Begging, Bold Words, and the Beautiful Gate
May 28, 2023
Brent Greiner calls the church to cultivate a high level of expectancy in God’s power, drawing from Acts 3 where Peter and John heal a lame man in the name of Jesus. He emphasizes that believers are instruments of Christ’s healing, offering not merely material help but the transforming power of Jesus that brings joy, restoration, and refreshing through repentance. Just as the miracle opened a door for bold witness, Brent urges the church to keep their eyes open to God’s work, speak about what they see, and faithfully testify so others may encounter Christ.
Stephen Tells the Story
July 9, 2023
Dave Brereton highlights the life and martyrdom of Stephen in Acts 7:1–8:3, presenting him as a model of humble service, deep scriptural knowledge, Spirit-filled boldness, and Christlike forgiveness. He shows how Stephen’s sweeping retelling of Israel’s history confronts misplaced confidence in land and temple, exposes a pattern of rejecting God’s messengers, and ultimately points to Jesus as the Righteous One.
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.