North Peace MB Church Andrew Eby

In this passage we see the conversion of one of the greatest opponents to the early church: Saul. What was Saul like before he met Jesus? What was his conversion experience like? And what does his salvation teach us about our own?Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocauig76EUo

In this passage we see God calling Philip away from Samaria to a desert place. In God's providence Philip witnesses to an Ethiopian eunuch who believes the gospel and is baptized. This sermon shows us that sometimes obedience to God can be difficult but God always prepares the way for us. Will we step into the opportunities he gives us?Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAKgSC6yiUo

In this text we see a man named Simon the Magician show interest in the gospel message. However, Simon is later proved to be a fraud, not interested in Jesus but in what he can get from Jesus. In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about Jesus not being a means to an end, but being our prize and treasure.Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7vOOs9obh4

In this passage we see the early church scattered to Judea and Samaria because of persecution. The early church does three things in response to the opposition: they lament the death of Stephen, proclaim the gospel and rejoice when they see God's work being done.Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AndsUAYljs

In this passage we read about Stephen, the first man to be killed for following Jesus. Pastor Don walks us through Stephen's trial, final speech and death.Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4nyMPdcnFo

In this passage we see another potential conflict happening in the early church. The apostles appoint 7 men to handle the conflict while they focus on prayer and the ministry of the word. What is the role of deacons in the church today? How do they differ from elders? And how do both roles in the church contribute to the ministry of the word?Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm0-eRBoW-4 File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2024/06/17/05/39/36/db97ca39-9eb1-43a5-b46e-0434096ab65e/Acts%20-%20Week%2011.pdf