Acts 11:19-30

As the church in Antioch is planted, we see a model of Evangelism, Discipleship and Mercy that shaped the early church in a pleasure-seeking culture. The gospel changed the landscape of this culture as the term Christian is first used to describe the followers of Jesus.

Acts 10:23-11:18

The excitement and joy of Cornelius and his family believing in Jesus for salvation shows God's initiation towards the rest of the world. The gospel will break barriers and traditions in order to bring freedom to the soul. 

Acts 10:1-23

Through the special revelations of the visions, God shares his plan to open salvation for the gentiles. What gets in the way of the grace of God, is the religion that we may cling to. God is stripping that away for us. 

Acts 9:32-43 

As the record of ministry shifts to Peter, we study how he mirrors Jesus' ministry and how the church is beginning to expand the ends of the earth.

Psalm 28:7-9 

Steve walks us through some of our inheritance today focusing on David's prayer in Psalm 28.

Acts 9:23-31

Saul's reputation precedes him as he tries to join the disciples in Jerusalem. His bold defense and witness for Christ has now brought him death threats, and he can stay safe and deny the claims, or realize that persecution comes with sharing the gospel message and living for Christ.

Acts 9:10-19

Steve Kiesel shares about the how Ananias and Paul were chosen vessels for ministry and for the gospel of Christ. 

Acts 9:1-9 Steve Kiesel

Today Steve walks through the conversion of Saul and the change that Jesus brings to a life hostile to God.

Acts 8:26-40

Philip gives us a wonderful example of what it means to live on mission for God. He yields to the Holy Spirit, Explains the Word, and Expects God to move. As we apply these points to our own lives, there are areas of growth and examination to bring advancement to his Kingdom. 

Acts 8:1-25 

The gospel begins to spread outside the walls of Jerusalem as persecution begins for the early church. The blessing of grace to come upon people that the Jews hated, was a transformational part of history. And one that shows the nature of the grace.