Peter’s Sermon
May 7, 2023
Doug Virgint walks through Peter’s sermon at Pentecost In Acts 2, showing how the Holy Spirit empowered an ordinary man to boldly proclaim that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. He explains how Peter rooted his message in Old Testament prophecy, declared Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and ascension, and confronted his hearers with their guilt and God’s sovereign plan.
Dealing With Disputes
September 24, 2023
Louis Bridgman explores how the early church faced a serious doctrinal dispute over circumcision and salvation in Acts 15:1-35. He highlights how the Jerusalem Council models a Spirit-led way of handling disagreement, turning potential division into a public testimony of unity, encouragement, and love. Louis calls the church today to resist worldly patterns of conflict and instead pursue discernment, humility, and charity in all things.
Paul's Defence Before the People
January 21, 2024
Louis Bridgman calls the church to see in Acts 22:1-29 how Paul boldly shares his testimony before a hostile crowd, faithfully recounting who he was before Christ, how Jesus revealed himself, and how his life was transformed. He urges believers to recognize that every conversion is a miracle of grace and to prepare their own testimonies as powerful companions to the gospel.