Sharon Church | Sermons

As we step into the final season of the book of Acts our attention narrows in to Paul. Paul has established churches and performed miracles but has also been beaten down and persecuted. With great resolve, Paul makes his way to Jerusalem and ultimately to Rome where he sees an opportunity to get the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

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Paul's time in Caesarea ends with him boldly proclaiming the Truth and Luke paints three different vignettes for us to see how our love of the world keeps us from responding towards the Gospel.

As we step into the final season of the book of Acts our attention narrows in to Paul. Paul has established churches and performed miracles but has also been beaten down and persecuted. With great resolve, Paul makes his way to Jerusalem and ultimately to Rome where he sees an opportunity to get the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

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Paul's circumstances seem to go from bad to worse but in the midst of it all Jesus makes a visit to Paul to encourage him to take courage. God had a purpose for Paul's life and he still had work to do to accomplish it. 

As we step into the final season of the book of Acts our attention narrows in to Paul. Paul has established churches and performed miracles but has also been beaten down and persecuted. With great resolve, Paul makes his way to Jerusalem and ultimately to Rome where he sees an opportunity to get the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

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While being taken away by the Roman authorities Paul asks to speak to the Jewish leadership. He gives his defense but it is another a series of debates and statistics...it is his story. We all have a story - a testimony - that is the greatest apologetic we have. In this sermon we learn how to accept, understand, and own our story so that we might share it.

As we step into the final season of the book of Acts our attention narrows in to Paul. Paul has established churches and performed miracles but has also been beaten down and persecuted. With great resolve, Paul makes his way to Jerusalem and ultimately to Rome where he sees an opportunity to get the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

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When Paul makes it to Jerusalem the Christian elders there have a plan to make sure the Jews in Jerusalem welcome him. They ask him to continue his vow and bring four men along with him and even sacrifice on their behalf. All to no avail. So what do we do when we do everything we can to convince someone of what is true and they still don't believe? We don't need to prove anything to anyone. We need to pray for them.

As we step into the final season of the book of Acts our attention narrows in to Paul. Paul has established churches and performed miracles but has also been beaten down and persecuted. With great resolve, Paul makes his way to Jerusalem and ultimately to Rome where he sees an opportunity to get the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

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After an emotional farewell to the elders in Ephesus, Paul and his companions make their way toward Jerusalem stopping in a few places along the way. At those stops, Paul is encountered by well-meaning Christians who urge him to not go to Jerusalem because it is too dangerous. Understanding their concern, Paul boldly explains his call to Jerusalem and his desire to walk in God's will even if it costs him his life.

As we step into the final season of the book of Acts our attention narrows in to Paul. Paul has established churches and performed miracles but has also been beaten down and persecuted. With great resolve, Paul makes his way to Jerusalem and ultimately to Rome where he sees an opportunity to get the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

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In an emotional farewell, Paul says goodbye to the church at Ephesus and her elders. He pleads with them to shepherd the church well and he gives one clear charge - preach the Word.

Like David, we often have to fight shame and darkness by confronting our soul's propensity to wander into self-pity. The way David does it in Psalm 103 is by recounting all the ways the Lord has dealt graciously with him. It gives David (and us) permission to be human and let God be God.

With season 1 and 2 complete we move into Acts: Season 3. The narrative shifts to Antioch and the focus is on Paul - previously called Saul - as he shares the gospel in Gentile areas.

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At the end of season three we wrap up Acts 19 with the impact of the Gospel affecting the economy in Ephesus. The way of Ephesus is threatened and those making the most money off of her worship of Artemis are in fear of losing their abundance.

With season 1 and 2 complete we move into Acts: Season 3. The narrative shifts to Antioch and the focus is on Paul - previously called Saul - as he shares the gospel in Gentile areas.

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As ministry progresses in Ephesus, people start to recognize the power of God on Paul's life and want to be involved. Some try to impersonate - and get embarrassed. And other choose to identify their imperfections - and get blessed.

With season 1 and 2 complete we move into Acts: Season 3. The narrative shifts to Antioch and the focus is on Paul - previously called Saul - as he shares the gospel in Gentile areas.

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Now on his third mission trip, Paul comes back to Ephesus to find 12 men who were committed to a life of purity and repentance but lacking the power of the Holy Spirit.