Storms, Shipwrecks, and Snakebites

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5 December 2021

Acts 27-28 — In these final chapters of Acts, Paul sails for Rome to testify to Caesar and the Jewish leaders regarding Jesus. But the journey was far from smooth-sailing.
In the face of challenge and danger aplenty, what was Paul’s response? Fear? Doubt? Far beyond his circumstances, Paul’s perspective points us to the very same certainties found right the way through Acts: God’s unstoppable purpose, unfailing power, and unshakeable promise.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 1:03:42

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21 November 2021

Fruitfulness Through The Trials

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21 November 2021

Acts 23:11; Philippians 1:12-14; 18b-22 — Imprisoned and held in chains for most of a decade, Paul’s preaching days seemed finished. But, empowered by the Lord, Paul’s focus on ‘fruitful labour’ enabled these years to be the most impactful of his entire ministry. In seasons of trial, what will our perspective be - focused on our suffering, or empowered by God to bear fruit in any season we face?

WATCH: Sermon begins at 52:34

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14 November 2021

A Template For Living

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14 November 2021

Acts 21-24 — In his time in Jerusalem and Caesarea, Paul suffered arrest, accusation, plots to take his life, Roman trials, and years of imprisonment. But far from shrinking back, Paul’s passionate devotion to God was defined by: the priority of God’s will, opposition made into opportunity, and the proclamation of the Gospel. Such a life gives us a template for Godly living through…anything!

WATCH: Sermon begins at 48:27

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7 November 2021

The Called Life

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7 November 2021

Acts 20:17-38 — Headed for Jerusalem, the certainty of imprisonment and hardship did not deter Paul from following the Holy Spirit’s leading. Why? Paul did not live seeking human approval or success. Rather, he single-mindedly sought to fulfil the calling of Jesus on his life. For us today, God’s invitation has not changed: to live in wholehearted pursuit of His calling in every moment of life.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 1:00:01

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31 October 2021

Sacrificial Love

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31 October 2021

Acts 20:1-6;31-35 — While Paul was the clear human figurehead of the Gospel’s spread throughout Acts, he didn’t do it alone. In Acts 20, Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders displays his deep affection for those who joined in his ministry - a sacrificial, perseverant, Christ-like love, that sought always to give rather than receive. Paul’s example poses us a lifelong challenge: will we too serve those around us with Christ’s radical, sacrificial love?

WATCH: Sermon begins at 49:37