But anyway, the location was our alma mater, Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. That was a great training place - it was founded and named after the outstanding evangelist of the 19th century, D. L. Moody. Now, we met for breakfast in one of several private dining rooms off of the main dining room; they kind of reserve these for special occasions. And as you might expect, each one is named after a person who prominently figured in the founding of the school or the leadership of the school. But we were in the Kimball Room. So, I surveyed our group of distinguished alumni and I said, "Who was Kimball? We're in his room. Who was Kimball?" No one knew. But none of us would have been there if it hadn't been for him. Who knows, maybe you're a Kimball. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Extraordinary Ordinary." Our word for today from the Word of God - Acts 4:13. Peter and John are in big trouble. They have been preaching about Jesus in the temple, they have attracted quite a crowd, and as a result the Sanhedrin, the governing body, calls them before them for a private hearing. They are not pleased with the preaching of Peter and John. However, it says, "When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus." The Jewish leaders were astonished that such ordinary men could be living such extraordinary lives. Now back to the question we began with, "Who was Edward Kimball?" Well, he was a Sunday School teacher in Boston many years ago, teaching this little class of teenage boys. One of those boys in particular was biblically illiterate. He was out-of-step with everybody else in the class - he couldn't find anything in his Bible, didn't know anything in the Bible. One day Edward Kimball felt led by the Lord to go where this lost young man worked at a shoe store. He felt led to go there and speak to him about accepting Christ, and the young man did. That shoe salesman prayed to give his heart to Jesus in the back room of that shoe store. Now, hardly anyone has ever heard of Edward Kimball the Sunday School teacher, but everyone in the Christian world has heard of D. L. Moody. Because it was Dwight Moody, that powerful evangelist, the founder of a place that has trained thousands of people for Christian work, that was the young man that gave his heart to Christ that day. There never would have been a D. L. Moody if it hadn't been for the faithfulness of one of God's ordinary people. Is that an encouragement to you? I hope so. Maybe you consider yourself very ordinary, but God loves to do extraordinary things through ordinary people. That's what Acts 4:13 is all about. But they weren't ordinary anymore, because they had been with Jesus. Daily contact with Jesus leads to a total control by Jesus, and it leads to power being released in your life through which you can really make a difference. You say, "Oh, I'm just a Sunday School teacher. I'm just a helper. I'm just a choir member. I'm just an untrained, simple person who loves Jesus." You're not a "just a..." Stop it! Don't keep saying you're "just a..." You're not that if you open yourself up to letting the Holy Spirit make your ordinary extraordinary. Did Edward Kimball know how extraordinary that little conversation would turn out to be? No, we never do. We do these little things for Jesus that turn out to be big things. You can count on the Lord to take an ordinary person, doing ordinary things, and if you obey Him, He will make ordinary extraordinary.
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What happens when you fall asleep on God? This message uncovers surprising lessons from a dramatic moment in Acts and challenges us to stay spiritually awake, ready for God's power to move in everyday life. Are you distracted or truly focused on your faith?Todays message focused on Acts 20:6-12Welcome to Calvary Community Church!We're so glad you're here. Whether you're joining us online or checking us out for the first time, we'd love to get connected with you.
