👨✈️✝️ Cornelius was a Roman, Gentile, and military leader—unlikely for God’s plan to unite Jews and Gentiles, but God chose him as the first Gentile convert. 🙏 🏡 Cornelius led his household in faith, generously gave to the poor, and prayed continually. He broke the barrier of spiritual laziness (“license”) by living a disciplined, devoted […]
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In Acts 9, we see Saul’s life transformed by faith in Jesus. After his dramatic conversion, he didn’t just believe—he acted. 🔼 Upward – Seeking God Saul fasted and prayed, drawing closer to God immediately after encountering Jesus (Acts 9:9-11). Like Saul, we are called to deepen our relationship with God through prayer and fasting. […]
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✨This week we revisit Saul, who became Paul, the Apostle. 👀🔄 Before his transformation, Saul fiercely persecuted Christians. But on the road to Damascus, 🌟 a bright light and the voice of Jesus stopped him in his tracks, ✋🛑 leading to his eventual conversion. This mirrors the story of John Newton, author of “Amazing Grace,” […]
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🗣️ Sharing stories is something many enjoy, but sharing the gospel can be more challenging. Last week, we learned everyone is called to share the gospel—not just church leaders. This week, we’ll explore how. 👂 📖 In Acts 8:26-31, Philip is led by the Spirit to meet an Ethiopian official. He notices him reading Scripture, […]
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🛐✨📖 In Acts 1-7, the early church thrived in Jerusalem, sharing the gospel and growing rapidly. They lived in community, sharing everything. It was great, but comfortable. However, God’s plan was bigger: to spread the gospel beyond Jerusalem—Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth 🌍. 🙏👥 Sometimes comfort can hold us back. In Acts […]
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“Rejoice in the Lord!” 💖 Paul’s letter reminds us to stay joyful even in tough times. 💡 Remember, Chapel Hill, your joy and worship are contagious! 🗣️ Keep being reasonable 🤝, peaceful 🌿, prayerful 🙏, and hopeful 🌟. Live authentically—walk the talk! 👣 We can’t do it alone—Jesus is our strength 💪. He’s led us […]
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Pastor Mark reflects on finding handwritten thank-you notes from his father and uses this as a springboard to discuss the importance of generosity, both personally and in the church. The main focus is on Philippians 4, which is essentially a thank-you note from Paul to the church at Philippi for their generosity while he was […]
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Join us for a beautiful message from guest speaker, and church planter, Pastor Megan Hackman! […]
✨📖 We are in a farewell series on Philippians, my favorite New Testament letter. The Philippian church was dear to Paul, much like you are to Pastor Mark. Despite being his ‘sweetheart’ church, they had issues of disunity and discord. 🕊️ Paul encourages unity: “Let your life be worthy of the gospel, standing firm in […]
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🌟 Verse 12 shifts Paul’s focus. He started by 🗣️ encouraging the Philippians for what they had done and would keep doing. Now, he shares his own experiences. Paul had mentioned his 🏛️ time in prison (Philippians 1:7). He faced frequent persecution, sometimes severely (2 Corinthians 11:23–27), enduring many hardships for his message. Paul puts […]
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