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In Mark 2:1-12, we read the story of the paralyzed man whose four friends brought him to Jesus for healing, even though they had to cut through the roof of a house to accomplish their goal. When Jesus saw the faith of the paralyzed man’s friends, He forgave the man’s sins and healed him of […]
John 17:3 says: “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” In this message, Pastor Jonathan Bergsma encourages us to spend time with God, getting to know Him, which will bring true and enduring relationship with Him. In addition to reading the […]
It is easy to get discouraged and think that your life or your life’s work doesn’t really amount to much of anything. Or, when we fail at something, to try to figure out some way that we can do better the next time or overcome that setback through our own efforts. In this message, Pastor […]
Not only did Jesus rise from the dead on Easter morning, but many other astounding events occurred leading up to and following this occasion, including dead saints coming back to life and appearing to many in Jerusalem (see Matthew 27:52-53). As word of these amazing things began to circulate, there was a new hope among […]
Updated for new events and perspective, Pastor Doug once again shares this message about the events that occurred on what has come to be known as Palm Sunday. Most of us have heard many times the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey the week of His crucifixion (see Mark 11:1-10), but there […]
In this final installment of the We Believe series, Pastor Doug continues where he left off in Part 6, looking at the resurrection, eternal life with God, and the millennial age that is just around the corner. It is during this millennial age that earth will be restored to its original state, before man sinned, […]
The Apostles’ Creed ends with, [We believe in] “the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.” These two statements of belief are a reflection of the entire hope of the Christian: that we will receive an immortal body, free from sin and the desire to sin, which will enable us to live eternally in […]
Another foundational belief that we hold as Christians is that the Bible is the inspired, holy, and living word of God. Too often, even Christians fail to acknowledge the truth of this simple statement. Yet, when you consider the complexity of having over 40 different authors write it over a period of 1,500 years and […]
In our society, there is a lot of conflict and polarization right now, which can lead to a feeling of being agitated and upset. Though the circumstances (and things we argue about) may be different than what they were even just a few short years ago, this state of conflict and chaos has been part […]
In this special service, Pastor Doug continues the We Believe message series by discussing “the communion of the saints” and the forgiveness of sins,” and how those beliefs apply to our daily lives. Along the way, we also hear the stories of those who have recently come up to ask for prayer from the Prayer […]
We believe “in the Holy Spirit, in the holy universal church.” On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out over 120 believers in Jerusalem who were then empowered to be witnesses of Jesus Christ. That day, 3000 people repented and made Jesus the Lord of their lives, thus establishing the Christian church. […]
After stating the belief in God the Father, The Apostles Creed continues with a sustained focus on “…Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord.” As Jesus clearly stated, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (see John 14:6). Yet, even with this unequivocal […]
In this opening message of the series, Pastor Doug focuses on the principles laid out in Hebrews 6:1-3: “Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about cleansing […]
In this message, guest speaker James DeMelo (author of Andrizo Man: A Call to Distinctive and Authentic Manhood) challenges us to take deliberate steps to unlock the gift in ourselves. God has given each of us a unique mission for our lives, something that only we can do. If we ever feel like life is […]
Pastor Jonathan Bergsma reminds us that we have been purchased with a price (the blood of Christ), and that we are a new creation in Him. So, when Satan tries to convince us that he is still in charge of our lives or that we don’t have power and authority to live the way we […]
In this message, Pastor Doug reminds us what a privilege we have as men and women to procreate – create lives made in the image of God, having eternal souls that will never die. We sometimes take this blessing for granted, or even believe Satan’s deceit that this ability is not really a blessing, but […]
In this message, Pastor Austin encourages us to set aside all other distractions and focus on getting to know Jesus and having a close relationship with Him. When we do this, it affects every area of our lives and unlocks the potential each one of us has to do extraordinary things with His help. Apart […]
In Hebrews 12:1-3, Paul encourages us to run the race set before us, as our work and efforts are being observed by those who have gone on before us. While this scripture is familiar to most of us, what does it really mean to “run the race?” In this message, Pastor Doug encourages us to […]
