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Our Common Mission

07/12/20 | Nate Rector

As we wrap up the series in Acts, we look at the way Paul invested the final years of his life and wonder how we can invest our similarly.

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While the Apostles Paul and Silas were experiencing the Lord doing incredible things through them in their travels, their experiences were not all positive. This week we take a dive into Acts 16 as we see not only how Paul and and Silas worship God amidst hardship, but how that worship impacts the people around them.

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Rules for Gentiles

06/28/20 | Nate Rector

In Acts 15, the disciples face the difficult problem of integrating gentiles in their faith. The resolution they reach sets some guideposts for us that should still mark our faith today.

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The Conversion of Saul

06/21/20 | Nate Rector

In the conversation of Saul to Paul, we unearth a principle that illustrates exactly what is at stake when God offers us a chance to be used in his kingdom.

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The Boldness of Stephen

06/14/20 | Nate Rector

This week we arrive at one of the most inspirational stories in all of scripture, the stoning of Stephen. What boldness will this story inspire in you?

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Early Church Distinctives (pt. 2)

05/31/20 | Nate Rector

In Acts 2:42-47 we find a list of 7 distinctive characteristics of the early church that we believe we should still embody as the church. This is our second week exploring what those are and applying them to ourselves.

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Early Church Distinctives (pt. 1)

05/24/20 | Nate Rector

In Acts 2:42-47 we find a list of 7 distinctive characteristics of the early church that we believe we should still embody as the church. We will spend the next two weeks exploring what those are and applying them to ourselves.

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Foundational Repentance

05/17/20 | Nate Rector Currently Watching

In Acts chapter 2, Peter calls the Jewish crowd to a vitally important repentance. What is this repentance he asks for and how is it still applicable to us today?

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Building Blocks

05/10/20 | Nate Rector

This week we launch our new series based in the book of Acts and ask what sort of building block God uses to establish his church.

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