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In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with content creator and brand strategist Armando Leduc to uncover an unexpected twist in how he connects with audiences—through the lens of the five love languages. Originally designed for romantic relationships, Armando shares how he translates these emotional drivers into authentic and effective marketing strategies for his high-profile legal clients and beyond. We explore how personalized communication, empathy, and storytelling can create deeper, more lasting client relationships, whether through email, social media, or YouTube. If you're looking for ways to build trust and resonance in your content, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

In this episode, Alison Berreman reflects on what the early church's response to empire can teach us today. Using Acts 11 and 12, she contrasts the resilience of Christian communities with the dependence and idolatry of state power. With honesty and nuance, Alison explores the tension of living faithfully in a time when empire and Christianity are deeply entangled. What does it look like to create systems of care that reflect our values—without losing sight of our modern responsibility to those harmed in Christ's name? Join us as we sit with these questions together.Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution. If you'd like to join us for a gathering, please visit kindredchurchreno.com/gatherings for our location and service times.Thanks for listening.

Pastor Scott Harris emphasizes that the core mission of the church is to make disciples who follow Jesus, are transformed by Him, and join His mission. He explains that discipleship is not merely a church activity but the foundation of Christian life, rooted in Jesus' command from Matthew 28. Using Acts 8 and Jesus' calling of ordinary fishermen, he highlights how God uses everyday people to advance His kingdom. **#DiscipleshipInAction #GreatCommission #FollowJesus #ChurchMission #FaithJourney**

In this week's sermon, Pastor Devan addressed the issue of compartmentalizing faith, a common tendency to separate our spiritual lives from our daily activities. Using Acts 6:1-7 as a foundation, he examined how the early church appointed Stephen and others to serve in practical roles while remaining deeply connected to their faith. The message highlighted the importance of character over career, urging us to integrate our faith into every aspect of life, from work to personal relationships. We were challenged to transition from being mere "believers" to true "disciples" of Jesus, allowing our faith to influence our decisions and actions throughout the week, not just on Sundays. The sermon called us to live an integrated, mission-driven life, following the example of Stephen, who demonstrated that our spiritual life should animate everything we do. For more information about our church, visit npfcc.org To help support the ongoing work of NPFCC and our mission partners around the globe, you can make a donation at npfcc.org/give

Episode Description:In this episode of Gospel Talks, George Binoka and Pastor Jeff Musgrave dive deep into the biblical and practical foundations of relational evangelism. Using Acts 11 as a model, they explore how the early Church of Antioch built bridges that led to lasting discipleship—and how we can do the same today.You'll learn four powerful verbs from the original Greek that reveal the natural flow of gospel relationships: start with conversation (laleo), share the good news (euangelizo), invite others into your life (parakaleo), and instruct in the faith (didasko).Whether you're a pastor, a church planter, or just someone wanting to reach your neighbor for Christ, this episode will inspire and equip you to turn everyday moments into eternity-shaping opportunities.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Relational Evangelism07:31 The Church of Antioch: A Model for Bridge Building18:01 Four Verbs of Communication in Evangelism30:01 The Role of Instruction in Discipleship

Have you had an encounter with God that has impacted and changed your life for the better, one or more experiences that have caused spiritual growth in your life? Sharing our personal spiritual experiences with others helps to encourage them that God loves them and is present and interested in our lives, ever willing to help us. - Lynette Kittle In this episode of Your Daily Prayer, Lynette Kittle invites listeners to reflect on how we can actively prepare our hearts for a deeper relationship with God. Using Acts 17:26–27 as a foundation, she offers four biblical ways to pursue spiritual growth: seeking God, reading Scripture, inviting the Holy Spirit’s teaching, and maintaining a life of prayer. If you've ever felt distant from God or longed for more personal connection with Him, this prayerful devotion offers practical encouragement and Scriptural truth to draw near and grow in faith. Topics covered: How to cultivate your heart for spiritual growth God’s desire for personal connection with us The essential role of Scripture and prayer Inviting the Holy Spirit’s guidance Encouragement for those feeling spiritually dry or distant Scripture References Acts 17:26–27 (NIV) “From one man He made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from any one of us.”

