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To The Ends Of The Earth
Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 1, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Looking Ahead To 2024
Contributed on Jan 1, 2024
Acts is the birth, history (and encouragement) of the church. More importantly, it is the commanded mission of Jesus for all of us to follow to go and make disciples!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 1 Looking Ahead to 2024 Acts 1:1-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- On the heels of “The Alpha and Omega”, this is our next exploration - Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this ...read more
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2. The Birth Of The Church
Contributed on Jan 12, 2024
The result of the Holy Spirit’s arrival as a gift to humanity is a turning point in history. It not only birthed the church, but it set the disciples on a path of dedicated witnessing for Christ.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 2 The Birth of the Church Acts 1:12 – 2:12 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wednesday night for adults this week – couple weeks off Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the ...read more
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3. The Church’s Results Of Obeying God
Contributed on Jan 15, 2024
What if the church had church, and collectively we just focused on Jesus? What kind of impact would we have if we were like-minded, and simply told others what Jesus has done? THIS was the first church's mission!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 3 The Church’s Results of Obeying God Acts 2:13-47 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this series: -- We’ve already unpacked the beginning of all ...read more
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4. The Reason And Result Of Witnessing
Contributed on Jan 26, 2024
What of the church was willing to take the same, simple, stance of witnessing as the Disciples did and just be faithful? What would the results might show us about how the Gospel is still relevant today?
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 4 The Reason and Result of Witnessing Acts 3:1-26 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Food train still avail for Will Skelton and Donna Stewart (FB page) No Wednesday night for adults this week – couple weeks off Introduction ...read more
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5. When Boldness Meets Worldly Denial
Contributed on Jan 29, 2024
When the message of the Gospel is proclaimed, the results are up to God. When society is confronted with the truth - the response will always be different - but it should not change the message!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 5 When Boldness Meets Worldly Denial Acts 4:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more
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6. God’s Protection And Our Faithfulness Matters
Contributed on Feb 5, 2024
The message of Acts 4 and 5 is clear: Watch your life and be consistent for God in everything you do (which means you must choose to live upright). If you are going to worship, going to give, going to pray – do it focused on Him!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 6 God’s Protection and Faithfulness Matters Acts 4:23-37 – Acts 5:1-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more
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7. God’s Answer To The World’s Persecution
Contributed on Feb 11, 2024
The Christian must proclaim what they know ... even under duress! Will we share the simple message, and the hope, of what God has done for us? The Disciples did, and they were not afraid.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 7 God’s Answer to the World’s Persecution Acts 5:12-25 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated ...read more
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8. Reasons To Be Faithful To God In Persecution
Contributed on Feb 18, 2024
There are two different topics to explore in this message: The reasons to stay faithful to God during a persecution, and, the role of deacons (or elders or servants) in the church. All of these come as a result of the faithfulness of the early believers, and should be an encouragement for us.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 8 Reasons to be Faithful to God in Persecution Acts 5:26-42 and 6:1-7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more
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9. Stephen, A Man Of Faith And Tenacity
Contributed on Feb 28, 2024
Stephen is a model for how to remain faithful without fear of the unknown. What you and I are faced with today is considering: "How will we respond to life’s challenges?"
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 9 Stephen, a man of Faith and Tenacity Acts 6:8-15 Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more
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10. The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution
Contributed on Mar 4, 2024
The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more
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11. The Gospel Must Be Proclaimed Near And Far!
Contributed on Mar 10, 2024
Philip kept on working by continuing to tell about Jesus. This is exactly the same command / or example / or charge we have right now; our direction is to go and make disciples … at any cost!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 11 The Gospel must be proclaimed near AND far! Acts 8:26-40 Show the video for Ecclesiastes before the message Wed night studies will resume this Wednesday at 6:30pm! (Ecclesiastes) Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) ...read more
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12. Saul’s Radical Conversion And Fellowship
Contributed on Mar 20, 2024
Saul’s actions after having been called, stricken blind, and healed are a model for each of us to follow when it comes to being obedient to Jesus. Would we be so bold today as to willingly allow our lives to be changed by Him?
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 12 Saul’s Radical Conversion and Fellowship Acts 9:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated ...read more
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13. Breaking Down Prejudices
Contributed on Apr 8, 2024
The Jews, like all other people, had developed their own laws and customs which created unrealistic prejudices between them and Gentiles. This very thing is what is explored with Cornelius and Peter, and shows us God's intervention to break this down!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 14 Breaking Down Prejudices Acts 10:1-33 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the coming & ...read more
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14. Proclaiming Peace To The World
Contributed on Apr 15, 2024
What Peter drives home to any that would listen in Cornelius’s house, is the same truth that you and I should hear today: without Jesus, we are lost and without a Lord to redeem us in eternity.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 15 Proclaiming Peace to the World Acts 10:34-43 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more
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15. Receiving The Holy Spirit (The Gentile Pentecost)
Contributed on Apr 22, 2024
Repentance brings life to a person, because God has called us to Himself. And once called, we have a choice to make – this is what the people felt. God was calling them, His Spirit was moving them, and they had to respond!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 16 Receiving the Holy Spirit (The Gentile Pentecost) Acts 10:44 – 11:18 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more
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16. The Church’s Growth And Its Political Persecution
Contributed on Apr 29, 2024
Even in the face of persecution and life's challenges, how different could we live if we chose to be faithful only to Christ? Even though the 1st century church faced incredible difficulties, God was still faithful to them, and we can learn from that right now!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 17 The Church’s growth and its political persecution Acts 11:19 – 12:18 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked ...read more
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17. The Importance Of Missionary Work
Contributed on May 6, 2024
Being a missionary is not glamorous, but it is the work that matters to God. These men were called to simply go and share what they knew, are we not called to do the same?
