Podcasts about life acts

The Path of Life (Acts 8:1-4; 9:1-22) | 020826 by One Ancient Hope Presbyterian Church

This Sunday, we dove into one of the apostle Paul's most heartfelt moments in Acts 20:17-38. Paul gathers his dear friends from Ephesus for one last, powerful lesson at a turning point in his journey—from traveling evangelist to ambassador in chains. Paul is being sent by God into the heart of Jerusalem and ultimately, the Roman Empire. The only way that's possible is as a prisoner for the gospel. For his friends, this is a troubling time, but for Paul, it's a divine calling. He encourages them by showing that he doesn't view his life as something to preserve and to protect. He is to be poured out on the altar for Jesus. Our sermon is titled, The Freedom of an Expendable Life. Ask yourself: Am I more focused on preserving my life, or pouring it out for God? Are we investing more emotional energy in securing our future, or in becoming living sacrifices? Much of our anxiety comes from trying to save ourselves when our true eternal safety is already secure in Christ. Jesus didn't hold on to His life—He gave it freely for us, so we can joyfully follow His example for the sake of others. Let's pray that we might learn the joy and freedom of having an expendable life. Looking forward to worshiping each Sunday. Come and be encouraged and bring a friend!   Need Prayer?  Go to www.waterbrooke.church 

God was forming something special at Antioch. By bringing different people with a variety of giftings, passions and talents together, a team was created that would impact the world forever. While we seek after purpose in all sorts of avenues in our life, God offers deep fulfillment in being part of His church on mission together.

The Book of Acts is the second of a two-part work by Luke, the traveling companion and co-laborer of the apostle Paul. The first part of Luke's writings, Gospel of Luke, tells us all that Jesus began to do and teach. The second part, the Book of Acts, tells us what the risen and ascended Jesus continues to do through His church by the power of the Holy Spirit. The testimony of what Christ did in the early church is not only for our encouragement but also our instruction as we seek to be faithful to the mission of proclaiming the gospel and multiplying disciples.

What does a life fully yielded to God actually look like? Not in theory—but in real life, when it costs something. Acts 6–7 introduces us to Stephen, a man shaped by the presence of God. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Stephen's life reads like an echo of Jesus Himself—marked by wisdom, courage, and grace. In just a few short scenes, we see what God can do through a surrendered life, offering the early church—and believers today—a compelling model of faithfulness.

Do you ever wonder, “How do I know God's plan for my life?” This devotion series from Words From The Word with Pastor Roderick Webster walks through Scripture to help you seek God's direction with a surrendered heart.We begin with Saul's conversion in Acts 9 (KJV)—where the turning-point question is asked: “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” This playlist will encourage you to:Ask God sincerely and wait on His answerRemove what's stopping you from obedienceTrust that your life is not random—God has order and purposeTake your next step with faith and confidenceWatch in order, share with a friend, and leave a comment with what you're asking God to show you.#GodsPlan #WordsFromTheWord #DailyDevotional #BibleDevotion #PastorRoderickWebster0:00 Welcome to Words From The Word0:27 These devotions are “yours”0:59 Remember what God wants1:57 Roll back the curtain (song moment)4:50 The real prayer: “Show me what to do”5:21 Scripture reading: Acts 9:1–96:36 Saul's question that changes you7:42 Challenge: ask God—and wait8:40 God has a plan for each life9:07 Don't live and die missing it10:12 Why you need to know (Point 1)10:44 Psalm 127:3–5 — you weren't a mistake11:12 Share + get ready for the series

What happens when someone fully surrenders to the lordship of Jesus Christ? In Acts 9:19b–31, we see the immediate and powerful fruit of Saul's conversion. Once a fierce persecutor of the church, Saul is radically transformed by an encounter with the risen Christ—and that transformation begins to reshape his message, his relationships, and the mission of the early church.This passage shows us that true surrender to Christ leads to a changed life that boldly proclaims the gospel, forms new relationships within the body of Christ, and multiplies the work of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Longing for Life | Acts 8:26-40 Seth Norris

Acts 20 confronts us with a choice: pursue comfort, or follow the Spirit into a life that actually counts. Paul shows us three shifts—Spirit-leadership, sacrificial suffering, and self-denial, calling us to one urgent invitation: don't waste your life.

