Acts of the Apostles

Commissioned

June 2, 2024

What does it mean to be commissioned by God? How can I participate in the Great Commission? The first chapter of Acts helps us understand that. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org Learn more about Dr. J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching)

Empowered

June 9, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Acts 2

What happened on the day of Pentecost? What does it mean to be empowered by the Spirit? Luke tell us in Acts 2. Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org

United

June 16, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Acts 2:41–47

What did the early church look like? How did they relate to one another after the coming of the Holy Spirit? Acts Chapter 2 helps us understand this. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/ Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel

Placed

June 23, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Acts 3:12–26

How can we make the most of every opportunity to point others to Jesus? Perter helps us understand this in Acts chapter 3. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/ Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel

Emboldened

June 30, 2024 • Acts 4:8–21

How does God give us the courage to share with others? Acts chapter 4 gives us an example. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel

Accountable

July 7, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Acts 4:36—5:11

How are we live in Christian unity? What does it mean to be accountable to the Lord and the body? Acts 4 and 5 help us see what accountability means for the follower of Jesus Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel

Worthy

July 14, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell

How should Christians respond to persecution? Luke gives us an example of the proper response to persecution in Acts 5. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel

Serving

July 21, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Acts 6

What should I do when my church starts to grow? Luke helps us understand that service by individuals is essential when a church grows. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership What should I do when my church starts to grow? Luke helps us understand that service by individuals is essential when a church grows. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel

Baptizing

July 28, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell

How do we follow Jesus and the Holy Spirit when prompted to engage in gospel ministry? Luke helps us understand that through the ministry of Philip and his efforts to fulfill the Great Commission in Acts 9. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel

Calling

August 4, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Acts 9:3–16

What does it mean to be called by God? In this lesson, we explore the call of Paul to salvation and ministry. We also see that all believers are called to ministry. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel ETB Leader Podcast The One Thing Podcast

Healing

August 11, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Acts 9:32–43

How can believers be God's instruments? They do so by living like Jesus and loving others. Acts 9 records how the Apostle Peter does this. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/ Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel

Including

August 18, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Acts 10:34–48

Does God accept everyone who comes to Him for salvation? The events in Acts 10 demonstrate that everyone who comes to God for salvation through Christ will be saved. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/ Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching) Unstoppable Gospel

Praying

August 25, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell

Can we depend on God in all circumstances? Today we see that Peter is in a bad place and the Lord answers the prayers of others and demonstrates His trustworthiness. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/ Learn more about J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Acts (NAC) Holman New Testament Commentary: Acts (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Acts (Preaching)

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