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Probably most of us have nodded off during a church service before when we were really tired. Well, this happened in the Bible too. A young man named Eutychus fell asleep during Paul’s sermon and fell out of a window three stories to his death. 

But the most remarkable part of this story isn't his fall. It's what happened after that and what that reveals to us about God and our lives today.

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The complexity of the earth plain points to God as the Creator. Yet many people still don't believe. Why?

This sermon on Romans 1:18-23 was originally preached at GICF. 

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The gospel is explained in Romans 3 through many words, words that we don't use very often. Justification. Redemption. Propitiation. What do these mean? 

It turns out, everything.

In this passage, we dive in to the meaning of these key words which define the gospel from different angles.

This sermon on Romans 3:21-31 was originally preached at GICF. 

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Imagine being so determined to disobey God that you would rather be thrown into a raging ocean in the middle of the sea than do what He told you to do. That is exactly where Jonah finds himself in this passage. 
Yet we will find that this story is not really about Jonah. It is about God, His character, and how He responds to us.

I find this passage very encouraging and believe as we study it, you will too.

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When Paul was preaching the gospel, many people got angry. It wasn’t always because they disagreed with what he said. Sometimes it was because the gospel cost them money. 

Today in Acts 19 we see a group of silversmiths form a mob against Paul and we will consider how Big Tech companies operate the same way today. 

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A group of men heard of the name of Jesus. They knew his name had power. They tried to use His name. Then things went really badly for them. In Acts 19, we will see the difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Him personally. 

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Some people may like correcting others (which is an issue in itself). Most of you, like me, probably do not enjoy confrontation or correcting others. But what do you do if you see another believer doing something wrong? Do you confront them publicly? Stay quiet? Should we even judge to begin with? Today’s passage in Acts 18:18-28 shows us a perfect example of how to respond.

We will see how Priscila and Aquila approach Apollos, who was preaching something very off.

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We all face times when we are discouraged. Things don’t go as planned. We have health issues. We have problems at work. We have problems at home. Sometimes we are even trying to minister for God and we face opposition. We might be tempted to give up, to throw in the towel. 

When Paul was facing this kind of discouragement, God told Paul, “Do not be afraid.” “Go on speaking. “For I am with you.”

Today’s passage can encourage us and help us remember that no matter what difficulties we face, God is with us.

Have you ever known exactly what God wanted you to do, but you didn't want to do it? Jonah didn't misunderstand God's command. He deliberately went as far as he could in the opposite direction. Jonah was a prophet who is in rebellion. And what makes his rebellion especially shocking is why he did this.

Jonah is a very practical book. Join us for five lessons through this fascinating account of a reluctant prophet and a compassionate God. As you journey through, God will change you.

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Imagine walking into a city filled with thousands of idols, where people worship completely different gods and have no biblical background. How would you share the gospel with them? Paul walked into exactly that situation in Athens, and what he did gives us a powerful model for sharing Jesus with people who think completely differently than we do.”

Today we will study Acts 17:16-34. We will see how Paul preaches of an unknown  God and how that still impacts us today.


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“Here is one question every Christian should learn to ask: ‘Where does the Bible say that?’ Acts 17 tells us that even when Paul himself preached, the Bereans searched the Scriptures every day to see if what he said was true. What does this mean in the modern age of AI? Today we will find out.

In today’s study, we will also look at the fact that the Christian faith is reasonable and the importance of examining the Scriptures for ourselves.

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Have you ever wondered why life sometimes gets harder when you're trying to obey God? You decide to read your Bible, and suddenly everything goes wrong. You commit to serving Christ, and unexpected opposition appears. Is that just coincidence... or is there something deeper going on?

In Acts 16, Paul wasn't looking for a fight with the devil. He was simply on his way to a prayer meeting. Yet within hours he confronted a demon, was beaten by an angry mob, thrown into prison, and chained in the darkness. But what looked like Satan's triumph was actually one...

The Holy Spirit once stopped Paul from sharing the gospel? Not once, but twice. Why would God ever tell His greatest missionary, 'No' to a good thing like sharing the gospel? God can work in mysterious ways and we need to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit to understand how He is leading us.