Killing the Author of Life (Acts 3:11-26) | 101225 by One Ancient Hope Presbyterian Church

In this episode of Pray the Word on Acts 8:26, David Platt asks God to help us walk in obedience to the Holy Spirit.Listen to our newest podcast, Everyday Radical!Explore more content from Radical.

Living A Purposeful Life Passage: Acts 13:36 October 5, 2025 www.clearcreekcoc.org

Acts 2:38-4738 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Understanding the times (Acts 2:40) Proclaiming the Gospel (Acts 2:22–36, Romans 1:16-17) Seeking the Life (Acts 2:41-47)  

When the Body is fully alive, its members experience fullness of blessing!

The Life Of Jesus is the Spirit-Filled Life | Acts 2:1-41 | Pastor Ben Spalink by GraceChurchNJ

The Lord of Life (Acts 2:22-36) | 091425 by One Ancient Hope Presbyterian Church

After the healing of the lame man, the crowd rushes to Peter and John in awe—but Peter redirects their attention to Jesus, the Author of life. In Acts 3:11–26, we see the gospel proclaimed clearly: the same Jesus who was rejected and crucified has been raised and glorified, and through Him comes forgiveness, restoration, and new life.Peter's message reminds us that our everyday mission is not about pointing people to ourselves, but about pointing them to Christ. Repentance brings refreshment, and turning to Him brings complete restoration. Just as the healed beggar's life was transformed, we are called to bear witness to the transforming power of Jesus in a world longing for hope.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Jason Hansen continues our series in the book of Acts.Learn more about us at ⁠anchorchurchgilbert.com⁠.Do you have any questions about the sermon? Text them to 480-757-7553.

We are misguided when we blame God for this world's disasters. Remind us of job ONE: Love Each Other!

A Mission for the Church; A Purpose for Your Life | Acts 1 | Pastor Ben Spalink by GraceChurchNJ

Pastor Justin Golden. Acts 9:17-31.Learn more at calvarychapelparis.com

THE SECRET TO A BEAUTIFUL LIFE (Acts 3:1-21) Today's message is about the miracle of the healing of a man that had been crippled from his birth.  When this man was born, and his father and mother took him and examined him, they noticed that something was not quite right with the little baby's feet: his anklebones had not developed, nor his little feet. Somehow, they were not made whole, like feet should normally be for a little baby.  And this little boy never learned to walk. When other boys would go out to skip, run, and play, he couldn't. Later on, when other men went to work, there was no work that he could do. All that they could do was to take this man every day and put him down there at the gate to the temple, the gate that was called Beautiful. He had his little tin cup there, and as people would come and go to worship, he would cry out, “Baksheesh! Baksheesh! Alms! Help the poor! Help the poor!” And people would drop their pennies and their coins into his tin cup. Day after day, that is the way he lived. People would come and go, and he was right there at the gate of the temple.  And here is this man just outside that Beautiful Gate, because he cannot enter through it.  That is because Levitical law said that a deformed man could not enter past that gate.  So, here he was, on the wrong side of a beautiful life. He is just outside the gate, and he's crippled. Now, if you want a beautiful life, then I want you to picture yourself on the wrong side of the gate. Picture yourself, spiritually, as a cripple—unable to walk the walk of God, unable to work the work of God, unable to enter into the worship of God—on the wrong side of the gate. Picture a new life. Picture a gate gloriously beautiful.  Picture yourself on the wrong side of that gate, and you can't enter in without a miracle. I want you to picture the Lord Jesus Christ who was in Simon Peter that day. I want you to picture Him coming by you today and looking down at you, and I want you to picture today Jesus reaching down to you with a nail-pierced hand, taking you by your right hand, raising you up, spiritually giving you a lift that will last, and giving to you the power to enter in through the gate to the ports of God.  That is what this miracle is all about. God wants to give you a new life, today. He wants to make something beautiful of your life.  Click on the play button to hear a message on the secret to a beautiful life. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Two and Verse Twenty Eight

The courage of Peter in these early chapters of Acts is attractive and inspiring ... but so is the life of this man.

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on July 6, 2025

God shows no favoritism. He sent the good news into the world because He is Lord of all. In this message, you will learn how to carry that same good news to the world by living a gospel-advancing life as seen in the Acts 10:34-48!

The work of God is a work of grace. How does God's grace work? How can we play a role in the work of God's "amazing grace"?

