This Sunday we will be in Acts 27, which is one of the most famous accounts of a storm and shipwreck that is found in ancient literature. It is vivid and contains edge-of-your-seat suspense. But far more importantly, it contains the encouraging truth about "Anchors in the Storm." Read through the chapter prior to Sunday. You'll find it fascinating, especially if you have ...

This week we will begin in Acts 25:23, as King Agrippa and Bernice enter an ornate hall at Caesarea "with great pomp." Also present is the royal court, and other prominent officials. And then a prisoner, the Apostle Paul, is brought before them. What does he say? Does he plead for his life? No, he pleads for souls. Paul takes this opportunity to share his testimony and sh...

This Sunday we will continue in our study of Acts by looking at Acts 25:1-22. It's about "God's Protection, Promises, and Providence." As you read over these verses, where do you see these 3 things in the text? In verses 1-5, we see God protecting Paul from assassination. His plan was for Paul to end up in Rome, the capital of the Empire, with the gospel. What does thi...

This Sunday we will study Acts 24:1-27. As you prepare your heart for the Lord's Day, think about the following as you read over the text: Why does Paul continually bring up the resurrection? (See 1 Corinthians 15) Felix has the opportunity of a lifetime. How does he blow it? (verse 25) What does Paul speak about when he is given the opportunity? (verse 25) Life is...

It's great to be back in the swing of things, and we are looking forward to an awesome August at FBC. It was good to be back in the pulpit Sunday, and I am grateful to Lindsay for filling in on June 23rd. We are so blessed with the preachers and teachers in our church! This Sunday we will study one of the most emotional and revealing passages in Acts, as Paul says his g...

I am so thankful for Lindsay stepping in for me last week, and am looking forward to being back with you this Sunday, as we look at: Acts 19:11-41 "Smashing Idols" Chapter 19 of Acts details Paul's ministry in the key city of Ephesus, and the radical impact of the gospel on the people of that city. As you read over these verses, ponder the following: How should we t...

This Sunday we will continue our study of Acts by looking at Acts 18:1-11, "Strategy for Missions." As you read over these verses, which detail Paul's ministry in the city of Corinth, what principles do you see? Consider the following: Why did Paul focus on cities? Why did he work in teams? Were women key to the missions efforts of the early church? ...

This week we will be in Acts 17, a chapter in which Paul ministers in three different cities: Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens. There is tons of excitement in each situation. Never a dull moment in Acts! As you read over Acts 17, notice the differences in the people of the three cities, and how Paul deals with them in different ways. The gospel never changes, but our appro...

It was awesome to celebrate baptism and David's 5th anniversary last Sunday, and to commission our Haiti team to be sent out! Wonderful day. This Sunday we will be in Acts 16, which for many reasons is one of the most exciting and encouraging chapters in Acts. It is where we see God's Macedonian Call to Paul, which resulted in the gospel moving into Europe for th...

Thank you so much for praying for me as I attended the Southern Baptist Convention in Phoenix last week. It was a busy week, as I also had IMB Trustee meetings in Phoenix as well. The Trustee meeting was great. I can't adequately express to you what a joy it is to meet with and send out people who are going to the ends of the earth with the gospel! The SBC meeting itsel...