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September 1: “Jesus vs Artemis” (Acts 19:20-41)

The most strategic city in Paul’s third missionary journey was Ephesus. Paul stayed there for two years, devoting himself to teaching God’s Word. As a result, many Gentiles in and around Ephesus became Christians. Paul’s ministry had so much impact that it caused a riot in the city against him. The followers of Artemis rose […]

August 25: “No Hiding Place” (Psalm 139)

GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. Jack Longley With God there are no secrets—God knows what you’re going to say before you speak; God knows where you are at all times—there is no place where you can go to hide from God. God knew you—and chose you—before you were born—actually before creation; God knew all the days of […]

August 18: “Becoming a Healing Community – Where Is Christ?” (Hebrews 13:11-12, Matthew 25:31-40)

Instead of asking, “Who, What, When, and Why,” we turn to the question of “Where” to gain insight into becoming a Kingdom Colony. In this message, we look at where Jesus found himself throughout his life and ministry and how the location of Christ can inform our becoming God’s healing community.

August 11: “Paul’s New Mission Team” (Acts 15:35-16:10)

After Paul parted with Barnabas, he had to form his own team for his second missionary journey. The new members were Silas, Timothy, and Luke. They were led by the Spirit to spread the gospel to Europe. They cooperated with the Holy Spirit and with each other to proclaim the gospel. The result was four […]

August 4: “The Church Council at Jerusalem” (Acts 15:1-21)

As more Gentiles were becoming Christians, the church faced a crisis from within. Some Jewish Christians insisted that Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses. The Antioch church sent Barnabas and Paul to Jerusalem to settle the matter. The council agreed that Gentiles don’t have to be circumcised and don’t […]