Acts

Transformation by the Spirit of God

Acts 2
On Easter morning, we remember Christ risen from the dead. As we celebrate his victory over the grave, we must also stop and answer the question, “What does that mean for the church?” In Acts 2, God provides the answer: total transformation of both the church and the city in which they lived.

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When Revival Comes

Acts 2
Special guest Dr. Donald Whitney shares what happens when revival comes. When we see what the early church experienced through the Holy Spirit’s incredible power and presence at Pentecost, we are reminded that God can and has shown his power through revival throughout the generations. As we see what God did then, so we should long for and pray for God to do it again in our generation.

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He Was Taken Up

Acts 1:1-11

The gospel of Christ includes not only his death and resurrection, but also his return to heaven, where he is seated in power. While Luke describes the day of his return to heaven by saying, “he was taken up,” it is not his main point of emphasis. Instead, Luke wants to describe an important transition between the earthly ministry of Jesus and the earthly ministry of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we’ll see why the ministry of the Spirit is important, and what it means for the church that remains here on earth.

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Gospel Goodbyes

Acts 20:17-38

Saying goodbye is a sad and painful part of life for everyone. In fact, the only way to avoid having to say goodbye to anyone is to die very young yourself. Looking at Paul’s third and final goodbye to the believers in Ephesus, we see how, while believers are not exempt from the same sorrows of saying goodbye as everyone else, nevertheless the Gospel radically changes even this aspect of life, reflecting the glory of the gospel of God’s grace.

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