March 27, 2022 Acts 20:1-12 “Midnight Message” Service Overview: Acts 20 records the conclusion of Paul’s third missionary journey. More than just a travelogue, this chapter holds gems of insight for today’s church if we’re willing to dig in. For one particular young man in this text, his fate serves as a perpetual caution for...
March 20, 2022 Acts 19:23-41 “Riot for Riches” Service Overview: “In the great cosmic conflict for the souls of people, every intrusion of good is met by the fierce resistance of evil.” (Grant Osborne) Such was the case in Ephesus; where an idol-maker became threatened by the people’s conversion to the Way, and subsequently caused...
March 13, 2022 Acts 19:1-22 “Power in The Name” Service Overview: There is power in the name of Jesus, but it is never to be used flippantly or for personal gain. God did great things through those who were in step with Jesus, but to those who weren’t, to those merely using Jesus’ name for...
March 6, 2022 Acts 18:18-28 “Partners in Crime” Service Overview: Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos serve as great examples of people who have Jesus’ mission is in focus. They had an eye on eternity, an attitude of availability, and were committed to ministry; serving to advance the mission of Jesus. Memory Verse for the Week: “So...
February 27, 2022 Acts 18:1-17 “The Power of Partnership” Service Overview: In having many partners, much can be accomplished. In Acts 18, Paul is seen taking steps to not only survive, but thrive in ministry by partnering with others who helped to make the work of gospel-spreading both efficient and effective. Memory Verse for...
February 13, 2022 Acts 17:16-34 “The Unknown Made Known” Service Overview: Paul found inroads to presenting the gospel to the people of Athens by reasoning with them from where they were at, and by finding connecting points they would appreciate and understand. Indeed, Paul became all things to all people so that he might save...
February 6, 2022 Acts 17:1-15 “Trouble-maker or Truth-seeker” Service Overview: In this section, Luke again holds out to us as examples two wildly different reactions when various groups of people hear the gospel; riotous anger, and exemplary virtue. And in this section, we’re commended with the virtue of the Bereans; who diligently searched the scriptures...
Sunday, January 16, 2022 Acts 15:22-35 “Letter to Live By” Service Overview: Conflict in church is inevitable (because they are made up of people who are sinful and fallible), but something amazing and beautiful happens when it settles its differences and comes together to move forward. Memory Verse for the Week: “For in Christ Jesus...
Sunday, January 9, 2022 Acts 15:1-21 “Freed by Faith” Service Overview: Salvation is by faith alone, and yet, it’s often helpful when groups have a common starting point so there is less to distract them in their shared mission and purpose. Memory Verse for the Week: “For it is by grace you have been saved,...
January 2, 2022 Acts 14:8-28 “Mob Mayhem” Service Overview: The people of Lystra and Derbe jumped to conclusions about Paul and Barnabas because of the signs and wonders God was doing through them. But their conclusions were dead wrong and called for a strong response from the apostles. Even though this fickle crowd turned against...
