November 20, 2023
Good News | Acts 28:23-31
With All Boldness
Paul is in chains, but he is still sharing his faith. He creates opportunities to share his faith, takes time for conversations, and is clear about a person’s choice for or against Jesus. Then, the story ends abruptly with a single word of hope: unhindered.
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- Have you ever spoken up about Jesus and had people insult or ridicule you for it?
- How do you feel about the possibility of being insulted or injured for speaking about Jesus?
- Stephen raises the issue of idols. What’s the problem with idols? What idols do people worship in our day?
- Do you have a clear picture of what happens at the end of your life? Yes or no, explain what you believe.
- Does the image of Jesus standing mean anything to you? Do you think this could apply to you?
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Recent Sermons
Luke 1:26-38 - This Christmas, discover how God is on the move—sending Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth and inviting ordinary people into the greatest story ever told. Explore Mary’s costly yet courageous “yes” and what it reveals about the Christian life.
Luke 1:5-17 - The first Christmas bursts to life with promise and purpose—God sets His plan in motion, beginning in Jerusalem with an elderly priest and a miraculous birth announcement. Excitement is rising, and the story is just beginning.
Mark 3:32-35 - Discover why community is the most essential practice for following Jesus. This week’s passage highlights the kind of people we’re called to walk with—those who do the will of God.
Jn. 15:5-17 - Discover how staying connected to Jesus—the true vine—produces lasting spiritual fruit. Learn how a simple Rule of Life, shaped by practices like prayer, Scripture, sabbath, solitude, community, and service, helps us remain rooted in Him.
Mark 2:17 - Jesus came to call sinners—those who know they miss the mark. Following him begins with humility and self-awareness, not perfection.
Matthew 26:36-39 - Christian practices like prayer and Sabbath quiet the noise so we can hear God’s voice and face the deeper emotions He invites us to heal.
