Tomball Bible Church

August 13, 2023 Acts 9:1-20 provides the account of Saul’s conversion from Judaism to faith in Jesus Christ. This is, for some, the single-most important event in all of Acts because of who Saul will become and the mission work he will do for the name of Christ. But his story is just like the story of every believer in Jesus. We were once lost in our sin but now have been found and forgiven by fai...

August 6, 2023 The Philip cycle in Acts 8 comes to an exciting conclusion with the salvation and baptism of an Ethiopian court official. The passage events take place in the southernmost part of the Holy Land in Gaza. The gospel message will also now be carried into Africa in fulfillment of Christ’s word to His apostles that their witness would go to the ends of the earth. The Holy Spirit takes ce...

July 16, 2023 “Following the stoning of Stephen, four events followed:  (1) “great persecution” was unleashed by the Jews against Christians in Jerusalem; (2) Christians scattered: they left Jerusalem and went to surrounding regions to escape violent, life-threatening persecution from the Jews, which also served to fulfill Jesus’ command in Acts 1:8 to spread the Gospel beyond Jerusalem; (3) devot...

July 23, 2023 There are all sorts of sinful dangers that can put us in bondage. Of the many options, power and money are especially dangerous. In Acts 8:4-25, a contrast is made between the power and freedom of the Spirit and the bitter pursuit of selfish gain and influence. Genuine followers of Christ are able to walk in freedom and have a way out if ever caught in the trappings of sin. Acts 8:4-...

July 2, 2023 Imagine an impossibly high cliff made up of pure granite. Looking upward, the top of the cliff is obscured by the clouds it surpasses. Looking at its base, there is water crashing helplessly against its shore. The cliff is immovable, steadfast, and strong. Christ, our Cornerstone, is our Rock, our Strong Tower. He is the unshakable One. Evil cannot withstand His power. It can only lap...

July 9, 2023 The servant Stephen is taken before the high priests on false charges. When asked if these charges are true, Stephen not only responds with the truth showing the charges are false but also the huge swath of common ground he has with his accusers. But instead of stopping short, Stephen tells the whole truth, which includes the past disobedience of Israel and the current Jewish Leaders’...

June 25, 2023 The book of Acts up to this point has been outwardly focused on what is happening outside of the church. Now in chapter 6 we see what is happening on the inside working of the church and how with all of the growth has come some growing pains. In Acts 6 we see a group of Hellenistic widows being neglected and the apostles' response is one of love for God and his people. They figh...

June 11, 2023 As the Apostles continue their ministry, a divide is growing within the church between those who will not dare join them in the ministry work and others who will go to great lengths to bring hurting people to encounter Christ’s redeeming power and hope. This divide still exists. There are some who are actively bringing others to meet and grow with Jesus and others who resist, keeping...

June 18, 2023 No one enjoys suffering. In Acts 5:17-42, we find that the Apostles suffered dishonor for proclaiming the Name of Jesus. Yet, they rejoiced, not for going through the suffering of dishonor, but rather they rejoiced that God counted them worthy to suffer for the Name of their Savior and Lord. It was a badge of honor for them to be dishonored by those opposed to Jesus Christ because it...

June 4, 2023 Sin is a serious matter especially to God. It is serious because it is offensive to Him, harmful to people, and misrepresents God to a watching world. Sin also plays right into Satan's schemes to do whatever he can to disrupt the practices and unity of the church. As stewards of God's resources, we have the privilege of demonstrating His grace and kindness to each other and...

May 28, 2023 Luke provided his 2nd high-level overview of the progress of the Church in Jerusalem.  Luke’s report was awesome.  Numerically, the church had grown rapidly, from ~1,000 people after Jesus’ resurrection to ~10,000 people.  Spiritually, the Christians in Jerusalem were united in placing more value on people and less value on their possessions.  They generously provided for the financia...

May 21, 2023 The Spirit has filled us so that we would show and tell the world about Jesus. But what direction does the Bible give in showing and telling when others actively act against us, or worse, threaten us!? This week, Mike McGinty, supported TBC missionary, takes us into Acts to answer the question. Come and hear a powerful message on Boldness with Bullies. Acts  4:23-31

May 14, 2023 In the face of great pressure and intimidation, Peter and John boldly spoke the powerful message of Christ’s death and resurrection. Regardless of the possible consequences, they couldn’t help but speak about Jesus. It is easy to place these Apostles in a separate category from us as if they were superhuman. But this “uneducated” and “common” group of people was filled with the Holy S...

