Fellowship Church Middlebrook

Joy in the City

March 23, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Acts 8

This Sunday, RD continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 8, the persecution of the early church had caused believers to scatter, which God used to spread the gospel. Philip brought the good news to Simon the magician and the Ethiopian eunuch. These encounters powerfully show us that the gospel is for everyone, even the outcast, and that God prepares hearts in advance to receive His Word. As believers, we must stay tender to the gospel, recover a sense of awe, and be embers ready for the Spirit’s fire—so that there may be more joy in our city and beyond.

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Seeds of Courage

March 16, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Acts 7, Acts 6

This Sunday, Devon continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 6 & 7, he walks us through the story of Stephen—highlighting his faith, his role in the early church, and the opposition he faced that led to his martyrdom. Stephen’s vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God is a powerful affirmation of Christ’s presence and advocacy for believers. The contrast between Stephen’s faithfulness and Saul’s initial persecution of Christians illustrates the power of God’s redemption. As believers, we need to trust God’s sovereignty, endure the trials that come with faith, and embrace the cost of discipleship, knowing that God is working even in suffering to bring about His greater purpose.

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We Must Obey God Over Men

March 9, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 5, Acts 6

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner continues our series on the Book of Acts. Looking at Acts 5:1 - 6:15, he explains that biblical narratives, especially in Acts, are arranged intentionally to convey deeper theological truths, not just historical accounts. The passage highlights a pattern of highs and lows in the early church—miraculous healings, powerful sermons, arrests, and opposition—emphasizing that suffering and victory coexist in God's kingdom. Ananias and Sapphira’s story underscores the seriousness of sin and the fear of the Lord, while Stephen's martyrdom shows that even the most faithful may suffer unjustly. As believers, we must trust that God is working through suffering, as seen in Christ’s own journey from the cross to resurrection, and hold onto faith, even when life feels unbearable.

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Boldness Through Prayer

March 2, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Acts 4:23–37

This Sunday, RD McClenagan continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 4:23-37 looks at Peter and John’s healing of a lame man which led to intense opposition from the religious leaders. The leaders threatened them, ordering them to stop speaking in Jesus' name, but Peter and John refused, declaring that they could not stop speaking about what they had seen and heard. Their boldness came from their transformation through the Holy Spirit, showing the power of God’s presence in their lives. Peter and John returned to the other believers, and together they prayed, acknowledging God’s sovereignty and asking for more boldness to continue proclaiming the gospel. God responded by shaking the place where they are gathered, filling them with the Holy Spirit, and empowering them to keep speaking His word with courage, demonstrating that true strength comes from dependence on Him.

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They Had Been With Jesus

February 23, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Acts 4:1–22

This Sunday, RD McClenagan continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 4:1-22 shows that true spiritual transformation and lasting change come only through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. It is through the Holy Spirit that ordinary, seemingly unqualified individuals can be transformed into bold witnesses. The healing of the lame man in Acts 4 by Peter not only sparked the explosive growth of the early church but laid the foundation for a global movement of millions of believers today. We need to surrender our own efforts and continually seek the transformative power of the Holy Spirit to live lives that reflect the true Kingdom of God.

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Holy and Righteous

February 16, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 3:11–26

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 3:11-26 is Peter's second sermon and follows the miraculous healing of a lame man, drawing a large crowd in Solomon’s Portico, where Peter seizes the opportunity to proclaim Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promises. He connects Jesus to Israel’s history, emphasizing that He is the suffering servant prophesied in Isaiah, the Holy and Righteous One whom they denied and handed over to Pilate, asking instead for a murderer to be released. Peter declares that Jesus, the Author of Life, was raised from the dead by God, and that faith in His name has brought healing and restoration. He calls the people to repentance, promising that their sins will be blotted out and that times of refreshing will come from the Lord. Ultimately, Peter points to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, sent first to Israel to bless them by turning them from their wickedness and inviting them into God’s Kingdom.

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Devoted

February 9, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 2:42-3:9

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 2:42-3:9 falls between two of Peter's sermons and shows the early church how to live as Christians. The early believers were devoted to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer and obedience was the core of Christian life. These verses show us how important it is to be actively involved in a church community, serve others, and embrace the unity found in Christ. God's power and the Gospel transform lives, bringing spiritual life and purpose to those who receive it.

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The Hope for All

January 26, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Acts 2:14–41

This Sunday, Gospel Sunday, Devon Accardi continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 2:14-41 focus on Peter's sermon at Pentecost. Peter, empowered by the Holy Spirit, boldly preaches to the crowd, explaining that Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfill Old Testament prophecy. He connects the moment to the prophecy of Joel, showing that God’s Spirit is now poured out on all people, and calls the listeners to repentance and baptism. The passage culminates with 3,000 people believing and being added to the church, marking the explosive beginning of the gospel’s spread. This same gospel message has continued unbroken for 2,000 years, calling believers to share it with those around them, just as Peter did in Acts.

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First Fruits

January 26, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 2:1–13

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner, continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 2, we see the birth of the church as the Holy Spirit descends during Pentecost, marked by the mighty rushing wind and tongues of fire resting on each believer, symbolizing God's covenantal presence and action. This event is a reversal of the Tower of Babel, uniting people from different nations by enabling the apostles to speak in various tongues, allowing everyone to hear the gospel in their own language. The fire signifies God's presence, holiness, and purification, echoing His appearances throughout the Old Testament, from Moses' burning bush to the fire on Mount Sinai. Believers are now the temple of God, carrying His presence into the world, signifying a new covenant where the Spirit dwells within His people. This moment establishes the church as one people under one Lord, fulfilling God’s redemptive plan and gathering the first fruits of His Kingdom.

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The Ascent

January 19, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Acts 1:1-11

This Sunday, RD McClenagan, begins our new sermon series on the Book of Acts. He speaks on the role of the Holy Spirit and how the church’s beginnings in Acts demonstrate that God's mission relies on His power, not human effort, and requires patient waiting and trust in His timing. Jesus’ ongoing reign, intercession, and preparation for His people encourage us to find strength and purpose in being His witnesses. This series will help us explore the transformative power of the church through the lens of Acts.

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