Crossway Wilmington Podcasts

Paul and Barnabas confront other Jewish believers who insist the Gentiles become like the Jews to be part of the church. They travel to Jerusalem and meet with the leaders there to deal with how best to incorporate Gentiles into the faith. The "Jerusalem Council", as it became known, was a landmark in the history of the Church.

Paul and Barnabas continue their travels .. considered the first of Paul's missionary journeys. They head into what is now central Turkey and meet opposition and some confusion. So what else is new?! Well, we'll take a look!

Paul and Barnabas travel to Pisidian Antioch, where they go to the Synagogue. The Jewish leaders invite Paul to speak a "word of exhortation." And speak he did! This Sunday we'll look at Paul's lengthy historical reply to the synagogue leaders.

The church in Antioch became a sending church ... picking those to send out was directed by the Holy Spirit. We'll look at this more in detail this week.

Join in as we break from the regular Sent Series for a special message regarding Baptism.

Join us as we continue seeing the early church in action - as the Gospel has gone out to the Gentiles!

The account of Peter's ministry continues as we see him in action in a most unusual place: the home of a centurion: a Gentile and part of the Roman occupying forces no less. God shows Peter that his vision of God's Kingdom is way too small!

While Saul was starting out his ministry, Peter was continuing to fulfill his calling ... and God was working great miracles through him.

Saul had a miraculous conversion… now, instead of imprisoning those who believe in Christ, he’s on a mission bring people TO Christ.

God had more things planned for Philip - an ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances. He had a chariot ride that took a man from one earthly kingdom into a heavenly one.

When persecution hit the church, the people fled Jerusalem to various locations ... even Samaria, the area where the Jews despised the inhabitants.

Saul has just witnessed and approved the stoning of Stephen… could Jesus change such a man?

Stephen was chosen to help minister to the Greek Widows ... but God had greater plans to use him.

In any church needs will arise. This was especially true of the burgeoning church in Jerusalem. One of the men picked to head up a new task force was definitely up for the challenge ... and more.

The religious authorities at the time tried to stifle the young church ... but their actions did anything but! There is much we can learn from this today!

Peter and John were released from custody, and threatened about continuing to proclaim Jesus. God had other plans than what the authorities hoped for.

The Church begins to see and experiences persecution

Peter and John continue to preach ... and prove there's power in the name of Jesus.

Together ... What we can learn from the early church as they practiced community.

All those who witnessed the Spirit's moving at Pentecost were astonished. Then Peter preached and the results were amazing!

The disciples have spent a great time in prayer and fellowship. But does the Lord want more from them? This week, we will take a look at how their prayer and preparation exploded into action through promised power.

As the early church is established, the apostles were instructed to wait. Listen as Pastor Matt unpacks the second half of Acts 1 as the Apostles waited

Jesus' final words are recorded in Acts 1:8.. So what did those who heard the words do with what He said? We'll take a look at how they took His commands to heart and acted on them.