May 7, 2023 After healing the begging lame man, Peter and John address the gathered crowd in the temple courts. Peter delivers one of the clearest teachings on the identity of Christ and calls to faith found in the New Testament. This message exemplifies what being a witness looks like and emphasizes the urgency to respond to Christ because everything is at stake. Acts 3:11-26

April 30, 2023 Godly love is the standard for every Christian home. For this kind of love to even be possible, faith in God must be genuine. This is a simple truth. To show God's love, one must know God's love. We will take a close look at the building blocks of godly love that trusts in Christ in all circumstances with the aim of fortifying Christian families.  1 Corinthians 13:7; Deute...

April 23, 2023 Peter and John display the immense power in the name of Jesus given to them as apostles by healing a lame man at a temple gates. But undergirding this miraculous healing is a calling set before all believers: give what you have. We all have a testimony, a story of God’s immense kindness and transforming grace. Peter and John were humble fisherman transformed by grace through faith i...

April 9, 2023 Jesus is both Lord and Savior. This is the truth declared in Peter’s first sermon recorded in Acts 2:14-41. The point of His sermon is to provide proof of this central truth. Easter is the perfect occasion to study this first, Christian sermon as the central proof that Jesus is both Savior and Lord is His resurrection from the dead! Acts 2:14-41

April 2, 2023 Throughout the course of church history there have been many memorable moments that brought about significant change in the life of believers but none greater than the coming of the Spirit of God. Acts 2 we are introduced to the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and throughout this narrative we will see him work in incredible ways. For the purpose of Acts 2 we see him arr...

March 26, 2023 Before the Holy Spirit was poured out on believers in Acts 2, Jesus instructed His followers to wait and pray. In the midst of these activities, Peter leads the way to install a 12th Apostle as a replacement for the traitor, Judas Iscariot. This passage holds valuable truth for us on how to remain faithful in periods of waiting on the Lord. Acts 1:12-26

March 19, 2023 The book of Acts tells God’s story of setting apart the new community of believers in Jesus Christ to make Him known in the world by the power of the Holy Spirit. This story continues today, and we are part of it. Our passage, Acts 1:1-11, frames the mission of God in the world, outlines the whole book, and reveals His powerful calling and purpose for us. Acts 1:1-11

March 12, 2023 The ninth era in the Big Picture series is the final, yet eternal, era of God’s story of redemption. Truly, the end of the Bible is the beginning of our future with God on a new earth. What God created in the garden, we corrupted. Our corruption was judged and redeemed by God through Jesus Christ. Now, we bear witness to Christ and are to do so until He returns and dwells again with...

February 26, 2023 In the Big Picture of the Bible, it was always God’s purpose to redeem His creation. His plan moved from a human race to a nation (Israel) to a tribe (Judah) to a family (David’s line) to the King of Kings, our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. This era of God's story of redemption is centered on His arrival and the demand for a response of faith in Christ which is the only means...

March 5, 2023 We are continuing with the series “The Big Picture”, examining the various eras in God’s unfolding sovereign plan for mankind.  Last week, David covered the arrival of the promised Messiah King Jesus, the crescendo (so far!) of God’s plan.  The next era is the Church Era, more commonly called the “Church Age”.  The Church, of course, refers to all Christians everywhere, across all ti...

February 19, 2023 God established a line of kings for His people who would represent Him to the people and the nations of the world. God made a covenant promise with King David that through him, a king would come who would reign forever. This future king is the Savior through whom God would ultimately bring redemption and make all things new. For us, we see God is with His people both now and fore...

February 12, 2023  After 400 years of turmoil and slavery in Egypt, God calls Moses to lead His chosen people into a new land and give them the Law, His standard of holy living.  This era is set apart by the conditional covenant God made to bless or curse His people based on their obedience to His Law. God has set a standard of holy living. His expectation is for His people to reflect Him fully, t...