East Troy Bible Church

East Troy Bible Church https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com This podcast includes the sermons from the Sunday morning worship services at The East Troy Bible Church. The East Troy Bible Church is part of the Evangelical Free Church Association and is located in East Troy, WI. Please find us at www.etbc.church

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:29:38 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 serial East Troy Bible Church East Troy Bible Church No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21953721/ETBC_Icons_2000_x_2000_px_a1uug.jpg East Troy Bible Church https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com 144 144 1. "His-Story and Your Story" | Luke 24 and Acts 1:8 1. "His-Story and Your Story" | Luke 24 and Acts 1:8 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/1-his-story-and-your-story-luke-24-and-acts-18/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/1-his-story-and-your-story-luke-24-and-acts-18/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:41:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/5ba3aab9-54de-39a3-a9b7-100a6317573b This begins our study of Acts. We begin in Luke's Gospel and see the connection between the two books.

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]]> This begins our study of Acts. We begin in Luke's Gospel and see the connection between the two books.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2412 1 1 full 2. "The Epic Parenthesis - the Kingdom Expands" | Acts 1:1-26 2. "The Epic Parenthesis - the Kingdom Expands" | Acts 1:1-26 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/2-the-epic-parenthesis-the-kingdom-expands-acts-11-26/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/2-the-epic-parenthesis-the-kingdom-expands-acts-11-26/#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:29:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/3c1bb43f-8cf3-36cb-aae8-2930e1cea643 The disciples receive one last word of exhortation from Jesus as he ascends to heaven. Until he returns, the church must discern its mission and understand God's will.

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]]> The disciples receive one last word of exhortation from Jesus as he ascends to heaven. Until he returns, the church must discern its mission and understand God's will.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2856 1 2 full 3. "A New Exodus Begins" | Acts 2:1-21 3. "A New Exodus Begins" | Acts 2:1-21 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/3-a-new-exodus-begins-acts-21-21/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/3-a-new-exodus-begins-acts-21-21/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:02:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/a3bf1469-2973-3be5-8fc4-56dae5cc8df5 Acts 2 begins the famous story of Pentecost, a day in which God begins a new chapter of His grace.

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]]> Acts 2 begins the famous story of Pentecost, a day in which God begins a new chapter of His grace.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 3000 1 3 full 4. "Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up" | Acts 2:22-41 4. "Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up" | Acts 2:22-41 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/4-will-the-real-jesus-please-stand-up-acts-222-41/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/4-will-the-real-jesus-please-stand-up-acts-222-41/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:44:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/bfddc595-0273-3182-8cbf-fc63a3294668 This sermon is the second half of the story of the church and Pentecost.

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]]> This sermon is the second half of the story of the church and Pentecost.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2692 1 4 full 5. "The DNA of the Acts Church" | Acts 2:40-47 5. "The DNA of the Acts Church" | Acts 2:40-47 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/5-the-dna-of-the-acts-church-acts-240-47/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/5-the-dna-of-the-acts-church-acts-240-47/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:33:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/0a109486-ae0f-37f8-97cb-2a76b8962eaa What would it look like in the church and without it if the modern church cared for one another as the ancient church did? Acts 2 helps create a vision of loving one another.

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]]> What would it look like in the church and without it if the modern church cared for one another as the ancient church did? Acts 2 helps create a vision of loving one another.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 3953 1 5 full 6. "Having Nothing and Everything at Once" | Acts 3:1-10 6. "Having Nothing and Everything at Once" | Acts 3:1-10 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/6-having-nothing-and-everything-at-once-acts-31-10/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/6-having-nothing-and-everything-at-once-acts-31-10/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:17:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/9f9e76ae-fd5a-3bf6-a75a-b4803fd36976 Acts 3 features the remarkable story of the Paralyzed man at the Beautiful Gate and his encounter with Peter and John.

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]]> Acts 3 features the remarkable story of the Paralyzed man at the Beautiful Gate and his encounter with Peter and John.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2986 1 6 full 7. "The Power & Ramifications of the Name of Jesus" | Acts 4 7. "The Power & Ramifications of the Name of Jesus" | Acts 4 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/7-the-power-ramifications-of-the-name-of-jesus-acts-4/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/7-the-power-ramifications-of-the-name-of-jesus-acts-4/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:14:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/bb6d0e2f-9dd6-3902-838a-ba4a79011de3 Guest speaker, Pastor Steve Hobbs preaches on Acts 4 about the power of the Name of Jesus in the Acts church.

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]]> Guest speaker, Pastor Steve Hobbs preaches on Acts 4 about the power of the Name of Jesus in the Acts church.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 3316 1 7 full 8. "Great Grace, Great Power, and Great Fear" | Acts 4:32-5:11 8. "Great Grace, Great Power, and Great Fear" | Acts 4:32-5:11 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/8-great-grace-great-power-and-great-fear-acts-432-511/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/8-great-grace-great-power-and-great-fear-acts-432-511/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:04:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/21b2f4ec-cf5c-35d7-b877-caf8096c3d2b Pastor John Olkowski takes the pulpit for the first time at ETBC. The Acts church is facing opposition in Acts 4:32-5:11. They must decide whom they trust.

