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In Acts 19:8-41, Luke records Paul's most successful church planting endeavor. Ephesus and Asia Minor not only HEAR the word of the Lord but they also witness the POWER of the Lord at work. This caused them to confess their sins and burn their sorcery books. This message allows us to learn from the Ephesians... when we hold on to what God has set us free from – it hinders spiritual growth, power,...

In Acts 19, the Apostle Paul asks 12 disciples of John the Baptist, did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? They answered no. They had only experienced the baptism of John and not the baptism of the Spirit. Jesus was the missing piece in their religious pursuit. Paul shares Jesus and they believe and receive the Holy Spirit. This message asks the same question, did you receive the Holy...

What plan are you living for? What next step is God calling you to do? God accomplishes His plan through everyday people who give up their plan for His.

In Acts 17, Paul speaks to some of the most brilliant minds of Athens about Jesus. His focus was centered on their idolatry. Paul was provoked to action and sets a reminder of how God responded to us. He saw us in our idolatry; was provoked; but instead of condemning us and writing us off, He ran to us, showed us the insufficiency of our answers without Him, and then revealed God to us in His deat...

Acts 17:1-15 follow the gospel efforts in the cities of Thessalonica and Berea. Paul, Silas and Timothy's approach will help us answer the following questions; how do we know who or what to believe when it concerns the things of God? Should we simply believe whatever “any” preacher says?

In Acts 16:11-34, Paul and Silas engage in 3 evangelistic encounters in the city of Philippi. This message looks at the importance and practicality of sharing Jesus with others.

In Acts 16:1-10, Paul and Silas witness the workings of the Holy Spirit in their ministry. This message directs us to answer the question, how much do we depend on the Holy Spirit?

What does it take to be a church that speaks truth in love during this age of disruption, social fragmentation and cultural polarization? The best model for unity in diversity is Christianity.

In Acts 15, the church in Antioch encountered a problem that could have significantly derailed the church and Jesus’ mission for it if they had not handled it correctly. This message focuses on how the church leaders handled this problem and how we can learn from it.

Throughout the book of Acts, God shows us - no one is too far gone FOR Jesus and no one is an outsider FROM Jesus. This message recaps the first 14 chapters on our study through the book of Acts.

The resurrection of Jesus was God's greatest rescue extended to us. Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who BELIEVES IN ME will live, even after dying."

The account of Barabbas found in each of the 4 gospels is a reminder of the "great exchange" extended to us. God would have to treat Jesus like Barabbas so He could treat Barabbas like Jesus. We represent Barabbas.

The story of the Old Testament prophet Jonah, teaches us that we all stumble but God rescues us. No matter how many steps you take away from God, it still only takes one to get back.

In John 8, Jesus forgives the adulterous woman from the religious elite. But Jesus didn’t step in and rescue her from her accusers – JESUS RESCUED HER FROM THE LAW! This message looks at how Jesus fulfills the old covenant with a new covenant focused on grace.

Why does God allow evil and suffering? Since God is fully capable to stop it, why doesn't He? In this message we see that God doesn’t remove evil; He answers evil with Jesus!

After the fall of Babylon, God began restoring Judah and Jerusalem. Nehemiah was used by God to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem but it didn't come with out adversity. Nehemiah's story teaches us that courageous people push through adversity and resist the temptation to compromise or quit.

In Daniel 3, 3 Hebrew exiles in the Babylonian Empire chose to take a stand for God even when others would not. Their faith in the fire was brave and it teaches us something about our own faith. Faith believes God can, expects God will but trusts God when He doesn’t.

In 2 Kings 5, an unnamed Hebrew girl extended grace in the face of her injustice. Her story shows us that courageous people extend grace even when it's hard.

Gideon teaches us that courageous people rely on God and not themselves. God is not looking for your strength, bravery or abilities; He wants your reliance on Him! This message looks at 2 reasons why you can rely on God.

Do you ever feel like God couldn’t possibly love you? Courageous people forget the past, forgive themselves and begin again. Rahab's story is a story of grace, redemption and new beginnings. This message relates the salvation of Rahab to a Christian's salvation experience.

God called Joshua after Moses' death. Joshua is overwhelmed with the task and responsibility he was given by God. In God's commission to Joshua, God stresses 3 important things. God's words of focus and encouragement helped Joshua to be "strong and courageous" in leading the children of Israel to conquer the Promised Land.

"Yes" was not Moses’ first answer to God. In Exodus 3 & 4, Moses gave God 5 excuses but ultimately told God yes. Courageous people ultimately tell God yes. Why? Because God cannot use your no.

Abraham embraced the unknown. He was able to trust God even when it didn't make sense. This message looks at 3 ways you can embrace the unknown.

Courageous people do what is right even when they are alone. Despite the strange looks, the laughter and the jokes - Noah did everything exactly as God commanded him… EVEN THOUGH HE WAS ALONE!

Make 2022 the year you grow closer, stronger and more intimate with God! This will happen through your personal relationship with God. This message looks at 5 ways your daily reading of the Bible will affect your life.