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Acts 15:22-41Bible study.

What if I told you that two of the greatest missionaries in church history got into such a sharp disagreement that they refused to minister together? Paul and Barnabas weren't false teachers. They weren't living in sin. They simply disagreed. So what do we do when godly Christians can't agree?

Today we continue our study of Acts  15 (verses 22-41). We will start with the Jerusalem Council, but stay until the end for the surprising story and important application from the Paul and Barnabas split.

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Acts 15 Bible study.

The early church faced a crucial question that would define the future of Christianity: Is faith in Jesus enough, or do Christians need to follow a set of rules to be saved? 

This debate nearly divided the church. The answer is still crucial for us today.

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Acts 13:42-52 Bible study

One question I often receive is like this, “I have shared the gospel with this person many times, but they aren’t interested. What should I do?”
Should Christians keep trying to reach people who repeatedly reject the gospel? Or is there a time to move on and invest in others instead?

Acts 13 gives a surprising answer that can transform the way you think about evangelism and discipleship. 

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Acts 14:19-28 Bible study

One minute they were worshipping him like a god. The next they were trying to kill him? What changed? Nothing about Paul changed. The crowd did.

In today’s study of Acts 14:19-28 we will learn how people can be so fickle and the importance of not following crowd think.

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Acts 14 Bible study

Have you ever wondered if a closed door means God is telling you to stop? Does opposition mean you are doing something wrong? In Acts 14, Paul faced opposition, slander, and even death threats. But surprisingly, he stayed. Today we are going to look at how to persevere when facing opposition and when it might be time to move on.

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Acts 13:13-41 Bible study

Every thread of the Bible points to Jesus.

In Acts 13, Paul realized this truth and shared with the Jews a message on how everything points to Jesus. The result was predictable.

As we study, we will consider how Jesus is still central to our lives today.

In today's passage, we will learn the importance of seeking for God's will and listening to His voice.

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Many Christians struggle to know how to understand and apply the Bible. Today I'm really excited to show you this very simple four step process that can help you study and obey God’s Word on your own.

These questions can be used in any Bible passage and can help you in your own Bible reading, in Sunday School, or in small groups. By using this four step process to interpret the Bible, we will see that every si...

A good teacher doesn't just give the answer. He asks questions. Coaches, parents, pastors, and Bible study teachers should all learn the power of the question. In this video we look at why question asking is so powerful, Jesus' example, and how to create a good question.

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Acts 13:1-12 Bible study

Have you ever wondered why some believers seem to hear God’s direction so clearly while others feel spiritually numb? In Acts 13, the Holy Spirit spoke while church leaders were worshiping and fasting. Not while scrolling. Not while being entertained. Maybe the problem isn’t that God is silent. Maybe we’re too distracted to listen.

In today's passage, we will learn the importance of seeking for God's will and listening to His voice.

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Acts 12:6-25 Bible study

James had just been executed and Herod wanted to go for Peter next. Peter was arrested, put in prison, and chained between soldiers. What was Peter doing while he was awaiting trial? Sleeping like a baby.

What does that teach us about fear and trusting in God? 

We look at that question today as well as the question, "Why does God seek glory?" and one of the most gruesome deaths in the Bible.

We'll be looking at those questions as we study Acts 12:1-5.

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They tried to stop Christianity by force. Arrests, threats, murder. Steven was killed. Believers were hunted down. The message was supposed to die. Believers were supposed to cower. But instead of stopping the movement, the gospel spread. Those who were scattered did not stop preaching. 

They took it with them to new areas, cities, regions, entire cultures started hearing about Jesus for the very first time. Every attempt to crush the church, not only in the book of Acts, but throughout history, has only made it grow faster.

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Why do people lie? You might be willing to die for the truth, but you probably wouldn't be willing to die for a lie. Yet the apostles did die for their belief in a resurrected Jesus.

Let's consider what that means for our faith today.

We'll be looking at those questions as we study Acts 12:1-5.

