Season 3 Episode 33 - In part 29 of our study through the book of Acts, we explore the conversation that Peter has with other Jews back in Jerusalem, when they confront Him about receiving the Gentiles believers as brothers - and we contemplate the question: "How do you know when you're standing in God's way?"

Season 3 Episode 32 - In part 28 of our study through the book of Acts, we explore the rest of Acts chapter 10 and unpack the implications of what happens in Cornelius' house when Peter gets there, and what it means for all people, as we understand the heart and mission of God to reconcile people to Himself.

Season 3 Episode 31 - In part 27 of our study through the book of Acts, we explore the implications of the vision that Peter has on the rooftop in Joppa, and challenge our thinking on who gets to define us.

Season 3 Episode 30 - In part 26 of our study through the book of Acts, we start into chapter 10 and examine the implications of God's message to Cornelius, a Roman Centurion, who had somehow gained God's attention without being a Christian or even Jewish.

Season 3 Episode 29 - In part 25 of our study through the book of Acts, we slow down to consider the synergy between having faith in God and love for one another, as evidenced by the incredible request of the believers in Joppa.

Season 3 Episode 28 - In part 24 of our study through the book of Acts, we look at Saul's first visit back to Jerusalem after his incredible conversion, and how Barnabas leveraged his reputation and relationships in the church to advocate for Saul and gain acceptance for him in the church community.

Season 3 Episode 27 - In part 23 of our study through the book of Acts, we look at the story of Jesus sending Ananias to Saul to minister healing and bring about transformation in Saul's life - after Jesus had confronted Saul on the road to Damascus. We consider the question "Why Does Obedience to Jesus, matter?" and what it means to partner with God his work in the lives of others.

Season 3 Episode 26 - In part 22 of our study through the book of Acts, Pastor Sam looks at Saul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus to explore the question of what happens when we choose to be stubborn.

Season 3 Episode 25 - In part 21 of our study through the book of Acts, we look at the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Official in Acts Chapter 8, and reflect on the real impact that our personal Bible-study time has on the people around us.

Season 3 Episode 24 - In part 20 of our study through the book of Acts, Pastor Sam examines the story of Simon in Acts 8 and how following Jesus means changing what you want, not just changing what you believe.

Season 3 Episode 23 - In part 19 of our study through the book of Acts, we look at the first scattering of the early church from Jerusalem, and how they kept the fight on the real enemy rather than retaliating against their persecutors.

Season 3 Episode 22 - In part 18 of our study through the book of Acts, we look at the death of Stephen and what it really means to lay down your life daily for Jesus.

Season 3 Episode 21 - In part 17 of our study through the book of Acts, Pastor Sam takes a third and final pass through Stephen's speech to the Sanhedrin in Acts 7:2-53 and explores a third main point Stephen was making. Humanity's default response to God and His chosen representatives has always been to reject and resist. But why?

Season 3 Episode 20 - In part 16 of our study through the book of Acts, we take a second pass at Stephen's speech to the Sanhedrin in Acts 7:2-53 and explore a second main point in his argument - the blessings of God are not limited to the Holy Land or the Temple - and how that point applies to us today.

Season 3 Episode 19 - In part 15 of our study through the book of Acts, Pastor Sam unpacks the first of three big ideas that run through Stephen's speech to the Sanhedrin in Acts 7 - and explores how we resist God without realizing it, when we expect Him to work inside the values and traditions we attach ourselves to.

Season 3 Episode 18 - In part 14 of our study through the book of Acts, Pastor Sam looks at Stephen, who was known for being filled with the Spirit by the character he displayed. not just by the power of his ministry.

Season 3 Episode 17 - In part 13 of our study through the book of Acts, we look at how the Apostles addressed a complaint within the early church. They solved the problem without creating another and we will explore how they did that.

Season 3 Episode 16 - In part 12 of our study through the book of Acts, we slow down to look at three verses that expose an incredible way to look at suffering. What should we expect out of life? How can we push through adversity? Why do some things get so much harder when we start following Jesus?

Season 3 Episode 15 - In part 11 of our study through the book of Acts, we consider the wisdom offered by a respected teacher in the Sanhedrin, when the apostles were arrested for a second time - and touch on Peter reflecting on the same idea later in his life, as he wrote 1 Peter.

Season 3 Episode 14 - In part 10 of our verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts, we look at the story of Ananias and Sapphira - exploring this shocking event in the early church to understand the importance of honesty in relationships and why it is critical in the church.