Today I'm comparing two ankle injuries I had in my twenties. One was healed the next day, the other took 8 months to heal. Using Acts 14, I'll walk you through how the Bible outlines healing happening.I share today:Why you need to have Bible verses to back up what you believeHow faith increases for healingExamples in the Bible were Jesus directly talks about healing coming from faithThe reason Jesus couldn't heal some people A recent podcast listener healing testimony from hearing the episode about Mark 11:23-24A powerful look at Hebrews and Jesus' healing ministry that show us God's heart IS for all mankind to be well on earth!Past podcast episodes mentioned:These Bible verses teach us how to find relief from pain in our bodies (this is the Mark 11:23-24 episode the pod listener hear and was forever changed by. Praise God!)5 Roadblocks to Receiving Your Healing (Is God Actually Sovereign Over Our Health & Life? Part 3Connect with Nyla:⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's Christian business podcast On the Job with God⁠

Devin Calhoun emphasizes that Holy Spirit-empowered church planting is not about human effort, but rather God's work through His Spirit. Using Acts 16 as a foundation, Calhoun illustrates how the Holy Spirit guides, provides, and sustains church planting efforts. He encourages the congregation to pray, give, and go, while cultivating a sending culture for the upcoming launch of Neighborhood Church Rockville. #ChurchPlanting #HolySpirit #EmpoweredByTheHolySpirit #Pray #Give #Go #Send #LaunchedOnMission #RockvilleMD #NeighborhoodChurch

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0228AB recorded on October 1, 1980 teaching from Acts 4:1-13 – Attractive Christianity. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on the concept of “attractive Christianity.” Using Acts 4:1-13 as a basis, Pastor Stevens explores why modern Christianity seems unattractive and proposes that the issue stems from a lack of genuine faith…

Prayer has the power to break chains, change lives, and accomplish the impossible—even when we doubt. Using Acts 12 as our guide, this sermon explores how anyone can grow in prayer, moving from a simple list to a life of passionate, persistent, and partnered prayer. Discover how God hears and answers prayers in ways beyond what we could ever ask or imagine!Need Prayer?

In this powerful sermon, Matt Wakefield addresses an audience gathered for a spiritual encounter, emphasizing the need to fully open our hearts and minds to the presence of the Lord. Ps. Matt outlines his belief that God is sending a prophetic message of reformation not just to their church, Mercy Culture, but to the entire nation. Using Acts 2 and Ezekiel 1 as key scriptures, he explains how God's glory is what reforms culture and discusses the significance of spiritual encounters and divine prophetic revelations. He also shares a personal encounter with God and calls for believers to let go of self and religious complacency, urging them to hunger and thirst for the true glory of God which is powerful enough to bring lasting reformation to individuals, cities, and nations.

Episode 94: Serving Up Love: Using Acts of Service to Delight Your Guests Series #5   In Episode 94 of the Happy Hostess Podcast, we dive into the love language of Acts of Service and how it can enhance your hosting skills. We explore how even the smallest gestures, like greeting guests at the door, refilling drinks, or tidying up, can make a significant impact on those who value this love language. By anticipating your guests' needs and going the extra mile—whether it's accommodating dietary restrictions or providing comfort items like blankets or umbrellas—you show genuine care and make them feel valued. Tune in to learn how to elevate your entertaining game by incorporating thoughtful acts of service that leave your guests feeling truly appreciated and cherished. ~Resources~    We are starting a new book in the Happy Cookbook Party so now is a great time to join in the fun and community!  http://happycookbookparty.com   Southern Living Party Cookbook by Elizabeth Heiskell: https://www.amazon.com/shop/happyhostesscollective/list/1QOU6Z130KS7F?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfhappyhostesscollective Happy Hostess~ http://happyhostesscollective.com/ Happy Hostess Social Media Links: Instagram: @happyhostesscollective facebook.com/happyhostesscollective  

Can you imagine a force so powerful that it can transform ordinary people into bold witnesses for a divine mission? That's precisely what we explore in our latest sermon series, starting with the church's empowerment by the Holy Spirit. Using Acts 1:6-11 as our foundation, we uncover how Jesus redirected the disciples' expectations, setting the stage for the Holy Spirit to empower them for a mission far greater than they ever imagined. Just as a moving company lightens the load during relocation, the Holy Spirit eases our burdens, enabling us to spread the gospel and make disciples with divine strength and guidance.Secondly, we dive deep into the source of true power for ministry—the Holy Spirit. Drawing inspiration from Acts 4, we reflect on Peter's remarkable boldness, emphasizing the necessity of relying on God's power rather than our own. We confront the pitfalls of prayerlessness and self-reliance, urging a return to seeking divine guidance. With a personal story about being a Royal Ambassador, we illustrate our role as Christ's representatives in a dark world, called to advance God's kingdom. Finally, we cast a vision for First Baptist El Dorado, urging a commitment to living out and sharing Jesus' message, creating an environment where His presence is unmistakable both inside and outside the church.

