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Ministry of One

Philip while in Samaria experienced an entire community being impacted by the Gospel. In this passage we see his ministry operating on a much smaller scale with just one person...or not!

He Stole the Show

This week we will be in Acts 8:9-25.  Please pray that the Holy Spirit would prepare the time and lead us in His loving and equipping ways.

A Whole New Ballgame

Everything changed for the people of God once Stephen was martyred. It was a whole new ballgame. What happened in the Church as widespread and systematic persecution became the norm? How they responded shows us how we should likewise live as the Church today. 

Mission Leader

This teaching for a special NewLife Commissioning Celebration  looks at Paul's coaching of his young protege Timothy for his role as the Mission Leader for the church at Ephesus and Pastor's Alan's coaching for the new ministry lead of NewLife church.

Miracles in the Manger

Undercover King

Advent speaks to a coming, an arrival and an appearance. We have heard of and been witness to the first advent of Jesus the Christ and with it we get to see God's true heart. There is an opportunity of all opportunities to respond to Him by faith before the second advent where God will come with righteous and final judgement. 

Seeing Red vs Seeing God

After an thought provoking review of Jewish history, Stephen goes on the offensive with the Jewish High Council and figuratively hits the them with both barrels. His rebuke hits hard and draws a fast and hard response, but it's God's response that is the most remarkable.

The Pattern Shown to You

Searching for, discovering and recognizing what God has been up to will undoubtedly change the course of your own life. We don't want to miss what He is up to; the stakes are far too high. Approaching God with openness and teachable humility will allow us to be led by His Word and His Spirit as we continue to learn from Stephen's sermon in the Spirit. 

Afflicted by God

In this study of Acts chapter seven, Stephen testifying before the Jewish High Council continues to take them down memory lane by reminding them what happened after Abraham left everything and arrived in the land that God had brought him to. The results for both him and his offspring were likely not what he anticipated and should remind us that in this life there will be trial and tribulation and to keep our eyes on the Kingdom to come!

Stepping out in faith

In this teaching from Acts chapter seven we continue to see the unfolding story of Stephen who as part of his defense before the Jewish council, refers them to some Jewish history. He starts by reminding them of the command God gave Abraham to leave his home, family and friends to go to a land that Abraham knew nothing of and Abraham's response is inspiring to all of us.