Acts 8:18-40 (ESV) 18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” 20 But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, […] The post Two Responses to the Gospel (Acts 8:18-40) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Acts 8 1 And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. 3 But Saul was ravaging the […] The post The Gospel Makes One Out of Many (Acts 8) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Romans 6:1-14 (ESV) You are Dead to Sin and Alive in Christ 1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been […] The post Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ (Rom 6:1-14) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church .
Acts 7:1-8:4 Brothers and fathers, hear me. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, 3 and said to him, Go out from your land and from your kindred and go into the land that I will show you.’ 4 Then he went out […] The post Stephen’s Sermon and Stephen’s Lord (Acts 7:1-8:4) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Hebrews 10:1-25 (ESV) 1 For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. 2 Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, […] The post Let Us Draw Near (Heb 10:1-25) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Luke 23:50-24:12 50 Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, 51 who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. 52 This man went to Pilate and asked […] The post Real Resurrection for Real Hope (Luke 23:50-24:12) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Acts 5:8-15 8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and disputed […] The post Stephen, One of a Kind (Acts 5:8-15) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Divisions, Decisions, and Deacons (Acts 6:1-7) 1 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that […] The post Divisions, Decisions, and Deacons (Acts 6:1-7) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Acts 5:12-42 12 Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. 13 None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. 14 And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, […] The post More Impact Studies (Acts 5:12-42) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Acts 4:32-5:11 32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the […] The post Impact Studies of Grace and Sin (Acts 4:32-5:11) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Acts 4:1-22 (ESV) 1 And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they arrested them and put them in custody until […] The post No Other Name (Acts 4:1-22) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Psalm 110 (ESV) Sit at My Right Hand 110 A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” 2 The Lord sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies! 3 Your people will offer themselves freely […] The post Jesus is Lord (Psalm 110) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church .
Acts 3:1-26 1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. […] The post “And many wonders and signs were being done through the Apostles.” (Acts 3:1-26) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Acts 2:42-47 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And […] The post The Impact of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:42-47) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Acts 2:14-41 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. 15 For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of […] The post “What Should We Do?” (Acts 2:14-41) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Acts 2:1-21 (ESV) 1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each […] The post Pentecost Fulfilled (Acts 2:1-21) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Acts 1:9-26 (ESV) 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, […] The post The Work of Waiting (Acts 1:9-26) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church .
Acts 1:9-11 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why […] The post The Ascension of Christ (Acts 1:9-11) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
Acts 1:1-11 1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his […] The post Luke II: The Rise of the Church (Acts 1:1-11) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church ....
2 Samuel 9 (ESV) 1 And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, “Are […] The post David and Mephibosheth (2 Sam 9) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church .