In this episode of Rooted Together, we delve into the true meaning of success in life and ministry. Using Acts 14 as our guide, we explore how Paul and Barnabas faced and overcame hardships, and how they defined success not by worldly standards, but by faithfulness to God's calling. Join us as we learn to see success through the lens of God's Kingdom. rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com #NewTestament #Gospel #God #Bible --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charles-hegwood/message

Recorded June 02,2024: Pastor Larry Stephens brings a word of encouragement to the church and a word of encouragement and challenge to the 2024 Graduates.  Using Acts 19:11-20, Pastor Larry admonishes the church to recognize Jesus and realize your allegiance to him and to submit idols to Christ and pursue Him. 

According to the scriptures in Matthew 5:13-16, Romans 13:11-14, and 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8, Christians are called to be the "light of the world" and not partake in the darkness around us. As "children of light," we should live holy, exposing evil, which will point people to the light of Christ.Duane contrasts the "woke" movement with being spiritually awake, saying the woke agenda loves darkness because "their deeds are evil" (John 3:19). This movement is a wake-up call for Christians to embrace their identity and embrace a "great awakening" for the church. Just as Jesus came as the 'great light' to shine on those living in darkness (Matthew 4:16), we, as believers, have a crucial role. We cannot condone sin, quoting Jesus telling the adulterous woman, 'Go and sin no more' (John 8:11). Duane urges believers to repent of any areas of spiritual slumber and numbness to the darkness encroaching in society. Using Acts 26:18, he reiterated our calling is to turn people' from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God.'

Andrew on August 22, 2023 to the leadership of his cluster of parishes regarding how a person (and a parish) share their faith with others in an open and non-threatening way. Using Acts 8:26-40, we discern a four point outline: Work on our own spiritual life with the Lord. Deepen and foster our personal relationships with others. Be ready to give witness when people have "opened the door." Show them the next step. People are always watching. If they see our consistent, faithful witness AND we are sincerely present in a loving and honest way, there often comes a time when people will comment about our faith. It is at that moment that we can respond, showing how our faith helps us face the challenges of life, and offering an invitation for them to take a step that leads to knowing more about God. January 1, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Using Acts 6:1-7 as a springboard, Fr. Harry and Fr. Anthony talk about the need to be intentional when it comes to organizing parish life. There is a huge temptation on the part of both priests and parishes to set it up around pastoral care. Listen and learn why this model is problematic for everyone involved.

Using Acts 6:1-7 as a springboard, Fr. Harry and Fr. Anthony talk about the need to be intentional when it comes to organizing parish life. There is a huge temptation on the part of both priests and parishes to set it up around pastoral care. Listen and learn why this model is problematic for everyone involved.

The Final Episode of Mountain Peaks Theology. We focus on the conversion of Paul and how it compares to us. Using Acts 8 as an Introduction and Acts 9 as our base, we can learn important lessons of becoming who God can help us become. This being the final episode please follow our profiles on social media to be kept updated for the new upcoming channel: Conversations with Alma. And remember, as my Grandfather always says, may God bless you.

Rob Pitts preached in the first of the 'Learn Love' series: The Great Commission. Using Acts 1:1-8 to start and finish the message, Rob shared the resurrection timeline of Jesus; showing us what it really means to be a witness and the power that we are given when we accept Jesus.

In our first President's Chapel of 2023, Rev. Guy Gabriel encourages our students to share the gospel with others. Rev. Guy affirms, "Sharing the Gospel will bring you adversity because the enemy doesn't like when we try to win people for Christ. Nevertheless, we must face whatever adversity that comes our way because it is for the sake of the Gospel." Using Acts 1 and a personal story, Rev. Guy shares the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with the world. ★ Support this podcast ★

On Try Church Sunday, Jason Roach spoke on the topic of ‘Why is God good news in the quest for racial unity and justice?'. Using Acts 10:34-43, Jason shared how God shows no favouritism, God gives us peace and God provides us with evidence that what He says is actually true.

