The Growing Church (Acts 11:19-30; 12:25-13:3) - Video
Christianity begins to go global as the good news reaches Antioch.

Christianity begins to go global as the good news reaches Antioch.
Christianity begins to go global as the good news reaches Antioch.
God calls us to turn and trust Him and then He gives us the grace to do just that.
God calls us to turn and trust Him and then He gives us the grace to do just that.
The gospel breaks down barriers and tells us that Jesus is the Savior of all kinds of people.
The gospel breaks down barriers and tells us that Jesus is the Savior of all kinds of people.
The gospel breaks down barriers and tells us that Jesus is the Savior of all kinds of people.
The gospel breaks down barriers and tells us that Jesus is the Savior of all kinds of people.
Jesus takes enemies and turns them into friends.
Jesus takes enemies and turns them into friends.
The cross of Jesus welcomes the outsider and gives him a place in the kingdom.
The cross of Jesus welcomes the outsider and gives him a place in the kingdom.
The Gospel dethrones us by removing us from the place of power and influence and placing the focus on Jesus. Simon the Magician's jealous attempt to buy God's grace to gain power and influence runs counter to God's free gift in the Gospel.
The Gospel dethrones us by removing us from the place of power and influence and placing the focus on Jesus. Simon the Magician's jealous attempt to buy God's grace to gain power and influence runs counter to God's free gift in the Gospel.
The Holy Spirit helps us to see Jesus and frees us for a new way of life.
The Holy Spirit helps us to see Jesus and frees us for a new way of life.
Experiencing the forgiveness of Jesus frees us to live a life of lavish worship towards Him.
God is not confined to a place - He goes out into the world to seek and save broken sinners.
Seven men are chosen to help with ministries of service so that the primary work of word and prayer is not neglected.
The Holy Spirit grows the church even as it comes under attack from within.
As opposition increases, with confidence that God is working His perfect will in the world, we can ask for the power to persevere and live a life of Gospel purpose.
The right response to opposition is Spirit-filled boldness.
While we stand unable to help ourselves, Jesus moves towards us to heal and refresh us.
Luke gives us a description of what a Spirit-filled community of Jesus followers looks like.
God gives every human inherent dignity because they are made in His image. He calls His people to act accordingly and "do justice." In this sermon we look at what exactly He calls us to and how the Gospel enables our obedience.
Because of our sin, you and I are responsible for the death of Jesus. If we are willing to accept that painful truth and trust in Jesus' work on the cross, God grants us forgiveness and new life.
Jesus sends His Holy Spirit into the hearts of His people to empower them to share the Gospel.
Jesus sends us out into the world with His Gospel and Spirit.
Jesus is at the center of human history, scripture, and our lives. Seeing this will reshape the way we see everything.
Jesus had to experience suffering and death in order to experience joy and resurrection. This not only saves us, but it also provides the pattern we should expect for our own lives and sanctification.