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]]> Pastor John Olkowski takes the pulpit for the first time at ETBC. The Acts church is facing opposition in Acts 4:32-5:11. They must decide whom they trust.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2452 1 8 full 9. "The Magnificient Seven" | Acts 5:42-6:7 9. "The Magnificient Seven" | Acts 5:42-6:7 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/9-the-magnificient-seven-acts-542-67/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/9-the-magnificient-seven-acts-542-67/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:54:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/5849b726-2e3a-38de-a21c-3d39bae1a84e In Acts 6, the church is threatened from within. But the Apostles wisely sought unity and love to care for one another. Consequently, the church grew in leadership as well as in numbers.

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]]> In Acts 6, the church is threatened from within. But the Apostles wisely sought unity and love to care for one another. Consequently, the church grew in leadership as well as in numbers.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2437 1 9 full 10. "The Consequence of Confidence" | Acts 6:8-7:60 10. "The Consequence of Confidence" | Acts 6:8-7:60 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/10-the-consequence-of-confidence-acts-68-760/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/10-the-consequence-of-confidence-acts-68-760/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:39:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/018ba159-8596-3b38-91f0-735d4a78ed0b Deacon Travis Tetting discusses a large portion of Scripture and observes the consequences when a person is confident in a position, whether positive or negative.

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]]> Deacon Travis Tetting discusses a large portion of Scripture and observes the consequences when a person is confident in a position, whether positive or negative.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2347 1 10 full 11. "Threat Assessment" | Acts 8:1-25 11. "Threat Assessment" | Acts 8:1-25 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/11-threat-assessment-acts-81-25/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/11-threat-assessment-acts-81-25/#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:26:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/0314abe1-d09f-3c3b-a9f4-08a7697b5dd8 Acts 8 describes the early church under the persecution of Saul. Though persecuted, the church remained faithful and active, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Judea and Samaria.

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]]> Acts 8 describes the early church under the persecution of Saul. Though persecuted, the church remained faithful and active, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Judea and Samaria.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2924 1 11 full 12. "The Best Questions" | Acts 8:26-40 12. "The Best Questions" | Acts 8:26-40 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/12-the-best-questions-acts-826-40/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/12-the-best-questions-acts-826-40/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:12:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/03c8aec6-cd9d-32ee-b5a6-a583546a33b2 In Acts 8, Luke includes a story about a person who desires access to God's mercy and people, yet is unable to fully experience salvation.

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]]> In Acts 8, Luke includes a story about a person who desires access to God's mercy and people, yet is unable to fully experience salvation.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2093 1 12 full 13. "The Anatomy of Faith in Christ" | Acts 9:1-31 13. "The Anatomy of Faith in Christ" | Acts 9:1-31 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/13-the-anatomy-of-faith-in-christ-acts-91-31/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/13-the-anatomy-of-faith-in-christ-acts-91-31/#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:42:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/6f84ecc2-be74-3ba8-92e1-dc684ab6d90a In Acts 9, Luke describes two trials of faith. The first is Saul's encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus.

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]]> In Acts 9, Luke describes two trials of faith. The first is Saul's encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2591 1 13 full 14. "The Savior's Joy" | Acts 9:32-43 14. "The Savior's Joy" | Acts 9:32-43 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/14-the-saviors-joy-acts-932-43/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/14-the-saviors-joy-acts-932-43/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:07:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/05835fd5-a3d5-356d-95a6-fdf5e6843672 In Acts 9, Peter encounters God in a different way than Paul, but the Lord still requires him to walk in faith.

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]]> In Acts 9, Peter encounters God in a different way than Paul, but the Lord still requires him to walk in faith.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2398 1 14 full 15. "The Outsiders" | Acts 10 15. "The Outsiders" | Acts 10 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/15-the-outsiders-acts-10/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/15-the-outsiders-acts-10/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:51:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/cf3e6032-10fa-359c-9551-6dfd59e5c365 In Acts chapter 10, Peter meets Cornelius, who is an Outsider to Israel and to God. Yet, in God's grace, Cornelius is introduced to Jesus Chris,t and is rescued, along with his household, and given the Holy Spirit.

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]]> In Acts chapter 10, Peter meets Cornelius, who is an Outsider to Israel and to God. Yet, in God's grace, Cornelius is introduced to Jesus Chris,t and is rescued, along with his household, and given the Holy Spirit.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2643 1 15 full 16. "Are You a Joiner?" | Acts 11 16. "Are You a Joiner?" | Acts 11 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/16-are-you-a-joiner/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/16-are-you-a-joiner/#comments Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:29:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/7dc5a315-8859-3470-a716-559be76c12f9 Acts is divided into 3 Basic Sections. The Insiders, the In-Betweeners, and the Outsiders. But as Acts progresses, another group emerges, the Joiners. Acts 16 introduces this group who begin to join God, even when God starts to change who is part of His family.

