The Church in Acts, Part 6: Deception Within, Opposition Without
When we are growing in Christ, two things will increasingly result: trust and obedience. That will lead us to have lives like Stephen’s, full of faith and full of the Holy Spirit.
Watch / ListenThe Church in Acts, Part 5: The Gospel and Opposition
Members of the church, the body of Christ, are called to be bold in their belief in Jesus and in proclaiming His name. As Peter showed, boldness is contagious.
Watch / ListenThe Church in Acts, Part 4: How Should the Church…?
The different parts of the body are to work together, using our gifts in intentional ways as we gather, grow, give and go—all for the glory of God.
Watch / ListenThe Church in Acts, Part 3: What Is the Church?
We are individuals, but we are integrally connected to one another. We are interdependent by God’s design. The Scripture describes the Church as a body, a building, a bride, and a priesthood, meant to join together for discipleship and evangelism.
Watch / ListenThe Church in Acts, Part 2: The Birth of the Church
We are not called to walk the Christian life alone. From its establishment in Acts 2, the church has been God’s instrument for providing community, support, and encouragement for His followers.
Watch / ListenThe Church in Acts, Part 1: The Ascension of Christ
Jesus is the ascended prophet who empowers the church on mission. He is the ascended priest who makes continual intercession on behalf of the church. And He is the ascended king whose ascension shows His universal reign.
Watch / Listen
A Psalm for All Seasons: Psalm 121
God’s provision and providence are perpetual, protective, and pervasive. Therefore, we are to trust God, set goals for the future, and serve Him with boldness.
Watch / ListenA Psalm for All Seasons: Psalm 98
Our lives should be declarations of praise for Jesus Christ, embracing God’s salvation, celebrating His salvation, and being a messenger of His salvation.
Watch / ListenA Psalm for All Seasons: Psalm 51
Brokenness brings a cry for mercy, leads to owning our sin, leads to seeking cleansing, leads to seeking restoration, and leads to true worship.
Watch / ListenA Psalm for All Seasons: Psalm 13
The world has taught us to complain and mistrust God. The Bible teaches us the art of living in the tension of the sovereign control of God and the pain of this world.
Watch / Listen