Sermons at Fellowship • Winchester, VA

Trusting The Ancient Of Days"Daniel 11:36-45"“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days “Daniel 11:2-39” “In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days"Visitations with a Vision"Daniel 10“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of DaysThe Olivet DiscourseMatthew 24-25“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days"A Powerful Answer to a Penitent Prayer"Daniel 9:20-27 (Part 2)“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days"A Powerful Answer to a Penitent Prayer"Daniel 9:20-27 (Part 1)“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days"Let's Talk About Prayer"Daniel 9:1-19“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days“Men Magnify, but God is Greater”Daniel 8“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days“Heavenly Glory; Heavenly Hope”Daniel 7:9-14“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days“Daniel’s Disturbing Dream”Daniel 7“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days"A Faithful Servant; A Sovereign God"A review of Daniel 1-6“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of DaysDaniel 6“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of DaysDaniel 5“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days“From Death to Life: The Nebuchadnezzar Story”Daniel 4“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days“The King of Hope”Daniel 4“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days"Things Are Heating Up!"Daniel 2:48-49, Daniel 3:1-21“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days“Thy Kingdom Come”Daniel 2:44-45“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days“The Revealer of Mysteries Speaks”Daniel 2:25-30“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days"A Fearful Dream; A Faithful Daniel"Daniel 2:1-24“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days"An Uncompromising Life"Daniel 1“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days"The Rise and Fall of Kings and Kingdoms”Introduction to the book of Daniel“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Trusting The Ancient Of Days“God Of All Glory”Introduction to the book of Daniel“In the darkest of times, God’s light seems to always find a way to shine through key servants that He raises up. The nation of Israel had walked away from God for the final time. By 605 B.C. the Babylonians had subjugated Judah and by 586 B.C. had conquered God’s chosen people altogether, destroying Jerusalem and hauling away its people into captivity. The nation of Israel was no more. And yet, the God of Israel was very much alive and at work. And that was never more evident than in the life of one man – Daniel. For seventy years Daniel stood unwaveringly as God’s faithful messenger of truth. With undaunted courage, unmuffled clarity, and sincere and humble loyalty to God, Daniel was used to show the world that there is a sovereign God in heaven who rules supreme and is fulfilling His eternal plan for Israel and for all the Nations in accordance with His divine purposes for the ages. God is in charge and there’s no doubt about it! If you want to be encouraged while living in troubling times; if you want to gain insight into what God’s plans are for the future; and if you want to see an example of the type of person God uses for His glory, then join us as we study the Book of Daniel.”

Peter, inspired by God and knowing that he will soon be passing on, wrote to the church and reminded them of those truths central to the Christian life. He admonished them to walk in a manner consistent with Whom they had believed in, to be on guard against being led away by false teaching, and to live in such a manner that reflected their hope for a new heavens and earth. Join us as we dig into this, desiring that God would direct our hearts in that same admonition.

Peter, inspired by God and knowing that he will soon be passing on, wrote to the church and reminded them of those truths central to the Christian life. He admonished them to walk in a manner consistent with Whom they had believed in, to be on guard against being led away by false teaching, and to live in such a manner that reflected their hope for a new heavens and earth. Join us as we dig into this, desiring that God would direct our hearts in that same admonition.

Peter, inspired by God and knowing that he will soon be passing on, wrote to the church and reminded them of those truths central to the Christian life. He admonished them to walk in a manner consistent with Whom they had believed in, to be on guard against being led away by false teaching, and to live in such a manner that reflected their hope for a new heavens and earth. Join us as we dig into this, desiring that God would direct our hearts in that same admonition.

So what are you looking forward to in 2024? Here’s a suggestion: How about the return of Jesus Christ? The Apostles Paul, Peter, John and even the Lord Jesus Himself encouraged us to be watchful and to wait expectantly for the Lord’s return. And if we truly lived this new year waiting for our “Blessed Hope” there’s no doubt it would have a great impact on how we live our life in 2024. So join us the first weekend in January as we kick off the New Year with this reminder: “our salvation is nearer than when we first believed!”

