Sermons on Christian Living
To Go or Not To Go
Acts 21:1-16 describes the end of Paul’s third missionary journey as he heads toward Jerusalem, fully aware he will be arrested. In Acts 20:22–24, Paul states he is “bound in the Spirit” to go to Jerusalem and is willing to face imprisonment or death to fulfill his ministry. As Paul travels, he stops in various cities where believers, through the Holy Spirit, warn him not to go to Jerusalem. This creates an apparent tension: the Spirit both compels Paul to…
Paul’s farewell to the Ephesians
Acts 20:17-38 Paul, on a determined journey to Jerusalem, urgently gathers the Ephesian church leaders to deliver a heartfelt final message. He recounts his ministry in Ephesus: Served with humility. Endured suffering with tears and trials. Preached and taught faithfully in public and private settings. Urged repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Paul emphasizes he is “bound in the Spirit” to go to Jerusalem, despite knowing suffering awaits him. His mission and calling outweigh personal safety. He models ultimate dedication…
Paul in Thessalonica and Berea
The message follows Paul, Silas, Timothy, and Luke during Paul’s second missionary journey, focusing on two cities: Thessalonica and Berea. In Thessalonica, Paul teaches in the synagogue for at least three Sabbaths, explaining from the Old Testament that Jesus had to suffer, die, and rise again. Some Jews, many devout Greeks, and several prominent women believed and joined Paul and Silas, causing jealousy among the synagogue leaders who lost influence and financial support. Opponents hired troublemakers to incite a mob,…
Joy in Difficult Circumstances
Acts 16:19-40 Paul and Silas are on the Second Missionary Journey Paul had just healed the slave girl who was announcing that Paul and Silas proclaimed the way of salvation. Her owners were furious, because she could no longer make them money. They took Paul and Silas to the authorities, with false charges. Paul and Silas were beaten with rods. threw them in prison and put them in stocks. At midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns. Suddenly…
Paul, Barnabas and Silas
This week we see one division extinguished, One division ignited, Four Contrasts, and learn the importance of making yourself available to be used by God. The Christians in Antioch were greatly encouraged by the letter from the apostles. Our walk with God is through faith in Jesus Christ Judas and Silas were leaders from the Jerusalem Church, who had travelled with Paul and Barnabas to verify the authenticity of the letter. They were sent back to Jerusalem by the apostles,…
Jerusalem counsel
The Gospel started with the Jews, then spread to the Gentiles The Gentiles were not required to follow the Jewish law. But some men arrived at the Antioch church from Judea, teaching that following the law was essential for salvation. So the Church sent Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem to ask the apostles. The disciples debated the matter, and determined that God had granted Salvation and the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles through faith, without the law. The Gentiles should…
Paul’s First Missionary Journey
While they were spending time with God and fasting, God specifically called for Saul and Barnabas to do a special work for Him Acts 1:8 : “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” They set out on their journey to the Ends of the Earth by sailing to Cyprus.John Mark accompanied them.…
Peter & Cornelius
Cornelius had been anticipating Peter’s arrival for three days. Peter realises that during his vision God was preparing him for this very meeting, and that Jesus’ salvation breaks through the old laws and traditions of Jewish separation from the Gentiles. Cornelius had been faithfully praying for a long time without anything dramatic happening. But God had been listening to his prayers, and today was the day that He planned to answer them. God always hears your prayers – Never give…
Saul joins the Church
Acts 9:23-43 The Jews were plotting to kill Paul, but he discovered their plot, and escaped the city by being let down in a basket out a window. When Saul returned to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they didn’t believe him. Barnabas presented Saul to the apostles, who investigated. Saul then started preaching in Jerusalem, but the Hellenistic Jews tried to hill him. so he escaped to Tarsus. Then the churches throughout the area had peace. Peter…
2025 Vision
Jesus said to go into all the world to preach the gospel. Every church has a part to play. Our vision is to start many churches in the Iberian peninsula over the next 10 years. There are plenty of opportunities for ministry Jesus told His disciples to make disciples of all nations. Jesus knew that they needed help. He told them to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit, who would give them the power that they needed. Parable of…