Lesson 108 follows Paul as he starts in the synagogue, then moves to the school of Tyrannus after resistance rises. That shift matters. It shows wisdom, patience, and a clear pattern for ministry. Paul doesn't back down, but he also doesn't keep new believers in a hostile setting. Instead, he teaches daily, and over time the Word spreads far beyond one room, one group, or one city.

This message also highlights Christian apologetics in a simple, biblical way. Paul reasoned, persuaded, and defended the faith with truth. At the same time, the lesson points to something many people overlook, obedience over spectacle. Real gospel growth often comes through steady believers, daily faithfulness, and clear teaching rooted in Scripture.

Then Acts 19 takes a striking turn with special miracles. Handkerchiefs and aprons connected to Paul become points of contact for healing and deliverance. That part of the chapter challenges a purely natural mindset and presses into a deeper truth, God can work through ordinary things when people respond in faith and obedience.

If you're studying Acts, Paul's ministry, revival in Ephesus, spiritual gifts, healing, or the authority of Jesus over disease and evil spirits, this lesson gives strong biblical insight with practical application for the church today.

Watch, take notes, and read along in Acts 19. This chapter has a lot to say about truth, endurance, opposition, unity, and the spread of the gospel.

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In this Easter message, Alan Smith traces the events of Resurrection Sunday and the 40 days that followed. Moving through Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and 1 Corinthians, he shows how the witnesses, the empty tomb, and Jesus' post-resurrection appearances all point to one truth, Jesus is alive.

This sermon centers on more than the fact of the resurrection. It presses into what it means to recognize the Resurrected Christ, hear His voice, trust His word, and walk in the power of what happened after the cross. Along the way, it highlights Mary Magdalene, Thomas, the road to Emmaus, the disciples' struggle to believe, and the hope found in fresh revelation from God's Word.

If you've ever known the message of Jesus but felt distant from the life and power of the resurrection, this teaching is worth your time. It's a strong biblical look at Easter, faith, forgiveness, and the difference between hearing the truth and truly receiving it.

You'll hear about: the resurrection accounts across all four Gospels, the timeline of Jesus after Easter, why the empty tomb still matters, how unbelief can block spiritual sight, and what it looks like to find the Resurrected Jesus today.

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Lesson 107 continues this study through Acts with Paul's writings, centering on Acts 19 and Paul's ministry in Ephesus. This message looks closely at the laying on of hands, speaking in tongues, spiritual witness, and the connection between outward obedience and what God does in the unseen.

Along the way, this teaching also covers: Paul's encounter with the 12 men in Ephesus, why symbols in Scripture matter, how faith and obedience work together, the difference between the act itself and God's power, why the Holy Spirit is not a side issue in the Christian life, and how Jesus still transforms people through His Spirit.

There's also strong insight on repentance, humility, impartation, progressive revelation, and the need for discernment in the church today. In addition, the message highlights how Paul taught in the synagogue, reasoned with people, and used persuasion to present the kingdom of God.

If you're studying Acts, Paul, miracles, the Holy Spirit, or the life of Jesus in the early church, this lesson gives a thoughtful and practical look at a key chapter.

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In this message from Acts 19, Alan Smith walks through Paul's encounter with believers in Ephesus and shows how God often leads His people by steps, not all at once. This study looks at baptism, the Holy Spirit, obedience, faith, and why spiritual growth in the Church is often progressive.

As Paul teaches in Acts, the focus isn't on everyone having the same story at the same time. Instead, it's about believing what God has said, responding to it, and then moving forward as He gives more light. That truth speaks straight into daily life, especially when fear, noise, and old thought patterns try to set the tone for the day.

This lesson also touches on: how your soul talks to you, and why you must answer it with truth, why faith grows through obedience, how Paul's writings help explain Acts 19, why believers should stop judging each other's walk, and what it means to be faithful to the revelation God has already given you.

If you're studying Acts, following Paul's ministry, or looking for solid Bible teaching that connects scripture to real life in the Church, this message will give you a lot to think about.

From New Life Church with Alan Smith.

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In Lesson 104 (Acts 19:4-7), Paul arrives in Ephesus and meets disciples who only know John's baptism of repentance. They haven't even heard of the Holy Ghost, so Paul fills in the gap. They respond right away, they're baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus, and then Paul lays hands on them. As a result, the Holy Spirit comes on them, and they speak in tongues and prophesy.

This teaching also keeps things practical. It highlights why a teachable spirit matters, how we can learn the gospel in "pieces" over a lifetime, and why obedience often comes before you feel faith. You'll also hear thoughts on impartation, the laying on of hands, and why chasing a "fake" spiritual gift costs more than waiting on God.

Recorded at Church with Alan Smith, from The Smith and Rowland Show.

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The focus stays on Acts 19:1-7 and Paul's steady gospel work in Ephesus. You'll hear a clear case for keeping the message centered on Jesus Christ, His death, burial, and resurrection, then trusting the Holy Spirit to confirm that gospel with His own witness.

This session also connects Acts with Paul's writings, especially Ephesians 5:18. The call is simple and demanding, don't run on yesterday's strength, keep on being filled. Along the way, this teaching presses a key contrast many believers feel but rarely name, you can be on the right side of Easter (pardon) and still live on the wrong side of Pentecost (power).

Topics covered in this lesson:

 * Acts 19:1-7, the disciples of John become Christians  * Why Paul preached Christ plainly, not hype  * The Holy Spirit as witness to the gospel  * "Be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18), ongoing, daily dependence  * Why spiritual frustration often points to living in your own strength  * The difference between being saved and being empowered to live the Christian life

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This teaching keeps it plain and practical. It connects everyday life to spiritual growth, then walks through Scripture to show why understanding matters. Faith matters but understanding produces fruit. You'll also hear a clear breakdown of what happens once, and what must keep happening as you press into God's presence.