With the current state of the world, it can be easy to feel fear about the future and what might be in store for us, our families, and our country. But, no matter what the circumstances around us, Pastor Doug encourages us that the key to living the life God has planned for us is […]
As the Christmas season approaches, we hear all sorts of different ideas and messages about who Jesus was, and whether or not His birth means what Christians believe it to mean. In this message, Pastor Dan Seaborn examines what the Bible says about who Jesus truly is. During a very dark time in the history […]
Picking up where he left off in the previous message, Pastor Doug continues his look at the lineage or genealogies of Jesus, which tell the story of how God put together the human side of His heritage. Jesus’ ancestry was full of people who were certainly imperfect, and who were even highly unlikely to be […]
At times, we might find ourselves thinking that the Christmas story was kind of a desperate Plan B that God had to craft when mankind sinned and ruined His plan for a perfect world. But, as Pastor Doug points out, right from the beginning of human history, the genealogies discussed in Genesis 5 show that […]
In this very personal message, Pastor Dan Seaborn shares the importance of providing our children – all of the children within our influence – the proper training and guidance with regard to what is important in life, and where they can find truth. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should […]
In the concluding message of this series, Pastor Doug focuses on the value and benefits of “knowing God,” and how He brings kindness, justice, and righteousness on earth (see Jeremiah 9:24). When we are secure in our knowledge and understanding of who God is and how He operates, it is harder for Satan to lie […]
Another seemingly unlikely aspect of God is that, even though He is omnipresent (everywhere), He sometimes seems hard to find. Even though the Bible makes it very clear that there is nowhere we can go without finding God there, why does it seem at times that we can pray and there is no one listening, […]
As we try to understand and accept that God works through unlikely methods and people in our own times, it may be helpful to look at perhaps the most unlikely actions that God Himself has ever taken. Pastor Doug encourages us to consider that God gave up His infinite power and sovereignty to become human […]
Most (if not all) of the characters we read about in the Bible who accomplished great things for God were not highly qualified, extraordinarily talented people; however, God used their “yes” to advance His plans and purposes. In this message, Pastor Adam Richter encourages each of us to consider what God can do with our […]
In this message, Pastor Doug examines the stories of Job and Joseph and the unlikely circumstances God used to accomplish great and important things. In the case of Joseph and his long string of misfortunes, Joseph could have taken a defeatist attitude and concluded that God was not with him or working anything for his […]
In the opening message of this series, Pastor Doug looks at the story of Jonah, who had been called by God to be His prophet, but who was reluctant to actually use his talents to complete the mission God had for him. He didn’t tell God no, but he just went in the opposite direction. […]
When Jesus said to His Disciples, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (see Mark 1:17), they understood that the process of fishing involved preparation and dedication – the fish weren’t going to just fall into their laps. In this challenging message, Pastor Doug encourages us to switch from being passive “followers” […]
The Bible is full of wisdom about relying on God for everything, and it seems like the right thing to do. But, in practice, getting to a place where we rely on God means that we have to give up relying on ourselves. Giving up our own ambitions and “dying to our own wills” (see […]
Following Christ and being part of the body of Christ (the church) is really quite a straightforward proposal: is it meant to be simple and focused. But, as Pastor Dan Seaborn shares in this message, we often get distracted by all of the things going on around us, and this serves to: frustrate and confuse […]
In this message, which builds on themes from The Exodus Man and Seeing the Unseen, Pastor Doug encourages us to reevaluate where we stand in our relationship with God, and what we are empowered to be and do as one who has been baptized and has the Holy Spirit living within us. There are some […]
In 2 Kings 6:8-22, we read the story of how the King of Aram sent an army to attack the Prophet Elijah, and how God sent His protective forces to prevent any harm from coming to Elijah. While Elijah could see the protection of God all around him, his servant was not so blessed. When […]
Most of us are familiar with the story of the Children of Israel being set free after 430 years of slavery in Egypt, only to wander in the wilderness for 40 years before they finally entered into the land promised to them by God. They had technically (physically) been set free, but they were still […]
