All churches go through repeated times of change, but it doesn't need to cause traumatic upheaval. Pastor Jon looks at the implementation of Biblical gift-based ministry -- grounding one's work in the gifts given by the Holy Spirit -- and how it can provide strength and continuity throughout the life of the church.
The Book of Acts - Week 6 - Gift-Based Ministry
October 29, 2023 • Jon Thompson • Acts 6
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The Book of Acts - Week 20 - Saying Yes
May 26, 2024 • Jon Thompson • Acts 28
We all like to be comfortable. We limit our expectations to what we assume we can handle on our own. But Pastor Jon uses the end of Paul's journey in Acts to show how God's power cannot be limited and very often wants to challenge those assumptions that we use to pad our too comfortable lives.
The Book of Acts - Week 19 - Radical Submission
May 19, 2024 • Acts 21:1–14
It is very uncommon for anyone to joyfully submit to any one or any thing. These days, fierce independence and self-dependence are touted as virtues. Pastor Jon looks at Paul's commitment and submission to the direction of the Holy Spirit even when it meant his persecution and even death.
The Book of Acts - Week 18 - Legacy
March 10, 2024 • Jon Thompson
What do you imagine your legacy will be? For how many generations do you think you will be remembered? Pastor Jon looks at the end of Paul's ministry to explore how legacy for Christians is not found in the here and now, but in eternity as remembered by God.