Pastor Ron Christiansen preaches a follow-up message on Acts 15. In light of the Jewish Nationalistic tendencies in Acts 12 and 15, what is appropriate political engagement and nationalism today?

Pastor Ron preaches from Acts 15:1-20 and observes 2 simple tests for truth in a church or teaching. These two truths form a foundation of orthodoxy and orthopraxy in the early church.

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Pastor Ron teaches from Acts 14 about how Paul, Barnabas, and the church faced opposition. Yet, even in opposition, they stood resolved, and the gospel flourished.

Pastor Ron Christiansen preaches from Acts chapter 13 about how God fulfills His promise that from Israel would come a blessing to the nations. Paul and Barnabas embark on a mission from Israel to bring the Gospel of the Messiah to the ends of the earth.

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This sermon covers the content of Acts 12. The chaos of the story is set in contrast to the stable, consistent word of God. The Word of God, specifically revealed through Jesus Christ, flourishes even when the world falls apart around us.

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Acts is divided into 3 Basic Sections. The Insiders, the In-Betweeners, and the Outsiders. But as Acts progresses, another group emerges, the Joiners. Acts 16 introduces this group who begin to join God, even when God starts to change who is part of His family.

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In Acts chapter 10, Peter meets Cornelius, who is an Outsider to Israel and to God. Yet, in God's grace, Cornelius is introduced to Jesus Chris,t and is rescued, along with his household, and given the Holy Spirit.

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In Acts 9, Peter encounters God in a different way than Paul, but the Lord still requires him to walk in faith.

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