Episode 147 – Acts 9:32-42, Acts 10 – Gentiles for Jesus

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This is the episode is part 10 of a study on the book of Acts. In this chapter we see Peter and the church given a clear vision from God that gentiles can also become Christians as Peter is given a vision that prepares him for an invitation to the house of a Roman soldier [...]

Episode 146 – Acts 9:1-31 – Saul’s Conversion

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This is the episode is part 9 of the study of the book of Acts. A young man named Saul becomes the chief persecutor of the church by arresting, imprisoning and even by having Christians killed. But Jesus has other plans for Saul and strikes him blind on his journey to persecute Christians in Damascus. [...]

Episode 145 – Acts 8 – Persecuation and Phillip the Evangelist

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This is the episode is part 8 of the study of the book of Acts. Persecuted for their faith after the martyrdom of Stephen the disciples scatter but they take the good news of Jesus with them. Phillip goes to Samaria many come to faith. Simon the Sorcerer accepts Jesus but tries to buy the [...]

Episode 144 – Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7 – Stephen – The First Martyr

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This is the episode is part 7 of the study of the book of Acts. Stephen who was chosen one of the 7 in the chapter we looked at last week performs miraculous signs and teaches in such a way that he could not be refuted. He is accused falsely, tried and then stoned.
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Episode 143 – Acts 5:17-42, Acts 6:1-7 – Persecution and The Seven

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This is the episode is part 6 of the study of the book of Acts. God busts the Apostles out of jail and then gives them confidence as they stand before the Sanhedrin. We also look briefly at the calling of the 7 deacons who help the apostles deal with a conflict that arise in [...]

Episode 142 – Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-16 – Encouragement, Sharing and Lies

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This is the episode is part 5 of the study of the book of Acts. The church is supporting one another. This episode looks at 3 people . One Barnabas is so known for his encouragement that people call him the “son of encouragement”. Two others Ananias and Sapphira are more generous then most but [...]

Episode 141 – Acts 4:1-31 – Peter and John Speak Truth to Power

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This is the episode is part 4 of the study of the book of Acts. Peter and John are thrown into jail… not for the last time. They then have to appear before the Sanhedrin, the religious leaders who want to know in whose name they have healed the lame man from the previous chapter. [...]

Episode 140 – Acts 2:42-47,3 – The Church, Walking and Leaping

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This is the episode is part 3 of the study of the book of Acts. First we get a short view of the church. It is a church without buildings, committees, clergy or even offerings. It is a church that is generous and supportive. It is also a church of miracles as we see when [...]

Episode 139 – Acts 2:1-41 – The Day of Pentecost

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This is the episode is part 2 of the study of the book of Acts. The disciples have been told to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit comes. On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit comes and comes in power. He empowers the apostles to speak in tongues and Peter to preach. On [...]

Episode 138 – Acts 1 – Called to Action

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This is the episode is part 1 in a study on the book of Acts which is the second part of Luke’s gospel. This book looks at the start of the church and the acts of the apostles. This is a book about action and about a church called to action, called to be [...]