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Responding to Persecution – Part 2
Acts 4:24-35 Peter and John’s persecution by the Jewish leaders demonstrates how they responded to a challenge to their unwavering commitment to obeying God. Pastor Rod Bunton identifies three more points that illuminate the appropriate course of action when confronted with persecution in our own lives.
The Danger of Being Discipled by Our Devices
Pastor Ben Khazraee guides us through the subtle ways in which our intelligent devices and the content they offer can serve as teachers, influencing our behavior and shaping our lives.
Responding to Persecution – Part 1
Acts 4:8-23 Peter and John’s persecution by the Jewish leaders demonstrates how they responded to a challenge to their unwavering commitment to obeying God. Pastor Rod Bunton identifies three key points that illuminate the appropriate course of action when confronted with persecution in our own lives.
Biblical Wisdom for our Digital Media Consumption and Production
Pastor Doug Link examines the perilous allure of an ever-expanding digital content landscape, highlighting the ease with which content can be published without any constraints.
The First Persecution of the Church
Acts 4:1-22 After Peter preached to the crowd that had just witnessed a healing miracle, the Jewish leaders became annoyed and questioned their right to preach about Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton describes the scene where the intimidation of the Sadducees was met by the boldness of the Holy Spirit empowering these men of God. Biblical Understanding of Authority booklet
The Danger of Losing Discernment (and the Ability to Think)
Pastor Ben Khazraee offers an insightful survey of how digital technology can overwhelm us with an abundance of information, making it challenging to discern what is accurate, useful, and advantageous for our well-being.
A Sign and a Sermon
Acts 3 Peter and John were on their way to the temple for prayer when an extraordinary opportunity arose before them. Pastor Rod Bunton recounts how taking a moment to demonstrate God’s mercy through healing drew a large crowd eager to hear a Gospel sermon.
Fearing Man vs. Fearing God
Pastor Doug Link shares sage advice from the Bible about our relationships with others and how these relationships influence our online behavior.
The Fellowship of Believers – Part 2
Acts 2:43-47 Those who were saved after hearing Peter’s sermon started behaving differently. Pastor Rod Bunton examines the practices that these new believers adopted, which fostered unity, fellowship, and mutual care.
The Dangers of Distraction and Disembodiment
Pastor Ben Khazraee discusses how distractions caused by our digital technologies can be dangerous to our productivity, our relationships, and our priorities.
The Fellowship of Believers
Acts 2:41-47 Peter’s sermon was a spark that ignited a wildfire response when about three thousand people were saved. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the practices adopted by these new believers, showcasing the qualities of a healthy church.
Introduction
Pastor Ben Khazraee introduces the topics and framework for this new series, which explores the role of technology in our lives and how it aligns with God’s plans for us.