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Using Acts 17:22-31 we look at worship and who we worship

Confronting Counterfeit Christianity (Part 2) Is Christianity in the west dying? With deconversion stories and scandals making the headlines, some pundits think so. However, God's plan was always to use imperfect people to grow his kingdom. Using Acts 13 as a backdrop, Lenny draws a distinction between the true church and the counterfeits that give Christianity a bad name. He then explores how many who claim the faith today are actually mistaking spirituality for true holiness. Part 2 of 2

Confronting Counterfeit Christianity (Part 1) Is Christianity in the west dying? With deconversion stories and scandals making the headlines, some pundits think so. However, God's plan was always to use imperfect people to grow his kingdom. Using Acts 13 as a backdrop, Lenny draws a distinction between the true church and the counterfeits that give Christianity a bad name. He then explores how many who claim the faith today are actually mistaking spirituality for true holiness. Part 1 of 2

Pastor Chuck Smith preaches on the dangers of ambition in our Christian lives and ministries. Using Acts 3:12-13 as his text, he explains how God is not looking for men and women to glorify themselves, but rather, to live lives unto the glory of God alone. Chuck Smith reminds us that God cannot use those who seek glory for themselves and thus we should seek no personal ambition or greatness if we desire to be used by Him. Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting http://braveheartedvoices.com/ (braveheartedvoices.com)

Justis Ward shares about how to have healthy disagreements. Using Acts 15 to discuss Paul and Barnabas disagreeing with each other.

Season 3: Episode 1 WELCOME BACK!!! Season 3 is in full effect and we are starting off with one of the most genuine and talented people I have ever met. This week, the Vulnerability Leads To Victory Family gets to hear from Rachel Davis. Rachel, originally from the Midwest and now lives in the South, tells us a story where her voice worked to improve office culture and begin to create an atmosphere for others to be vulnerable. From this story we take a little bit of time to discuss vulnerability in the workplace overall. Are you ready to jump back in to the fold??? Well get yourself in your podcast space and listen in. Rachel is currently an educator in the field of Student Affairs and Higher Education. Describing herself as a KPop Stan, Rachel can be heard on her own podcast, KPOP Call, using KPOP songs or matters to discuss larger societal matters.

Using Acts 9, Pastor Christine looks at Paul and how his humble obedience brought incredible transformation – to go from one killing and imprisoning followers of Jesus, to one of the most zealous proclaimers of the Gospel!

Pastor Larry Stephens challenges the church to strive to live in gospel community. Using Acts 2:21-24, Pastor Larry issues a challenge to seek revitalization and revival. One cannot have gospel community and revival unless there is regeneration.  Grab a Bible and be challenged. 

Do you feel like you belong or that you're part of a community? Or do you feel isolated and alone? In this message - Fulfilling Belonging and Building Community - Sara Jukes asks the question, 'how do we build a healthy, godly, welcoming community so people feel they belong?' Using Acts 20:32-38 as a guide, Sara unpacks what we can do to answer this question as a church and also what we can each do individually do to build community and belong. Verse 35 says, "I've left you an example of how you should serve and take care of those who are weak. For we must always cherish the words of our Lord Jesus, who taught, ‘Giving brings a far greater blessing than receiving.'” Sara talks about 3 ways to build this kind of community; teach by example, support the weak, and remember the words of Jesus.

If you've been testing for any length of time, you know that the number of possible test cases is enormous if you try to test all possible combinations of inputs, configuration values, types of data, and so forth. It's like the mythical monster, the many-headed Hydra, which would sprout two or more new heads for each head that was cut off. Two simple approaches to dealing with combinatorial explosions such as this are equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis, but those techniques don't check for interactions between factors. A reasonable, manageable way to test combinations is called pairwise testing, but to do it you'll need a tool.  In this One Key Idea session, Rex will demonstrate the use of a free tool, ACTS, built by the US NIST and available for download worldwide. We can't promise to turn you into Hercules, but you will definitely walk away able to slay the combinatorial Hydra.

If you’ve been testing for any length of time, you know that the number of possible test cases is enormous if you try to test all possible combinations of inputs, configuration values, types of data, and so forth. It’s like the mythical monster, the many-headed Hydra, which would sprout two or more new heads for each head that was cut off. Two simple approaches to dealing with combinatorial explosions such as this are equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis, but those techniques don’t check for interactions between factors. A reasonable, manageable way to test combinations is called pairwise testing, but to do it you’ll need a tool. In this One Key Idea session, Rex will demonstrate the use of a free tool, ACTS, built by the US NIST and available for download worldwide. We can’t promise to turn you into Hercules, but you will definitely walk away able to slay the combinatorial Hydra.

