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In Psalm 16 David clearly articulates why it is that he feels great confidence in God, both in life and in death. He gives us specific details, and we also see a part of this Psalm that is quoted by Peter in Acts 2, and why.

In Psalm 15 the psalmist begins by asking God " who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?" The rest of the Psalm appears to lay out the expectations that God has for His people, and they should have for themselves

As we continue in Acts 8 we see the account of Philip's obedience to go and meet with a stranger in the desert, and how when God's omniscience is met with clear obedience, that it is amazing what God can do through human beings like us!

In Acts 8:9-25 we see that the things of God are not like the things of this world. We also take a brief look at one possible reason why the Holy Spirit was initially withheld from the Samaritans when they first believed.

In Acts 8:1-8 we see the persecution against the Christian church really ramping up, and we also see how this works into the plan that Christ has already expressed for the Gospel to spread from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, by His witnesses!

In Acts 7:54-60 we see the end of Stephen's earthly life. We see the outrage and sinfulness of the council that he witnessed to, as well as a great example of following Christ, no matter the cost!

In Acts 7:1-53 Stephen recounts the rebellious nature of the people of God throughout much of history, and then shows how these Jewish leaders have fallen into the same pattern in their rejection of Jesus.

In Acts 6:8-15 we see the Word expanding and continuing to be impactful and opposed. Stephen faces some strong persecution, but remains steadfast.

In Acts 6:1-7 we see the church choosing seven men to serve in an important ministry so that the Apostles can keep their attention on their specific calling. We also see the outcome of these actions.

In Acts 5:17-42 we see a beautiful picture of the Gospel of Jesus Christ continuing to work and be shared in spite of many obstacles.

Paul continues his teaching about the changes that were brought about by Christ's resurrection and gives us some hints of what our resurrected bodies, and life, will look like one day

This is a tweet that Art Rainer tweets every single day, and today it is the major point of our text from 1 Corinthians 15 as well! Join us as we see the difference that Christ's resurrection makes

In 1 Corinthians 8 Paul "discusses" something with the Corinthians that seems like it has no bearing on our lives, food offered to idols. But what we see is a reminder that all of Scripture has application for our lives, and this text helps us think through things like buying alcohol, lottery tickets, how we dress, what shows we watch...

As we look at 1 Corinthians 13 we see the importance of love, especially in the application of using spiritual gifts for the good of the body of Christ

As Paul continues to inform the Corinthians about things that brought great interest to them he turns his attention to the idea of spiritual gifts, specifically how they are for the building up of the body

As Paul continues to discuss issues that needed to be addressed by the church at Corinth he brought up what we today call church discipline. He clearly lays out 1. What it is 2. Why it is needed for sinners and 3. Why it is needed for the church.

In 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Paul gives 5 imperatives. As we see what they were and what they meant we are reminded and challenged to avoid sin, but are also reminded what should motivate us to do that

Dr. Will Wall preaches a sermon from Psalm 30 about the importance, and the gift, of God moving us towards Himself.

In 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 Paul admonishes the Corinthians to stop bringing the segregation that was part of Roman society into the church. He calls them to be unified and we look at possible ways that we may not have realized that we are doing this today as well.

As we turn our attention to the book of 1 Corinthians for the Summer we get an introduction to the book. What is the main theme, who is writing it, what sort of things are the recipients dealing with.... 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Bro. Grant steps in to preach on Senior Recognition Sunday and turns to Philippians 4 to help us see how God's Word calls us to address things like stress and worry.

What do you do in the toughest of times? Where do you go, to whom do you turn on those days? Peter and John went to the church, and I believe show us the importance of being part of God's people.

In Acts 4 we see the response of the Jewish leadership to Peter and John's preaching Christ in the temple. As they are arrested they are warned not to preach Christ, and in their response we see a great personal reminder.

In Acts 3 we see a man that has been lame since birth miraculously healed! We also hear Peter tell us how this took place and what this sign calls it's observers to do in response.

As we look in Acts 2:42-47 we see what life was like for these early Christians. We see what they were devoted to, and what this devotion led to. These are things that I think we should all desire more of in our lives!