Persecution - the seed of the Church! part 2
February 14, 2025
As we continue our look at Acts chapter eight today, we are reminded of the fact that God can change anyone’s life - no matter how bad they’ve been. Saul of Tarsus is a perfect example of this. He was a persecuted of Christians. He mocked them, tortured them and found great delight in their pain. Then he encountered the very God he was mocking, and his life changed completely.
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In Acts chapter eight we find the Church expanding after the death of Stephen. It’s in the eighth chapter of Acts that we meet one of the most significant men in the bible - a man named Saul. When you consider that after his conversion to Christianity he wrote a significant amount of the New Testament, it is striking to see the terrible man he was prior to his conversion.
February 13, 2025
We all want a smooth existence, but that just isn’t always the case. As we wrap up our study of Acts chapter seven today, we see again that It was a tumultuous time. The Christian Church was in its infancy, and the status quo was being threatened. Let’s join pastor Jeff for our final look at Acts chapter seven.
February 12, 2025
Today we’ll be looking at the seventh chapter of Acts, where we’re given the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Not only will we hear his defense to the charge of blasphemy, but we’ll also see the fulfillment of a promise to those who believe in the Lord.
February 11, 2025
Steven’s defense in Acts chapter seven is comprised of a good deal of “case law” from the Old Testament, and offers us a refresher course on some of the great men of the Bible. Pastor Jeff joins us in Acts seven.
February 10, 2025
As we continue in Acts chapter one, pastor Jeff Johnson shares a message that points out the differences between God's perfect way of doing things, versus man's often times foolish way of doing things.
February 8, 2025
Today on Sound Doctrine, Pastor Jeff Johnson will dissect the masterful, Spirit led defense that Stephen gave the Jews. It is one of the greatest defenses of the gospel one our Lord Jesus Christ in all of scripture, and it’s recorded for us in Acts chapter seven.
February 7, 2025
We’re continuing in chapter six in our study through the book of Acts. We’ll begin with verse eight today, as we see the story of the first martyr of the Christian church, Stephen. His story not only points out what a great man of faith he was, but as you’ll see, it also resembles what Jesus went through when he was arrested, tried, and crucified.
February 6, 2025
On today’s edition of Sound Doctrine, we are given the opportunity to evaluate our values. Pastor Jeff Johnson looks at the life witness of Stephen. Beginning in Acts chapter six, we have the record of Stephen, the Church's first Martyr. The impact of his life and character is certainly inspiring. It shows the power of a holy life living out what is truly valuable.
February 5, 2025
The Lord gifts us each with unique strengths and talents that we can use for his glory. Today, we’ll see how this happened in the early church. In Acts six, the Apostles learned the importance of organization and delegation of authority. Each member of the church has a ministry to be faithful to.
February 4, 2025
We’re continuing a verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts. If a church is successful, and honoring the Lord, you can be sure it will draw satan’s attention. It won’t take long for him to attack! But how should we as the church respond when this happens? And how do we prepare for it?
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