In Acts 9, we see one of the greatest transformations in the Bible: The feared hunter of Christians, Saul, met the One True Lord and he would never be the same.

Join us this week as we continue to follow Phillip. Leaving behind the crowds of Samaria, he takes a long, lonely journey into the desert for just one man. We're reminded that God's Kingdom is spread through individual conversations and individual decisions. God loves the One because it is the One that leads to the many.

Though tragic, the death of Stephen results in a viral spread of the Gospel beyond Jerusalem and Judea. Samaria became ground zero for the next move of the Holy Spirit. Phillip was one of the key figures in this move. Join us this week as we look at Phillip's powerful role in the fulfillment of the Great Commission

One of the new deacons in the infant church finds himself in hot water with the religious authorities. True to form, he doesn't back down. His courage ends up costing his life, but paves the way for the further expansion of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Join us this week as we look specifically at Stephen's defense and seek connect it to our lives today

This week, the church in Acts has to deal with a serious controversy. However, instead of splitting into factions, the church rises to the occasion and serves with excellence. Their service is an example for our service today.

This week, Pastor Brian discusses the outbreak of persecution in the early church. In light of current events in Afghanistan, the situation in Acts seems all too relevant.

In this sermon, Pastor Brian explores one of the early tragedies of the church. Sadly, it wasn't because of some outside source of oppression - but because of the hypocrisy of her members.

The power of the Holy Spirit in the church cannot be overlooked. The early church continues to grow - not only in number, but in care for one another. Just like the infant church is an example to the modern church in prayer, she is also a model for us in relationships.

A praying church is a bold church. After the opposition we saw after the healing of the beggar, we see that the church's first response is prayer. May we learn to be a praying church in all things.

This week, we find that the first church is beginning to upset the religious power balance in Jerusalem. As a result, the church faces its first serious encounter with opposition. However, opposition is no match for the Gospel-focused church.