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We continue our series on ‘Bringing your friends and family to Jesus' by looking at how God moved in an unexpected way in one man's home. When God works, he works fast (Isaiah 60:22). Acts 10 is where the life changing and world changing good news of Jesus moves from the world of Jewish believers to Gentile or non-Jewish believers, when Christianity broke out from being a sub-culture of Judaism to becoming a world faith. Acts 10 is the tipping point where everything changed in the growth and momentum of the church. And it all starts because of one man and takes place in his home. This chapter begins by detailing the spiritual hunger of a wealthy military man called Cornelius. He was a Roman centurion, whose responsibilities were more like those of a modern army captain. It ends with him and all his network of family and friends transformed totally by the Holy Spirit and the disciples somewhat shell-shocked by all that had taken place so quickly. The apostle Peter, who was used so decisively in all that transpired, was at first in ignorance of the spiritual search of Cornelius, in much the same way many Christians today fail to realise what spiritual hunger exists in millions of people outside of church contact, including those closest to us – our neighbours, family and friends. We see from this story how we too can see an outpouring of the Holy Spirit with your family and friends.1. Live right (Acts 10:1-2; Job 1:8; Genesis 6:9). 2. Listen to God (Acts 10:2,4-6,9,19-20; James 5:16 AMP; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2)3. Follow the Leading of the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:1-23,34-35; Mark 7:19; Acts 16:9) 4. Let the Holy Spirit work (Acts 10:19-23,27,44-48; 2 Corinthians 6:2) Apply 1. Live right (Acts 10:1-2). It says that Cornelius was a God-fearing man who gave generously to the poor and was doing his best to raise his family in the same righteous ways. Instead of making excuses or hiding behind Roman culture or his military career, Cornelius chose to live right and to live a God-centred lifestyle. God always sees and honours when you live right (Job 1:8; Genesis 6:9). Your faithfulness, your devotion to Him, your generous giving all please Him and are seen by Him and prepare an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit can work. However, living right alone is not enough. 2. Listen to God. Both the Roman centurion Cornelius and the apostle Peter were men of prayer. They did not just pray occasionally. They lived a prayer lifestyle (Acts 10:2,9). And that is significant. For when righteous - or right-living - people pray, then great things happen (James 5:16 AMP). It is no use just praying if you are not living right. But when righteous people get serious about prayer, great things happen. The teaching on prayer in the Bible is not on haphazard prayer but continual prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2). To Cornelius, God not only told him his prayers had been answered and his faithful lifestyle noted. He also told him specifically that Peter was the man he needed to meet, who he was staying with, and how to find the house (Acts 10:4-6)! He told Peter three men were looking for him and he had better go and meet them (Acts 10:19-20). Both men had a vision from God, and both had to listen to it. If you are serious about seeing an outpouring of the Holy Spirit with your family and friends, will you give yourself to prayer and to praying specifically for each of them? Make no mistake. God always listens when righteous people pray. But God also speaks, and we must listen to Him. Prayer is a two-way conversation, and we can miss so much if we simply download what we want to say and then go off in a rush. If you will take time to pray and really listen to God, in one way or another through a vision, the Holy Spirit within you, and of course always the Scriptures, He will stir you to move out of your comfort zone into new territory. 3. Follow the Leading of the Holy Spirit. At every age and stage of life and ministry we each must decide whether or not to take a step of faith to see what lies on the other side of a door that God may be opening up to you. In this story, God was up to something, and both Peter and Cornelius had to pay attention and respond. God was working supernaturally: He spoke to both Cornelius and Peter through visions (Acts 10:1-16). The visions were specific and detailed. God was at work. God was working simultaneously (Acts 10:17-23). Without either of them knowing it, God was putting people together from very different backgrounds who had never even heard of each other. And you may not see what God is doing and all the ways He is at work in your life and in the lives of your friends and family, but you can be sure that God is working in them for your good. Just go where the Holy Spirit is leading you. It was the apostle Peter, the committed disciple, who needed to change rather than Cornelius. Peter was locked into his own tradition and upbringing more than he realised. And he needed unlocking pretty quickly. When Peter was told to kill and eat the animals he saw in the vision, he resisted (Acts 10:14-15). As a good Jewish boy Peter would have been steeped in Old Testament teaching that certain