We can miss out on important messages if we tune people out for the wrong reasons
Wearing a Chain Today?
The things that seem to hold us back in life may prove to be the very means of successfully fulfilling our part in God's plan
Getting the Government to Pay for It
Sometimes, a situation we don't like is actually a surprising plot twist leading to something better in God's story
Real People and Real Places
Once we appreciate the reality of events recorded in the Bible, we find that its messages apply to our own lives even more
Someone Sensible Speaks
What can we learn from a town clerk in Ephesus?
Ingredients for a Riot
Let's make sure that we are being inspired to achieve God's will, and not just adding to chaos in a noisy world
Resistance to Progress is Inevitable
Those who profit from bad ideas aren't likely to embrace truth quickly
Welcome to Ephesus
In Acts 19, the city of Ephesus is privileged to hear good news about Jesus
Fulfilment, Forgiveness, and Freedom
The good news about Jesus is still fresh and new to those who have not yet heard it, especially those who are still trying to "earn" their way back to God
The Core of the Good News
The good news about Jesus Christ should always remain centered on Him
Punishment and Purpose
When God's power breaks out against those who oppose Him, it's not just about "winning"
Traversing a Region
There are times when we may need to leave our "home port" in order to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit
Not Just a Good Idea, but God’s Idea
True success doesn't come from mere human smarts
A Happy Ending
Perhaps our happy endings don't have to end
Sadness in Joppa
The Bible doesn't hide the grief felt by those whose lives it recounts
What is “In Jesus’ Name”?
The phrase "In Jesus' Name" may be used a lot, but do we understand what it means?
Multiple Ways to Testify
Whether we are a helper or "helpee", we can testify to the person and power of Jesus Christ
The Battle Ebbs and Flows
Fighting the battle between following the God's direction and our own selfish desires is not easy, nor is it won in a day
Correction vs. Condemnation
When someone sins, pointing out their error shouldn't be the end of the story
The Wrong Power Source
Results achieved with the wrong fuel or power source may not be as good as they seem