After 11 months working our way through the book of Acts, this Sunday is a week to celebrate and inform how the story of the expansion of the gospel is still at work in Raymond Terrace and beyond.
Join us for our epic service as we hear testimonies, pray, and celebrate through the Word the unfinished work of the gospel in our region.
Key Text: Acts 28:17-31
As we draw to a close our series in Acts, join us for the surprisingly anti-climatic ending to the book. It has a real, 'to be continued' feel about it, doesn't it? Don't be alarmed, the book of Acts might have ended here, but the story continues.
Join us as we reflect on Luke's closing account of Paul's life as he sits under house arrest in Rome. It seems fitting that Luke began his account with the gospel of the Kingdom taking centre stage, and now at the end, we find Paul proclaiming the gospel of the Kingdom. The story isn't over. The King is coming. Let's write the next chapter.
Key Passage: Acts 27:1—28:16
Ever hit a roadblock that felt more like a dead end? Have you ever felt as though there is no way God could open a door here?
Join Steve as he unpacks Paul's disastrous journey to Rome as a prisoner. When there is no way forward, expect God to show up in surprising ways.
Key Text: Acts 25:1—26:32
What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean when Paul says to imitate him as he imitates Christ?
Join Aaron as he unpacks three key principles from Paul's time in prison that help us think well about these questions.
Key Text: Acts 23:12—24:27
As Paul lands in Jerusalem, it seems as though the mission of God hits an impassable roadblock. But does it?
Join us as Steve unpacks this significant event in the spread of the gospel.
*There is poor audio quality for the first 26 minutes, adjust your volume to suit.
Key Text: Acts 21:17—22:21
It's easy to enter a situation in autopilot, allowing the patterns of our behaviour to dictate our responses. But join us this week as Steve walks us through a volatile situation as Paul re-enters Jerusalem and shows us the need to reboot our reactions.
Key Text: Acts 20:36—21:16
When Paul finally tears away from his friends on the beach at Miletus, it marked the beginning of the end of Luke's record of the church's expansion through the Roman Empire. The story wasn't over, but in a relatively short time, Paul's part of the story would be. Join us this week as we reflect on the journey to Jerusalem and consider the cost of following Jesus.
Key Text: Acts 20:13-38
This week prior we explored Paul's drive to encourage others. This Sunday we get to sit in on an emotional farewell as Paul speaks with dear friends and says his goodbyes.
What will be his final charge? Care for the church.
Key Text: Acts 20:1-12
When we gather, there is more happening than meets the eye. This week as we continue our series through Acts, we explore what drove Paul to continually invest in others through encouragement, and the role that the gathered community of Christ plays in that.
"We must encourage one another constantly. Our hearts are fickle; sin never sleeps; Satan is at work; and the gospel is of first importance. — Tony Merida"
Key Text: Acts 19:11-41
You do not want to miss this message from one of our pastors, Steve.
The battle is real, but the victory is sure.
