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A message from the series “Acts.” Acts 25:23-26:32 | September 25, 2022 | Pastor Justin Bebb “Witnessing Before Kings and Governors”

1. Paul appears before a king, governor and prominent men so they had a charge to send against him to Rome (25:23-27)

2. Paul tells them he used to be just like them, persecuting and hating Christians. (26:1-11)

3. The true issue: Paul was saved by God and obeyed Him by declaring the gospel. (26:12-23)

4. Though they rejected the gospel, Paul prays that others would come to a saving faith in Christ. (26:24-29

5. God used Paul’s imprisonment to declare the gospel to kings and governors, and he would do the same to declare it before Caesar. (26:30-32)

A message from the series “Acts.” Acts 25:1-22 | September 18, 2022 | Pastor Justin Bebb
“Living for the Gospel”

1. The Jews try to trick the new ruler to assassinate Paul without a trial. (25:1-3)

2. God protects Paul through Festus’ decision: Paul must be tried in Caesarea. (25:4-6)

3. There is no valid charge against Paul, but he uses his arrest to get to Rome. (25:7-12)

4. God uses the worldly powerful to advance the gospel, despite their efforts to stop it. (25:13-22)

A message from the series “Acts.” Acts 24:1-27 | September 11, 2022 | Pastor Justin Bebb
“The Fruit of Unbelief and Belief”

1. The Jews formally charge that Paul started riots, was a ringleader of Christianity and
profaned the temple. (24:1-9)

2. Paul responds that he is innocent of causing riots and profaning the temple.
(24:10:13)

3. Paul states he is guilty of believing that the promises of God are true in the gospel.
(24:14-21)

4. Felix kept Paul in custody for two years, but he also rejected the gospel. (24:22-27)

A message from the series “Acts.” Acts 22:30-23:35 | September 4, 2022 | Pastor Justin Bebb
“God’s Unfailing Promises and Plan”

1. The investigation continues with Paul before the Jewish council. (22:30-23:5)

2. The council did not charge Paul, as his belief in the resurrection divided them.
(23:6-9)

3. The tribune took Paul to the barracks, where God promised Paul will be His witness
in Rome. (23:10-11)

4. The Jews planned to assassinate Paul, but God used Paul’s nephew to stop it.
(23:12-22)

5. God used their evil plot to start Paul’s journey to Rome. (23:23-35)

A message from the series “Acts.” Acts 21:37-22:29 | August 28, 2022 | Pastor Justin Bebb
“Defending the Gospel: Changed by God”

1. Paul addressed the people after being falsely accused and arrested. (21:37-40)

2. Paul’s Defense of the Gospel:
a. He also was a Jew who loved and knew the Law very well. (22:1-3)

b. He also persecuted Christians. (22:4-5)

c. Paul’s worship and life changed by Jesus’ saving him. (22:6-14)

d. It is God’s idea and plan that the Gentiles be saved. (22:15-21)

3. The Jewish crowd rejected the Gentiles, Paul and therefore, the gospel. (22:22-23)

4. The Gentile soldiers reject Paul’s defense, but God protects him. (22:24-29)

A message from the series “Acts.” Acts 21:17-36 | August 21, 2022 | Pastor Justin Bebb
“Preferring Others for the Gospel”

1. Paul tells the Jerusalem church of God’s saving work among the Gentiles. (21:17-19)

2. They rejoiced at God’s work, but were concerned about gossip they heard. (21:20-22)

3. Out of love for the Jews, Paul followed the law even though he didn’t have to.
(21:23-26)

4. Gossip and lies about Paul caused a violent riot. (21:27-30)

5. Paul was beaten by the Jews and arrested by the Romans. (21:31-36)

A message from the series “Acts.” Acts 21:1-16 | August 14, 2022 | Pastor Justin Bebb
“Resolute Mission”

1. Paul encouraged believers on his way to Jerusalem. (21:1-4a)

2. Paul continued his journey despite being warned of coming persecution. (21:4b-6)

3. Believers urged him not to go because of a prophecy that he will be bound. (21:7-12)

4. Paul went to Jerusalem because he was willing to suffer and die for Christ. (21:13-14)

5. Paul’s faith was contagious as even some who warned him went with him. (21:15-16)

A message from the series “Psalms.” Psalm 119:113-120 | August 7, 2022 | Guest Preacher Nathan Joslin
“Upholding the Word of God”

1. The double and single minded.

2. The Psalmist’s Declaration:

a. He declares his position.

b. He declared his protection.

c. He declares his confidence.

3. The Psalmist’s Prayer

A message from the series “One-Offs.” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 | July 31, 2022 | Pastor Justin Bebb
“Love by Telling the Truth”

1. Paul urges Timothy to remember:

a. That he was charged to teach and protect the truth. (1:18)

b. That he was charged to keep the faith and a good conscience. (1:19a)

2. Some claim faith but later reveal that claim to be inauthentic. (1:19b)

3. The church is to practice

A message from the series “One-Offs.” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 | July 24, 2022 | Patrick Clark, Elder
“Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners”