In this message from ecclesia: church at the chip in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson explores the pioneering characteristics of the Antioch church, and applies its lessons to our own church family. He notes that they had a nonconventional approach, a Christ-centered focus, a grace-filled atmosphere, a Scriptural foundation, a generous spirit, a multi-ethnic leadership, and a Spirit-led family.

In this message from ecclesia: church at the chip in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson considers two conversions in the 10th chapter of Acts: the conversion of Cornelius, and the conversion of Peter

In this message from ecclesia: church at the chip in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson gleans four principles from the example of Barnabas, one of the great unsung heroes of the Bible: he practiced self-giving love to his brothers in Jerusalem, grace-affirming love to his brothers in Antioch, risk-taking love to his friend Saul, and mercy-giving love to his cousin Mark.\n\n\n

In this message from ecclesia: church at the chip in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson explores the four things God used to prepare the apostle Paul (and us) for a visionary ministry: revelation (a personal encounter with the risen Christ), failure (a personal experience of the power of Christ), solitude (an extended time with the person of Christ), and friendship (a deep connection with the people of Christ).

In this message from ecclesia: church at the chip in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson surveys the typical pattern of birth, death, and rebirth of vision for many of God's chosen leaders: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Peter, and -- in today's text -- the apostle Paul.

In this message from ecclesia: church at the chip in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson shows how the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch's conversion demonstrates both the global reach of the gospel and its personal appeal.

In this message from ecclesia: church at the chip in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson observes that a church can bring great joy to its city when it releases its people, when it blesses its community, and when it lives the Jesus way.

In this message from ecclesia: church at the chip in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson explores the context, the content, and the consequences of the sermon of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stephen’s message shows how Jesus was the fulfillment of the Temple and the Torah, and that Jesus, just like the prophets before him, brought deliverance to God’s people despite the fact that they had rejected him.

In this message from ecclesia: church at the chip in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson examines the first conflict in the early church. The poor had been neglected, the people were murmuring, the leaders were overworked, and the structure was ineffective. Exploring these issues and how they resolved them, we discover how today’s church can more effectively serve the poor, structure for growth, and release people for ministry.

In this message from ecclesia: church at the chip in Cave Creek, Steve Gilbertson notes that Acts 5 is the first place where "ecclesia" is used in Acts. He then explores the nature of ecclesia, both in the first century, and here in the town of Cave Creek.