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November 3, 2013

Portrait of a Martyr, part 2

Portrait of a Martyr, part 2
October 20, 2013

Portrait of a Martyr, part 1

Portrait of a Martyr, part 1

Great men are not those who receive honor by dignitaries or who accomplish historical feats in life. Truly great people are humble servants who do not count their lives dear unto themselves.

October 13, 2013

Eliminating Distractions

Eliminating Distractions

A church moves forward as each member sees their opportunity to serve Christ and does so with a humble faithfulness. Taking care of the widows was not unimportant, but it could be used by the enemy to pull the apostles away from what they were told to do— “be my witnesses in all Judea and […]

October 6, 2013

Answered Prayer

Answered Prayer

After the first sign of persecution, the believers met to pray as one to the one true Ruler (4:24). The thing they prayed for was not God’s vengeance, but for the opportunity to “continue to speak.” God delivers and protects not so that we can go silent, but so that we can proclaim widely (5:30–32).  

September 27, 2013

Christ’s Plan for Changing the World

Christ's Plan for Changing the World

When asked about his kingdom, Jesus responded by promising his disciples that power would come with his Spirit and that they would become witnesses.

September 8, 2013

Right Response to Wrong Treatment

Right Response to Wrong Treatment

When persecuted, the church gathers with the company of saints (v. 23) and gives thanks to the God who is working through it all (vv. 24–31).

August 25, 2013

The Exuberant Witness

The Exuberant Witness

The same Jesus the Jews delivered to die was raised by the Almighty and must be believed by every sinner.

August 18, 2013

Public Speaking (about Christ)

Public Speaking (about Christ)

Like Peter, we must know who we are witnessing to, Who we are witnessing of, and what the goal of this witnessing is.

July 14, 2013

Promise Fulfilled

Promise Fulfilled

Jesus was launching the next step in his eternal plan, the Church for which he died. He did this in the heart of Jewish territory, Jerusalem, that they might marvel at his plan. God made a glorious statement at Pentecost. The Lord was alive and working through his Spirit in his Church!  

July 7, 2013

Band of Believers

Band of Believers

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