Third Missionary Journey
November 5, 2023
Stephen McHarg teaches that Acts 19:1-22 reveals how essential discipleship is to the life of every Christian, as Paul invests in incomplete believers, leads them into fuller understanding of Christ, and sees the Holy Spirit transform both individuals and an entire city. Stephen calls believers to examine whether they are truly following Jesus as Lord, walking in step with the Spirit, discipling others, and removing anything that hinders the Word of God from growing in power.
This Sermon Has Everything to do With Discipleship
November 19, 2023
Louis Bridgman explains how the riot in Ephesus in Acts 19:23–41 reveals the societal transformation taking place as a result of the gospel, not through political revolution but through changed hearts as people turned from idols to Christ. He shows that Paul simply carried out his mission to teach, preach, and make disciples, and that the Holy Spirit produced lasting social impact through ordinary faithfulness. He calls believers to embrace the Great Commission as their driving force, trusting that revival and true societal change flow from discipleship rather than coercion or protest.
The Continuity of Discipleship in the Church
November 26, 2023
Leslie Muirhead unpacks Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20 as a model for true discipleship, urging believers to move beyond passive faith and intentionally become disciples who make disciples. He highlights five marks of Paul’s model, especially loving presence in the world, faithful teaching of the whole counsel of God, daily repentance and belief in Jesus, and committed participation in the local church community.
On to Jerusalem
January 7, 2024
John Marcogliese traces Paul’s journey to Jerusalem in Acts 21:1–15 back to his original calling to suffer for Christ, highlighting the tension between loving concern from fellow believers and unwavering obedience to God’s will. He shows how Paul’s resolve mirrors Jesus’ own determined path to Jerusalem, calling the church to move beyond self-preservation and instead embrace sacrificial care, discipleship, and submission to God’s purposes.