In Acts 8:9-25 we see that the things of God are not like the things of this world. We also take a brief look at one possible reason why the Holy Spirit was initially withheld from the Samaritans when they first believed.

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Not For Sale

In Acts 8:1-8 we see the persecution against the Christian church really ramping up, and we also see how this works into the plan that Christ has already expressed for the Gospel to spread from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, by His witnesses!

Persecution Increases/The Gospel Spreads

In Acts 7:54-60 we see the end of Stephen's earthly life. We see the outrage and sinfulness of the council that he witnessed to, as well as a great example of following Christ, no matter the cost!

Following Christ to the End

In Acts 7:1-53 Stephen recounts the rebellious nature of the people of God throughout much of history, and then shows how these Jewish leaders have fallen into the same pattern in their rejection of Jesus.

Stephen's Speech

In Acts 6:8-15 we see the Word expanding and continuing to be impactful and opposed. Stephen faces some strong persecution, but remains steadfast.

Serving Through Persecution

In Acts 6:1-7 we see the church choosing seven men to serve in an important ministry so that the Apostles can keep their attention on their specific calling. We also see the outcome of these actions.

First Things First

In Acts 5:17-42 we see a beautiful picture of the Gospel of Jesus Christ continuing to work and be shared in spite of many obstacles.

Nothing Can, or Will, Stop the Gospel

Andrew Hanna, a church=planter/pastor from New Orleans was with us and shares some of their experience serving in NO as well as preaches from Acts 14 about Paul and Barnabas in Lystra.

Act 14:8-23 (Andrew Hanna)

Paul continues his teaching about the changes that were brought about by Christ's resurrection and gives us some hints of what our resurrected bodies, and life, will look like one day

Glorified, Resurrected, Bodies

This is a tweet that Art Rainer tweets every single day, and today it is the major point of our text from 1 Corinthians 15 as well! Join us as we see the difference that Christ's resurrection makes

Jesus is Alive and that Changes Everything

In 1 Corinthians 8 Paul "discusses" something with the Corinthians that seems like it has no bearing on our lives, food offered to idols. But what we see is a reminder that all of Scripture has application for our lives, and this text helps us think through things like buying alcohol, lottery tickets, how we dress, what shows we watch...

1 Corinthians 8 Stumbling Blocks

As we look at 1 Corinthians 13 we see the importance of love, especially in the application of using spiritual gifts for the good of the body of Christ

Love for your (corporate) body

As Paul continues to inform the Corinthians about things that brought great interest to them he turns his attention to the idea of spiritual gifts, specifically how they are for the building up of the body

1 Corinthians 12 Spiritual gifts

As Paul continues to discuss issues that needed to be addressed by the church at Corinth he brought up what we today call church discipline. He clearly lays out 1. What it is 2. Why it is needed for sinners and 3. Why it is needed for the church.

What is church discipline and why is it necessary (1 Corinthians 5)

In 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Paul gives 5 imperatives. As we see what they were and what they meant we are reminded and challenged to avoid sin, but are also reminded what should motivate us to do that

Being watchful and standing firm

Sermons from Mount Zion Baptist Church in Brookhaven, MS. Most are from Bro. Zach Kilpatrick, but occasionally sermons from other staff or guest speakers are available as well.

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