In Mark 4:35-41, we read the familiar story of how Jesus was awakened by His disciples during the middle of a fierce storm, and He simply spoke to the wind and waves to immediately calm them. What is often missed in this story is the fact that He and the disciples were still on their […]
In this message, Pastor Doug encourages us to embrace the true meaning and power of what being baptized means in our walk with God. Even though we may not have fully realized the changes and the commitment that being baptized brings at the time we did it (much like we don’t understand the full commitment […]
In this message, guest speaker Pastor John Vereecken challenges us to do what God has called us to do – be His feet and hands in the world. When we become aware of needs or problems that are around us, it could be that this is God allowing us to see the opportunity to do […]
In Luke 10:38-42, we read the story about Jesus visiting the house of Mary and Martha, and Martha getting frustrated by having to do all of the work of hosting, while Mary just sits with Jesus and listens to Him. In this message, Pastor Austin encourages us to set aside the distractions, worries, tasks, and […]
In this message, Pastor Doug continues with a theme that he introduced in November of 2020, with Living a Life of Risk – Part 1. You may want to review that message along with watching Part 2, where Pastor Doug challenges us to be open to taking the right sort of risks, the ones that […]
In this message, Pastor Doug examines what the next phase of human history will look like, when Christ returns and there is a period of one thousand years where He will reign on earth, a time referred to as “the millennial age.” Just as with the earlier ages or eras of mankind, there are indications […]
Life’s ups and downs – especially the downs – can cause us to wonder what it all means, and whether or not there really is a plan that we’re following, or just some random set of circumstances we’re living through. However, when we back up and look at the bigger picture of the spiritual conflict […]
As part of Celebration Sunday, Pastor Doug shares the parable of The Great Supper (see Luke 14:15-24). In this parable, Jesus talks about how the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who invited many people to a celebration, but many chose not to attend, offering some weak excuses as to why they couldn’t make […]
In Luke 16:1-13, Jesus tells the story of a steward who struck bargains with his master’s debtors for just a portion of their debts, in order to show some return for his master, as well as gain favor with the debtors. In another parable found in Luke 12:16-21, Jesus tells the story of a “rich […]
In this challenging and inspiring message, guest speaker Dan Mohler asks us to consider the true value of being “born again,” and what that means in terms of our way of thinking and for what our purpose truly is in being here on this earth. Many of us have fallen into the belief that being […]
In Matthew 5:4, Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted,” as He was in the beginning portion of His Sermon on the Mount. In this message, Pastor Chad discusses the two essential meanings of this statement. In one regard, Jesus is saying that those who mourn or grieve (and repent) […]
In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount with the story of the wise and foolish builders, using this parable to illustrate that there are two approaches to living our lives. One way is to pursue or value wealth, success, education, worldly knowledge, the correct political or religious views, seek the approval of […]
In Matthew 13:3-23, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower, sometimes referred to as The Parable of the Four Soils. In this parable, the farmer who plants the seed represents God, who shares the truth of His Word (the seeds) to the wide audience of humanity (the various soils). How that word is received determines […]
In Matthew 13:44, Jesus speaks a very short parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” With this as a backdrop, Pastor Dan points out that there […]
In Matthew 18:21-35, Jesus responds to a question from Peter about forgiveness by telling the story of a servant who was forgiven of a large debt from his master, but who then failed to forgive a much smaller debt from a fellow servant. Because he failed to show mercy, when word of his unforgiveness got […]
In the Jewish culture of Jesus’ time, it was a custom that after being engaged, the prospective groom would go to prepare a place for the new couple to live. After he finished his preparations, he would then return to claim his bride without any forewarning, making the mystery of when he might come back […]
In the parable of the landowner (see Matthew 20:1-16), Jesus tells the story of a wealthy man who hired people to work in his field for the day, some as early as 9 am, and others as late as 5 pm. At the end of the work day, he paid them all the same wage, […]
In this energizing message, Pastor Jonathan Bergsma encourages that our lives can change in so many positive ways when our goal and our passion is to know Jesus, not just follow some rules or take part in godly things out of a sense of duty. Knowing Jesus requires that we dedicate time to our relationship […]
