Acts
Nothing Will Ever Stop the Church
September 11, 2022 • Mason Adair • Acts 28, John 12:37–38
In Acts 28, Luke concludes his letter with Paul ministering in Rome under house arrest. This message reminds us that we are a part of something bigger than ourselves. God has an unstoppable Spirit-empowered plan!
Remember God's Promises
September 4, 2022 • Mason Adair • Acts 27, Job 5:7
In Acts 27, Paul encountered a ferocious storm on his voyage to Rome. During that storm, God reminded Paul that he was to stand before Caesar. When you’re in the midst of a storm, it’s easy to forget God’s promises and faithfulness. Sometimes we just need to remember what God already said.
Unplanned Detours
August 28, 2022 • Mason Adair • Acts 26, Luke 21:12–13, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Acts 25:23–27
In Acts 26, Paul defends himself from the Jewish leaders accusations to King Agrippa II. This message encourages us to see unplanned detours with spiritual value. That even the interruptions and irritations of our day could be turned for divine appointments.
Paul Frightens Felix
August 14, 2022 • Mason Adair • Acts 24:1–26
In Acts 24, Governor Felix left Paul in a Caesarean prison for 2 years. Paul learned that the time-gap between God’s promise and His fulfillment is hard! It's possible that one of the reasons God left Paul in prison was for Felix. This message looks at the conversations Paul had with Felix during his 2 year stay in prison. the Apostle Paul stands trial before Governor Felix, the governor over the Roman province of Judea. Felix left Paul in prison and began and on/off dialogue about Jesus.
Jesus Encourages Paul
August 7, 2022 • Mason Adair • Acts 23:1–11, Hebrews 13:5–6, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Hebrews 6:10
In Acts 23:11, Jesus visits Paul. Paul is lonely, forsaken, discouraged, rejected, depressed & Jesus encouraged his Spirit. This message reminds us that JESUS US WITH US. We are not alone, forgotten or a failure.
Your Story is More Powerful Than You Think
July 31, 2022 • Acts 21:27–40, Acts 22:1–23
In Acts 22, Paul addresses the mob that tried to kill him. What does he share? His story of transformation. This message reminds us that our story is more powerful than we think. Our story can be shared with an individual or addressed to a group. It’s not a debate, it’s not pushy, it’s not fake, and it doesn’t feel like religious propaganda, since it’s coming from our heart. Our job is to share our story.
Sometimes the Hard Path is the Right Path
July 17, 2022 • Mason Adair • Deuteronomy 32:4, Philippians 1:6, Acts 21:1–14, Isaiah 45:7
In Acts 21:1-14, the Apostle Paul spends some time with Philip the Evangelists in Caesarea. When Agabus the prophet arrived with a prophetic word that Paul would be bound by the Jews and turned over to the Gentiles - the mood changed. He knew the rode to Jerusalem would not end well for him but was ready for whatever awaited him. This message teaches us that sometimes the hard path is the right path and the bitter cup is the God ordained cup.
Ephesus Experiences the Power of God
July 3, 2022 • Mason Adair • Acts 19:8–41, Ephesians 6:10–12
In Acts 19:8-41, Luke records Paul's most successful church planting endeavor. Ephesus and Asia Minor not only HEAR the word of the Lord but they also witness the POWER of the Lord at work. This caused them to confess their sins and burn their sorcery books. This message allows us to learn from the Ephesians... when we hold on to what God has set us free from – it hinders spiritual growth, power, gospel advancement and effectiveness.
Did You Receive the Holy Spirit When You Believed?
June 19, 2022 • Mason Adair • Acts 18:19—19:7, Isaiah 40:3–5, Matthew 3:4–6, John 3:5–8, Romans 8:9–10
In Acts 19, the Apostle Paul asks 12 disciples of John the Baptist, did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? They answered no. They had only experienced the baptism of John and not the baptism of the Spirit. Jesus was the missing piece in their religious pursuit. Paul shares Jesus and they believe and receive the Holy Spirit. This message asks the same question, did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?
Provoked to Action
June 5, 2022 • Acts 17:16–34
In Acts 17, Paul speaks to some of the most brilliant minds of Athens about Jesus. His focus was centered on their idolatry. Paul was provoked to action and sets a reminder of how God responded to us. He saw us in our idolatry; was provoked; but instead of condemning us and writing us off, He ran to us, showed us the insufficiency of our answers without Him, and then revealed God to us in His death and resurrection.
The Bible’s Role in Preaching
May 29, 2022 • Mason Adair • Acts 17:1–15, 1 Thessalonians 3:1–8, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, 1 Corinthians 1:18–21, 2 Timothy 4:2–4
Acts 17:1-15 follow the gospel efforts in the cities of Thessalonica and Berea. Paul, Silas and Timothy's approach will help us answer the following questions; how do we know who or what to believe when it concerns the things of God? Should we simply believe whatever “any” preacher says?
Recognizing the Holy Spirit’s Work in Our Life
May 15, 2022 • Mason Adair • Acts 16:1–10, Matthew 28:18–19, 1 Corinthians 9:20, Galatians 2:16
In Acts 16:1-10, Paul and Silas witness the workings of the Holy Spirit in their ministry. This message directs us to answer the question, how much do we depend on the Holy Spirit?