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]]> Acts is divided into 3 Basic Sections. The Insiders, the In-Betweeners, and the Outsiders. But as Acts progresses, another group emerges, the Joiners. Acts 16 introduces this group who begin to join God, even when God starts to change who is part of His family.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2676 1 16 full 17. "Sword, Chain, and Crown" | Acts 12 17. "Sword, Chain, and Crown" | Acts 12 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/17-sword-chain-and-crown-acts-12/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/17-sword-chain-and-crown-acts-12/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:04:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/3fc8f0ca-405c-3593-90b7-36437fec5960 This sermon covers the content of Acts 12. The chaos of the story is set in contrast to the stable, consistent word of God. The Word of God, specifically revealed through Jesus Christ, flourishes even when the world falls apart around us.

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]]> This sermon covers the content of Acts 12. The chaos of the story is set in contrast to the stable, consistent word of God. The Word of God, specifically revealed through Jesus Christ, flourishes even when the world falls apart around us.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2286 1 17 full 18. "Remember? God Keeps His Word" | Acts 13 18. "Remember? God Keeps His Word" | Acts 13 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/18-remember-god-keeps-his-word-acts-13-1769474691/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/18-remember-god-keeps-his-word-acts-13-1769474691/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:44:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/adb325a7-7cbd-3bc2-8721-3f69f2c653d9 Pastor Ron Christiansen preaches from Acts chapter 13 about how God fulfills His promise that from Israel would come a blessing to the nations. Paul and Barnabas embark on a mission from Israel to bring the Gospel of the Messiah to the ends of the earth.

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]]> Pastor Ron Christiansen preaches from Acts chapter 13 about how God fulfills His promise that from Israel would come a blessing to the nations. Paul and Barnabas embark on a mission from Israel to bring the Gospel of the Messiah to the ends of the earth.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2551 1 18 full 19. "The Tempest of Tribulation" | Acts 14 19. "The Tempest of Tribulation" | Acts 14 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/19-the-tempest-of-tribulation-acts-14/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/19-the-tempest-of-tribulation-acts-14/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:38:00 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/d70820d0-055f-3fbf-8179-254ef699c7fa Pastor Ron teaches from Acts 14 about how Paul, Barnabas, and the church faced opposition. Yet, even in opposition, they stood resolved, and the gospel flourished.

]]> Pastor Ron teaches from Acts 14 about how Paul, Barnabas, and the church faced opposition. Yet, even in opposition, they stood resolved, and the gospel flourished.

]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2998 1 19 full 20. "Simply Jesus" | Acts 15:1-20 20. "Simply Jesus" | Acts 15:1-20 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/20-simply-jesus-acts-151-20/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/20-simply-jesus-acts-151-20/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:27:43 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/a0d400e2-2c7f-3a56-a90c-a7405b900f6f Pastor Ron preaches from Acts 15:1-20 and observes 2 simple tests for truth in a church or teaching. These two truths form a foundation of orthodoxy and orthopraxy in the early church.

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]]> Pastor Ron preaches from Acts 15:1-20 and observes 2 simple tests for truth in a church or teaching. These two truths form a foundation of orthodoxy and orthopraxy in the early church.

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]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2568 1 20 full 21. "Simply Gospel" | Acts 15:1-29 21. "Simply Gospel" | Acts 15:1-29 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/21-simply-gospel-acts-151-29/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/21-simply-gospel-acts-151-29/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:55:13 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/c714bf62-f6c3-3acf-b141-1291b39a8925 Pastor Ron Christiansen preaches a follow-up message on Acts 15. In light of the Jewish Nationalistic tendencies in Acts 12 and 15, what is appropriate political engagement and nationalism today?

]]> Pastor Ron Christiansen preaches a follow-up message on Acts 15. In light of the Jewish Nationalistic tendencies in Acts 12 and 15, what is appropriate political engagement and nationalism today?

]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2503 1 21 full 22. "Simply Love" | Acts 15:22 - 16:15 22. "Simply Love" | Acts 15:22 - 16:15 https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/22-simply-love-acts-1522-1615/ https://easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/e/22-simply-love-acts-1522-1615/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:29:38 -0600 easttroybiblechurch.podbean.com/96e57529-f2f8-3e9c-86aa-99cd0d0b8b6a Pastor Ron discusses one of the greatest tests of the veracity of Christian truth claims, then examines the narratives of Acts 15 and 16, asking whether the ancient church was true.

]]> Pastor Ron discusses one of the greatest tests of the veracity of Christian truth claims, then examines the narratives of Acts 15 and 16, asking whether the ancient church was true.

]]> East Troy Bible Church false No 2732 1 22 full