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  1. 2d ago

    Why did Stephen look up to heaven while he was being executed?

    Sparking the Flame, 7 of 7 from October 18, 2026 “Jesus makes good out of what was meant for evil." Acts 6:8-8:3 by Ryan Gagnon (@RyGagnon) SUMMARY This sermon explores Acts 6 and 7, Stephen faced lies, persecution, and death with boldness because he was filled with the Holy Spirit and focused on Jesus. Pastor Ryan teaches that God used Stephen’s suffering to spread the gospel, showing that what the enemy means for evil, God can turn for good. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 When in your life did it feel like the opposition was too great but you can now see what Jesus was doing more clearly? 💬 Are you serving Christ through serving the local body? If not, why? If so, how? 💬 Who in your life seems hardened to the Gospel? How have you been praying for them? 💬 How are you sharing the way Jesus has redeemed evil for good in your own life? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message‍ ‍ 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message 🖼️ Sermon Slides 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message 📰 40 Days with Dr. Luke Reading Plan Readings 📖 Read Acts 6:8-15 📖 Read Acts 7:1-60 📖 Read Acts 8:1-3 LINKS Visit our Website Download our App! (Apple) (Android) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions

    Why did Stephen look up to heaven while he was being executed?

  2. Oct 11

    Is church just a sermon and some songs?

    Sparking the Flame, 6 of 7 from October 11, 2026 “God may lead us through conflict so that we will grow." Acts 6:1-7 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARY The sermon explains that God can use conflict in the church to help people grow, just like the early church grew when they cared for neglected Greek-speaking widows with wisdom and humility. Pastor Michael teaches that church is more than sermons and songs—it is a daily community where believers serve one another and show God’s love to the world.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 Is church a weekly exercise or a daily community for us? 💬 How are you loving Jesus by serving those He loves? 💬 Who might notice Jesus because they see His love in us? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message‍ ‍ 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message‍ ‍ 🖼️ Sermon Slides 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message 📰 40 Days with Dr. Luke Reading Plan 🔽 Get a digital copy of 3-2-1 🛍️ Buy 3-2-1 on Amazon 📖 Read Acts 6:1-7 LINKS Visit our Website Download our App! (Apple) (Android) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions

    Is church just a sermon and some songs?

  3. Oct 4

    Why would religious leaders object to seeing God heal people?

    Sparking the Flame, 5 of 7 from October 4, 2026 “God’s plans stand fast even though people are broken." Acts 5:12-42 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon teaches that even when the apostles faced jealousy, arrest, and opposition from religious leaders, God’s plans continued and could not be stopped. Pastor Michael encourages believers to obey God over people, test every influence against Scripture, and share the gospel with courage and clarity. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 What influences do we need to measure against God’s standard? 💬 How might our fear of pushback be preventing us from sharing what we know is true? 💬 Where is God leading us to share Jesus this week? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message‍ ‍ 🖼️ Sermon Slides 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message‍ ‍ 📰 40 Days with Dr. Luke Reading Plan 🔽 Get a digital copy of 3-2-1 🛍️ Buy 3-2-1 on Amazon READINGS 📖 Read Acts 5:12-20‍ ‍ 📖 Read Acts 5:21-33‍ ‍ 📖 Read Acts 5:34-42 LINKS Visit our Website Download our App! (Apple) (Android) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions

    Why would religious leaders object to seeing God heal people?

  4. Sep 27

    Why did God judge Ananias and Sapphira so harshly?

    Sparking the Flame, 4 of 7 from September 27, 2026 “The Holy Spirit will always show the truth of what’s in our heart." Acts 4:32-5:11 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon highlights the early church’s unity, generosity, and shared life, showing that true faith in Jesus changes both hearts and material priorities. Pastor Michael also warns through the story of Ananias and Sapphira that pretending to be faithful for others’ approval is dangerous, because God sees and reveals what is truly in the heart. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 Would our neighbors notice if our church disappeared? 💬 Are we practicing the kind of character we want to see in a spiritual leader? 💬 How are we “performing” for one another instead of living for God? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message 🖼️ Sermon Slides 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message 📰 40 Days with Dr. Luke Reading Plan 🔽 Get a digitial copy of 3-2-1 🛍️ Buy 3-2-1 on Amazon 📖 Read Acts 4:32-5:11 LINKS Visit our Website Download our App! (Apple) (Android) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions

    Why did God judge Ananias and Sapphira so harshly?

