Have you ever been the subject of a false rumor? When Paul arrived in Jerusalem, the Christians rejoiced over the success of his Gentile mission. He also learns that in his absence a lot of Jews in Jerusalem have responded to the gospel. However, they are still very zealous of the Mosaic Law and see it as a part of their cultural and national identity. They have also expressed concern over rumors that Paul has been teaching Jews to abandon their traditional customs. As the saying goes, “we have a situation here”. How can we clear this up?

Part 64 from the "Acts: We're on a Mission from God" series.

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We will look at “Joy”—the million dollar mood that everyone wants to find and no one wants to lose.—As we open God’s Word, we will identify 5 things we need to know to generate more joy in our life and in our relationships.

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Have you ever felt led of God to do something that other trusted friends and advisors are counseling you against? Such is the case with Paul in Acts 21. He is feeling led to go to Jerusalem, but more than one prophet, as well as his traveling companions, and other Christians are advising him against that plan. What do you do in those situations?

Part 63 from the "Acts: We're on a Mission from God" series.

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Paul had called an Elder Board meeting for the church in Ephesus to meet in Miletus with the primary goal of warning them about wolves, false teachers, but it’s not all business. They know that he is leaving, but he has also announced that they will never see each other again this side of heaven, resulting in lots of weeping. Paul, however, has some final words of consolation and encouragement...that will encourage us as well.

Part 62 from the "Acts: We're on a Mission from God" series.

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Our relationship with God is personal, intimate, and valued. Join Pastor Rich Griffith as he delves into what a wonderful Father we have in God.

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The passage is sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell. Not surprisingly, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the Ephesian church. Goodbyes have a way of making you think and Paul has some final thoughts for the church at Ephesus; most notably to beware the wolves.

Part 61 from the "Acts: We're on a Mission from God" series.

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Having a high impact life for Christ comes with certain must haves, like: attention to the little things, being genuinely humble, being caring, and being fully engaged. Pastor Neil Montgomery of Scottsdale Bible Church shares what it takes to live large for Jesus.

Part 60 from the "Acts: We're on a Mission from God" series.

The term “Great Reset” is not a biblical term. Rather, it’s used to describe the concept, some would say agenda, for a world government. Somewhat surprisingly, it’s not a secret. You can find the endorsement of the plan on the World Economic Forum’s website. Elements of this ideology have appeared in the past and humanity will most certainly see some of the aspects it proposes before Christ’s return.

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A conflict of interest occurs when there are two views that are incompatible, i.e., there’s simply no middle ground, no win-win scenario. At times this also happens spiritually. This will be the case for the Christians and the pagan silversmiths in Ephesus. There will be times, especially as we approach Christ’s return, when our allegiance to Jesus will also place us in spots in which there’s no middle ground.

Part 59 from the "Acts: We're on a Mission from God" series.

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Following Jesus is costly. Friendships, dating, sales, finances, etc. may suffer as a result. The temptation is to hold onto or even return to some of your old ways; i.e., to follow Jesus mostly, but not completely. In Ephesus, some born again Christians come clean and make a complete break with their past from the occult. As a result, we are told, “the Word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.” The same is true today. Making a complete break from old sinful ways results in a more powerful work of God in your life that you will not regret. It is time to come clean.

Part 58 from the "Acts: We're on a Mission from God" series.

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