🌟 Verse 12 shifts Paul’s focus. He started by 🗣️ encouraging the Philippians for what they had done and would keep doing. Now, he shares his own experiences. Paul had mentioned his 🏛️ time in prison (Philippians 1:7). He faced frequent persecution, sometimes severely (2 Corinthians 11:23–27), enduring many hardships for his message. Paul puts […]
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📜✨ As Paul opens his letter, he expresses gratitude and joy for the partnership in the gospel 🙏❤️. Reflecting on his 35th wedding anniversary, Pastor Mark shares how he often forgets the tough times, focusing instead on the overwhelming good in his marriage 💑😊. Similarly, Paul, despite his hardships, remembers the good in Philippi 🎉✨. […]
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Ever been bullied? 😢 It’s tough at any age. Bullying involves insecurity, stubbornness, emptiness, and being unteachable. The story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, shows how he stood up to religious bullies with courage and the Holy Spirit. Stephen’s powerful sermon and vision of Jesus led to his stoning. This teaches us to stand […]
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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 […]
❤️👥👂 God changes hearts. Problems in church ➡️ opportunities. 📖🔥 Early church ➡️ diverse groups 🌎. New outreaches ➡️ challenges 🌱. Church ➡️ community of different backgrounds 👥🌍. Acts 6:1 📖 Jews ➡️ scattered but united ✡️. Handling disagreements ➡️ respect 👂🤝. Organization ➡️ means to serve 📋🙏. Acts 6:3 📖 Holy Spirit in everyday […]
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✨🔮 Many miracles were done by the apostles at Solomon’s Portico. Though people admired them, they didn’t join due to fear from Ananias and Sapphira’s fate. However, many believers, both men and women, joined and were healed by Peter’s shadow. Folks from nearby towns brought their sick and possessed, and all were healed. 👏💫 Three […]
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📖➡️📜 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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As we dive deeper into Acts, we discover Barnabas was more than just a companion. 📖✨ He was a respected spiritual leader in Antioch, the first gentile church and a major missionary hub. 🌍⛪ In Acts 13:1, Barnabas is listed first among the prophets and teachers, a place of honor. 🥇 Barnabas and Saul (later […]
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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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🌟 Join us for a special moment as Guest Pastor Rufus Smith guides us on a journey of renewal in our lives, inspired by the teachings of Peter. Let’s embrace wisdom, seek the right guidance, and embrace repentance! 🙏 […]
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