Stephen McDonald

Same Nature, Better News (Acts 14:8-18)

Today, if there is one thing we can be absolutely certain about, it is that no one can ever be absolutely certain about anything. ‘Truth is whatever I believe it to be.’ That’s called subjectivism. Our culture says that anyone who claims to know something for certain is both proud and wrong. So, we can’tContinue reading “Same Nature, Better News (Acts 14:8-18)”

When the Gospel Divides (Acts 14:1-7)

What should we do with this offensive message about Jesus? Execute the Apostles’ Strategy (v1, 3) Expect the City’s Response (v2, 4) Exercise the Church’s Resolve (v3, 5-7) Sunday 17th March 2019 The Gospel is who Jesus ___________, what Jesus _________, & how we must _______________. (v1) Religions says: _______. The message about Jesus says:Continue reading “When the Gospel Divides (Acts 14:1-7)”

The Gospel of Grace Revelled In and Reviled (Acts 13:13-52)

What are we on about? What is our message for the world? You’ll find churches that are about religious observance, teaching people to carry out ceremonies and traditions. You’ll find churches that are about self-actualization, teaching people to enjoy life. You’ll find churches that are about moral improvement, teaching people to live better. But noneContinue reading “The Gospel of Grace Revelled In and Reviled (Acts 13:13-52)”

A Righteous Rebuke (Acts 13:1-12)

Does the Church have any responsibility for the spread of the Gospel? Isn’t that the work of missionaries? You know, those super-spiritual Christians who can give up everything to follow Jesus, isn’t it up to them to get tell the world about Jesus? Jesus told the Church in Acts 1:8 that we would be HisContinue reading “A Righteous Rebuke (Acts 13:1-12)”

Danger! Glory (Acts 12:20-25)

In the middle of the Albury CBD is Volt Lane. It runs along the back of Dean Street, giving access to many shops and arcades along the main street. Volt Lane gets its name from the electricity substation at its eastern end. In 2010, a 21-year-old man was seriously burned after falling into the substationContinue reading “Danger! Glory (Acts 12:20-25)”