The Acts 13 Network

Practice in Serving 03.02.2025 29:44 ↓

Life throws storms our way, and we need to be prepared. We've been exploring spiritual practices to build a strong foundation, like Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount. Last week, we talked about fasting, a practice of abstinence. This week, we're shifting to a practice of engagement: serving. The Warning: Don't Display Your Righteousness In Matthew 6:1-4, Jesus says, "Be care...

Practice in Fasting 26.01.2025 31:07 ↓

Over the past few weeks, we've explored spiritual practices to prepare ourselves for life's inevitable storms. We've delved into prayer and Scripture, and this week, we're tackling a topic that might make some of us squirm: fasting. Most of us associate fasting with doctor's visits or perhaps a trendy diet like intermittent fasting. But today, we're discussing the spiritual...

Practice in Scripture 26.01.2025 34:24 ↓

We're continuing our series on spiritual practices, exploring how to live out our faith in practical ways. We've emphasized the importance of practice, how it prepares us for life's inevitable storms. Just as athletes train for game day, we need to build our spiritual foundations on solid rock. Last week, we focused on prayer, suggesting drills like praying the Lord's Prayer daily,...

Practice in Prayer 12.01.2025 30:35 ↓

We continue our series on spiritual practices, building upon the importance of practice as preparation for life’s challenges. This week, we focus on prayer. Hebrews 4:14-16 provides a foundation: “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize w...

Building on the Rock (Introduction to Spiritual Practice) 12.01.2025 23:59 ↓

Life throws punches. Hiding won't help. Jesus, in Matthew 7, compares life to building a house: on rock (His teachings practiced) or sand (hearing only). Storms test our foundation. "Hear and do" is key. Many hear, few practice. Like athletes training, we must practice faith. Love your enemy? Don't judge? Live it. Practice prepares us for storms, not avoids them. Hardship tests f...

Revelation and Jude 22.12.2024 25:26 ↓

Missed expectations? Persevere…

1, 2, & 3 John 17.12.2024 33:05 ↓

We explore the central theme of love in John’s letters.

1&2 Peter 12.12.2024 27:46 ↓

A look at the heart of 1&2 Peter

James 12.12.2024 29:28 ↓

We explore an overview of the Book of James

Hebrews 26.11.2024 34:32 ↓

We take a look at the book of Hebrews

1 & 2 Timothy and Titus 11.11.2024 28:20 ↓

We explore the truth that contentment is gain.

1 & 2 Thessalonians 03.11.2024 33:56 ↓

We explore Thessalonians together.

Philippians 27.10.2024 27:03 ↓

We explore the letter to the Philippians.

Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon 20.10.2024 29:04 ↓

The one where we look at the purpose for our rescue. But also, the one where I keep referring to the letter of Onesimus instead of Philemon.

Galatians 15.10.2024 34:17 ↓

This week we explore the letter to the Galatians as we discuss, "The Gospel."

1 & 2 Corinthians 29.09.2024 31:34 ↓

We explore briefly 1 and 2 Corinthians.

Romans 22.09.2024 29:44 ↓

An overview of the heart of Romans

Acts 19.09.2024 25:57 ↓

We dive into a discussion about the book of Acts.

The Gospels 08.09.2024 25:30 ↓

Our survey of the Bible continues as we enter the New Testament and look briefly at the four gospels.

Ezra and Nehemiah 08.09.2024 23:42 ↓

We finish our survey of the Old Testament

Esther and Daniel 25.08.2024 27:35 ↓

We take a look at the writings during the exile.

Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Joel, and Malachi 25.08.2024 34:29 ↓

We explored the post-exilic prophets.

Nahum, Zephaniah, Habbakuk, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah 05.08.2024 34:48 ↓

We explore the prophets to pre-Exile Judah.

Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah 28.07.2024 33:18 ↓

We explore the core theme of the pre-Assyrian exile prophets.

Job, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes 21.07.2024 30:49 ↓

The foundation of wisdom