In this message: Paul's approach in Acts, teaching for understanding, not pressure or hype

Why Matthew 13 ties fruitfulness to understanding the Word

Faith plus understanding equals wisdom

One-time works of the Spirit (born, baptized into the body, indwelt, sealed)

Ongoing filling (Ephesians 5:18) and what it looks like in real life

Why New Life values character over talent, and Christ over personalities

If you want a stronger grasp of Acts, Paul's method, and how the Holy Spirit works in the life of a believer, this lesson will help you steady your footing and grow with patience.

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You'll also hear why God holds us responsible for the light we've received, how obedience ties to growth, and why humility and mentorship matter in the Church (through Priscilla and Aquila's example). The message closes by clarifying key ways Scripture speaks about the Holy Spirit, including the new birth, baptism into the body, indwelling, sealing, and the ongoing filling of the Spirit.

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You’ll also hear a strong call to daily spiritual nourishment, why the Church gathers, and what real strengthening looks like (not hype, but steady growth, endurance, and stability). The teaching closes with Acts 18:24-28 and Apollos in Ephesus, a gifted teacher who knew the Scriptures and the baptism of John but needed fuller instruction.

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You’ll hear practical teaching from key passages, including Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3:2, and 2 Corinthians 10:5, on taking thoughts captive, setting your mind on things above, and rejecting vain imaginations. The sermon also draws a sharp line between rude speech and truthful clarity, because real kingdom thinking can bring conviction without cruelty.

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Key moments include the beating of Sosthenes before Gallio and what that teaches about contempt, public disputes, and the cost of standing too close to someone else’s fight. There’s also clear counsel for believers living in tense times, keep your speech peaceable, tell the truth without exaggeration, don’t repay insult with insult, and trust God with outcomes you can’t control.

The study also tracks Paul’s vow, his disciplined private devotion, and the travel notes that show how long-term faithfulness works, teach, endure, leave well, follow up, repeat. Paul reaches Ephesus, reasons in the synagogue, then moves on with purpose, leaving truth behind and returning when God allows.

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You’ll also hear a practical warning about chasing “deep” spiritual topics without the understanding to match. The gospel is simple and strong, and it’s easy to lose the point when pride or curiosity takes the lead. The call is clear, stick to the mission, keep the message plain, and let truth shape a steady witness.

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This session follows Paul in Corinth as he faces rejection, keeps preaching, and receives a night vision that gives him clear direction: don’t fear, speak up, and stay steady because the Lord is with him. You’ll also see why Paul remained in the city for a year and six months, and how the mission of the Great Commission brings unity to the church when it stays central.

The teaching closes with Paul brought before Gallio, a tense moment that shows how fast pressure can rise, and why accusations, suspicion, and religious games can’t be allowed to steer the church off course.

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You’ll hear a direct challenge to stay on mission, keep unity tied to the mission, and measure success by faithfulness, not a scoreboard. The message also shares a practical next step for our Church family, including expanded Sunday morning classes and a proposed building addition to support discipleship, prayer, baptism, and ministry for the next generation.

If you’re hungry for a focused, Bible-shaped view of Christianity and what the Church is meant to do, this is for you.

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You’ll also see how Acts connects with Paul’s earliest letters. From Corinth, Paul writes 1 and 2 Thessalonians, giving the church clarity on holy living, steady hope, and the difference between the day of Christ and the day of the Lord. The message lands close to home too, sin still has patterns, and the call to live set apart still stands.

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The teaching closes by setting the stage for Acts 18, Paul’s move from Athens to Corinth, and the early foundation he laid for new believers.

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We also walk through how Acts links Israel, the church, and the Holy Spirit, why the Holy Spirit is the mark of this age of grace, and what it means to wait on God instead of chasing spiritual shortcuts. If you long for a deeper encounter with Jesus and a clearer sense of His presence in your daily life, this teaching will help you anchor that desire in Scripture and truth.

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Pastor Alan traces how DL Moody’s devotion to the Word, the meaning of the word “Hamas” in the Bible, and the future of Israel all tie into God’s plan to judge the world by Jesus Christ. We see how Paul reasoned with the thinkers of Athens, how God made all nations of one blood, and why changing biblical terms slowly weakens an entire people, like the frog in the pot.

This teaching also shares vision for the local church: growing with purpose, carrying the presence of God, and raising our expectation so high that those living in sin or deep hurt are convicted and healed simply by being among God’s people. If you want a stronger faith, a higher view of Scripture, and a deeper hunger for God’s presence, this message will help reset your focus.

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You’ll see how Paul adjusts his message for Jews in the synagogue and Gentiles in the marketplace, why human wisdom can’t replace God’s word, and how the resurrection confronts both religion and philosophy. Most of all, this message calls us to see unbelievers as spiritually blind, approach them with kindness, and lead them toward Jesus with truth and compassion.

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Learn why the Bereans were called “more noble,” how to search the Scriptures with a ready mind, and why misplaced faith in conspiracy theories drains the faith we should be giving to God’s word. We also look at Athens, its many gods, the Acropolis, and the roots of Western thinking, and how all of this still shapes the church today.

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We walk through Paul’s bold preaching in Thessalonica and Athens, the charge that believers were “turning the world upside down,” and how that same Spirit-filled courage is needed today. You will also hear about the shift to an elder-led church, the cost of discipleship, and why returning to the book of Acts is key for the days ahead.

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Key points:

 * Paul proved Jesus as the Christ using the Old Testament  * The Berean model, hear with open minds, test with Scripture  * Acts as a transitional book, law to grace  * Salvation by grace through faith in Christ’s blood  * A call to own your faith, not borrow it

What Old Testament passage points you to Jesus? Share in the comments.

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