Aspen Grove Podcast

What does success look like for a follower of Jesus? Did Peter and John feel successful as they faced trial and prison? As we examine Acts 4, we are challenged to gauge our own success differently.

Who do you obey? If two people with authority over you in your life tell you to do two different things, who do you obey first? That's the question that Peter and John have to answer in today's episode from Acts 4!

Acts 3 gives us a great example of the “signs and wonders” mentioned in chapter 2 and shows us how it was utilized to validate the Gospel message. In Peter’s discourse, we see how he carefully puts the pieces together for his Jewish audience.

Sometimes God uses people to do amazing things! But when He does, who should get the credit? Today we look at a story from Acts 3 of a miracle done by Peter and John. But did Peter and John really do it?

As what we now call the church was born, we saw an incredible work of the Spirit. But what is a church? And what can our modern church draw from the description of Acts 2:42-47?

After coming to faith in Jesus, what were people supposed to do? Were they starting a club with a secret hideout? What was the church supposed to be like?

In this sermon about a sermon we see the remarkable results of the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the whole Bible coming together as Peter preaches for the first time. (Acts 2:14-41)

Quotes are a powerful way to teach big ideas that are not our own. In today's episode, we see a quote of a quote of a quote! And the quote, which originally came from God, is a huge idea!

Pentecost, described in Acts 2:1-13, is a pivotal moment in the Bible. The promise is fulfilled, and the apostles receive power from the Holy Spirit! But how are we to interpret these things? What power can we expect to receive?

Jesus promised that believers would receive POWER! But what kind of power did they receive? And what kind of power do we receive?

(Acts 1:12-26) After the ascension of Jesus, His followers are left wondering, “Are we doing this right?” This passage actually displays some best practices that also apply to Christians who may wonder the same thing!

The disciples have been given a big job...to be witnesses of Jesus to the ends of the earth! But what are the qualifications for that job? And who will fill Judas' seat?

Are followers of Jesus underdogs? Are we at a disadvantage as we try to walk in obedience to the Lord? Acts 1:1-11 actually gives us great encouragement!

Jesus gives us commands. He asks us to do stuff. And sometimes, if we are honest, what Jesus asks His followers to do sounds pretty impossible! So how are we supposed to do it?

As we celebrate Easter together, we examine several episodes from the resurrection of Jesus. Each one helps us to see the dramatic change that the resurrected Jesus brings about in us!

The story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 23 ends as all of our stories do…with death. What can we learn about dealing with death from this passage?

Genesis 23 ends the story of Abraham and Sarah by telling us about Sarah's death. Death is sad and heartbreaking for us! But is death natural? 

Why does God do what He does? Genesis 22 is one of those passages that causes us to ask, "Why, God?" But, the text also gives us some answers.

Genesis 22 shows us the challenging story of God asking Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac. But, in this story, God proves that He is our God who provides!

In Genesis 21, we finally see God's promise fulfilled in the birth of Isaac! And throughout the chapter we see the truth that we have a God who is with us...in the high moments, in the low moments, and in the in-between moments!

As God finally fulfills His promise with the birth of Isaac, Sarah can't help but laugh! Laughter is a good gift from God. It's like our bodies can't help but celebrate God's good gifts!

Abraham repeats the same mistake in Genesis that he made in Genesis 12. And in this very similar account, we see God once again rescue them...highlighting the fact that God's Word convicts us of our sin.

We all make mistakes but nobody likes feeling guilty. But that terrible feeling may not always be a bad thing! Let's explore Genesis 20 together and see why!

The account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19 is pretty graphic and disturbing. It stood as a strong warning about God's holiness and how He deals with sin to Abraham. But it is also a warning to us!

While Genesis 19 is too graphic for young listeners, without getting into the details, there is still something we can learn about God's punishment of sin...and especially His mercy!