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Episode 233: The Message of Peace on Earth During the Christmas Season!!, 12.15.24

Episode 233: The Message of Peace on Earth During the Christmas Season!!, 12.15.24

"Peace on Earth" may seem like false advertising due to the anger and strife in the world as well as the chaos in our own lives. True peace can only come through Christ. Jesus, Himself, IS peace. Peace with Christ means that Jesus is with us even in times of trouble.

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Episode 233: The Message of Peace on Earth During the Christmas Season!!, 12.15.24

Episode 233: The Message of Peace on Earth During the Christmas Season!!, 12.15.24

"Peace on Earth" may seem like false advertising due to the anger and strife in the world as well as the chaos in our own lives. True peace can only come through Christ. Jesus, Himself, IS peace. Peace with Christ means that Jesus is with us even in times of trouble.

Episode 232: Acts 23:12-35, Seeing God's Sovereignty in the Gospel, 12.8.24

Episode 232: Acts 23:12-35, Seeing God's Sovereignty in the Gospel, 12.8.24

Jewish conspirators go the chief priests and elders with a plan. God has a foil to the plan: Paul's nephew speaks with the commander regarding the plot. The commander takes action, keeping Paul safe.

Episode 231: Acts 22:23-23:11, Learning Ambassadorship from Paul, 12.1.24

Episode 231: Acts 22:23-23:11, Learning Ambassadorship from Paul, 12.1.24

Paul responds to being arrested after the crowds reject him. He informs the commander that he is a Roman Citizen by birth. Then Paul is rejected by the Sanhedrin.

Episode 230: Acts 21:37-22:22, The Testimony to the Jews in the Temple, 11.24.24

Episode 230: Acts 21:37-22:22, The Testimony to the Jews in the Temple, 11.24.24

Paul addresses the commander as he is lead away. He stands on the stairs of the Roman barracks and gives his testimony.

Episode 229: Acts 21:1-36, When Serving God Brings Trouble, 11.10.24

Episode 229: Acts 21:1-36, When Serving God Brings Trouble, 11.10.24

Agabus predicts Paul's upcoming trouble in Jersulem. Paul travels to Jersulem, shares with the elders there. Paul begins to preach in the temple and trouble arises.

Episode 228: What Is Expected of Christians for the Election, Various Scriptures, 11.3.24

Episode 228: What Is Expected of Christians for the Election, Various Scriptures, 11.3.24

What is the Christian's responsibility for voting?

Episode 227: Acts 20:17-38, Final Instructions for the Ephesus Elders, 10.27.24

Episode 227: Acts 20:17-38, Final Instructions for the Ephesus Elders, 10.27.24

Paul speaks with the elders of the Ephesus church one last time before leaving. Paul explains he isn't making plans on what is the easiest route.

Episode 226: Acts 20:1-16, Paul's Busy Schedule, 10.20.24

Episode 226: Acts 20:1-16, Paul's Busy Schedule, 10.20.24

Paul's third journey.

Episode 225: Acts 19:21-41, Christ Affects Every Culture, 10.13.24

Episode 225: Acts 19:21-41, Christ Affects Every Culture, 10.13.24

A riot occurs because Christ affects idolatry. The issue is that would be less worship but that there would be less money made from selling idols.

Episode 224: John 15:12-17, Do You See Jesus as a Friend to You?, 10.6.24

Episode 224: John 15:12-17, Do You See Jesus as a Friend to You?, 10.6.24

What defines a friend? A person that knows you & that you know well.

Episode 223: Mark 8:11-29, Seeing Clearly, S. Crapo, 9.29.24

Episode 223: Mark 8:11-29, Seeing Clearly, S. Crapo, 9.29.24

Jesus deals with the "blind" Pharisees vs. dense disciples. Later, He asks the disciples who others think He is and then who they think He is.

Episode 222: Acts 19:11-20, Spiritual Warfare Brings Change, 9.22.24

Episode 222: Acts 19:11-20, Spiritual Warfare Brings Change, 9.22.24

Going into a spiritual battle in the flesh is pointless.

Episode 221: Acts 19:1-10, The Return to Ephesus, 9.15.24

Episode 221: Acts 19:1-10, The Return to Ephesus, 9.15.24

Paul's 3rd Missionary Journey.

Episode 220: Acts 18:18-28, The Gospel Moment, 9.8.24

Episode 220: Acts 18:18-28, The Gospel Moment, 9.8.24

Paul Returns to Antioch.

Episode 219: Acts 18:1-17, Paul in Corinth, Pt. 1, 9.1.24

Episode 219: Acts 18:1-17, Paul in Corinth, Pt. 1, 9.1.24

Paul arrives in Corinth, meets Aquilla & Priscilla. Silas & Timothy join him. The Lord gives him a vision "Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking".

Episode 218: Acts 17:15-35, Evangelism in a Mars Hill Context, 8.25.24

Episode 218: Acts 17:15-35, Evangelism in a Mars Hill Context, 8.25.24

Paul travels to Athens and is stirred by what he sees.

Episode 217: Acts 16:35-17:14, Gospel Warfare, 8.18.24

Episode 217: Acts 16:35-17:14, Gospel Warfare, 8.18.24

Paul & Silas meet Lydia. Jewish unbelievers become envious of the Gentiles accepting Christ.

Episode 216: Acts 16:16-34, Freedom Doesn't Always Feel Free, 8.11.24

Episode 216: Acts 16:16-34, Freedom Doesn't Always Feel Free, 8.11.24

Paul & Silas are arrested, yet they still worshipped in prison. Prison guard accepted Christ after an earthquake.

Episode 215: Acts 16:6-18, Seeking God's Will Unfold

Episode 215: Acts 16:6-18, Seeking God's Will Unfold

Lydia, a merchant of purple fabric, accepted Christ as her Savior. Paul & Silas are targeted when they release a slave girl from demons.

Episode 214: Acts 15:36-16:5, Ministry In a Fallen World

Episode 214: Acts 15:36-16:5, Ministry In a Fallen World

Paul & Barnabas start to plan another missions trip. Barnabas chose to give John Mark another chance while Paul chose to be discerning due to past behavior. Because of the different views, Paul & Barnabas decide to go their separate ways.