A sermon given by Jeff Darby on March 22nd. What do you do when in one single moment everything changes? These changes often come unannounced and with no warning, yet we can rest assured they will face them. This morning we find ourselvess in one of these moments. As the world is dealing with global pandemic, we are forced to learn to adapt to a new normal. Using Acts 8, we will look at another day that changed everything. A day that threw the Kingdom of God into absolute disarray, could have destroyed everything. But a new normal does not have to be a defeat, it is just a change. Let's use this story to discover how we as Christians can learn to manage a moment that changes everything. As always, feel free to reach out to us. You can email us at bshopdarbyministries@gmail.com!

Using Acts 1:8 as a starting verse Pastor Steve talks to us about the power behind Pentecost. 

Using Acts 6:1-7, Pastor Chuck talks about how a growing church needs to be a changing church.

Using Acts 20:24 as a basis, Mike McQuitty examines work - how it was instituted by God and how we can be faithful in whatever work we are called to perform.

Using Acts 2:42-47, Pastor Chuck talks about how the early church worshipped and praised God together and how God evaluates our worship.

This Sunday Normandy Groups Director, Mark Heger, taught about the importance of being devoted to one another through living in biblical community. Using Acts 2 and John 17, Mark emphasizes that true community is devoted, unified, and expanding. For the transcript, click HERE.

Using Acts 2:1-4, Pastor Austin speaks on the importance of prayer to the early Church.

“Vision-Casting for The Bridge Church” is the message preached by Dustin Clegg, Pastor of Students and Young Adults during the evening service on August 26, 2018. Using Acts 1:1, Galatians 3:27-28 and John 17:20-21, Dustin shares his heart and ca

This is the first time we hear of Lydia, a woman who goes on to have a massive influence in the church. Using Acts 16:13-15 we do character study of Lydia, picking out the significant things we can learn from her.

Using Acts 2 and examples from the early church, Pastor Scott reminds us how God can tell us when to stop, and when to go - and to always use the map!

The name that got the early church in trouble is the same one that gets today's church in trouble: Jesus. Using Acts 4, Pastor Sam Rainer reveals how Christians don't get persecuted for being "good people," but rather for claiming the name of Jesus.

Using Acts 2 as a backdrop, Pastor John illuminates the events of the Pentecost.

Scripture: Acts 2, Using Acts 2, Bob Hughes reminds of our need for revival. However, it is pointed out that specific actions don't cause revival; only God does this through the pouring out of the Holy Spirit.

History has proven that the most remarkable and attractive faith is the faith demonstrated when believers are willing to trust and worship God in the midst of overwhelming difficulty. This, in fact, can be one of the greatest indicators of Christ in us to the world. It’s unfortunate, but trials, difficulties and persecution can reveal the genuineness of our faith. As we will see in this message from Pastor Harry Li, God desires that our faith be genuine and there is no greater evidence of that than our ability to worship Him regardless of what we’re facing. Using Acts 16 as his backdrop, Pastor Harry presented this message on October 20, 2013 to Mosaic's Little Rock campus.

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37, Using Acts 4: 23 - 37, Craig Cabaniss continues to preach about the supernatural endeavors of the early church. This week we learn that bold prayer results in bold witness, bold unity, and great grace.

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Using Acts 2:42-47, Craig Cabaniss preaches our fifth installment of "Multiply", This passage describes the life of the church and lifts our understanding of God's vision for today's church.

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Using Acts 1:1-11 as the text, Craig Cabaniss starts our verse by verse review of the book of Acts, covering the promise of the Kingdom going viral.

Scripture: Acts 2:17, 41-46, When building community, where do you start? Using Acts 2, Craig Cabaniss, Lead Pastor of Grace Church, shows the four elements at the start of the church. This is the first installment of a series on Community. Verses...

With this Sunday being First Baptists Men's Day, the tradition is to have a Guest Speaker come and address the men. This year we were honored to have Rev. Taurus King Scurlock from Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Evanston Illinois. Using Acts 10:1-3 as the bases of his sermon, Rev. Scurlock asks, "In a world full of Baby Daddies, Pimp Daddies, and Sugar Daddies do you have what it takes to be a Church Daddy". Rather than taking what seems to have become the socially acceptable behavior can you be a God fearing, regular praying Church Daddy.You now may subscribe to us though My Odeo Channel (odeo/8f71701f68886c74) .