In this story of the Ethiopian Eunuch, we see a Holy Spirit filled Phillip guide a person who is seeking God to faith in baptism.

As we celebrate the beginning of LF's third year together we revisit our mission of drawing people to Jesus in fellowship by looking at a very familiar parable about responsibility, duty and a few talents.

In this week's conclusion message to our Thanksgiving to Christmas series we discuss how the Peace of God is the only thing we need to guard us in this world of turmoil.

In this first week of our new sermon series we introduce our core text, Philippians 4:6-7. We will be working through this popular passage piece by piece starting with the foundational piece of thanksgiving in prayer.

In this second week of our Philippians 4:6-7 breakdown we focus on Paul's command to go to God "in everything". God is the only one capable of providing permanent comfort and security for us. There is nothing else outside of God that we can completely rely on.

Persecution of the church drives the gospel into new places. Philip travels to Samaria and spreads the gospel to a long-standing rival, Samaritans. Peter and John themselves come down to bridge a long standing feud through the unifying power of Jesus Christ.

The growing opposition to the early church eventually leads to a fatal casualty. Despite overwhelming accusation and violence, Stephen faces his accusers with readiness, knowledge and even grace.

The early church expands their ministry by reaching out to a new culture within their following. The existing Hebraic leadership appoints new Hellenistic leadership - although they come from different backgrounds and speak different languages. Their unity enables the church for even more momentum and addition to God’s glory.

The early church faces oppression from the same leadership that threatened and murdered Jesus. Despite this threat, through God, the early church inspires us through their perseverance and resolve.

A hard to swallow story in the NT, the sudden death of Ananias and Sapphira has always inspired curiosity. Their desire to appear as generous as other givers while keeping money for themselves led to their demise and an all-important lesson for the young church.