The entire plan of salvation – God and humankind having a close and living relationship – centers on the work that Jesus accomplished on the cross. 1 Peter 1:3 says, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living […]
We have likely heard the story of Palm Sunday many times over, and understand that there was a desire by the Israelites for Jesus to set up an earthly kingdom and deliver them from Roman rule; however, Jesus wasn’t here to set up a kingdom on earth, and He was coming to Jerusalem during the […]
In this encouraging message, Pastor Doug discusses the story of Jacob, one of the Patriarchs of the nation of Israel, whose life represents the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer (today). Right from the start, Jacob struggled with his nature of self-reliance, practicing deceit, and trying to manipulate the circumstances […]
In the Bible, the number six is often associated with mankind, and is considered symbolic of human traits, efforts, and limits. One example of this is that God created humans on the sixth day of creation. By contrast, the number seven is symbolic of God, and His perfection. In this message, Pastor Doug looks at […]
In our society today, there are many words being circulated that are contradictory, troubling, and generally lacking in hope. If we listen very much or for very long, it is easy to get discouraged and start to wonder if things will ever get better. In this message, Pastor Dan encourages us to focus instead on […]
In this message, Pastor Doug discusses God’s principles of stewardship and multiplication. Much like a seed in nature dies to produce a significant increase, Jesus died for us, and His sacrifice has been multiplied by many redeemed souls and in countless other ways. This principle holds true for any spiritual investment or sacrifice that we […]
In the simple yet profound story of The Prodigal Son (see Luke 15:11-32), Jesus illustrates how the love of God is for every person, no matter what our experience in life may be. In this encouraging message, Pastors Adam and Emily Richter remind us that both those who generally follow the rules, as well as […]
When the time came for Jesus to declare Himself for who He was and what He had come to do, He chose to travel to Samaria and gently confront the woman at the well, who had a track record of failure in her relationships and was pretty much at the bottom of the social ladder, […]
In this message, Pastor Doug contends that the desires we all have in life can be organized into three different categories: peace, purpose, and pleasure. We spend a lot of time chasing each of these aspects of life, often coming up empty – no peace, no sense of purpose, and taking pleasure in little or […]
In Matthew 5:8, Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” We might think that this is some sort of preview for what Heaven will be like, that, finally purified, we will be able to see God face to face. But, in this challenging message, Pastor Austin Bergsma encourages us […]
In Genesis 15-18, we read the story of how God promised Abraham that he and Sarah would have a son, and what happened over the 15 years after that promise was made. In short, 15 years later, they still did not have a son together, they had made a lot of mistakes along the way, […]
We often feel like we are waiting for something from God, a seemingly overdue answer to a prayer that centers around our health, our family, our job, or even our nation. Further, we may be confident that what we are asking God for is good, and consistent with His general will or values. Yet we […]
In this message, guest speaker Jennelle Bergsma encourages us to focus on the correct thing as we run the race that has been set before us. If we are feeling stuck or incapable, fixing our eyes on Christ (see Hebrews 12:2) will help us overcome any obstacle. If we’re able to go beyond just focusing […]
In this message, Pastor Doug gets a chance to wrap up his sermon series that was underway when Covid broke out and prevented him from delivering the series finale earlier this year. In fact, the word from God for City Church this coming year is “fire,” and all of the spiritual connotations of that word, […]
Join us for our special Christmas celebration! The kids share their thoughts about what Christmas means to them, and there are extra musical performances by the band. Pastor Doug focuses on what it must have been like for Mary to accept the role that the Angel told her about – becoming the mother of The […]
This year seems like it has been a particularly difficult one, and it is easy to get discouraged if we look around us and listen to all of the voices that we hear on the news, social media, and even among ourselves. In this message, Pastor Dan reminds us that there is a much bigger […]
As we read or hear the familiar account of the Christmas story, we sometimes don’t even think much about the details, such as the significance of Christ being born in Bethlehem, or that he was wrapped in swaddling cloth, and so on. However, every detail of the story has a significance that goes beyond the […]
