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The Cost and Offence of the Gospel: Examining Emotions in Acts 4:1-4
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The Cost and Offence of the Gospel: Examining Emotions in Acts 4:1-4

Feeling annoyed, disturbed, or maybe even grieved? The Apostle Peter's bold preaching in Acts 4 wasn't met with polite applause—it was met with annoyance, anger and a strong desire to shut it down by people who allowed their emotions to rule over them.

This sermon explores the incredible cost of proclaiming Jesus and the cost of letting our emotions go unchecked. Our emotions can serve as a warning sign, prompting us to humbly examine our hearts and run to the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, who endured the ultimate grief so we never have to.

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God’s mercy for the broken
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God’s mercy for the broken

The healing of the lame man in Acts 3 highlights God's compassion towards those who suffer, including those who are overlooked and forgotten by others.

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Chaos, decompression, and hope
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Chaos, decompression, and hope

We're overrun with chaotic news, and our response is often fleeting attempts at decompression. True peace isn't found in escapism but in acknowledging our responsibility for the chaos and embracing God's forgiveness.

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📖 explains what's happening in 🌎
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📖 explains what's happening in 🌎

Peter's sermon in Acts 2 highlights God's boundless grace, the importance of grounding our lives in scripture, and how ancient prophecies connect to the earth-shattering events fulfilled in Jesus.

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Pentecost Still Matters
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Pentecost Still Matters

We can debate the terminology and timing all we want, but scripture is explicitly clear: we need the Holy Spirit.

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