Easter MessageLuke 24:1-10This Easter we took a look at the Resurrection of Jesus thru the lens of the women who gathered at the tomb. During this discussion we focused on 2 principleS and 2 questions:PRINCIPLES #1: CULTURES PATH OF LIFE...LEADS TO A TOMB.Key question: Am I looking for the right thing?PRINCIPLE #2:JESUS' PATH FROM THE TOMB...LEADS TO LIFEKey question: Am I looking in the right place?

ACTS:The Spirit is moving the Church is growing"We are Acts 29"Acts 28:11-31Today we conclude our journey thru the book of Acts. As we conclude we look at 3 principles found within the text:We all long for hope, but we aren't very good living in hope.Opportunities to share our great hope are not limited to church.We are not called to live as our own sub-culture.

ACTS:The Spirit is moving the Church is growing"Miraculous Provision"Acts 28:1-10Today we see God's protection and provision of Paul on the Island of Malta. God has made a promise to Paul that he will get to Rome. In the midst of shipwreck and snake bites, we see God's ongoing intervention into the life of Paul.

ACTS:The Spirit is moving the Church is growingThe Resurrection on TrialActs 25-26Today we see two different court room scenes. We see weightless charges and a strong defense. In the midst of this is clarity as to what Paul is really being charged with. He believes in life after death - specifically the resurrected Jesus.*Note we appologize for the recording of this message. We had difficulty with our recording process and missed the first portion of this teaching.

ACTS:The Spirit is moving the Church is growing"Integrity under Pressure"Acts 24Today we see Paul before Felix. It is a pressure-filled environment. In this we see the reponses to pressure from:Jewish LeadersFelixPaulA key question is: Am I living a life worth following?

ACTS:The Spirit is moving the Church is growing"Captivity & Freedom"Acts 23:13-35Today's we look at the effects of emotions that have been left unchecked, as we discuss captivity and freedom.

ACTS:The Spirit is moving the Church is growing"Take Courage"Acts 22:30-23:11Today's setting is a courtroom scene. We see Paul before his accusors. Two snapshots capture our attention:Paul has a clear conscious regarding his ministry.Jesus is the giver of courage to Paul.

As Paul is about to be drug off to be flogged, he sees his opportunity to "share his story" with those watching. We are deeply impacted by the story of Paul and his conversion, and by the stories of those around us that we love. Let"s listen...

ACTS:The Spirit is moving the Church is growing"Grace comes to town and is ArrestedActs 22:27-36Today Paul is brutally attacked and arrested in the city of Jerusalem. Three themes we look at:MisrepresentedAttackedAbused

ACTS:The Spirit is moving the Church is growing"Gospel Influence"Acts 21:1-26Today Paul arrives in Jerusalem. Upon his arrival may welcome him and receive him. He is also made aware that there is significant opposition to him. Todays conversation centers around how Paul "purifys" himself for Gospel Influence within the city.