by Steve Thomason | Apr 25, 2021 | Bible
What do Acts 15 and the first two chapters of Galatians have in common? They both talk about the first big debate over ethnic identity in the church. Some of the early Christians said you had to be circumcised and assimilate into the Jewish culture in order to be a true disciple of Jesus. They debated the topic in Acts 15 in Jerusalem. The Apostle Paul was very opposed to this teaching. That’s what he’s talking about in his letter to the Galatians.
by Steve Thomason | Apr 19, 2021 | Bible
The Holy Spirit leads Philip to speak with a eunuch from Ethiopia. This crosses all kinds of social boundaries and shows the inclusive power of the Good News.
by Steve Thomason | Apr 8, 2021 | Bible
A six-week online course that explores Paul’s letter to the Galatians and how it fits into the story of Acts.
by Steve Thomason | Dec 12, 2020 | sermons2020
It is the second week of Advent. This is a season of waiting as we “Prepare the Way” for the coming Messiah. It is usually a season where we talk about how important it is to slow down. We focus on practices that will help us to not be distracted by all the glitz and...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 1, 2020 | Bible
This PowerPoint, and the 36 images below it, provide a visual commentary on the book of Joel. They specifically focus on Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 from the Narrative Lectionary for Advent 1. Feel free to download the PowerPoint and Image Pack for free to use in your preaching, teaching, or personal Bible Study.
