FREEDOM AND OPPRESSION Acts 16:11-34 There's a lot of talk nowadays about freedom and oppression. So what does it mean to be oppressed or free? Interestingly, the world's way of…
The Conversion of Lydia (Acts 16:6-15) The Marsden Cross memorial in Kerikeri was erected to mark the first time the gospel was preached in New Zealand on Christmas day in…
Paul and Barnabas Separate Acts 15:36 - 16:5 We often look back to the past with rose-coloured glasses and miss the flaws and difficulties that happened along the way. This…
The Jerusalem Council Acts 15:12-35 Church life is often more complicated than it looks. To obtain unity, orthodoxy and preserve the gospel within it is not an easy thing to…
We have seen lots of challenges met by the disciples and early church in the past chapters - both internally and externally. In Ch15, we see the greatest issue that…
Acts 14:1-18 - First missionary journey recorded (chapters 13-14) - The journey included one city trying to stone the apostles, the other trying to worship them like gods. Such amazing…
Acts 13:42-52 Last week, we dealt with Paul's first recorded sermon where he spoke of the same message he preached everywhere else - justification by faith alone. Today, we are…
Acts 13:13-41 - The first recorded sermon of this great missionary - Saul. - When we read this sermon, we find the same exact message that he was preaching all…
The Release of Peter from the Prison This story ought to lead us to think highly of our God, realise the importance of prayer; to make us expect and hope…