
The Gospel Reaches Samaria | Acts 8:1-17
The surprising way...
1) the Gospel gets to Samaria (v 1-8)
2) Samaria Responds to the Gospel (v 9-13)
3) the Spirit is Received in Samaria (v 14-17)
(You can watch the message here.)
The surprising way...
1) the Gospel gets to Samaria (v 1-8)
2) Samaria Responds to the Gospel (v 9-13)
3) the Spirit is Received in Samaria (v 14-17)
(You can watch the message here.)
Greg reminds us of Peter's tremendous error after his tremendous insight in Matthew 16.
This speech is the longest recorded in Acts. In it Stephen brilliantly weaves together multiple themes from the Old Testament to turn the tables on his accusers just before he is martyred.
(You can watch the message here.)
Greg leads us in prayer in the midst of a politically tumultuous time.
Philippians 2:19-30
Let us imitate Paul's Submission (v. 19, 23-24).
Let us imitate Timothy's Selflessness (v. 19-22).
Let us imitate Epaphroditus' Sacrifice (v. 25-30).
[Message given at the Westminster Christian Academy middle and high school chapel on January 8th, 2021. Outline borrowed from Dennis Johnson's excellent commentary. Photo from an earlier chapel message here.]
Who we admire matters a lot. Stephen is a wonderful example of Christian faithfulness in his short life as a believer. Let's see what we can learn.
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Jerry reminds us that forgiveness is a far more important gift than physical healing in this life.
Administrative blunders can be used by Satan to undermine the unity in any local church. This passage shows us how the Apostles responded to just such a situation with wisdom and integrity.
Mark adapted the title from Tony Merida and the points from Kevin DeYoung.
[You can watch the message here.]
Jerry walked us through the seven sayings of Jesus on the cross for our time of confession of sin.
Scott preached a powerful Christmas message from Luke's Gospel. If you are tempted to be bored or numb to the Christmas story, this would be a great message to invest time listening to. Pray that the Holy Spirit refreshes our hearts as we draw near the Son of God lying in a feeding trough.
(You can watch the full message here.)