Series: Wisdom & Maturity

Representing Christ in Our Day with Discernment

April 23, 2023 • Acts 18:23-20:16

In Acts 18:23 – 20:16 we can glean from the wisdom on display, as Paul and his missionary team embark on their third evangelistic journey. The trials and triumphs they encounter along the way are filled with insights we desperately need as we seek to live and represent Christ in our day. Don’t miss this important eight-part series in the Book of Acts.

Moving Fellow Christians Forward

June 16, 2025April 23, 2023 Acts 18:23-28

Each of us must learn to biblically strengthen our fellow Christians in their faith, knowing how to encourage them and to wisely correct them when needed.

Understanding the Work of the Holy Spirit

June 16, 2025April 30, 2023 Acts 19:1-12

Mature Christians must be discerning to rightly understand the biblical teaching on the Holy Spirit’s person and works, both past and present.

Discerning the Work of Demons

June 16, 2025May 7, 2023 Acts 19:13-20

Mature Christians understand the spiritual battle we are in, always assured of the enemy’s defeat and the foolishness of trusting in anything less than the Sovereign Christ.

Fully Aware of Our Society’s Idolatry

June 16, 2025May 21, 2023 Acts 19:21-28

Modern culture is still inundated with idols, as each day people pursue goals which the one and only true God can truly and completely supply.

Anticipating Culture’s Mob Mentality

June 16, 2025May 28, 2023 Acts 19:29-34

We need wisdom to discern the larger movements of society that rise up with hostility against the gospel and the values of God, knowing the Holy Spirit is graciously at work to defend us.

Confident in God’s Ever-Advancing Gospel

June 16, 2025June 4, 2023 Acts 19:35-41

We ought to be confident in God’s sovereign work to advance the gospel in our generation, always seeking to be a righteous and wise agent in this successful task.

Rightly Depending on Our Comrades

June 16, 2025June 11, 2023 Acts 20:1-6

Active, strategic, and frequent encouragement among Christians is biblically essential and should be the priority for all of us.

Taking Comfort in God’s Expressions of Grace

June 16, 2025June 18, 2023 Acts 20:7-16

We must work to be aware, reflective, and profoundly grateful for God’s grace in forgiving us, kindly upholding us, and providing us with a secured eternal hope.