Message by Evan Martin. For more information about Colorado Church, visit us online at https://colorado.church

Acts 1:9-11 with Pastor Greg Denham

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 11, in which Peter explains the reception of the Gospel by a Gentile family and a vision he'd been given by God. Anyone who calls on the name of Jesus is made clean by the shedding of his blood.

The importance of recognizing the dangers of falling asleep spiritually, which can eventually lead to spiritual death. And the importance of knowing that God can and wants to resurrect us. He desires to bring us back into a life of vibrancy and purpose that is only found in our relationship with Him. By Marilyn Bartlett

Acts 4:29-33 with Pastor Greg Denham

Pastor Taylor BradburyWhile the Lord is sovereign and ordains all that happens, we are called to exercise wisdom and effort in the pursuit of our callings.

Joyful Outsiders as Gospel Partners (Philippians 4:20-23)For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Message SlidesLooking Within, Looking Around, Looking Up - SwindollThe Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ #1 - Alec MotyerThe Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ #2 - Alec MotyerGlory (כָבוֹד) Word Study - Allen RossIntroduction: Participating Partners in the Gospel Project (SHAPE+)“To God be the Glory.”The ultimate goal of life is bringing glory to God. (4:20)“When the Saints Go Marching In” Every believer has a role to play. (4:21-22)• Unity in the gospel project is pervasive. (4:21)• No one is excluded from gospel partnership. (4:22)“Amazing Grace”The ultimate motivation for serving is the grace of Jesus. (4:23)Because of the grace we know through Jesus Christ every believer has a part to playin advancing the gospel message to the glory of God.Serving in Your SHAPE Spiritual Gifts: Your Spiritually Empowered Service (Romans 12)Heart: Your Passion for Service (Romans 1:8-10; 1 Timothy 1:3-5) Abilities: Your Natural Abilities God Uses (Exodus 31:1-11)Personality: Your Unchanging Orientation to Life (Acts of the Apostles)Experience: Your Life Story Shaped by God (Romans 8:28)Home Church QuestionsRead Philippians 1:27-30; 2:1-11; 3:7-11; and 4:10-23Paul's letter to the Philippians is relationally warm and eminently practical. Among the truths he presents in these verses, what would be the truth you would select as your most encouraging? most challenging?If Paul were to point out one of these truths as most critical for the effective ministry of FBC, what would it be?How does it change the way you view yourself to know that “every believer has a role to play” in the cause of the gospel?In verses 21-22, Paul was linking all believers together around the gospel. What can we do as individuals and as a church to build bridges across divisive lines in the body of Christ?Paul starts his letter with grace (1:2) and ends the letter with grace (4:23). As you have learned and experienced God's grace in your life, how has that shaped your view of God? of the Christian life?As we wrap up our study of Philippians, pray together that every person at FBC, young, old, and in between, would find their role so that we together would bring glory to God.Pray for the Unreached: The Tuareg, Tamasheq of MauritaniaThese people of Mauritania number approximately 136,000. Though they primarily speak Tamasheq and identify as Sunni Muslims, their faith is often mixed with folk beliefs and magic. Only 0.04% are Christian adherents, and 0.00% are evangelicals. Despite having access to the New Testament, Jesus Film, and audio recordings, the Tamasheq Tuareg remain largely unreached with the gospel. Pray for laborers to focus on the Tamasheq Taureg. Pray for influential leaders to be reached with the gospel and boldly share with others, resulting in disciple making movements among these peoples.FinancesWeekly Budget 35,297Giving For 03/16 25,450Giving For 03/23 30,039YTD Budget 1,341,292Giving 1,328,634 OVER/(UNDER) (12,658)Fellowship 101We invite you to join us on Sunday, April 6, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to hear about our mission, values, and our ministries. If you're new to Fellowship, join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowhipconway.org/events.New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Men's Muster 2025 Join us April 25-27 for Men's Muster at our NEW location—Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center in Little Rock (45 min from Conway). Take a weekend to rest, recharge, connect, and have fun. Chris Moore will lead a powerful discussion on realigning your life with the gospel. Register by April 10 at fellowshipconway.org/register. Fellowship Women's Ministry Spring Conference & Luncheon Join us on April 12th, 10 am-4 pm, for our Fellowship Women's Ministry Spring Conference & Luncheon. Dive deep into scripture with Cathy as she covers many aspects of spiritual gifts. Registration fee of $25 includes lunch and is due Sunday, April 6. Register at fellowshipconway.org/women. Childcare is available by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332. Silent Auction | April 6thThe Fellowship Youth and College Mission Teams invite you to a Silent Auction Fundraiser on Sunday, April 6th, 4-6 pm!! This is a great opportunity to hear more about our trips to Arlington, TX, and the Czech Republic, participate in supporting us financially, and walk away with some awesome winnings that include baked goods, yard work/babysitting certificates, merchandise baskets, overnight stays, and much more! Light refreshments will be provided throughout the event, and childcare is available for kids six and under by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332. Bring a friend, your home church, or just yourself, and join us!” Save the Date for Fellowship on the RiverFellowship is having a church-wide gathering at Toad Suck Park across the river May 4th, at 4:00 PM. Mark your calendars. You will not want to miss it!

