Connect: Connecting the Bible with Life

We live in a day of increased opposition to Christianity, it is sometimes hard to take a bold stand for Jesus. In Acts 5:26-42, we see 4 strong reasons to hold on to our faith in Jesus in the middle of a godless culture. Don't miss this episode as we dive into God's Word and grow the strength of our faith.

Persecution is on the rise in our culture, but this is nothing new. We'll look back at why the early church was persecuted and how God uses it to grow His Kingdom. Join Cole Phillips in this Bible study of Acts 5:12-25.

What was the first sin that showed up in the early church? Let's talk about the secret to contentment and happiness found in living generously. We are walking through the book of Acts in chapter 5:1-11 where we see the destructive results of greed. Grab your Bible and take some notes as we journey together and grow in our faith.

With all of the division in our world, what can unite us? Join us for this look at Acts 4:32 -37 to discover how multitudes of diverse people were united as one. If you want to grow in your faith, this is for you.

With an increase in Christian persecution, believers need to learn from the early church about how to face opposition with courage. In this episode, we will look at Acts 4:23-31 to see what lessons we can learn about standing strong for Christ through persecution.

What do you do when you experience persecution for your faith in Jesus as a Christian? This week, we'll be looking at Acts 4:1-22 to see how the early Christians set an example for us today in responding to opposition.

The early disciples started out hiding in fear for their lives and suddenly became very bold in their faith as they took their message to the streets. What changed that caused such a shift in them? We'll find out as we look at Acts 3:12 -26.

People all around us need to know the difference Jesus can make in their lives. How can we best share our faith with them in a way that they will receive? Acts 3:1-11 gives us powerful principles about how to share Jesus with people and lead them into a relationship with Him.

How do you know if your church is spiritually healthy? In the book of Acts, we see the picture of the very church in Acts 2:41-47. There are 6 signs of a healthy church that we'll discover in this week's Connect podcast.

So many people are carrying around a heavy weight of guilt. Is there any way to be free and forgiven? Join me this week as we look at how to live forgiven as we dive into Peter's powerful message in Acts 2:37-40.

One moment had the power to change all of history. We're looking at Peter's first sermon where he gives us 4 powerful proofs of the resurrection of Jesus. Join us as we look at how Jesus' life, death, and resurrection changed everything.

When are the Last Days? What will happen and how should we live? In the second chapter of Acts, Peter preaches the very sermon after Jesus returns to His Father in Heaven. Join Pastor Cole Phillips in a look at how we can live out God's purpose still today.

There's nothing on earth better than the local church when the church is fulfilling God's purpose. In the second chapter of Acts, the believers are filled with the Spirit and begin to passionately share the Good News. Join Pastor Cole Phillips in a look at how we can live out God's purpose still today.

Many people, including Christians, have questions about the Holy Spirit. In the second chapter of Acts, we see the arrival of the Holy Spirit into the lives of believers. Join Pastor Cole Phillips in this discussion of the power and purpose of the Spirit in our lives today.

Many people want to be called a leader. When God calls someone into a position of leadership, there are certain requirements and qualifications. As we look at Acts 1:12 -26, we will see many marks of Christian leadership, from the positive and negative, as we study the early Christians replacing Judas with another leader. This will be a challenging study that will help you to grow your faith.

What should you do while you are waiting for what God has planned for you? We continue our walk through the book of Acts in chapter 1:4-11 to look at a powerful scene with Jesus and his disciples to discover what to do while you are waiting. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in the world, this is for you.

We begin a brand new walk through the book of Acts to discover how our world was changed and how we can also be world-changers. We will be opening up Acts and looking at Acts 1:1-3 as an introduction to even greater things to come. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in the world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 21:18-25. You will discover the importance of being totally committed to Jesus and how to find even more purpose in your life as you follow Him fully. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 21:15-17 and discover the powerful process Jesus used to restore one of his closest disciples to ministry. God wants to reignite the purpose He has for your life. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 21:1-14 and discover how the disciples of Jesus discovered a fresh sense of purpose for their future. God wants to reignite the purpose He has for your life. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 20:30-31 and discover the reason John wrote his eyewitness account of Jesus' life. By believing in Jesus, you can have life. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 20:24-29 and see what happens in Thomas' life as he moves from doubt to faith. You can do the same in your life. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 20:19-23 and dive into the first time Jesus appears to all His disciples after the resurrection. What Jesus chose to talk about with them matters to us today. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 20:11-18 to remember the first post-resurrection appearance of Jesus. He rose from the dead so he can fill our hearts. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.

Join me on our journey through the Gospel of John as we look at John 18-38-42 which depicts the burial of Jesus and see what happened when two undercover Christians went public with their faith in Jesus. If you want to grow in your faith and make a difference in your world, this is for you.