Believers All Together
May 21, 2023
Louis Bridgman traces the birth of the early church in Acts 2:42–47, showing how the Holy Spirit formed a devoted community marked by apostolic teaching, fellowship, shared meals, and prayer. He emphasizes that this vibrant togetherness, generosity, and public witness was not driven by human effort but by the living presence of the Holy Spirit. Finally, he calls the modern church to the same Spirit-dependent devotion, humble love, and Christlike unity, even amid imperfection.
Living the Spirit-Filled Life
June 4, 2023
James Fuoco calls believers to live a Spirit-filled life by looking at Peter and John in Acts 4:1–31, showing how the Holy Spirit empowered them to stand firm under persecution, proclaim salvation in Jesus’ name with bold authority, and obey God despite threats. He highlights four marks of such a life: expecting opposition for righteousness, speaking with Christ-centered authority, remaining obedient under pressure, and pursuing unity and prayerful dependence within the church.
A Magician Named Simon
July 16, 2023
Stephen McHarg contrasts Simon the sorcerer with genuine saving faith, showing how Simon’s belief and baptism masked a proud heart that desired power rather than repentance. Walking through Acts 8 in its broader context, he urges listeners to examine their own hearts, reject the lure of power and spectacle, and trust in Christ alone as the true source of salvation and transformation.
The Finance Minister
July 23, 2023
Christian Morasse traces Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26–40, highlighting the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit in directing evangelism, opening hearts to understand Scripture, and producing joyful obedience. He emphasizes the Spirit’s preeminence, the necessity of scriptural understanding, and the call for believers to be ready and responsive when God prompts them to share the gospel.
God Shows No Favoritism
August 13, 2023
Glenn Smith walks through the story of Cornelius and Peter in Acts 10:1-48, showing how God shattered long-standing ethnic and religious barriers and revealing that the gospel truly is for everyone. He highlights the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Gentiles, confirming that God shows no favoritism, and calling the church to reject partiality and participate fully in God’s inclusive saving work.
First Missionary Journey Commences
September 3, 2023
Doug Virgint traces the church at Antioch in Acts 13:1-13 as a Spirit-led, worshiping community that hears God’s voice and responds in obedience by sending Paul and Barnabas into mission. He underscores that God advances His gospel through surrendered people and Spirit-empowered courage in the face of resistance.
Unleashing the Power Within
October 1, 2023
Nick Azzuolo traces the beginning of Paul’s second missionary journey in Acts 15:36-16:15, showing how the Holy Spirit empowers and guides God’s people through conflict, closed doors, and unexpected detours. He urges believers to trust the Spirit’s leading, remain flexible and wholehearted in mission, and view personal obstacles as opportunities for God’s redirection and growth.
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.