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Ramsey Creek Baptist Church
A freshly converted and convinced Paul began boldly proclaiming this truth, and it made an impact - the devout Jews began to severely him and the converted Christians had trouble trusting him because of his past. But like him or...
Saul had passion, dedication, and enthusiasm, but for all the wrong things. Passion, dedication, and enthusiasm are only positive things if they’re in support of the right things. God never uses good and put-together people to do His work because...
Study the Scriptures often, study them well, and humble yourself by asking for help in understanding. A church on mission is a group of born-again individuals who know the Scriptures and are being led by the Spirit. ...
The Spirit leads us to places and people we might not expect. The more we’re walking in step with the Spirit the more we’re ready to listen and follow. Luke’s cornerstone of Acts is the witness and glory of Jesus....
In the book of Acts, Luke uses 6-7 slightly different phrases when describing the "gift of the Holy Spirit." Is this significant? Acts 1:8 sets the theme and tone for the book of Acts. God is doing something brand new...
In Samaria, the Gospel of Jesus was destroying the strongholds of the enemy. When considering verses 14-17 and the giving of the Spirit, we want to approach this text and topic with Scripture in our minds and the love of...
The church might have been born in Jerusalem, but it won’t stay only there - God never intended for the Gospel message to stay in Jerusalem. It's moving outward and it's come to Samaria, confronting a man named Simon, a...
Stephen prayed for forgiveness for those who were killing him. Because Stephen personally knew God’s grace and forgiveness through Jesus, he could give it to others. He submitted himself to the plan and purpose of God because he knew that...
“He has made glorious…Galilee”. As the new day of hope dawned, the first rays of light shone in Galilee. Isaiah foretells that the victory of this Child [v.4-5] will be as unusual and unlikely as the victory over Midian. Unlikely,...
Stephen is captured and called to testify before the Sanhedrin, preaching to them that God’s presence isn’t now or ever has been limited to any particular place. He proves it with Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, and Solomon. But like their...
Stephen was one of the deacons the church recognized and the apostles installed as a Spirit-filled man of good repute and full of wisdom. [v.8] says that Stephen was “full of grace and power” and was “doing great wonders and...
When the Gospel is faithfully preached, the church grows, but it also means there are more opportunities for disagreement and discontentedness. Reconciliation didn’t come naturally to the early church, but it needed to be strived for because Christ has not...
Peter was making it very clear - Jesus is God’s true Leader and Savior. The One who hung on the tree is the only One who gives repentance and forgiveness of sins. Luke says that these apostles were witnesses TO...
The religious leaders were jealous of the apostles' power and influence, but they didn't want to give praise to Jesus - they wanted the praise. Jealousy doesn't take root in our hearts and remain dormant. Jealousy needs to be confessed...
Incredible things were happening in and around the church in Jerusalem. People are healed, demons are cast away, and the church explodes with growth. The Lord's stretching out His hand to heal. Jesus' name contains the power to heal and perform signs...
That word “hypocrite” refers to the practice of putting on a mask and playing a part on stage. Hypocrisy is fueled by pride – it’s always motivated by self-love. Christians know who they are apart from Christ, but they also...
