Acts: God's Strange Ways

Acts 28

Throughout the book of Acts there’s a pattern of demonstrations of the supernatural bringing people’s attention to Jesus and the gospel message. In the final chapter of the series, God uses a shipwreck, a snake bite, and countless healings from fatal sickness on the island of Malta, in order to break through to the Maltese toward belief and repentance. God used a variety of strange ways to capture the attention of people in the 1st century Mediterranean region—how can you ask God to demonstrate his supernatural power and presence to people in your community today?

Acts: Wit's End

Acts 27

Act 27 is the story of God and Paul working together to awaken a crew of hard-hearted sailors, soldiers, and prisoners out at sea when a horrific storm interrupts their trip to Caesarea. The human heart is full of pride, and God often uses hardships to reduce our pride and bring us to the low place where we can hear His voice and receive grace.

Acts: Just As I Am

Acts 26

Making his appeal to Caesar, Paul shares the gospel message and his conversion story to Festus and King Agrippa, who respond to Paul in different ways from each other. Acts 26 exemplifies how to boldly share the whole gospel in averse environments and expect for some to refuse the gospel and some to be drawn in by the message of Jesus.

Acts: The Call to Contend

Acts 25

In Acts 25, Paul continues to defend the faith in Jesus while on trial for advancing the gospel. This sermon from Pastor Scott urges every Christian believer to be bold about bringing the message of Jesus wherever God has placed us in life, explains why sharing the gospel is our calling in life, and offers wisdom for how to contend for the faith well.

Acts: Hidden Away

Acts 24

Why does God at times take us away from fruitful Christian ministry? Why does God ever hide us away? Acts 24 is the episode of Paul on trial in front of governor Felix, who asks Paul questions about the gospel but with wrong motives, and ends up leaving Paul in prison for two years. Pastor Scott highlights the different seasons we might go through and how to respond to our season with faithfulness to Jesus, even if we don’t understand what God is doing through it.

Acts: Facing Trials with God's Strength

Acts 23

Paul is on trial in Jerusalem, and religious leaders react violently against Paul and each other. The following night the Lord meets Paul to encourage him and tell him the next thing for him to do. In this message Pastor Scott encourages us to expect suffering in the Christian faith while anticipating God to bring victorious moments in the midst of trouble.

Acts: Prophesying + Testifying

Acts 21 + 22

Despite a prophetic warning that Paul would be arrested upon returning to Jerusalem, he accepts the path of suffering. When arrested, Paul shares his story of how he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus. Pastor Scott encourages listeners to look for opportunities to honestly share our stories with others about how God has transformed our lives. Scott also discusses Acts 21: 9 that features women who prophesy in the church gathering.

Acts: Encouragement for Christian Leaders

Acts 20

Pastor Scott highlights pieces of wisdom found in Acts 20, a chapter that gives Paul's final exhortation to the elders of Ephesus about endurance in sharing the gospel, caring for believers and being aware of false teachers that may lead Christ-followers astray.

Acts: Elements of Revival

Acts 19

In Acts 19, Paul travels to Ephesus, where many episodes unfold. When a crowd of Ephesians are baptized in the name of Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit, they begin to speak in tongues and prophesy. Later a demonic attack against casual exorcists brings the fear of God on many Ephesians, and they respond to Jesus with repentance. Such a movement of revival in Ephesus stirs up a riot amongst Artemis-following Ephesians against Christian Ephesians. Speaker Chris Waugh reminds us that the book of Acts shows us what revival looks like and highlights the roles of repentance , exorcism, and disruption in a move of revival.

Acts: The Work of the Ministry

Acts 18

Acts 18 walks through Paul’s ministry adventures in Corinth and other cities throughout the Mediterranean, meeting church partners like Priscilla and Aquila and preaching the gospel while enduring opposition. These stories of early church ministry can help us ponder today: who are the people God has called you to reach? How do you encounter both the dramatic and mundane seasons of ministry work?