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This morning, Hank preached on Acts 16:25-40. Paul and Silas' response to prison is a little unorthodox. Rather than frustration or anger, they lift their voices in song to the Lord. Regardless of our circumstances, we can rejoice and take comfort in Christ Jesus. He is sovereign and sufficient for all of our needs. Originally October 1st, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Hank continues our Journey through the book of Acts in Chapter 16. As Paul and Silas continue to spread the gospel, they see the Lord faithfully save his people. After several days of being followed by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, Paul exorcises the spirit from within her. He and Silas are then jailed and put in stocks. Still, the Lord is faithful. Whether the gospel is spreading free...

Yesterday morning, our journey through the Book of Acts continued in chapters 15 & 16. As the apostles continue to spread the gospel, disagreement separates Paul and Barnabas. Instead of halting the mission, they each seek to make Christ Jesus known. Regardless of our attitudes or differences, Christ should remain primary. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord. Originally September 17th...

Hank continues our verse-by-verse study of Acts in Chapter 15. The Apostles meet to discuss a matter of some urgency- 'what does it take to be saved?' As the council discusses, they preserve the heart of the Gospel. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord. Originally September 10th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church...

Our journey through Acts continues today with the Paul preaching the first gentile sermon. After the initial confusion of whether Paul and Barnabas are false deities, their message is distorted by the Jews. The result is a stoning and being left for dead. Still, the Lord delivers them, and the journey continues. The gospel will continue regardless of the persecution of the world. We hope this mess...

Acts chapter 13 continues with the Apostle Paul preaching at a synagogue on the Sabbath. After being invited to share a word of encouragement, Paul begins to preach the news of Christ Jesus. The message of the cross is God securing salvation for His people. Simplified, it reads: God saves. We aren't saved because of our faithfulness or piety, we're saved because of the will of God. We hope...

We pick up in Acts 13 where we see the Church continue to thrive. The Gospel doesn't survive because of the will of man. The Gospel continues to save sinners because of the Lord's Faithfulness to his people. Originally August 20th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

As we continue our journey through Acts, chapter 12 starts abruptly with the death of James. Herod intends to make the same example of Peter in days to come, but the Lord delivers him from earthly harm. James may have lost his life, but he was found immediately in the presence of Christ Jesus, his Lord. We may not always know why the Lord does things the way he does, but we know it is always for o...

As the church thrives in Acts, we see strife between the old and new Covenant. Cultures collide, but the resolution is possible because of the completed work of Christ Jesus. We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord. Originally August 6th, 2023. Dolan Davis. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

In Acts chapter 10, we see the church continuing to grow. After Peter receives a vision from the Lord, the church gets beautiful news- the Gentiles have been grafted into the promise. What we see is that the Lord shows no partiality, and salvation is completely His to give. Originally July 30th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

As Hank preaches through the end of Acts 9, we see a truth that remains today- Jesus Christ changes everything. Not only does Christ change Saul from persecutor to persecuted (for his name), but he heals the afflicted, raises the dead, and brings peace to the church. Originally July 23rd, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

This morning, as Hank preached on Acts 9, we found ourselves in one of the more well-known stories in the Acts of the Apostles- the conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus. Saul was on his way to persecute and kill Christians- men and women he would come to call brother. Among many things, this story teaches us God's role in salvation- He will save those who belong to him. Originally July 1...

Dolan continues our exegetical study through the book of Acts by preaching on the entirety of Chapter 8. Originally July 9th, 2023. Dolan Davis. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Yesterday, we continued in the book of Acts with Stephen's sermon just before martyrdom. As Stephen walks through the history of the patriarchs, he lands with a clear distinction: we must communicate the gospel with grace AND truth. Stephen may have been killed for the faith, but his message continued. The gospel is unstoppable. Originally July 2nd, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscal...

This morning, Hank walked us through the beginning of Acts chapter 6 and the appointment of Deacons in the early Church. While the Church exists primarily to worship the Lord, we are also to serve our community. The seven chosen were to attend to the tables, while the apostles concerned themselves with preaching the word- both integral parts of church ministry. Originally June 25th, 2023. Hank Atc...

Happy Father's Day! This morning, Hank continued our journey through the book of Acts. When we pick up, the religious leaders seek to stop the early church from continuing the spread of Christianity. While on trial, Peter remains steadfast in preaching Christ's life, death, and resurrection. We have no other hope.

Today, we were at the end of Acts Chapter 4 and the beginning of Chapter 5. First, we see a wonderful picture of the community and fellowship of the Early Church. But, as is often the case with man, we quickly see sinful behavior emerge. Originally June 11th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

As Peter and John are released, they catch the other believers up on what has happened. Immediately, rather than complain about the trial, they look to the Lord and ask for boldness. They know he has ordained what took place, and trust it is for their good and His glory. Originally June 4th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

This morning, we find ourselves in Acts 4. There we see Peter and John confronted because they taught Christ's resurrection. Instead of letting the intimidation get to them, filled with the Holy Spirit, they preach the full gospel- Christ Jesus died and was resurrected, defeating death. Originally May 28th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

This morning, we continued in the Book of Acts with Peter's sermon at Solomon's Portico. Rather than take credit for the healing of the lame man, Peter points them to the person responsible- Christ Jesus, the author of life. Originally May 21st, 2023. Zach Nelson. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Happy Mother's Day! This morning, we continued our sermon series in chapter 3 of Acts. We find the disciples traveling to Solomon's portico, where a man who has been lame since birth asks them for their help. Peter and John have no money, but what they give the man in Christ Jesus is much greater. Originally May 14th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Dolan continued our sermon series on the book of Acts this morning by looking at the early Church's fellowship. As the believers gathered, they devoted themselves to the Apostle's teaching and fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord. Originally May 7th, 2023. Dolan Davis. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

This morning, Hank preached through Acts 2:1-41, and we saw the Holy Spirit descend on the disciples. As the Spirit spoke through the disciples, they proclaimed Christ's victory over death. In all things, let's look to Christ and remind each other of the Gospel. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord. Originally April 30th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL

This morning, we finished the first chapter of Acts. As we look to the disciples, we see they weren't at a loss. They remembered Christ's words and looked to the promises of Scripture. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord. Originally April 23rd, 2023. Hank Atchison Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

This morning, we pick up in Acts where Luke's gospel ends with the Ascension of Christ Jesus. In the aftermath of Christ's resurrection, the Church has a specific duty: we are to bear witness to the world that Jesus is King. We hope this Sermon blesses you in the Lord. Originally April 16th, 2023. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.