foods were unfit for eating and prohibited. But Jesus had declared all foods clean (Mark 7:19). Jesus abolished distinction between clean and unclean food and clean and unclean people. Peter knew in his head that the kingdom of God was not about special rules and religious practices, yet he instinctively responded in a traditional way. To follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, he had to quickly lose his old ideas and prejudices, which thankfully he did (Acts 10:34-35). When Peter changed, everything changed and it opened a way for many to come to know Jesus personally. Change starts in the church, not in the world. In each one of us. Like Peter you must really follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, which means you may need to think and act differently towards others if you're going to reach people you haven't reached before and see things you haven't seen before. The big question that we all face, and which Peter faced, is whether we are going to be fixed and stuck in our old ways or flexible and obedient in following the leading of the Holy Spirit. We must be sensitive to listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit so that you know His leading and direction. Maybe He's been leading you to share encouragement with someone or to invite them into your home or life group - don't miss the opportunity. God is setting us up more than we know, but we must be spiritually awake to step in and share our faith with them. God wants us to be quick to respond to what He is saying and doing. The responsiveness of Paul was key to the gospel coming to mainland Europe (Acts 16:9). We too must go where God is leading us, whether it is down the street, across the corridor in the office, 30 miles like Peter to Cornelius, or across the world. God has gone ahead of you. 4. Let the Holy Spirit work. Cornelius decided to send a group to meet a man that he had never met before who was staying at an address he had only just learned of. And Peter decided to welcome this group and go with them to the home of Cornelius (Acts 10:19-23). Neither Cornelius nor Peter knew all that was about to unfold but from the moment that they decided to act in faith and obedience and to let the Holy Spirit work, they opened a greater door for change than they could have ever imagined. And the same thing will happen for you when you decide to let the Holy Spirit work. Stop playing safe. Launch out into the new. When Cornelius took the risk of contacting Peter and Peter stepped out to go where he had never gone before, everything moved to another level. There was a new group of people to minister to, family and friends of Cornelius, who were hungry for God (Acts 10:27). Today so many people groups, so many families, so many in your neighbourhood and circle of influence are far more open to the good news of the gospel than you may know. And they will be more willing to listen to you than you may imagine. And in our story there was also a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Peter's sermon on the good news of Jesus was cut short for the Holy Spirit moved (Acts 10:44-48). It says that all of Cornelius's family and friends gathered at his house experienced an outpouring of God's Holy Spirit. From this moment the Christian church accelerated in new ways. Today great things can happen in your personal life, in your family life and ministry when you live right and listen to God, following the leading of the Holy Spirit and let Him work. As you get out of your comfort zone to obey His call, you can be confident you will see an outpouring of the Holy Spirit with your family and friends (2 Corinthians 6:2).
“The righteous are bold as a lion.” (Proverbs 28:1) A holy boldness is imparted to those who seek to speak the truth of God (Acts 4:31). The miracl... More...
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Did you know that the cross of Christ was always God's plan from the very beginning? It wasn't a reaction to mankind's rejection of His Son, nor was it an accommodation to a Roman and Jewish miscarriage of justice. It was according to "the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God" (Acts 2:23). Today we will take a journey back and connect the dots of God's unfolding plan of the cross throughout the ages.
*Truth Out in the Open: How Chuka Found Unchanging Hope in the Rubble* Date Friday, May 23rd, 2025 YouTube link - Blog link - Podcast link - Gods Eagle Ministries larger Community - https://chat.whatsapp.com/H67spSun32DDTma8TLh0ov Gods Eagle Ministries Intercessory community - https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fs1IT20dlMU0vG5VvJ2KXp In a quiet village nestled between rugged hills and dense forests, a young man named Chuka lived burdened by questions that clawed at his soul. War had scarred his homeland, corruption ran deep, and the promises of politicians and even preachers often changed with the wind. One day, while helping clear rubble from a bombed school building, he found a tattered book under the debris — a Bible, its pages stained but still legible. Curiosity led him to read. What began as a casual glance turned into sleepless nights. Words like “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8) gripped his heart. Chuka had grown up hearing that truth was relative — that