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 18 The Importance of Missionary Work Acts 12:19 – 13:12 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of ...read more
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18. Preach The Truth, No Matter Your Audience!
Contributed on May 19, 2024
In Christ we see the entire scope of the punishment of sin and avenue of rescue, and because of Jesus, Paul preaches to those in the synagogue to hear the truth. What we must see in this is this our purpose as well!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 19 Preach the truth, no matter your audience! Acts 13:13-41 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning ...read more
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19. The Expectations And Responses To The Gospel
Contributed on May 27, 2024
God has placed a hunger in our heart to hear the truth of the Gospel, it is the “missing piece” that we have – it is this truth that draws us to God, and why we too must tell others the Good News!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 20 The expectations and responses to the Gospel Acts 13:42 – 14:7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more
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20. The Church Determines That Unity Is The Way!
Contributed on Jun 17, 2024
What did God do for us? Not only has He given us His Son, not only has He given us salvation in Christ, not only has He allowed us to be accepted - He brought unity to the church in the form of clarifying this is how people are saved!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 22 The Church Determines that Unity is the Way! Acts 15:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more
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21. The Verdict Of Salvation’s Great Application
Contributed on Jun 25, 2024
How we respond to God's calling is very telling of what He is doing in our lives. Will we obey the command to go and tell others how to be saved, just as the Church has been directed since the beginning? Or, will we make the grace of Christ about what we have done instead?
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 23 The verdict of salvation’s great application Acts 15:23-41 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more
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22. Paul’s Missionary Journey’s Still Instructs The Church
Contributed on Jun 30, 2024
The Church must be focused on Christ, even when times are tough, will we? Will we make disciples, will we focus on Jesus, will we share His salvation?
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 24 Paul’s Missionary Journey’s still instructs the Church (“Lessons from the road!”) Acts 16:1-40 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history ...read more
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23. Paul’s Ministry In Thessalonica
Contributed on Jul 8, 2024
Society is no different today than it was in the 50AD … they too need Jesus! The challenge for us to see today is will we be the ones who are faithful to share Him also? The early Church left us a great roadmap of obedience to follow, if only we will be so bold right now.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 25 Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more
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24. Paul’s Ministry In Berea And Athens
Contributed on Jul 15, 2024
Paul's continued journey gives us two things to focus on: We must be sure that our own hearts are right and that we’ve chosen Christ, and we must be sure that we have told everyone that we know about Him! This is our calling as the Church, and where we must focus today.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 26 Paul’s Ministry in Berea and Athens Acts 17:10-34 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more
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25. Paul’s Ministry In Corinth
Contributed on Jul 22, 2024
Consider this: if God would protect Paul as we see in Corinth, what could He do for you? Maybe we just need to get out of our own way and let God be God? Could we just submit to Him and share what He has told us?
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 27 Paul’s Ministry in Corinth Acts 18:1-17 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week we explored and unpacked the have work to do: • 1st: We must be sure that we have chosen Christ • 2nd: Then, ...read more
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26. Paul’s Ministry In Ephesus (Introducing Apollos)
Contributed on Jul 29, 2024
Many struggle with what we should be doing today. We wrestle with not reading the word, not praying, or even not sharing Jesus. Then, fear takes over and we choose to hibernate rather than being bold. So, ask yourself, are we willing to just do what God has told us to do? Apollos was!
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 28 Paul’s Ministry in Ephesus (Introducing Apollos) Acts 18:24-28 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we saw Paul’s ministry in Corinth – spent 18 months there -- Paul was faithful to God’s ...read more
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27. Lessons From Ephesus On Salvation And Revival
Contributed on Aug 5, 2024
Paul was a man who was fully committed to correct bad doctrine, but in a way that led people to Christ instead of to himself. In Ephesus we see two awesome examples to learn: Lessons on Salvation and the Truth about Revival.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 29 Lessons from Ephesus on Salvation and Revival Acts 19:1-20 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Wed nights: Book of Romans - focused on chapters 8 through 15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon ...read more
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28. Godly Protection In An Idolatrous Civilization
Contributed on Aug 13, 2024
Even when humanity rebels, we still see a wonderful example of God's grace shown to His servants. Acts shows us again and again, and here in Ephesus it becomes very evident.
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 30 Godly protection in an idolatrous civilization Acts 19:21-41 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we unpacked what the bible teaches about Salvation and Revival -- These are more than ...read more
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29. Paul’s Final Encouragement To Ephesus
Contributed on Aug 19, 2024
These are the final instructions given to a church whose name means “desirable”. Would our church today be willing to be this bold, this committed, this faithful to the calling that God has placed on each of us?
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 31 Paul’s final encouragement to Ephesus Acts 20:7-38 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we had several challenges to consider when it comes to being faithful -- Ref: Christian life APP: ...read more
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30. Paul’s Missionary Dilemma Around Turkey
Contributed on Aug 26, 2024
Paul’s last words to the church in Ptolemais really ought to be our rallying cry! Are we willing not only willing to be arrested for the cause of Christ, but would we give our life for His glory also? Why not?
To the Ends of the Earth, Part 32 Paul’s missionary dilemma around Turkey Acts 21:1-14 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we completed our exploration of Paul’s 3 years in Ephesus -- CH: Would Seasons be a place that only ...read more