Acts - Horham Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
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Focus text: Acts 8:1-8
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Today we look at Acts 8 to discovery the key ingredients in an individuals life that lead them to be baptised. John with us as we examine the events that took place during a miraculous meeting between a Christian leader called Phliip and a ‘God seeker’ from Ethiopia.
As we come to the end of our study in the book of Acts we reflect on what we have seen, heard & learnt.
Why does Paul go to such lengths to defend the reality of the resurrection of Jesus? Because it is a truth that changes everything!
When Paul shares his story of coming to faith in Christ, his listeners respond in 3 ways.
As Paul is in the Temple in Jerusalem he is seized by an angry crowd and severely beaten. His rescue comes in the form of the Roman army seeking to prevent any further riots. As a result he gets the chance to either defend himself or to defend the message Christ has given him to…
During Acts 21 we see the Apostle Paul faced with numerous decisions to which there is seemingly no clear answer. So how does he do it? Listen in to find out.
As Paul heads to Jerusleum he makes a quick stopover near the city of Ephesus. His intention, to spend some time with the Elders he had trained and established whilst he was pastor there. It’s a time when the realities of long term church ministry are laid bear – the encouragements, the challenges & the…
As the new churches across the Mediterranean begin to feel the exhausting effects of constant persecution & opposition; the apostle Paul shows up to give them exactly what they need. Focus Text: Acts 20:1-12
A riot in the city of Ephesus, recorded in Acts 19, helps us to see the tightrope of the Christian life.
During this mornings message, the last of our studies in Acts during our morning services, we look at Paul’s return visit to the church in Ephesus and find a group of people who discover they need more than just knowledge of Jesus.
In our passage today we find the apostle Paul somewhat tired, fearful & discouraged. Yet into this God speaks and spurs him on with great encouragement. A powerful message to those who are tired & weary.
As Paul reasons with the brightest minds of the day in the capital of philosophy, he explains why a once unknown God can now be known by all. Focus Text: Acts 17
When surrounded by an angry mob, Paul & Silas are labeled as ‘men who have turned the world upside down’. We see how & why.
As we dig a bit deeper into Acts 17 we see 3 different ways the early church used to spread the gospel to those they met.
As the early church faces one of most defining moments, the grace of the gospel is explained & celebrated. Focus Text: Acts 15
At our joint service with both Fressingfield & Laxfield Baptist Churches, James Brown from The Faith Mission shares some advice from God’s word for when we are opposed in or for our faith.
Our passage today tells of an emergency meeting called by the early church leaders to discuss an issue so great it would impact the world forever. As a result of their discussion, that day, we exist as a church today. Focus text: Acts 15
In Acts 14 we find the Apostle Paul facing a wide range of daily challenges – in or time together today we will see how our experience of Christian ministry is so similar to Paul’s and learn how he kept going despite the challenges!
In our passage today we find the apostle Paul giving his listeners 4 reasons to follow Christ. Those 4 reasons are as persuasive and helpful today as they were then. Focus Text: Acts 13
Today we get another look at the church in Antioch and ask what it is that helped them to be willing to sacrifice their comfort to obey the Spirit and send out missionaries for the sake of others. Focus text – Acts 13:1-12
When Peter is arrested by the King and placed in a heavily guarded prison cell to await his execution, the church gathers to pray. What God does next is beyond even their wildest imagination! Focus Text – Acts 12
The new testaments churches were always places of constant excitement and incredible happenings weren’t they? Well today we will be looking to answer that very question b studying the report of the church in Antioch, the birth place of the name ‘Christians’, found at the end of Acts 11.
A series of quite incredible events leads the Apostle Peter to a Roman Centurion. What followed was an event which would change the face of the world as we know it. Focus Text – Acts 11:1-18
In today’s message we focus on two incredible miracles involving Peter, two miracles which give us a glimpse into the Kingdom of God and what it is like. Focus Text – Acts 9:32-42
Hear how God worked out his plan to turn one of the church’s fiercest persecutors into arguably its greatest ever leader. Focus Text – Acts 9:1-31
A chance meeting on a dusty road or God’s hand at work? Listen to this week’s sermon to hear how a man on the outside of God’s people was led to meet his Saviour.
Just days after the fierce persecution of the Jerusalem church begins, we find Philip in the ‘foreign’ land of Samaria sharing the message of Jesus. Some believe, others have a plan to use it all for their own gain… what could possibly go wrong!? Have a listen to find out! Acts 8:4-25
In our passage today we come face to face with those who seek to ‘ravage’ the church. We will see the incredible way Christ uses the persecution of his church to further his kingdom and ask what we can do to prepare to do the same. Passage – Acts 8:1-8
As tensions run high in Jerusalem, a mob is out for blood… the blood of a man named Stephen. Acts 6:8 – 7:60
The early church is growing quickly – so it’s no surprise it’s leaders are stretched and their ministry to the church is spread thinly. Today we will see an issue arise which threatens the unity & effective ministry of the church; a threat with the potential to either slow the work or completely stop it…
The age old saying ‘I’ll believe it when I see it’ is put to the test as we continue our series in the book of Acts. Acts 5:12-21
On the surface our passage today seems to be all about a Christian couples lack of generosity but what we will actually see is a far deeper problem which plagues the worldwide church today. Acts 4:32 – 5:11
Our response to potential danger or hostility is always telling; it shows us where our hope is, where we find comfort & confidence. In Acts 4:23-31 we see how the early church responds to threats & opposition and find great reasons to emulate them.
As the dust settles from the miraculous healing of the paralysed man, Peter & John are arrested and interrogated by the most powerful people in the land. So how do they manage to get through it?……Unction!! Sermon text – Acts 3:17-4:22
After 40 years of sitting by the temple gates begging, a paralysed man jumps up and dances with joy, but who or what could do such a thing? Sermon Text – Acts 3:1-16
Today we look at the first ever church as it begins it’s life serving Christ together and it is awe inspiring. (Acts 2:41-47)
The disciples have listened to Jesus’ instructions and are waiting in Jerusalem for the ‘Power’ He said He would send them. When ‘The Power’ comes, it causes quite a stir; but what does it all mean, both for them and us?
What would life be like for the disciples now Jesus is no longer with them in person, would things be different? Well… Yes and No!
We begin our new sermon series ‘Acts: To the Ends of the Earth’ by asking a simple question. Why study the New Testament book called Acts?
Our guest speaker Steve Wyncoll, Pastor of Waldringfield Baptist Church, brings us a challenging & encouraging message from Acts 12 on dealing with the problems of life.
We look together at Peter’s first Sunday sermon to discover the great truth & reliability of the Gospel whilst challenging ourselves to have a greater urgency to share it.
We begin our new morning Sermon Series, ‘Listen Up!’, by looking at what sermons are, the reasons behind why they are given and how we can best prepare ourselves for listening to them.
As we reflect on a truly blessed Resurrection Sunday last week, we ask ourselves are we living in light of the truth of the resurrection and enjoying the blessings it has given to the believer?