First Missionary Journey Concludes
September 17, 2023
Bolaji Jegede traces Paul’s first missionary journey in Acts 14:1–26, highlighting the apostles’ perseverance in evangelism amid opposition, misunderstanding, and even stoning. He emphasizes that proclaiming the gospel and making disciples is the believer’s primary mandate, supported by faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and sustained through tribulation.
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.
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.
Freedom From the Chains of Bondage
October 8, 2023
James Fuoco explores Acts 16:16–40 by tracing three powerful scenes of deliverance. He emphasizes that no form of darkness, suffering, or sin can withstand the authority of Christ, and that God often uses trials to accomplish greater redemptive purposes. He concludes with a clear call to believe in the Lord Jesus for salvation and to respond in obedient baptism as an outward declaration of inward freedom.
Presenting the Gospel Among the Religious
October 15, 2023
Huberson Tape reflects on Paul’s ministry in Acts 17:1-15, showing how Paul reasoned from the Scriptures to demonstrate that Jesus is the promised Messiah and how different audiences responded with either hostility or noble examination. He calls Christians to present the gospel with wisdom and discernment, while cultivating a Berean spirit that listens carefully, examines Scripture, and responds in humble obedience.
Presenting the Gospel Among the Philosophers
October 22, 2023
Huberson Tape exhorts believers from Acts 17:16-34 to thoughtfully and faithfully present the gospel in a culture that does not share biblical assumptions. By examining Paul’s ministry in Athens, he shows the importance of understanding the spiritual condition and worldview of our audience, starting with the character of the true God, and communicating truth in language people can grasp. He concludes by reminding listeners that success in evangelism is measured by faithfulness, and only God can bring repentance and conversion.
God's Faithfulness
October 29, 2023
Joash John highlights God’s faithful faithfulness in Acts 18:1–18, showing how the Lord sustained Paul during a fearful and discouraging season in Corinth by providing companionship, financial support, fruitful ministry, personal reassurance, and protection from harm. Even when opposition intensified, God confirmed His presence and purpose, reminding Paul that many in the city were His people and that his mission was not yet complete.
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.
Showdown in Jerusalem
January 14, 2024
Stephen McHarg examines Acts 21:16–40 to show how Paul responded to persecution with humility, unity, and unwavering trust in God, even amid slander, violence, and arrest. Tracing themes of communion, concern, compromise, and consequence, he highlights Paul’s Christlike restraint and willingness to suffer for the sake of the gospel.
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.
God Delivers on His Promises
January 28, 2024
Louis Bridgman traces Paul’s harrowing journey from Acts 22:30 to 23:35 to show that God’s promises are absolutely reliable, even when circumstances appear chaotic or life-threatening. Through Roman law, factional conflict in the Sanhedrin, a providential warning from Paul’s nephew, and an overwhelming military escort to Caesarea, God repeatedly makes a way to preserve Paul and fulfill His promise that Paul would testify in Rome.
The Trial Before Felix
February 4, 2024
Bolaji Jegede urges listeners, through Paul’s encounter with Felix in Acts 24, to recognize that there is no more convenient time than now to respond to the gospel. He calls both unbelievers and believers to reject spiritual procrastination and to respond immediately and faithfully to God’s prompting.
The Trial Before Festus
February 11, 2024
Huberson Tape highlights Paul’s trial before Festus in Acts 25 to show that even when God seems absent, He is actively working behind the scenes to accomplish His purposes. Huberson calls believers to endure trials with courage, trusting God’s hidden providence in suffering, and to return to Him in repentance and confidence when failure has marked their path.
The Trial Before Agrippa
February 18, 2024
James Fuoco recounts Paul’s defense before King Agrippa in Acts 26:1-32, highlighting Paul’s testimony of his former zeal in persecuting Christians and his dramatic encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus. He emphasizes the transforming power of the gospel, Paul’s obedience to the heavenly vision, and the central claim that Christ’s suffering and resurrection fulfill the promises of the Scriptures.
Trusting God in the Midst of the Storm
February 25, 2024
Nick Azzuolo reflects on Paul’s shipwreck in Acts 27 to show that believers can trust God in the midst of life’s fiercest storms. He highlights how God shows up with reassurance, brings supportive people alongside us, and patiently guides us through prolonged trials, using even hardship to deepen our faith and strengthen our roots.
On to Caesar and Rome
March 3, 2024
Christian Morasse reflects on the seemingly abrupt ending of Acts and shows that Paul’s arrival in Rome is not the end of the story but the continuation of God’s mission, as the gospel advances despite shipwrecks, imprisonment, and opposition. He concludes by urging the church to see itself as part of the ongoing story, faithfully and effectively advancing the gospel in dependence on the Holy Spirit.