Acts 23:11-35
Unanticipated opposition and unanticipated help will confront us in the Christian life. We've got to learn to live faithfully in the midst of these.
Truth, Trouble and Tribalism
Acts 22:22 - 23:11
Easter Sunday: Meeting Jesus Today
Acts 22 : 1-22
Paul, arrested and in front of an angry crowd, explains to them that he met Jesus, and that’s what changed his life. The resurrection means that we, too, can meet with a living Jesus, and be changed by Him, even today!
Ministry from Lockdown
Acts 21:15-40
When Paul was arrested, his approach to bringing in the Kingdom of God had to change. No longer could he walk into a town and tell people about Jesus… so what did “Ministry from Lockdown” look like?
A Theology of the Prophetic
Acts 21:1-14
Agabus has been used both to defend and reject the use of the prophetic in the church today. We'll talk about why that's wrong--on both counts.
Look After Yourselves
Acts 20:13-38
Paul’s final leaders’ meeting the Ephesian elders is one of love, care and challenge. Caitlin looks at the model that Paul set and how important it is to look after our relationship with Jesus.
Paul the Encourager
Acts 20:1-16
The Apostle Paul: trailblazing gospel-spreader, powerful church-planter... but encourager? Jim looks at Paul's pastoral heart, and how Paul took time to build up his fellow Christians.
If You Want to Start a Riot...
Acts 19:23-20:1
The Ephesian Riot can teach us about our own tendency toward idolatry, and how we can be on guard against its dangers.
Time to Choose: What is Easy or What is Right
Acts 19:11-22
In this story of exposition and opposition, including the demonic, we see six distinct choices we all have to make, at some time or another.
What Kind of Disciple does Jesus Want?
Acts 18:18-19:10
In this next section of Acts, Luke tells three stories about disciples getting trained up in the Church. What can we learn from their experiences and how can we become better disciples of Jesus?