  5. Sep 20

    What did Peter do when a beggar asked him for money?

    Sparking the Flame, 3 of 7 from September 20, 2026 “Pushback to the Gospel is expected, it's also an opportunity." Acts 3:1-4:31 by Ryan Gagnon (@RyGagnon) SUMMARY This sermon teaches that opposition to the gospel is expected, not a reason to give up. More importantly God can use opposition as an opportunity to show his power. Pastor Ryan shows that Christians are called to point broken people to Jesus and rely on prayer, the Holy Spirit, and Christ’s strength for boldness. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 Where in life have you experienced pushback to the Gospel, are you mistaking it as a sign to retreat or do you see it as something Jesus promised? 💬 Are you relying on self defense or your intimacy with Jesus when you’re challenged? 💬 When you’re under pressure, do you ask Jesus to remove the pushback or do you pray for more boldness to overcome it? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message 🖼️ Sermon Slides‍ ‍ 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message‍ ‍ 📰 40 Days with Dr. Luke Reading Plan 🔽 Get a digital copy of 3-2-1 🛍️ Buy 3-2-1 on Amazon READINGS 📖 Read Acts 3:1-26‍ ‍ 📖 Read Acts 4:1-31 LINKS Visit our Website Download our App! (Apple) (Android) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions

    What did Peter do when a beggar asked him for money?

  6. Sep 13

    How did Peter go from denying Jesus to preaching to thousands?

    Sparking the Flame, 2 of 7 from September 13, 2026 “Jesus' plan includes the Holy Spirit empowering people.” Acts 1:15-2:47 by Ryan Gagnon (@RyGagnon) SUMMARY This sermon teaches that every follower of Jesus has a role to play in God’s mission, and we need the Holy Spirit’s power to do it well. Through Pentecost, Peter’s sermon, and the 3,000 people saved, Pastor Ryan shows that God uses prayer, obedience, Scripture, and repentance to redeem people and build His church. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 What role do you have on the team? Are you playing it well? 💬 How is your prayer life going? Are you trusting Jesus’ plan for your life? 💬 Is the path you’re walking being lit by the Holy Spirit or the world? Can you see clearly? 💬 Is Jesus confronting you aggressively this morning? If so, what are you gonna do about it? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message 🖼️ Sermon Slides 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message 📰 40 Days with Dr. Luke Reading Plan 📖 Read Acts 1:12-2:47 LINKS Visit our Website Download our App! (Apple) (Android) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions

  7. Sep 6

    What is God asking you to wait on right now?

    Sparking the Flame, 1 of 7 from September 6, 2026 “We keep following Jesus because He is the only one with the plan.” Acts 1:1-14 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon begins a series on Acts by showing how Jesus used ordinary people to continue His mission after His resurrection. From Acts 1, Pastor Michael emphasizes that Jesus called His disciples to wait, pray, receive the Holy Spirit, and become witnesses to everyone—even people they might normally avoid. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 What does our willingness to wait on God tell us about who we expect to have the plan for our lives? 💬 Who are we praying for? Who aren’t we praying for yet? 💬 Who are we praying with? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message 🖼️ Sermon Slides 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message 📰 40 Days with Dr. Luke Reading Plan 🔽 Get a digitial copy of 3-2-1 🛍️ Buy 3-2-1 on Amazon Readings 📖 Read Acts 1:1-14 📖 Read Acts 1:1-4 📖 Read Acts 1:5-9 📖 Read Acts 1:10-14 LINKS Visit our Website Download our App! (Apple) (Android) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions

    What is God asking you to wait on right now?

  8. Aug 30

    How should I respond when someone I love seems far from God?

    Standalone from August 30, 2026 “Jesus gives us goodness whether we receive it or not.” Luke 8 :4-18 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon uses Luke 8’s Parable of the Sower to show that God generously gives His word to everyone, but people respond differently depending on the condition of their hearts. Pastor Michael encourages listeners to honestly examine their faith, keep growing toward God, avoid distractions, and pray for others because Jesus offers goodness whether people receive it or not. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message 🖼️ Sermon Slides 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message 🔽 Get a digitial copy of 3-2-1 🛍️ Buy 3-2-1 on Amazon Readings 📖 Read Luke 8:4-18 📖 The Picture (Luke 8:4-10) 📖 The Meaning (Luke 8 :11-15) 📖 The Implications (Luke 8:16-18) LINKS Visit our Website Download our App! (Apple) (Android) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions

    How should I respond when someone I love seems far from God?
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