Part V

Calvary Church of Naperville

Part V

November 14, 2021 • Pastor Ericka Sandstrom

The early church wasn't just a movement; it was a conviction. In this series, we step into the first century and understand the power of the gospel on a small, dedicated group of Jesus followers. The story of Acts doesn’t stop with the early Church—WE are the continuation of that story!

This week, Pastor Ericka explores how the Gospel empowered the expansion of the church including its appeal and embrace of Jesus-following Gentiles. We are reminded that as God is forming His church, He is shaping a people who live differently.

Part I

October 17, 2021 • Pastor Marty Sloan • Acts 1:8–11, Acts 2:29–33, Acts 2:36–42

Part II

October 24, 2021 • Pastor Marty Sloan • Psalm 116:12, Acts 4:32–37, Acts 5:1–11

The early church wasn't just a movement; it was a conviction. In this series, we step into the first century and understand the power of the gospel on a small, dedicated group of Jesus followers. The story of Acts doesn’t stop with the early Church—WE are the continuation of that story! This week, Pastor Marty explores how the book of Acts models what true, Christian community looks like, particularly Christian generosity. Within the early church, The flow of generosity was simply part of the spiritual transformation.

Part III

October 31, 2021 • Pastor Sean Sloan

The early church wasn't just a movement; it was a conviction. In this series, we step into the first century and understand the power of the gospel on a small, dedicated group of Jesus followers. The story of Acts doesn’t stop with the early Church—WE are the continuation of that story! This week, Pastor Sean explores how the Holy Spirit empowers us to proclaim the gospel, changes our behavior, sets people free, and conflicts with a culture that prefers darkness to light. When we are Spirit-empowered people, we are able to do extraordinary things.