Paul is now in the beginning stages of his third missionary journey and finds himself in the city of Ephesus. Here we see him come face-to-face with the forces of Satan as the gospel is preached, people believe and there is a demonic push back. In all of this, we see the attempts to mimic the power of Christ in the gospel by those who are not believers. We see the material cost to repenting from false practices and we see how the gospel creates tension and hatred from those who refuse to bow in faith to Jesus Christ.
Knowing God’s Will!
July 5, 2026 • Matthew Henry • Colossians 1:9–14
There is a need to understand the plans of God but too often these become confused with our personal dreams for us. In this message we have an opportunity to see how Paul prayed for the church at Colossae to know God’s will. We find a simple and straightforward approach that is not wrapped up in paganism or guess work. Rather, it is revealed for us through the Spirit-inspired Word and given so that we walk in a manner that honors God.
The Gospel Confronts Satan: Part 1
June 28, 2026 • Matthew Henry • Acts 19:11–20
Paul is now in the beginning stages of his third missionary journey and finds himself in the city of Ephesus. Here we see him come face-to-face with the forces of Satan as the gospel is preached, people believe and there is a demonic push back. In all of this, we see the attempts to mimic the power of Christ in the gospel by those who are not believers. We see the material cost to repenting from false practices and we see how the gospel creates tension and hatred from those who refuse to bow in faith to Jesus Christ.
Do You Know The Way of Salvation?
June 21, 2026 • Matthew Henry • Acts 19:8–10
Paul is now in the beginning stages of his third missionary journey and finds himself in the city of Ephesus. He spends three months engaging Jews with the gospel. Luke records for us how Paul went about evangelizing and in it we have a simple blueprint of how to bring the gospel to others. It is always good to be reminded of how we ought to engage people for the gospel. At the same time this is a wonderful opportunity to share the gospel in the context of this sermon.
The Early Church Clarified
June 14, 2026 • Matthew Henry • Acts 18:18—19:7
Often in the spiritual journey of every Christian there are times where things become more clear. This often comes through hearing doctrine taught well and it causes a person to make a key adjustment regarding what they believe. Sometimes it comes through life experiences as well. Certain things happening that make the person rethink and adjust what they understand. This section describes three different times in the early church where things became clarified.
Do Not Fear and Speak the Truth
June 7, 2026 • Matthew Henry • Acts 18:1–17
Paul is in Corinth waiting for his companions. As usual, he begins to evangelize the Jews in the city along with Gentiles. This quickly begins to raise up a ruckus and false charges are once again made against him. In the midst of this, Jesus comes in a vision and encourages and strengthen Paul through two commands, do not be afraid and do not withhold speaking truth. Such a good exhortation for times such as Paul’s and for us.
Faithful Gospel Workers
May 31, 2026 • Matthew Henry • Acts 18:24–26, Acts 18:1–3, Acts 18:18–19
Aquila and Priscilla are introduced to the reader in Acts 18. Though they appear only a few times in the bible, their influence was one to consider for us today. This is due to at least three reasons: The first is that they labored and served the Apostle Paul in a point of time where he was likely lonely and facing discouragement. Second, they were responsible for bringing the great preacher Apollos to a proper and complete understanding of the gospel, thus unleashing him to do a good work himself. Third, because Priscilla becomes one of the key lightening rods for the egalitarian movement. This message seeks to develop all three of these points.
Faithfulness in Weakness
May 17, 2026 • Matthew Henry • Acts 18:1–4
Paul is now in Corinth, a major city in the area and he attempts to bring the gospel to his fellow Jews. But he is not here as a man of confidence and strength, but in weakness. This second journey for the gospel is filled with many trials and hardships and now he is in a major city all alone. What greets him? Debauchery of every type, the arrogance of man on full display and a city desperate for the gospel. So what does a man who is weary and weak do? He seeks merely to be faithful to his calling as an apostle.