you had to adjust your morals to survive. But here was a message untouched by trends, tribes, or time. As he read the Gospels, he saw a man who didn't just preach righteousness — He embodied it. A Savior who loved radically, forgave freely, and conquered death to restore humanity. Chuka realized: the Gospel isn't just an ancient story — it's a living truth that still transforms lives today. He gave his life to Christ. But he didn't stop there. Chuka knew the truth he found couldn't stay buried in a book or hidden in a corner of his heart. He gathered youths in his village, many lost in drugs, crime, and despair, and began sharing the message that had set him free. At first, they laughed. But his life was his loudest sermon — he loved when it was easier to hate, forgave when it hurt, and served when he could've fled. One by one, hearts began to change. A former gang leader became a worship leader. A corrupt local official, after hearing Chuka speak at a town meeting, repented and returned stolen funds. The village, once known for violence, became a beacon of peace. Years later, a journalist visiting the area asked Chuka how he managed to bring such transformation. He simply smiled and pointed to the same worn Bible he had found years ago. “I didn't do this. The Gospel did. Truth doesn't need to be dressed up or watered down. It just needs to be lived and shared.” *Indept Biblical Reflections and Action plans* *The Unchanging Gospel: Truth That Stands Forever* In an age of shifting values and cultural compromise, God's truth remains fixed. The gospel that saved the first-century church is the same gospel that transforms lives today. These timeless pillars uphold our faith: *1. Salvation Through Christ's Atonement* There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). *"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us"* (Romans 5:8). The cross is not a metaphor—it is the only bridge between a holy God and sinful humanity. *2. Genuine Repentance: The Heart of Conversion* God commands all people everywhere to repent (Acts 17:30). True salvation turns *"from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God"* (Acts 26:18). No one is forgiven while clinging to their sin. *3. Holiness: The Mark of the Redeemed* *"As He who called you is holy, you also be holy"* (1 Peter 1:15). Sanctification isn't optional—it's the evidence of new life. Grace saves us from sin's penalty, then empowers us to forsake sin's practice. *4. The Immutable Word of God* *"Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven"* (Psalm 119:89). While cultures redefine truth, Scripture stands unaltered. What was sin in Moses' day remains sin today. What required faith then demands faith now. This is the gospel that turned the world upside down (Acts 17:6). It requires no updates, no apologies, and no dilution. *"Jesus Christ is the same
How is faith in Jesus relevant to our everyday lives in the world today?
Did you know that the cross of Christ was always God's plan from the very beginning? It wasn't a reaction to mankind's rejection of His Son, nor was it an accommodation to a Roman and Jewish miscarriage of justice. It was according to "the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God" (Acts 2:23). Today we will take a journey back and connect the dots of God's unfolding plan of the cross throughout the ages.
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View & Download NOTES This Sunday, May 11th, was Mother's Day. Interestingly, the background to our study in Acts 12 is that a prayer meeting is being held at the home of a mother - John Mark's mother. It reminds us that so often in life, somewhere in the background a mom has been praying, and women have been faithfully praying not only for their families but for the family of God. Acts 12 is a time of great persecution against the Christians in Jerusalem. One of the apostles, James, is executed by Herod Agrippa. Peter, the apostle, is arrested and faces the same threat. The Christians in Jerusalem are obviously rattled by these events. Yet, it's clear that God is not rattled at all. The God to whom we pray in times of deep crisis is clearly on the throne. His purposes are being advanced. He will build his church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. Prayer is driven by an awareness that there is no event in our lives that is outside of the Father's providence and will not ultimately work for the glory of God and the good of His people. It's not the disciples who are at risk here but God's enemies. Prayer is meant to be a sanctuary for the people of God. It is a haven of rest in the storms of life where we are reminded that God has us and will not let us go. This Sunday's message is called, Our Unshakable God. Let's come and sing, celebrate, and recalibrate our hearts around the truth that in our darkest moments and uncertain times, God is unshakable. In Christ, Kevin Dibbley, Senior Pastor
Prepared by God (Acts 10:1-48) In Acts 10, we see that God sovereignly prepared the people, the preacher, the message, and the moment to demonstrate that salvation through Jesus Christ is for all who believe. Speaker: Barry Usher
