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Acts 15 brings us to a pivotal moment in the story of the early church. As more and more Gentiles respond to the gospel, the growing church faces a significant question: what does it really mean to belong to God’s people? As the apostles and elders gather to wrestle with this together, we see the gospel defended, the church learning how to live in unity, and a beautiful picture of the freedom and…
Can a prayer meeting change the trajectory of a church, even a whole continent? In this message, Tomi Oyebadejo unpacks the story of the church in Antioch in Acts 13 and 14, where a gathering of leaders in prayer became the moment God set apart Saul and Barnabas for a mission that would change the world. The Antioch church had a big heart and a big vision, they were deeply devoted to God, generous…
This week, Bram Cross unpacks Acts 12 and how God Is unstoppable. Bram explores how, in response to this, we must pray, trust in the Lord who is sovereign and act instead of being passive.
In this message Tom Scrivens explores the truth that God is always at work, even when we cannot see what he is doing. Looking at Acts 11 and the story of the early church in Antioch, we see how God brings good out of suffering, works through ordinary people, and builds a beautiful church marked by his grace, based on the word of God, filled with the Holy Spirit and with a generosity and a passion…
Tim Virgo takes us into Acts Chapter 10 where we meet a man called Cornelius and Peter has an extraordinary vision. In this message we see that the gospel (the good news) of Jesus is powerful to make us clean and it's powerful to break down prejudice in our hearts. Ultimately it's the power to save that the nations of the world need to know.
In this message, Tom Scrivens explores one of the most dramatic stories in the Bible: the transformation of Saul of Tarsus, a man determined to destroy the church who instead encounters the risen Jesus and is changed forever. Through Saul's remarkable conversion, we discover how God pursues people long before they surrender, how his grace can reach even those who seem furthest from him, and how he…
In this sermon Gary Dean explores Acts 8:26–40, unpacking Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch to reveal how the Holy Spirit leads believers into lives of adventure, obedience, and purpose. Discover how God prepares hearts for the gospel and how every believer is called to share Christ’s love with boldness and compassion. Be encouraged to take your next step of faith today.
In this service from the Living Church series, Joel Glover explores Acts 8, revealing how God transformed persecution into gospel advance through the power of the Holy Spirit. Discover how ordinary believers like Philip were empowered to bring hope, healing, and joy wherever they were scattered. Be encouraged to trust God's sovereignty, surrender your heart, and live boldly for Jesus wherever He…
This week Tom Scrivens looks at the life of Stephen, one of the early church's most courageous and influential figures. In a culture where many people are searching for meaning and purpose, this message explores what it means to live with conviction, serve wholeheartedly, and discover the bigger story that your life is part of.
Tim Virgo speaks on the next passage in Acts, unpacking the passage of Peter and the apostles speaking against opposition. These were ordinary people who trusted in God to speak up and stand firm in their belief and to share the gospel no matter the opposition.
Tom Scrivens takes us into Acts chapter 5, where the early church faces one of its most sobering moments with the tragic story of Ananias and Sapphira. In a church marked by rapid growth and radical generosity a hidden danger emerges: the desire for cultivating image over integrity. This passage confronts us with the seriousness of hypocrisy, the reality that God cannot be deceived, and the call…
