Resources on Acts

Resources on Acts

A Worshiping Church

Acts 2:42-47 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor…

A Learning Church

This week, we examine the teaching ministry of the Church to understand how devotion to the Word leads to an experience of heaven on earth.  Acts 2:42-47 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they…

A Caring Church

This week, we began a new sermon series called, Heaven on Earth.  The beauty of the transformative power of the gospel is that today, the body of Christ can be a taste of heaven here on earth.  One element of this is that the Church ought to be a place where community and care are defining characteristics.  Today, we take a look at the early Church to learn how we are to live this out.  Acts 2:42-47 42 They devoted themselves…

The Church’s Servant-Leaders (Elders)

Acts 20:17-38 In Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian elders, he outlines the role and responsibilities of spiritual leaders in the local church. We find that the call to spiritual leadership is weighty and demanding. It will involve serving God and his people, suffering for the namesake, and shepherding the blood-bought people of God. To view the discussion questions associated with this sermon, please click the button below.