In the penultimate message of our series, Tobi takes a look at quite possibly the most significant prayer meeting in the church age. In an age of protest, he examines the role of prayer as a form of protest particularly in a year of election.

Matt Carvel looks at the unwavering commitment of the apostles to boldly witness for Christ despite opposition and persecution. They were witnesses to and participants in the victory of Jesus Christ, and therefore they were utterly unyielding in the face of opposition. In their minds, the reality of the pressure to deny Christ was in no way equal to the fact of His triumph in their thought and conduct.

In this talk, Neville Jones emphasises the unstoppable power and impact of the Gospel, urging confidence in its transformative reach.

In this talk, Stephen Dawson looks at the story of Peter and John healing a lame beggar outside the temple and Peter subsequently preaching about Jesus to the crowd.

The passage from Acts 2:42-47 is highlighted as an idealised example of their devotion to teaching, fellowship, sharing, and prayer. The video emphasises communal identity's importance and challenges Western society's prevalent individualistic thinking.

In this talk, Matt Carvel focuses on the vertical relationship between the people and God. The features of that relationship are described in the passage: signs and wonders, joy and generosity, praise and favour.

In this talk, Stephen Dawson reflects on the day of Pentecost when the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in different languages, leading to powerful preaching. He explores the principles, content, and application of Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost, highlighting the importance of tailoring messages to the audience, the themes discussed by Peter, and the need for repentance and baptism.

In this talk, Matt Carvel explores the significance of the day of Pentecost in the book of Acts, looking at the filling of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the early church. Matt emphasises the unity and empowerment of believers through the Holy Spirit.

In this talk, Neville Jones looks at the importance of understanding the work of the Holy Spirit and how it relates to our lives as followers of Jesus. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live out their purpose. He encourages us to seek a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit's role and to embrace the power, purpose, and plan that comes with His presence in our lives.

Continuing from the Gospel, Luke seems to refer to the ascension three times. There’s overlap as well as continuity between the start of Luke, its end, and the start of Acts. This period - the resurrection of Jesus - is clearly emphasised to show its importance to the birth of Christianity - the event that Luke is aiming to give an ‘orderly account’ of. The resurrected presence of Jesus and the commissioning of the disciples (as well as their subsequent empowerment by the Spirit) is therefore key.