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Acts, Season 1: Opposition - Justin Chapman

Acts 4

October 23, 2022 • Justin Chapman

So far in Acts, the story’s been smooth sailing. But in chapter four, the disciples encounter their first problem in the form of opposition. Spirit-empowered witnesses will face opposition, but facing opposition the right way will mean really good news.

Acts, Season 1: An Unsafe, Saving Truth - Justin Chapman

November 20, 2022 • Justin Chapman

The event that catapults the gospel of Jesus outside of Jerusalem is the martyrdom of Stephen. What does the death of Stephen teach modern-day witnesses? That the gospel is a saving truth, but it’s not a safe truth.

Acts, Season 1: Pressure Tests & Apostolic Leaders - Justin Chapman

November 13, 2022 • Justin Chapman

Shortly before describing how the gospel spreads beyond Jerusalem, Luke gives a snapshot of a problem in the church, and it’s a problem that’s cultural in nature. If the church is going to take the gospel to the Gentiles, how will they respond to this small crisis within the church?

Acts, Season 1: God’s Eclipsing Honor - Justin Chapman

November 6, 2022 • Justin Chapman

Acts 5:41 is a bizarre verse. It says that the apostle rejoiced because they had been dishonored. In this sermon, we explore how that’s possible and what it means for modern-day witnesses of Jesus.