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Pastor Bob continues our study in Acts with a message titled “The Nearness of God” from Acts 17. Through Paul’s visit to Athens, we are reminded that the Gospel reaches across every culture and language because God desires all people to know Him. The message challenges us to consider the idols that can quietly take hold of our hearts today, drawing our attention away from God. Above all, we are reminded that God is not distant. He is near and invites each of us into a personal relationship with Him.

Pastor Bob teaches from Acts 16 in his message, “God Knows Your Name: The Story of Lydia,” which reminds us that God’s sovereignty and grace will pursue individuals with purpose. Just as God leads Paul to Lydia by the riverside, He orchestrates circumstances in our lives and meets us where we are. Lydia’s conversion reveals the power of one transformed life, as her faith helped establish the first church in Europe and changed history. We are encouraged to make decisions that honor God by grounding ourselves in Scripture, engaging our minds, and remaining sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading.

Phil McMillan from Convoy of Hope shares a message titled "The Family of God," reminding us that our identity is found in belonging to God’s household, built on Christ as our cornerstone. He calls us to cultivate connection around the table and to live sacrificially so God’s kingdom grows through us and impacts future generations.

Author Abdu Murray speaks on “AI, Identity, and What It Means to Be Human,” addressing how Scripture speaks into today’s conversations about artificial intelligence and identity. Drawing from Genesis 11, he shows that humanity’s drive to define itself apart from God is not new and reminds us that our identity must be anchored in Him.

While AI can imitate creativity, it cannot reflect the image of God. Our true value is found in Christ, who restores us to our created purpose and secures our identity beyond the shifting labels of culture.

Pastor Bob teaches from Acts 15 in his message titled “Jesus+ Will Steal Your Joy”, reminding us that true joy is found in the simplicity and freedom of the Gospel. He explains how adding anything to Jesus for salvation diminishes the joy of faith and burdens believers with unnecessary legalism. Drawing from the early church in Antioch, Pastor Bob highlights the beauty of unity in Christ across diversity and calls us to guard our hearts against a Jesus+ mentality by keeping our focus firmly on Him alone.

Pastor Bob leads us through an encouraging message from the Book of Acts titled “Marks of a Prevailing Church,” rooted in Acts 11. He reminds us that God uses powerful “aha moments” to reveal Himself and draw others into faith, and that a prevailing church is marked by unity across cultures, diversity embraced as a strength, and Spirit-filled leadership that encourages and equips the body. Together, we are challenged to live out these marks as we reflect Christ in our lives.

Pastor Bob's message, “The Book of Acts: Overcoming Barriers of Faith,” explores Acts 10 and reveals how God breaks down spiritual, personal, and cultural barriers through faith. The sermon highlights how Peter and Cornelius respond in obedience to God’s leading, showing the power of prayer to align our hearts with His will and the call to unity across differences. We are reminded that the Gospel is for all people and that God invites us to live out a faith marked by obedience, prayer, and inclusive love.

Pastor Bob's message, “The Book of Acts: Transformation Is Possible Part 2”, draws from Acts 9 and Colossians 3. He reminds us that lasting change is found in Christ, calling us to grow in resilience through community, experience true transformation through God’s grace, and live with an eternal perspective that shapes how we think, live, and find purpose each day.

Pastor Bob’s message, “The Book of Acts: Transformation Is Possible,” centers on Saul’s transformation into Paul in Acts 9. The message reminds us that real change and renewal are possible through God’s grace. Pastor Bob emphasizes that true conversion is a transformation of identity through the Holy Spirit, not just a change in beliefs. He also highlights grace as an ongoing source of strength and guidance, calling us to embrace our God-given identity and live with purpose as vessels for His work.