An Expected Momentary Suffering

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An Expected Momentary Suffering

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October 30, 2022 • Dr. Jorge Salazar • Acts 19:23–41

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There is something about Christianity that upsets the world, that has caused prayers and the Bible to be kicked out of schools, hospitals, and government offices… Even during the Christmas celebration, you are no longer allowed to say “Merry Christmas” in the market place, you have to say “happy holidays” and you will see many signs that instead of “Christmas” will read “Xmas” getting rid of the word “Christ”.

As you read the book of Acts you can clearly see how when the first church grew and people were presented with the message of Christ, opposition also began to grow, and persecution was real. But how do we as Christians respond to this? and what is to be the confidence that we may cling to when things get tough with our non-believing family, our coworkers, or the people we deal with on a regular basis?

The text we’ll read today will give us a picture of this opposition but at the same time, the Word of God will teach us how we are to respond, and more importantly, that even when we are in the midst of really dangerous situations, our Lord will never leave us.

The Gospel Centred Life

November 27, 2022 • Matt Boettcher • Acts 20:17–38

In Acts 20:17-38 we have Paul’s final address to the Ephesian elders. They are his parting words, so we know that they were of the utmost importance, for the church in Ephesus, but also the church today. He commends the elders directly to God and his word, and uses his own life as an example of how our lives are changed when the Gospel is at the centre.

Don't Shrink Back

November 27, 2022 • Pastor Jonathan Kornelsen • Acts 20:17–38

A farewell address is a big deal, typically filled with words that describe the emotion, values and hopes for those who are left behind. In today’s passage the Apostle Paul instructs the Ephesian Elders to not shrink back by keeping the gospel as your first priority, to continue in faithfulness regardless of the circumstances around you and to live intentional lives so that they can share the hope of Jesus to a lost and broken world.

The True Commitments Of A Christian

November 27, 2022 • Dr. Jorge Salazar • Acts 20:17–38

I’ve always been fascinated by the stories of the revolutionaries; those men and women who fought for a noble ideal and inspired others to join the fight despite of doing it at the cost of comfort, safety, and in most cases their lives… People who had a clear idea of what was worth fighting for and the goal of leaving behind a legacy for their children, their grandchildren, and the generations to come, even if they didn’t get to see the result in their lifetime. They were committed to fighting or die trying. When we came to Christ and gave Him our lives, we were in fact enlisting in His army. We changed our allegiance from the world and self to Jesus and His Kingdom. We understood that we didn’t want to continue our paths as enemies of God, and we accepted the reconciliation offered through Christ alone. As we grow in the knowledge of what this reconciliation and adoption into the family of God means, we also need to learn what is required of us as Christians. As we continue our series on the book of Acts, my prayers is that in the text we’ll study today we’ll be able to clearly understand the true commitments of a Christian.