✨This week we revisit Saul, who became Paul, the Apostle. 👀🔄 Before his transformation, Saul fiercely persecuted Christians. But on the road to Damascus, 🌟 a bright light and the voice of Jesus stopped him in his tracks, ✋🛑 leading to his eventual conversion. This mirrors the story of John Newton, author of “Amazing Grace,” […]
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🗣️ Sharing stories is something many enjoy, but sharing the gospel can be more challenging. Last week, we learned everyone is called to share the gospel—not just church leaders. This week, we’ll explore how. 👂 📖 In Acts 8:26-31, Philip is led by the Spirit to meet an Ethiopian official. He notices him reading Scripture, […]
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🛐✨📖 In Acts 1-7, the early church thrived in Jerusalem, sharing the gospel and growing rapidly. They lived in community, sharing everything. It was great, but comfortable. However, God’s plan was bigger: to spread the gospel beyond Jerusalem—Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth 🌍. 🙏👥 Sometimes comfort can hold us back. In Acts […]
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At Chapel Hill, being Spirit-filled is core to our DNA—inviting the presence of the Holy Spirit. 🕊️ Acts provides a study on this, and in Stephen’s life, we see what it means to be Spirit-filled. 💡 God works through you—step out and let God use you. 🙏 God speaks through you—be intentional and bold in […]
📖➡️📜 Continuing our series through Acts! Today, we finish chapter 4 and start chapter 5. Grab your Bibles. We’ll explore how the early church handled money and possessions. 🏠💰 Acts 4:32-35: “Believers shared everything, helping those in need. Apostles testified to Jesus’ resurrection with great power.” Our passage today provides 3 keys to handling money […]
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📖 This morning, we continue our series through the Book of Acts, which chronicles the early church. Today’s story in chapter 4 features two brave men willing to sacrifice for their beliefs. We recall the miraculous healing of a lame man by Peter and John, and Peter’s bold proclamation in Jesus’ name. If the past […]
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📖🙏 Today’s sermon delved into Acts, reflecting on Peter’s impactful sermon at Pentecost. The people, realizing they were wrong about Jesus, asked what to do next. Peter emphasized the importance of repentance (a U-turn toward God) and receiving the Holy Spirit’s transformative power. This isn’t a one-time event but a daily need—continuously repenting and receiving […]
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🕊️📖 Following Jesus’ ascension, the apostles returned to Jerusalem and gathered in the upper room. They prepared for Pentecost and awaited the promised Holy Spirit. The absence of Judas raised the need for a replacement. Peter emphasized the importance of Scripture, showing it as authored by both humans and the Holy Spirit. He quoted Psalms […]
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🌟 Summary: The passage from Luke describes Jesus’ crucifixion and the significant events that followed, including the tearing of the temple curtain. This symbolized the removal of barriers between God and humanity, made possible by Jesus’ perfect sacrifice. The narrative highlights the response of Joseph of Arimathea, who sacrificed his reputation and resources to honor […]
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📜 Pastor Ellis discusses the shifting perception of Christians in society and explores the story of Peter’s denial of Jesus during his arrest. The spiritual battle, forewarned by Jesus, involves Satan’s attempt to sift the disciples. Despite Peter’s denials, Jesus had prayed for his faith not to fail. Peter experiences a low point but later […]
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