In this podcast: Two temptations that may come when God chooses to use  His power through us: (1) Pride can tempt believers through whom God is working. (2) Jealousy can tempt others. Discussion of when (and when not) to use the label “false teacher.” How God may, temporarily, deliver His kids from suffering and death, … Continue reading Acts 5:17-29 We Must Obey God Rather than Men (Part 1) (Podcast) →

In this podcast: The significance of Peter’s choice of words, “by hanging Him on a tree.” (Deuteronomy 21:22-23) How repentance is a gift from God and cannot be made to happen by using sad stories or emotional appeals. What genuine repentance looks like. The role of Gamaliel in the early church. Why the apostles rejoiced … Continue reading Acts 5:30-42 We Must Obey God Rather than Men (Part 2) (Podcast) →

In Acts 3, God works a spectacular miracle of healing. Many more come into the kingdom. Religious leaders are furious. Christ-followers are full of boldness. Christians of today can learn a lot about courage from their example! Stay in the Battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are free): … Continue reading Acts 3:1-4:20 Courage to Stand (Podcast) →

These people had families just like we do! Yet, they did not pray, “Lord, please get us out of here!” They prayed, “Lord, give us boldness!” We can learn so much from their example! Stay in the Battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are free): http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-strong-in-christ-steve/id563175497 To subscribe … Continue reading Acts 4:21-31 Courage to Stand–part 2 (Podcast) →

One of the most intriguing and exciting chapters of the Bible is Luke 24.  After Jesus opened the eyes of Cleopas and his friend, they were never the same. Our prayer: that He will open our eyes, as He did their eyes,  to see Him clearly, that He will make our hearts, as He did their hearts, … Continue reading Luke 24 The Emmaus Road (podcast) →

In this study: Why were the followers of Jesus accused of drunkenness? Examples of possibly genuine revivals being hijacked by uncontrolled behavior.  The Toronto Blessing. The wonder of the Holy Spirit being poured out on all kinds of people. The amazing way He changed Peter’s life. How something can be done according to God’s Sovereign … Continue reading Acts 2:14-41 Peter’s Pentecost Sermon (podcast) →

In this study: What are the minimum requirements for a group of people to be called a local church? What are some of the characteristics of a church that would be considered excellent from God’s perspective? Was the early church socialistic or communistic? Stay in the Battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts … Continue reading Acts 2:42-47 What Kind of Church Are We? (Podcast) →

In this study: Introduction to the book of Acts and to Dr. Luke. The unique relationship between Dr. Luke and the Apostle Paul. How the details of Luke’s writing are confirmed by Archaeology. Testimony of Sir William Ramsay. The sense in which the work of Jesus was not completed on the cross.  The significance of … Continue reading Acts 1:1-5 Baptized with the Holy Spirit (Podcast) →

In this Study: The Great Commission. What it means to start in Jerusalem.  How all of us must support foreign missions, but not all of us are to go. How some short term mission efforts cause grief on the mission field. The danger of being excited about doing missions in far-away places while being uninvolved in … Continue reading Acts 1:6-11 Go in the Power of the Holy Spirit (podcast) →

“Be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.” (1 Peter 4:7) Praying with discipline helps bind us together in times of adversity, suffering, and persecution. Learn what it means to pray in a self-controlled and sober-minded way. This is a Bible study shared with the McMinn Memorial Nursing Home on Saturday, February 20, … Continue reading 1 Peter 4:7 Disciplined Praying (Podcast) →