A Study Through the Second Half of the Book of Acts
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October 22, 2023 • Pastor Justin Turney • Acts 14
Promises, Pride, & Persecution
October 15, 2023 • Pastor Justin Turney • Acts 13:13–52, John 3:16–21, Luke 9:5
We are typically not sure and confident in uncertain circumstances, but when you are solid and sure of God's promises, your confidence doesn't rest in your circumstances. This message explores Paul and Barnabas mission stop in Pisidia Antioch. Through the text we can be encouraged to find confidence in God's promises despite prideful opposition and probable persecution.
Called On Purpose For Purpose
October 8, 2023 • Pastor Justin Turney • Acts 12:24—13:12
"Why am I here? What is my purpose?" are some of the greatest questions we can have in life. As Christ-followers those are questions we have all asked and should be asking. This message looks at the calling of Barnabas and Saul to a specific task set aside for them. As we explore this text there are 3 principles we can learn from in how to find our calling, discover our purpose, and execute our mission.
Triumph Over Evil
October 1, 2023 • Pastor Justin Turney • Acts 12:1–24, 1 Corinthians 15:55–58
Evil is thick in this world. At times it looks like evil always wins, but in reality God is undefeated against evil. God will always prevail against evil. Sometimes it may be exclusively in eternity, sometimes it may be in this life, but God always gets the last word and always is victorious! Because of this truth we can walk in victory even in an evil world.
Glorious Distress
September 24, 2023 • Pastor Justin Turney • Acts 11:19–30
We've all asked the question "Why God?" We all face hardships that we don't always understand. In the midst of our chaos and distress God is still glorious and most often displays His glory through us, especially as we remain obedient and faithful to Him in the turmoil.
Perspective Shift
September 17, 2023 • Pastor Justin Turney • Acts 11:1–18
As Christians, we do not live in a vacuum. We have lots of influences in our lives that help to shape who we are, how we see the world, and how we see our place in the world. One of hte greatest blessings and challenges in our lives is to shift our priorities and our worldview to be defined by God through His Word. As Christians, we must always be sensitive to changing our worldview to better align with the Kingdom Perspective.
Relationship Over Religion
September 10, 2023 • Pastor Justin Turney • Acts 10
As we kick off this series to explore the remainder of the book of Acts, we will see a new mission for the Church of God. Up to this point, the primary focus has been Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria...Now the Gospel begins to spread to all the ends of the earth. In this first encounter of the Holy Spirit falling upon Gentiles, we see that a Relationship with God trumps religion at every turn.