In sending His Son to this world to give His life for our sins, God acted with extravagance; He gave His most precious resource, sacrificially for us. When we grasp just how generously we have been treated, we can’t help but turn that around to be generous with others. In this message, Pastor Doug challenges […]
In this message, Pastor Matt Schmuker challenges us to consider what we really should be aiming for in life. Too often, we are trying to satisfy ourselves with physical or temporary things in an attempt to be happy or fulfilled, when it is truly only through a relationship with God that our deepest longings can […]
There are the usual troubles and poor circumstances that come about in life, and then there are “perfect storms” where seemingly everything is against us and there is a temptation to compromise our principles or give up. This happened to David, as he was pursued by King Saul for 13 years, on the run for […]
In John 4:16, Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” In this message, Pastor Dan Seaborn explains several different “ways” that Christ taught us to follow Him and the plans that He has for us: pray without ceasing (stopping); remember that […]
While the idea of risk is often seen as negative (with risk as something to be avoided), the truth of the matter is that life is full of different risks. If we can avoid being paralyzed by the prospect of facing risk, we can better assess what risks are worthwhile (worth undertaking) and which are […]
In this message, newly ordained Pastor Austin Bergsma challenges us to go beyond the simple head knowledge that Jesus loves us and really internalize the magnitude of that love. When we focus on the love of Christ, we can go from being almost in neutral to a place of being on fire for Him and […]
The first man – Adam – was made from the dust of the earth and failed to stay connected to God as he fell into sin. Jesus, though He was God and spiritual in nature, became the “2nd man” so He could redeem (make right) the failure of the first man, Adam (see 1 Corinthians […]
In Part 2 of this message, Pastor Doug continues to discuss the attributes of God and how understanding who He is helps us to relate to Him and guides us as we seek to live in ways that are pleasing to Him. The most important event through which we can learn about and appreciate fully […]
Depending upon who you ask, there are many different answers that are given to the question: “Who is Jesus?” Even among the disciples themselves, there were various opinions expressed about His true identity (see Matthew 16:13-19). But, when Peter said, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God,” Jesus confirmed this statement and […]
During these times, it is easy to become fearful and stressed, but that’s not the way it has to be. Pastor Doug reminds us of some important truths that can help us focus our thoughts and our feelings in a more positive and peaceful way, starting with the truth that God is in control of […]
God is the Creator of the entire universe, yet He is also interested in – and particular about – even the smallest details of His creation and of our lives. As we attempt to follow more precisely this God of both the majestic and the intimate, the starting point is to get to know Him […]
There’s an old children’s song about “daring to be a Daniel,” about having the courage to stand alone for a just cause. In this message, Pastor Doug references this song and then goes on to explain that many of us are looking for others to act in the way that the old testament Daniel did, […]
The story of Job is one of the most powerful examples of believers being tested in life. In Job 7:17-18, Job asks God, “What is mankind that you make so much of them, that you give them so much attention, that you examine them every morning and test them every moment?” In truth, as Job […]
In this message, Chris Overstreet, the founder of Compassion to Action, shares his personal story of accepting Christ and the changes it brought to his life. With a willingness to follow God and His will, Chris has experienced many supernatural and unexpected things, from personal healing to traveling the world and preaching the gospel. If […]
On September 26th, there will be a gathering of Christians on the national mall in Washington – billed as “The Return” – where they will fast and pray for our nation as we face this difficult time in history. This event is very much in keeping with 2 Chronicles 7:14, which says, “If my people, […]
In John 14:6, Jesus responds to a question from Thomas the Disciple, who asks “…how can we know the way?” Then Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” While this verse is often cited as the source for asserting the validity of […]
From the first passover meal that foreshadowed the Lord’s Supper and going forward, there is a strong theme in scripture of God feeding His people. There is the manna from heaven for the Children of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness; Jesus miraculously fed the 4,000 and the 5,000, and so much more. In […]
