by FMFB.Church | Aug 7, 2018 | From The Pastor
SCATTERED Following the instructions of Jesus, the church was to spread the gospel from Jerusalem into Judea, Samaria, and beyond. In Acts 8, the Lord utilizes the persecution to spread the church. A new section begins that leads to the mission appointment of Barnabas...
by FMFB.Church | Jul 31, 2018 | From The Pastor
RESISTANCE & REJECTION Acts 7 contains the answer of Stephen to the question of his critics (cf Acts 6.13-14). He ignores the deceit and slander. He turns their attention to the story of scripture and responds to his opponents with the Word of God. What they...
by FMFB.Church | Jul 23, 2018 | From The Pastor
SPIRIT-FILLED SERVANTS Acts 6 offers a helpful look into the inner workings of the young church. Already facing pressure and enduring suffering (Acts 5), the church now encounters internal struggle and must face it head-on. Neglect then and now leads to estrangement...
by FMFB.Church | Jul 17, 2018 | From The Pastor
NO PERFECT CHURCHES You only have to read Acts 5 & 6 to discover this. There are no perfect churches. Instead of being filled with the Spirit, Ananias and Sapphira were filled with selfishness & pride. The Spirit had produced spiritual unity (cf Acts 4)....
by FMFB.Church | Jul 10, 2018 | From The Pastor
GLORIOUS RESULTS What makes a great church? Acts 4 begins where Acts 3 ends. The witness of the church leads in two directions. Persecution begins in earnest. The message is not hindered by suffering or persecution. People hear why the man was healed and respond to...