“Glory to God in the Highest”Luke 2:13-14In the Christmas story, there are a few words or phrases that stand out to us. They highlight those moments of special significance in the story of the birth of Christ. Over the five weekends in December, come and reflect with us on those moments, seeing how they encouraged and directed the hearts of the hearers and how their timeless message reaches us today.“DO NOT BE AFRAID” – Luke 1:30 -- The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.“BLESSED” – Luke 1:41-42 -- When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!“SAVIOR” -- Luke 2:11 – “For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”“BEHOLD” – Luke 2:10 -- But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joywhich will be for all the people.“GLORY TO GOD” – Luke 2:13-14 -- And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”

“BEHOLD”Luke 2:10In the Christmas story, there are a few words or phrases that stand out to us. They highlight those moments of special significance in the story of the birth of Christ. Over the five weekends in December, come and reflect with us on those moments, seeing how they encouraged and directed the hearts of the hearers and how their timeless message reaches us today.“DO NOT BE AFRAID” – Luke 1:30 -- The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.“BLESSED” – Luke 1:41-42 -- When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!“SAVIOR” -- Luke 2:11 – “For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”“BEHOLD” – Luke 2:10 -- But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joywhich will be for all the people.“GLORY TO GOD” – Luke 2:13-14 -- And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”

“SAVIOR”Luke 2:11In the Christmas story, there are a few words or phrases that stand out to us. They highlight those moments of special significance in the story of the birth of Christ. Over the five weekends in December, come and reflect with us on those moments, seeing how they encouraged and directed the hearts of the hearers and how their timeless message reaches us today.“DO NOT BE AFRAID” – Luke 1:30 -- The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.“BLESSED” – Luke 1:41-42 -- When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!“SAVIOR” -- Luke 2:11 – “For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”“BEHOLD” – Luke 2:10 -- But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joywhich will be for all the people.“GLORY TO GOD” – Luke 2:13-14 -- And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”

“Blessed”Luke 1:41-42In the Christmas story, there are a few words or phrases that stand out to us. They highlight those moments of special significance in the story of the birth of Christ. Over the five weekends in December, come and reflect with us on those moments, seeing how they encouraged and directed the hearts of the hearers and how their timeless message reaches us today.“DO NOT BE AFRAID” – Luke 1:30 -- The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.“BLESSED” – Luke 1:41-42 -- When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!“SAVIOR” -- Luke 2:11 – “For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”“BEHOLD” – Luke 2:10 -- But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joywhich will be for all the people.“GLORY TO GOD” – Luke 2:13-14 -- And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”

"Do not be Afraid" - Behold All Things NewLuke 1:30In the Christmas story, there are a few words or phrases that stand out to us. They highlight those moments of special significance in the story of the birth of Christ. Over the five weekends in December, come and reflect with us on those moments, seeing how they encouraged and directed the hearts of the hearers and how their timeless message reaches us today.“DO NOT BE AFRAID” – Luke 1:30 -- The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.“BLESSED” – Luke 1:41-42 -- When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!“SAVIOR” -- Luke 2:11 – “For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”“BEHOLD” – Luke 2:10 -- But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joywhich will be for all the people.“GLORY TO GOD” – Luke 2:13-14 -- And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”

Digging Deeper in Acts - “Biblical Leadership in the Church”Acts“God’s Word is like an onion — just when you think you’ve pealed back the final layer of truth you are awakened by the Holy Spirit to another rich and wonderful truth that seemed to have been buried under all the other rich and wonderful truths you’ve already discovered.That’s the fun and joy of digging deeper into God’s Word. “Over the next six weeks we are going to be digging deeper into the book we have just concluded studying — the Book of Acts. And we will consider some important truths that we left buried and never fully “unearthed.”“So grab your shovel (or onion pealer) and join us as we dig a little deeper in Acts.”

Digging Deeper in Acts - "The Spirit of God"Acts“God’s Word is like an onion — just when you think you’ve pealed back the final layer of truth you are awakened by the Holy Spirit to another rich and wonderful truth that seemed to have been buried under all the other rich and wonderful truths you’ve already discovered.That’s the fun and joy of digging deeper into God’s Word. “Over the next six weeks we are going to be digging deeper into the book we have just concluded studying — the Book of Acts. And we will consider some important truths that we left buried and never fully “unearthed.”“So grab your shovel (or onion pealer) and join us as we dig a little deeper in Acts.”

Digging Deeper in Acts - "Signs and Wonders of a Sovereign God"Acts 2“God’s Word is like an onion — just when you think you’ve pealed back the final layer of truth you are awakened by the Holy Spirit to another rich and wonderful truth that seemed to have been buried under all the other rich and wonderful truths you’ve already discovered.That’s the fun and joy of digging deeper into God’s Word. “Over the next six weeks we are going to be digging deeper into the book we have just concluded studying — the Book of Acts. And we will consider some important truths that we left buried and never fully “unearthed.”“So grab your shovel (or onion pealer) and join us as we dig a little deeper in Acts.”