Welcome back to the podcast! Life's storms are inevitable, but they are never without purpose. In Acts 27-28, Paul faces a brutal shipwreck, yet through it all, God positions him for greater influence and impact. Join us today as we finish our series on the book of Acts!--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --The Sovereignty of God in the Storms of LifeToday, we conclude our study of the book of Acts by returning to the verse that set the foundation for the entire book:Acts 1:8 (NLT) – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”Throughout Acts, we've seen this mission unfold. The book began with Peter as the central figure, but in the second half, Paul took the lead. However, the real main character of Acts is not Peter or Paul—it's the Holy Spirit, guiding and empowering believers.As we study Acts 27-28, we encounter one of the most famous shipwreck stories in history. More than just an adventure, it teaches us powerful lessons about trusting God in life's storms. We will uncover three key truths that remind us of God's sovereignty, even in the fiercest trials.1. Storms Can Come Even in the Center of God's WillActs 27:1 (NLT) – “When the time came, we set sail for Italy. Paul and several other prisoners were placed in the custody of a Roman officer named Julius, a captain of the Imperial Regiment.”Paul's journey to Rome, described in Acts 27-28, is sometimes called his fourth missionary journey, though he was technically a prisoner under Roman custody. His earlier missionary journeys had taken him across the Mediterranean world:First Journey (Acts 13–14): Paul and Barnabas traveled through Cyprus and Asia Minor.Second Journey (Acts 15:36–18:22): Paul extended his mission into Greece.Third Journey (Acts 18:23–21:17): Paul revisited churches and had an extended stay in Ephesus before heading to Jerusalem, where he was arrested.Now, on his way to stand trial before Caesar, Paul encounters a storm unlike any before.Acts 27:20 (NLT) – “The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone.”This moment reminds us that following Christ does not guarantee an easy journey. In fact, trials often come even when we are in the...

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Jesus transforms Paul into a new creation, giving him a new identity, relationships, and mission. Paul zealously begins preaching that Jesus is the Son of God. The post Paul's Radically Transformed Life (Acts Sermon 22) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Jesus transforms Paul into a new creation, giving him a new identity, relationships, and mission. Paul zealously begins preaching that Jesus is the Son of God. The post Paul's Radically Transformed Life (Acts Sermon 22) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Jesus transforms Paul into a new creation, giving him a new identity, relationships, and mission. Paul zealously begins preaching that Jesus is the Son of God. The post Paul's Radically Transformed Life (Acts Sermon 22) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Do you have a desire to know how to discern God's will in your life...in your decisions? Take a listen!

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Have you ever noticed how generosity can change not only others' lives but your own? Today, we dive into the story of Barnabas, known as “the Son of Encouragement,” who demonstrated the power of a generous and other-centered life. In Acts, we see Barnabas journey to Antioch, where he witnesses God's transformative work and encourages new believers. His faith and generosity show us that a truly fulfilling life focuses on serving and uplifting others. Join us as we explore why the best way to fill ourselves up is to pour ourselves out for others.   For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

In this sermon, Pastor Mike emphasized that discipleship is only possible through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, not through willpower alone. He encourages us to reflect on times when we relied on our own strength versus the Holy Spirit to overcome challenges, and discussed the importance of living righteously, supernaturally, and missionally. The message concluded by reminding listeners that God's power is not just for personal benefit but is meant to be shared with others, advancing God's mission in the world.

The Founder of the Christian faith, the Lord Jesus, was murdered by the authorities. This is a fact that cannot be emphasized too much. After He ascended into Heaven, the second generation of Christian leaders all found themselves in jail within a matter of just a few weeks. This should tell you something about the nature of the faith we profess.