Mission City Church w/ Pastor Josh Hershey

THE LIFE OF PAUL AFTER ACTS (PART 1)

The book of Acts does not include the story of the end of Paul's life. Yet, we can piece together what the end of his life looked like from eight of his letters. While under house arrest for two years in Rome he kept on praying, kept on planning, kept on meeting, kept on writing, and kept on dreaming. He knew there was more in the tank for him. He had not finished his race yet. Join us as we look at the final missionary journey of Paul after bearing witness before Nero and learn valuable lessons as we seek to "finish the race" of our own lives.

ACTS (PART 52) — PROCLAIMING THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS WITH CONFIDENCE!

The book of Acts concludes with Paul teaching in the city of Rome for two whole years. He was "preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him" (Acts 28:31). The prisoner got to preach and teach at the center of the Roman Empire about the true King of kings and Lord of lords, Jesus Christ. Amazing! May we have the same confidence and courage that Paul had to preach this good news of great joy of the Risen and Reigning King Jesus to our world! May we be “Acts 29” Christians as God continues to write His story through us!

ACTS (PART 51) — AND SO WE CAME TO ROME!

 

The book of Acts ends with Paul's travels through Sicily and Italy, and his ultimate arrival in Rome. A city he had "longed to see" for many years (Rom. 1:11). Upon initially arriving there Paul has multiple meetings with both the Christians who already resided there, as well as the leading Jews. In fact, Paul had an all day seminar explaining Jesus from the law and prophets! He had not lost his zeal even at the end of his life for his Lord and Savior. In fact, his zeal just burned brighter! Join us as we worship and dive into the word!

UNDERSTANDING YOUR POTENTIAL

You have been fashioned uniquely by God with tremendous potential! The way God sees you is far different than the way others see you. In fact, far different than you see yourself. Join us as we dive into God’s Word and discover what it means to be filled with potential, of far more worth than we realize, and equipped by the limitless God to fulfill far more than we can think or imagine!

ACTS (PART 50) — MIRACULOUS MINISTRY ON MALTA!

After miraculously surviving a shipwreck, the apostle Paul found himself on a tiny island in the middle of nowhere. It is here he and the entire shipwrecked crew would spend their winter. Though still a prisoner, nothing slowed down Paul’s witness! The natives of the island, and even his fellow crew, would witness many mighty miracles take place! Join us as we dive into exactly what these miracles were and are encouraged that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever!

ACTS (PART 49) — SAVED THROUGH SHIPWRECK!

During Paul's long sea voyage to Rome he encountered a massive storm called 'Euroclydon' that pushed the boat out into darkness in the midst of a stormy sea for 14 days. In the middle of that chaos God sent an angel to tell Paul that he and the entire crew with him would be saved. Yet, there would still be a shipwreck! How are we supposed to respond in the midst of a shipwreck?How does God preserve His people in shipwreck? Join us and find out!

ACTS (PART 48) — OVERCOMING THE STORMS OF LIFE!

At the end of Acts there is a long story of Paul’s sea voyage to Rome. The boat Paul is on is met head on by a giant windstorm called ‘Euroclydon’. It pushes the boat out into the middle of sea where they are adrift in darkness for 14 days! All the crew members completely lose hope and begin to despair of life! Ever been in a situation like that? Join us to see how Paul responds and how God intervenes!

ACTS (PART 47) — THE GOSPEL IS THE POWER OF GOD!

As Paul concludes his witness before King Agrippa in Acts 26, the Governor Festus interrupts Paul crying out, “Much learning is driving you mad!” (Acts 26:24) When we truly believe and live out the claims of the Gospel, many in the world will perceive us as ‘mad men’, as ‘fools’. Though “the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing” (1 Cor. 1:18a, at the same time, “to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Cor. 1:18b). It is also a message that is “truthful” and “reasonable” (Acts 26:25). Join us as we worship and conclude looking at Paul’s powerful testimony before governors and kings!

ACTS (PART 46) — THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE!

In Acts 26 Paul gives a powerful testimony to King Agrippa. Part of the testimony included the commission Paul was given by the Risen Jesus. Jesus told Paul that he had a "purpose" for him (Acts 26:16). Do you know that Jesus has a purpose for you? In fact, Jesus also told Paul that it was fruitless for him to attempt to resist God’s purpose. Paul simply needed to embrace who Jesus was and begin to live out a purpose driven life! A life commissioned to bring God’s grace, deliverance, and blessing to others!

BIBLE STUDY - GOD ANSWERS OUR PRAYERS

Jesus taught, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you" (Matt. 7:7). God truly desires to answer our prayers. Are we asking, seeking, and knocking? Join us tonight at 7PM as we worship, dive into Scriptures, and together make a commitment to see God at work in our prayer life!