In Revelation 12:1-14, John the Apostle describes a scenario that is highly symbolic, yet can be seen as a reflection of situations and entities that are present in our world today. In this message, Pastor Doug describes the meaning behind these symbols and how they constitute the final chapter in the story of the spiritual […]
In part 2 of this series, Pastor Doug discusses how Satan is fighting harder than ever before as he sees his time of dominance coming to a close. There is a spiritual war going on to try to keep us from our destiny as a nation, to put us at a place of fear and […]
As Jesus began His ministry, He went to the temple and read His mission statement from the book of Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for […]
In Psalms 11:3, David asks the question, “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? He asked this question at a time when King Saul had lost his way, the Philistines were attacking the nation of Israel, and David had to flee his home in order to preserve his life. As we look […]
As we go through our lives, sometimes it might feel like our story (our actuality) is not a very good one, lacks meaning, or maybe we’ve already messed it up so badly that there is no way it can turn around. Yet, in Ephesians 3:20, Paul says, “Now unto him that is able to do […]
Any time we live in close proximity to others, there are opportunities for offense: in our families, in our church, jobs, or even just driving down the road. Satan wants you to start down the path of offense so that he can lure you into deeper and more destructive emotions. As Pastor Doug describes, it […]
Right now, our society is dealing with a higher than usual level of tension and apprehension regarding issues that have plagued us throughout our history;equality among all people, authority versus civil liberties, oppression, and more. In this informal discussion, listen as Pastor Doug and Bishop McMurray reveal their thoughts about where we are and the […]
Exodus 19 and 20 tells of the original Pentecost, which was 50 days after the original Passover in Egypt. God showed Himself on Mount Sinai through fire and smoke and violent quaking of the mountain. The people were so afraid that they asked Moses to talk to God directly and then bring back God’s response, […]
Today, we are living in a challenging time. People are dying, businesses are struggling, suicide, depression, abuse and divorce are all increasing, as we face a pandemic without a clear set of expectations about what to do or how long it might last. In the book of Numbers (see Numbers 21:4-9 and Numbers 16), the […]
The idea of being pleasing to God may seem quite daunting, yet it is really at the heart of what we desire to do in any relationship with Him. While we might dismiss it as being sort of an “impossible dream,” the Bible actually has very specific ideas about what it means (or takes) to […]
In this service, Pastor Dan focuses on the value and the role of motherhood in both our society and in our spiritual lives. And, there is a challenge to mothers to seek their confidence and their value in God, rather than in common things like a relationship, their looks, their accomplishments, etc. Your true value […]
In a difficult situation, like the one that we are in presently, it is easy to focus on our circumstances, but when the Apostle Paul was spending some “down time” in prison for his faith, he used that time to write letters that later became books in the New Testament. In Phillipians 4:11-13 he wrote, […]
Pastor Dan Seaborn shares a message about how Jesus intends for us to lead lives that are full of peace, no matter what our circumstances are or what state our society is in. Jesus was very clear that He left us His peace (see John 14:27) as He returned to Heaven. To help us understand […]
The current situation in our society is very challenging, and may be leading us to wonder if everything is going to be ok. In this message, Pastor Doug teaches us that every challenge comes with an opportunity, and when the church successfully navigates a challenge, there is often a period of explosive growth. Pastor Doug […]
In this inspiring message, guest speaker Robby Dawkins focuses on the story of Jesus borrowing Peter’s boat and then later asking Peter to catch fish by putting his nets out on the opposite side of the boat (see Luke 5:1-11). In this unlikely story of a carpenter giving great fishing advice to an experienced fisherman, […]
Every mighty forest fire began with a spark from a small campfire or a single bolt of lightning, spreading and growing from that single point to become a self-perpetuating force. In this same way, after a few years of the early church growing solely in the city of Jerusalem, persecution scattered the early believers into […]
As we try to follow the will of God for our lives, it is no accident that we often feel under fire from all sides. Satan is our enemy and he truly works to discourage us from reaching our spiritual destiny. Instead of giving up or giving in to despair, we need to remember that […]
On the day of Pentecost, three thousand people came to believe in Christ. Then what? The small group of original disciples suddenly were leading a new movement, without any experience and without any blueprint. Should everyone just go back home and continue their lives, or should they stick together? If they did, what were they […]