The Multigenerational Household of God

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Acts 4:34-37; Acts 9:26-30; Acts 11:22-26 — The language of the early church describes the church as family, as members together of God’s household. In the household of God we are all sons and daughters, but as a multigenerational family we also need Mothers and Fathers in the Kingdom - that is, mature people of faith who will intentionally invest in and embrace the privilege and responsibility of passing on faith to the next generation. Barnabas presents for us a beautiful example of what it looks like to disciple and walk alongside others in the context of being the multigenerational household of God.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 60:25


Called To Be Saints

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Acts 9:31-43; 1 Peter 2:9 — The early believers were known as ‘saints’. Whilst today the word saint is uncommon or even misunderstood, for those who are in Christ, ’saints' is our position and identity - those with a holy call, set apart for the Lord and His purposes, and walking in the same manner as Jesus did. Our call and identity as saints must have an impact on how we live, and carries with it the privilege of proclaiming the excellencies of our God and King.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 51:29


The “Suddenlies" and “Steadilies" of following Jesus

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Acts 9:1-19 — The book of Acts could be viewed as a book full of “suddenly” moments - there are miracles, dramatic moments, thousands and thousands being saved. But the early church was marked by both “suddenlies" and “steadilies".  We can all relate to circumstances in our lives where we long to experience a “suddenly” God moment, or even times when we have encountered a “suddenly” and would much prefer a “steadily”. The apostle Paul’s seeming sudden conversion teaches us much about trusting in and being strengthened by God’s choice of pace for our lives.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 59:00


Moving Forward and Taking Ground

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Acts 8:4-13; 26-40 — The early church was one that was moving forward and taking ground from the enemy. How do we contribute to Christ’s church continuing to do this today? As we look at the life of Philip the evangelist and the way God worked through him powerfully, we see that there is a call for us to be steadfast and faithful to God’s mission, to live authentic lives of faith, and to be led by the Spirit.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 55:20