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The church was growing, disciples were multiplying, and the gospel was going out. Everything seemed to be going great for the early New Testament church, but a dangerous false teaching was starting to infiltrate. A teaching that still can derail Christians even today, millennia later. The question is, is faith in Jesus enough to save you, or is something else required? That's the
question that Peter gracefully answers in this passage, and that's what we'll be looking at. We're studying Acts 11.

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We live in a rapidly changing world. There are new tools we never would have imagined. AI can make many things very easy. But is it good? Is it dangerous for Christians? Should we use it for Bible study?

We explore those questions today.

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People judge by color, class, and status. But God shows no partiality. His family is open to all comers. The church should have no racial barriers. God does not have a skin color. He does not play favorites. And it's time we get on board. Today, we will learn from Acts 10 how the church was open to all comers, even people who had been discriminated against for centuries.

Acts 10:24-48 Bible study

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If you had one hour left to live, what would you say? Jesus' last words reveal a lot about His character and salvation. They also can transform our attitudes and practices today.

As we celebrate Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, let's spend some time and reflect on the importance and implications of Jesus' last words.

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Acts 10:1-23 Bible study

What happens if a person is on a deserted island and never has an opportunity to hear the gospel? Can that person be saved?

In today's passage, we see that God does not ignore people who are sincerely seeking Him as the gospel goes to the Gentiles in this amazing divine appointment.

Imagine spending eight years paralyzed in bed, not able to walk. Then someone walks in and says simply, "Rise." How would you respond? Would you even try?

Today we look at the importance of taking...

Acts 9:32-43 Bible study

Imagine spending eight years paralyzed in bed, not able to walk. Then someone walks in and says simply, "Rise." How would you respond? Would you even try?

Today we look at the importance of taking bold steps of faith as we follow Jesus.

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Acts 9:20-31 Bible study

What does it mean to be a Christian? When Paul became a follower of Jesus, his life was instantly transformed. There was a clear before and after. Has your life been changed as well?

Let's dive in and see the power of God to transform us as we see Paul's new life after conversion.

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Acts 9:10-19 Bible study

Imagine that a hostile person has been persecuting and seeking to kill you. God then tells you to go to and share with that person. How would you respond?

This is exactly what Ananias faced.

Let's dive in and see what lessons we can learn for our lives today.

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Acts 9:1-9 Bible study

Paul was set on persecuting Christians and opposing The Way. Then a miracle happened and everything changed.

Let's dive in and see what lessons we can learn for our lives today.

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Acts 8:26-40 Bible study

Many believers had a wilderness experience in the Bible. In this passage, the Holy Spirit told Philip the Evangelist to go to the wilderness to share the gospel. A strange instruction!

What happens next reminds us that the Holy Spirit builds His church and we should be sensitive to His voice.

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Acts 8:8-25 Bible study

In today’s study, we will look at Simon the magician, a sorcerer. He sees the power of God at work, believes, and is baptized. But was he really saved?

He wanted the Holy Spirit, but for the wrong reasons. Acts 8 shows you can be very close to the gospel and still miss Christ.

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Acts 8:1-8 Bible study.

Why does God allow persecution instead of preventing it? Today we will see that the church seems in disarray.

Saul is hunting Christians. Stephen is dead, the first martyr. The church is scattering. But somehow God uses these defeats and turns them into victory.

Today we will learn how God turns things that are bad into good, not just back then, but today in our lives too.

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Acts 7:30-60 Bible study.

Today we are finishing up Acts 7, Stephen's famous sermon and martyrdom. In this Bible study, we look at what God teaches us during times in the "wilderness," religious versus relationship, and forgiveness. What gave Stephen the power to forgive and how you can you and I forgive others today?

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 Bible study.

Final reminders for Christians cover rejoicing, thanksgiving, the Holy Spirit, and the importance of testing everything and holding on to the good. We discuss how that relates to the AI slop taking over the internet today.

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Acts 7 Bible study.

Abraham was commanded by God to “go to a place I will show you.” He didn’t know where he was going or how he would get there. But God told him to go. Would you go?

Today, we are looking at the first part of Stephen’s famous sermon to the Sanhedrin. He reviews much of Israel’s history, God’s providence, God’s timing, and all of this leads to the coming of the Messiah.

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