Digging Deeper in Acts - “A Sovereign God: Maker and Master”Acts 4 & Psalm 146“God’s Word is like an onion — just when you think you’ve pealed back the final layer of truth you are awakened by the Holy Spirit to another rich and wonderful truth that seemed to have been buried under all the other rich and wonderful truths you’ve already discovered.That’s the fun and joy of digging deeper into God’s Word. “Over the next six weeks we are going to be digging deeper into the book we have just concluded studying — the Book of Acts. And we will consider some important truths that we left buried and never fully “unearthed.”“So grab your shovel (or onion pealer) and join us as we dig a little deeper in Acts.”

Digging Deeper in Acts - “MAKING SENSE OF SUFFERING”Acts 14:22“God’s Word is like an onion — just when you think you’ve pealed back the final layer of truth you are awakened by the Holy Spirit to another rich and wonderful truth that seemed to have been buried under all the other rich and wonderful truths you’ve already discovered.That’s the fun and joy of digging deeper into God’s Word. “Over the next six weeks we are going to be digging deeper into the book we have just concluded studying — the Book of Acts. And we will consider some important truths that we left buried and never fully “unearthed.”“So grab your shovel (or onion pealer) and join us as we dig a little deeper in Acts.”

Digging Deeper in Acts - “A Faithful God and a Faithless People" “God’s Word is like an onion — just when you think you’ve pealed back the final layer of truth you are awakened by the Holy Spirit to another rich and wonderful truth that seemed to have been buried under all the other rich and wonderful truths you’ve already discovered.That’s the fun and joy of digging deeper into God’s Word. “Over the next six weeks we are going to be digging deeper into the book we have just concluded studying — the Book of Acts. And we will consider some important truths that we left buried and never fully “unearthed.”“So grab your shovel (or onion pealer) and join us as we dig a little deeper in Acts.”

"God's Faithfulness Through the Ages"Understanding Global Missions at FBCGlobal Church Week (GCW) is a special time in the life of our church that occurs every two years, where we have the opportunity to host many of our Global Church partners from around the world. Throughout this series, you will have opportunities to hear about the pastors and church leaders from places like Ecuador, India, Mexico, and Nigeria, among many more!“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

“The Triumphant Gospel in 2023”Understanding Global Missions at FBCGlobal Church Week (GCW) is a special time in the life of our church that occurs every two years, where we have the opportunity to host many of our Global Church partners from around the world. Throughout this series, you will have opportunities to hear about the pastors and church leaders from places like Ecuador, India, Mexico, and Nigeria, among many more!“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

ACTS: The Triumph of the Gospel“THE NEVER ENDING STORY”Acts 28:17-31“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

ACTS: The Triumph of the Gospel“SERVING AND BEING SERVED”Acts 28:1-16“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

ACTS: The Triumph of the Gospel“DELAYED DELIVERANCE: Trusting God in the Storms of Life"Acts 27“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

ACTS: The Triumph of the Gospel“Tough Boldness Before the Top Brass”Acts 25:1-26:32“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

Acts 24“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

JERUSALEM JEOPARDYActs 21:18 – 23:35“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

“Jerusalem Or Bust” Or “Busted in Jerusalem”Acts 21:1-17“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

“The Urgency For Godly Leaders”Acts 20:17-38“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

"Burning the Midnight Oil"Acts 20:1-12“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

"God Reigns Supreme"Acts 19:21-41“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.

"God at Work in Ephesus, Part 2"Acts 19:8-20“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people.” (Acts 2:46-47). “And the word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly . . .” (Acts 6:&). “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” (Acts 9:31). “So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.” (Acts 16:5). “So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.” (Acts 19:20). WOW!! Just about on every page of the book of Acts we see the amazing story of THE TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL even in the darkest of times. So what did the early church as described in Acts have that the modern church today doesn’t have? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! God has given to us today the very same thing that He gave the early church. As we begin our journey into this faithful and carefully written history of the early church by Doctor Luke, let’s pray that God will instill a new excitement and joy for what He has done and can continue to do by His Holy Spirit through the Church of Jesus Christ today, so that the TRIUMPH OF THE GOSPEL can be experienced even now in the dark days in which we live.