North Peace MB Church Andrew Eby

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

Is truth absolute or relative? In this passage the apostles are arrested yet again. The Sadducees attack the truth of who Jesus is, Gamaliel seeks to avoid the truth and the apostles affirm and continue to announce the truth. How do we react to the truth of the gospel of Jesus?Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwVLDKsKg2o File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2024/06/10/20/17/15/cb508611-14db-40de-9b29-e29951d3490a/Acts%20-%20Week%2010.pdf

In our passage we read about Ananias and Sapphira being killed by God for lying. What does this passage teach us about the seriousness of sin and the holiness of God? Take a listen!Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEsTySSiNqo File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2024/06/04/19/36/34/eb2cfd59-60aa-4828-b361-a72f96ff1616/Acts%20-%20Week%209.pdf

In this passage, the believers respond to the threats that Peter and John received for preaching the name of Jesus. What should believers do when pressure comes? And how does that pressure refine and shape us as followers of Jesus?Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI-UrkVLLUs File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2024/05/27/23/19/27/c3e66e57-fe12-4311-aa11-aee3dc6ab567/Acts%20-%20Week%208.pdf

How do followers of Jesus react and respond to opposition? In this sermon Pastor Andrew walks through Acts 4 where we see the first opposition to the growing Jesus movement. In it we learn principles for expecting opposition, responding to it and when to disobey authority.Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwHkFoPJPvo File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2024/05/20/04/27/18/206cc615-cfa0-42df-8468-304f2b10047c/Acts%20-%20Week%207.pdf

In this passage we see a man lame from birth healed by Jesus. Afterwards, Peter explains the gospel to a large crowd and calls them to respond. What principles can we learn from this passage about what the gospel is, how we explain it and why is must be responded to.Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19oPwYLzO3Q File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2024/05/13/22/47/40/13dcc8f8-8723-42eb-b2e4-0c82dc5b0cf3/Acts%20-%20Week%206.pdf