Calvary Palos Verdes Teachings

Paul and Barnabas faced many tribulations during their first missionary journey, including being mistaken as gods in Lystra, to then being stoned and left for dead. They continued to spread the gospel everywhere they went, while strengthening the souls of the disciples and appointing elders in every church. Scripture References: Acts 14:8-11, Acts 14:13-28, John 16:33 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The gospel continues to spread, but not without persecution. The gospel is a polarizing message - some will believe, and some will refuse to believe. Scripture References: Acts 14:1-12, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12, John 15:20, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Luke 12:51-53, Matthew 10:23, 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Speaker: Pastor Rob Orr Title: Getting Rid of Anger

Paul preached the Word of God in the city of Antioch Pisidia. The Word of God spread throughout the whole region. Many believed, but some of the Jews rejected the Word and thrust it aside. Scripture References: Acts 13:42-52, Ephesians 2:8-9, Luke 9:5 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Paul preached a sermon in a synagogue, and he was able to systematically work through the Word of God to show that Jesus is the Christ. Scripture References: Acts 13:13-41, Galatians 4:13-14 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Barnabas and Saul began the first missionary journey by traveling to the island of Cyprus. There they had an encounter with a magician and a proconsul. The magician was blinded and the proconsul came to the faith in Jesus. Scripture References: Acts 13:4-12 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The church in Antioch was led by the Holy Spirit. That church set apart Saul and Barnabas for the work that God was calling them to do. Years later the church in Antioch could look back on all the good things that God had done through them, because they listened to and obeyed the Holy Spirit. Scripture References: Acts 13:1-3, Acts 1:8, Acts 1:26-27 (NIV) Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

God is glorified when we believe and pray with the expectation that He will truly answer our prayers and that His answer to our prayers will be good because He is good. Scripture References: Luke 11:11-13, Acts 12:5, Philippians 4:6, Acts 12:11, Acts 12:12-25, James 5:18, Ephesians 3:20, Isaiah 42:8, Isaiah 48:11, Matthew 23:12, Mark 9:48, 1 Peter 1:24-25 Pastor: Rob Orr

In Luke 2:25-35 we meet Simeon, a devout and righteous man, who was expecting to meet Jesus, the Christ. Once Simeon met Jesus he was able to die in peace. Scripture References: Luke 2:25-35, John 20:29 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The church in Jerusalem was facing violent persecution from King Herod. The Apostle James was martyred, and it was looking like Peter was next. However, God had other plans for Peter, and he sent an angel to break him out of jail. This happened while the church was in earnest prayer to God on Peter's behalf. Scripture References: Acts 12:1-11 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The church in Antioch was growing, and Barnabas went to see what was happening. When he saw the grace of God he was glad. He then brought Saul to join in the work God was doing there. The Lord's hand was on the church in Antioch, and it became the first place where disciples of Jesus were called Christians. Scripture References: Acts 11:19-30 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Speaker: Leah Hendrickson

Baptism is an outward physical expression of an inward spiritual reality. Scripture References: Acts 2:38-41, Acts 8:12-17, Acts 8:36-39, Acts 9:17-18, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 16:13-15, Acts 16:30-34, Acts 18:8, Acts 19:1-7 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

From the way in which the Gospel went to the Gentiles, we will see what it is like to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit who points to Jesus, brings Him glory, and leads us to repentance. Scripture References: Acts:11:1-18, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 22:27, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 56:7 Pastor: Rob Orr

Peter preached the gospel to Gentiles, after realizing that God shows no partiality. God loves to save both Jews and Gentiles alike. As Peter was speaking the gospel message to Cornelius and his household, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, showing that salvation is for everyone who believes, and so they were all baptized. Scripture References: Acts 10:23-48 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

To include the Gentiles in His plan of salvation, God arranged for Peter, a Jewish follower of Christ, to meet Cornelius, a Gentile, demonstrating that His grace is for everyone. Scripture References: Acts 1:8, Acts 10:1-23 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Peter travels to Lydda and Joppa, where he heals a paralyzed man named Aeneas and raises a disciple named Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead, leading many to believe in the Lord. Scripture References: Daniel 2:21, Daniel 4:17, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Acts 9:32-43, Matthew 10:5-8, John 11:25-27 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Saul of Tarsus was radically saved by Jesus. As a new believer in Christ he had to learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, and that came with some unique challenges for Saul, because of his past. Scripture References: Acts 9:18-31, 1 John 3:14, Galatians 1:11-23, Acts 9:15-16 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

The testimony of how Jesus saved Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of the church. Scripture References: Philippians 3:4-11, Acts 9:1-19 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

In this section of Scripture, we see that The Holy Spirit, who is the central actor in the Book of Acts, will sovereignly work to get the message of salvation through Jesus Christ to a willing heart. Scripture References: Matthew 10:14, Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 56:3-5, James 4:8, Matthew 4:19 Pastor: Rob Orr

Simon the Magician thought that he could buy the power of the Holy Spirit from the Apostles. Peter sternly rebuked Simon for that sort of thinking, and told him what he needed to do to get his heart right with God. The question remains, did Simon get right with God? Scripture References: Acts 1:8, Acts 8:9-13, Acts 8:14-25, Psalm 139:23-24 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Introducing: Saul the persecutor, Philip the evangelist, and Simon the Magician. Scripture References: Acts 8:1-13 Acts 26:9-11 Acts 1:8 Matthew 28:18-20 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Stephen lived like Jesus: full of the Holy Spirit, wisdom, faith, grace, and power. Therefore, Stephen died like Jesus, forgiving those who stoned him. How we live will make a difference in how we die. When Stephen died he was welcomed into the glorious presence of God in heaven.  Scripture References: Acts 7:51-60 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

Speakers: Worship Pastor Benjamin Kim and Worship Coordinator Micah Gallardo

Stephen testifies to the Sanhedrin council about Jesus. By giving a survey of Israel's history, Stephen shows that everything in the Old Testament points to the coming of Christ. Scripture References: Acts 7:1-50 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson