Northeast Christian Podcast

Acts Verse by Verse | I'm Still Standing

I’m Still Standing- Damian Thompson

Guest Speaker, Damian Thompson, continues our series in Acts Verse by Verse with a powerful encouragement to remember that You’re Still Standing.

In Acts 28, Paul the apostle faces personal disappointment and public danger after unexpectedly shipwrecking on the island of Malta. He was bombarded with trial after trial, but remained standing strong in the knowledge that God had a purpose for him.

We’ve all faced trials of different kinds, but if you’re reading this, you are still standing. If your plans have been wrecked, God can still use them to bring forth his purpose.

Acts Verse by Verse | How Do We Fight The Culture Wars?

If you've spent any amount of time as a consumer of Christian media, you'll likely be familiar with the great "culture war". Christian media and political pundits would love for you to believe we're engaged in a war for the soul of Christianity, the future of the US, and the fate of the next generation.

"Culture War Christianity" is a corruption of our faith because it prioritizes winning over witness, power over piety, protecting the 99 over reaching the 1, and self-preservation over selfless love.

How do we fight these "Culture wars" we hear so much about? If we look at the conversion of Saul found in the book of Acts, we see a cross-shaped alternative to the "culture war" mindset that isn't very war-like at all.

Acts Verse by Verse | Does Christianity Have Power?

Christians on the political left and right have convinced themselves that gaining political power is the key to bringing the kingdom of God to earth.

Recent data has shown that political privilege is harmful for Christianity in society. The presence of pluralism and the absence of privilege are actually beneficial for Christianity because it must be chosen for its actual merits and spiritual power, rather than its social merits and political power.

Anytime we look elsewhere for power, it robs the Spirit. You can have the power of politics, or the power of the Spirit, but not both. It's not a matter of whether Christianity has power- it's whether WE will have it.

Acts Verse by Verse | Why is the Church Facing a Credibility Crisis?

According to a recent Gallup Study, in 2020, 47% of U.S. adults belonged to a church, synagogue or mosque. That’s down from 50% in 2018 and 70% in 1999. This is the first time in eight-decades it's dropped below 50%. Younger people are far more likely to claim no religious preference.

Why is this the case? Why is the church facing a credibility crisis? How can we overcome the cultural pressure we're facing and model the early church as we see in Acts?

Tyler walks through seven marks of the early church, and how those characteristics allowed them to remain a faithful witness to Jesus amidst persecution.

Acts Verse by Verse | Is Diversity Christian?

Have you ever wondered how to respond to demands like, "Stop talking about race and ethnicity and just preach the gospel!"?

In this sermon, Tyler walks through the book of Acts to deliver a beautiful, biblical vision for gospel-centered racial and ethnic diversity. Christians have been given the doctrine, power, and commission to build a multi-ethnic family that heals racial and ethnic divides.

It's time to make this vision a reality through the power of the gospel and the Holy Spirit at work within his church.

Acts Verse by Verse | Can I Trust the Christian Scriptures?

The book of Acts follows the birth of the early church, beginning with the ascension of Jesus and the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Acts testifies that we, the church, are the continuation of Jesus' ministry. The "Acts" of the disciples are carried on through us today. Join us this summer for our new series, Acts Verse-by-Verse, starting now with Week 1.

Love the 'Ville Home Pt.2

Our home is the most important ministry God has entrusted to us. How can we use it as a tool to love those around us? Join us for week two of our series as we learn how to live the Love the 'Ville lifestyle in our homes.

Love the 'Ville Home Pt.1

Our home is the most important ministry God has entrusted to us. How can we make sure we give it the attention and love it deserves? Join us for our two week series as we learn how to live the Love the 'Ville lifestyle in our homes.

From Death to Life | Theology of the Resurrection Pt.3

Romans 8 says that all creation eagerly waits for the day in the future when God will make all things right. We eagerly anticipate and groan for the future when Jesus will return and all things will be resurrected. This week, we wrap up our theology of the resurrection.

From Death to Life | Theology of the Resurrection Pt.2

Our job as Kingdom citizens is to move the world and its people toward heaven. Perhaps this task must start first in the Church. We've got a job to do!

Join us for week five of our series, From Death to Life, as we develop our theology of the resurrection of Jesus.