Topics: The Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20, Pressure to Fulfill the Great Commission, Christ's Vine and Branch Relationship (John 15:5), Fruit Production Without Pressure (Galatians 5:22-23), Shaking Pressure-Filled Evangelism Teaching, Great Commission Contorted by Anti-Cross Theology, Mixing Old and New Covenants, Not Viewing Bible Through Finished Work of Jesus, Anxiety from Improper Great Commission Delivery, Saints Set Apart by God's Spirit (Hebrews 2:11), Holy Ones Sanctified From the World (Hebrews 10:10), Opening Eyes From Darkness to Light (Acts 26:18), Turning From Satan's Power to God (Acts 26:18), Receiving Forgiveness Through Faith in Jesus (Acts 26:18), A Place Among Those Sanctified by Faith (Acts 26:18), Set Apart From Sin and Death, Not Sinners Saved by Grace, Saints Crucified With Christ, Believers Always Addressed as Saints, Saints Who Forget Their Holy Identity, Sinning Not Our God-Given Identity, God's Permanent Home in Brand New Creations, Paul Describing His Past Life as Unbeliever (1 Timothy 1), Telling the Truth About God's Work in Saints, Great Commission as Expression of Saints, Organic Ambition of the Body of Believers, Fulfilling Command by Allowing God to Live Through Us, Confusing Jesus' Directives With Moses' Commandments, Jesus' Two New Covenant Commands: Believe and Love (1 John 3:23), Moses' Law Ended at the Cross for Believers (Romans 10:4), Law Exposing Unbeliever's Need for Grace (Romans 5:20), Discerning New Covenant Commands for Believers, All Authority in Heaven and Earth Given to Jesus (Matthew 28:18), Go Make Disciples of All Nations (Matthew 28:19), Teaching Them to Observe Jesus' Commands, Jesus' Promise to Be With Them Always (Matthew 28:20)Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter
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Pastor Skip examines the world-changing power of two small words… But God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29
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King Herod proves the insanity of fighting God, who judges him and responds to the church's fervent prayers. The gospel cannot be stopped, and his word cannot be chained. The post The Insanity of Fighting God (Acts Sermon 27) appeared first on Two Journeys.
King Herod proves the insanity of fighting God, who judges him and responds to the church's fervent prayers. The gospel cannot be stopped, and his word cannot be chained. The post The Insanity of Fighting God (Acts Sermon 27) appeared first on Two Journeys.
King Herod proves the insanity of fighting God, who judges him and responds to the church's fervent prayers. The gospel cannot be stopped, and his word cannot be chained. The post The Insanity of Fighting God (Acts Sermon 27) appeared first on Two Journeys.
“Now David, having served his own generation by the counsel of God” (Acts 13:36a).This week we conclude the series titled, “The Backbone of the Church,” with speaking from brother Minoru Chen on the importance of the increase of the church in the United States for the Lord's ultimate move. This sharing was given during a gathering for working saints at the 2018 Thanksgiving Day conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.The original recording can be found at: livingtohim.com/2018/12/wsf-2018-tdc/
Sunday Evening Message, March 23, 2025 Pastor Bob Crain Acts 17:10-34
Listen to why, according to Scripture, how we use and what we do with our money matters to God. "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matt. 6:21
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Acts 2:42-47 (1) Devotion to Doctrine (2) Commitment to Community (3) Expectation of the Extraordinary
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Destin continues our series through the book of Acts in Chapter 23, explaining how Christians can take courage by trusting and believing in the providence of God.Stream additional content at https://www.youtube.com/c/RockPointeChurchFM
Send us a textActs 11Last Monday night, we continued our series through the Book of Acts. In Acts 11, we see Peter make a defense of his actions by explaining his vision from God, which indicated that nothing God has made should be considered unclean. He describes how the Holy Spirit came upon the Gentiles just as it did on the Jews, leading the apostles and believers in Jerusalem to praise God, acknowledging that He has granted Gentiles repentance to life. The chapter concludes with the church in Antioch growing as Barnabas and Saul teach a great number of people, and the disciples are first called Christians in Antioch. One of the main points that Josh focused on was how we, like Peter, can discern what is a true work of God.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
To Be Continued...|Chris McGarvey
The Book of Acts teaches Christians how to be UNSTOPPABLE with the gospel. In this message, you will learn what the the consequences of resisting God are as seen in Acts 6:8-7:53.
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What does it mean to seek God? In Athens, Paul meets a culture full of idols and introduces them to the “unknown God”—the Creator who gives life and breath to everything. Pastor Breaux shares how Paul met people where they were, inviting them to seek the God who is not far from any of us. Today, let's stand by the door, ready to guide others to the God who gives us life and hope. ➡️ For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive