The Ministry Begins
As the church is now brought together and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we see the church now launched out into ministry. In this study we look at a miracle and a message. The miracle reveals the condition of man and the need for the gospel, and the message reveals that it’s all about Jesus!
Bible Text: Acts 3:1-26
Not By Might, Nor By Power
Zechariah receives his fifth vision and this is a word for Zerubbabel. As he is leading the rebuilding of the temple, things just looked bleak. ‘Can this ever get finished, will this ever look like it used to?’, was their thought. But the Lord speaks a word of encouragement to Zerubbabel, reminding him that it’s not by his might or power, but by the Spirit of the Lord that this work will be accomplished. An important truth for us today as well.
Bible Text: Zechariah 4:1-14
The Message and Model Of The Church
Peter continues to share with the onlookers there at Pentecost and explain to them what is going on. We’re seeing the birth of the church as the Holy Spirit is poured out. In our message today we look at the message of the church and the model of this early church. The message was all about Jesus, and the model of the church centred on simplicity.
Bible Text: Acts 2:22-47
Cleaned, Clothed, and Commissioned
In Chapter 3 Zechariah receives his fourth vision – it’s a vision of Joshua the high priest in filthy garments. And it’s a glimpse at the sin of Israel, but we see the work Jesus is coming to do in cleansing, clothing, and commissioning His people.
Bible Text: Zechariah 3:1-10
Keeping Our Kids In The Truth
Statistics show us that many kids are leaving the church as they get older. What’s the reason for this? What can we be doing better? We examine some of these questions and look at how to keep upcoming generations grounded in the truth.
The Birth Of The Church
Acts 2 is a pivotal chapter in the Bible. It’s the beginning of the church and the issuing of the power they’ll need through the Holy Spirit to go with the gospel. We look today at the baptism of the Holy Spirit: what it is, what it means, and why we need Him.
Bible Text: Acts 2:1-21
The Night Visions
The work of rebuilding the temple was underway, but there was still some worry and doubt. The people were wondering: “Is God really going to see us through? Is God really leading us to do this?” Well, in a single night Zechariah receives 8 visions that are meant to encourage the people in Jerusalem and fill them with hope not only for their day, but for the future. God is indeed at work and will be their help! A great encouragement for us as well.
Bible Text: Zechariah 1:7-2:13
Power to Proclaim
The book of Acts is the continuation of the Gospel story. It began with Jesus and 12 guys and continues on through the Holy Spirit and the church. As we spend time in this book we’ll see the church taking the gospel through the world. It’s a work that is still going on in our day so it’s a very applicable book for us. This study focuses on Jesus’ last instructions and the power available to be witnesses for Him.
Bible Text: Acts 1:1-26
A Fresh Start
Some of the people of Israel have returned home from their captivity in Babylon and are now faced with a monumental task of rebuilding the temple. When opposition set in the work stopped and many of them just moved on to focus on their own lives. It was a discouraged and despondent group. But they were missing out on the blessings of God because of their apathy. So here in the beginning of Zechariah we hear God calling out to return to Him. It’s one of the greatest invitations in Scripture. We are invited to turn ourselves to a holy God. And as we do, we will find Him and be blessed.
The book of Zechariah is meant to bring encouragement to the people as they see that God is still for them and is doing a work among them.
Bible Text: Zechariah 1:1-6
Jesus Is Alive, Are You?
Was Mark 16:9-20 a part of Mark’s original writing? We take a look at this to begin and then get into what is said in these verses and how they are a call to us to follow today.
Bible Text: Mark 16:9-20
Significant Insignificance
The fact that Jesus stepped out of heaven to come to this world to save us is amazing enough. But how He did it and the things or people He used spoke of bringing such significance to that which was often overlooked. There’s great encouragement for us today as we look at these things in this message.
Questioning God’s Goodness – Part 3
We conclude the book of Malachi looking at this debate between God and the people of Israel continue to unfold. God is calling them back to faithfulness, as He reveals His faithfulness to them.
Bible Text: Malachi 3:7-4:6