In the "The Barnabas Effect" Pastor Christian explores the significance of the Hebrew words "hallelujah" and "Hosanna" during Palm Sunday celebrations and encourages spiritual patience and trust in God's way and timing. He also shares anecdotes about the unity and generosity of the early Christian church in Acts 4, emphasizing the importance of stewardship and evangelism from a Hebrew perspective. Pastor Christian encourages listeners to reflect on their belongings and their role in sharing the gospel, emphasizing the importance of baptism as a public declaration of faith. He also encourages putting others first, inspired by the character of Barnabas, and living a life focused on the Kingdom of God.
The Barnabas Effect
March 24, 2024 • Pastor Christian Newsome • Acts 4:32–37
Even Though... There Is
March 17, 2024 • Pastor Christian Newsome • Acts 4:23–31
Pastor Christian encourages attendees to trust in God's sovereignty and His plan, even during difficult times. He discusses the historical pattern of opposition towards the people of God throughout the Bible and emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and trust in God's control. Pastor Christian also reflects on the concept of God's sovereignty and how it applies to the question of why bad things happen to good people. He encourages the audience to reframe their perspective and emphasizes the importance of love, connection, and gentle truth in engaging with culture. The video concludes with an invitation for attendees to trust in God's control.
The Power of Observation
March 10, 2024 • Pastor Christian Newsome • Acts 4:13–22
Pastor Christian Newsome continues in our series moving through Acts 3 and 4. He discusses the significance of observation in understanding the faith of Christians. He references the story of Peter and John in Acts 4, who boldly proclaimed their faith despite being charged not to speak in Jesus' name. Pastor Christian emphasizes that people are always observing a Christian's life to understand their faith in God. He encourages Christians to live in such a way that their enemies cannot find anything negative to say about Jesus. He also discusses the importance of spiritual boldness in sharing Christian beliefs with gentleness and respect, drawing on the example of Paul's approach to sharing the gospel in Athens and Corinth. Additionally, he reflects on the importance of demonstrating the healing power of Jesus through apologizing and forgiving, and encourages the audience to help those in need and live a life that clearly shows the transformative power of Jesus. Pastor Christian concludes by praying for God's help in recognizing His presence in their lives and making them whole.
The Question of Salvation
March 3, 2024 • Pastor Christian Newsome • Acts 4:1–12
Pastor Christian continues in our series, The Power and the Pressure of the Jesus Movement. He emphasizes the importance of turning conversations into conversations about salvation and uses the example of Peter in the Bible. Pastor Christian also explores the role of the High Priestly family in connecting people to God and the significance of Peter's message about salvation as eternal life. He encourages listeners to reflect on their personal salvation experiences and the importance of adding new members to the Kingdom of God. He emphasizes that salvation begins with confession and forgiveness and encourages listeners not to base their salvation on their current sanctification. He also shares examples of outreach efforts and encourages listeners to live on mission for Jesus.