Acts 20 Part 1 - Why was this written? - Christian Fellowship Nondenominational Church

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Acts 20 Part 1 - Why was this written?

August 30, 2023 • Pastor Spencer Fusselman

It's in the details of this opening narrative that show us the nature of our eternal God is much bigger than our finite human minds. His details are far to magnificent for us to truly take in. It is easy to overlook the details and just grab at the low-hanging fruit of the text. But as scripture shows us, we should be able to feed ourselves, further, we are to “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)

So EVERY word written in scripture has meaning and purpose for your life! So how does seeking God's purpose in the tiny details change the way you study? Should it?

Confidence in the Spirit

Paul's confidence was his faith. In Acts 23 Jesus told him he must be a witness in Rome. He was sure at that point that this storm and shipwreck would not be his demise. He was confident that the God that set him on this mission would provide a way for him to complete it. Even if he didn’t know what the next step would be, or all the details, he trusted that God had a plan. And that plan would be ministering to the people of Malta in the midst of his own crisis. The story of Acts does not end here. The spirit still lives on and works through God’s people. Where do you see the spirit working in your life?

Who is in YOUR Boat?

Pastor Spencer Fusselman • Jonah 1, Mark 4:30–41, Acts 27

Acts 27 Jonah 1 and Mark 4 all have stories in which a storm threatens a boat.. yet each had access to the Lord! Who is the captain of your ship? Download the study guide this week and drive deep into scripture with your family or small group today!

Almost Dangerous

October 31, 2023 • Pastor Spencer Fusselman

Paul's belief in the fact that God can, has, and WILL raise the dead, is the source of his boldness. In our lives when we are called to be as bold we ‘Almost’ get there. We narrowly miss the mark because too often we forget that God can raise the dead! Instead, we say “People don't change” and go on living in our own ‘Christian’ bubble separate from the world where we are safe, but we make no real impact. Paul's life was anything but safe, and as a result, he left a HUGE impact on the kingdom.