In this, the last message in his series on Acts, Mike Osborne examines why the early Christians endured through persecution, discrimination, and even martyrdom. It’s because, among other things, they had kingdom confidence. Find out what kingdom confidence is, why you need it, and how you can get it.
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Acts | Confidence | Kingdom
Can fearing God be a good thing? According to the book of Acts, the early church was characterized by a healthy fear of God. Why does God call us to fear him? Are there some very good reasons that you should fear God? Check out this message and learn three reasons for fearing God.
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Acts | Church | Church Discipline | Community | Fear of God | Judgment
One of the things that marked the early church was an intensity about what Christians today call “fellowship.” What did that look like, and what form should it take today? In this message, Mike Osborne explores practical ways modern American churches can resist the “Lone Ranger mentality” and experience true community.
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Acts | Church | Community | Culture
Do you share your faith with non-Christians regularly? Rarely? Never? Listen to this message about the encounter of Philip with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. You will learn four helps for making evangelism a more joyful and consistent part of your life.
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Acts | Church | Evangelism | Witnessing
How you react when bad things happens is a pretty good indicator of what you’re trusting in for “insurance.” In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne explains that Biblical joy is the only thing that really works in times of difficulty. Listen to this message and learn what joy is, why you need it, and how you can get it.
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Acts | Joy | Suffering | Testimonies
In this message, Mike Osborne shows how the early church valued corporate worship, using Psalm 95 as a template. Learn four things about worship that will help Sunday mornings be more meaningful for you.
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Acts | Church | Worship
What good is preaching? Is it relevant for today? In this message, Mike Osborne looks at the early church in Acts and gives two reasons preaching matters.
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Acts | Preaching
Mike Osborne continues his series on the book of Acts. In this message, you will see that God calls Christians to bless their city. Find out two ways local churches can build bridges to their city rather than walls.
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Acts
In this sermon, Mike Osborne looks at various passages in the book of Acts showing the early church in prayer. First-century Christians knew three things that enabled them to value and practice corporate prayer. The church today is in need of these same principles.
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Acts | Prayer
Discouraged? In Acts 1:1-11 are four promises from God that will help you fight discouragement. Listen as Mike Osborne introduces the book of Acts and shows how Jesus’ promises to the early church apply today.
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Acts | Encouragement | Promises