Sunday, November 14, 2021 Acts 11:19-30 “Spreading Success” Service Overview: Widespread outreach took place when Stephen was stoned, and by God’s grace, the gospel was increasingly making inroads among the Gentiles, especially in Antioch as faithful men were living into the new reality. God has a proclivity to bless and make fruitful those who operate...
Sunday, November 7, 2021 Acts 11:1-18 “Unrighteous Recoil” Service Overview: Sometimes the mere mention of a word can drum up negative feelings. To Jews in Bible times, “Gentile” was one such word. Staying or eating with one would have especially been taboo. But the church being established could know no such prejudice, and so God...
Sunday, October 31, 2021 Acts 10:23b-48 “Free For All” Service Overview: Peter had to put aside his former prejudices in order to experience the fullness of the implications of the gospel; that the good news of what Jesus came to accomplish was for everyone! Memory Verse for the Week: “My brothers and sisters, believers in...
Sunday, October 24, 2021 Acts 10:9-23a “Altered Attitude” Service Overview: According to Jewish law, particular foods were to be avoided. These laws made it difficult for Jews to eat or even socialize with Gentiles without risking defilement. In this text, Peter’s vision expands his horizon as it further reveals how God was now on the...
Sunday, October 17, 2021 Acts 10:1-8 “Promised Progression” Service Overview: Acts 10 begins a profound turning point in the expansion and development of the church as God continues to make good on his plan for all people to be invited into the kingdom and mission of Jesus; including gentiles like Cornelius. Memory Verse for the...
Sunday, October 10, 2021 Acts 9:32-43 “How Healing Helps” Service Overview: Healings were a means by which the message of the gospel was authenticated in the early growth of the church. But so were simple acts of kindness and generosity exhibited by disciples like Tabitha. Whatever our gifts, God wants to use them for his...
Sunday, October 3, 2021 Acts 9:19b – 31 “Prepared to Proclaim” Service Overview: From powerful persecutor to impassioned preacher, Saul had a total and radical transformation because of his encounter with Jesus. But closed hearts often stay closed, even when compelling cases and examples are before them, and can even turn on those who turn...
September 26, 2021 Acts 9:1 – 19a “Saving Saul” Service Overview: Saul, prosecutor and persecutor of Christians, now faces the One who he’s really been persecuting all along, and discovers first-hand the power of Jesus as He is completely transformed from prosecutor and persecutor, to proclaimer. Memory Verse for the Week: “Therefore, if anyone is...
September 19, 2021 Acts 8:26-40 “Power From the Past” Service Overview: The good news of Jesus and of God’s plan of redemption is not a plan that came out of nowhere. In fact, the entire Old Testament points to Jesus! In this text, Philip uses the Old Testament as a means by which to lead...
September 12, 2021 Acts 8:9-25 “Fan or Follower” Service Overview: Believe it or not, but people exist who show interest in Jesus, not because they think they need to be saved, but because of what they believe Jesus has to offer them in giving them a better life. Simon was such a person. He was...
