Week 29 - The Book of Acts | Pastor Harley Doneburg | September 28th, 2025

Week 29 - The Book of Acts | Pastor Harley Doneburg | September 28th, 2025

Author: Gospel Creation Studio by MJ Productions September 28, 2025 Duration: 41:14
Calvary Chapel of Perry | Messages
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In this teaching from Acts 11, we see how God used persecution to spread the gospel beyond Jerusalem and into the Gentile world. The scattering after Stephen’s stoning led believers to Antioch, a pagan and sinful city, where the gospel took root and a thriving church was born. This is where believers were first called Christians.

Through the ministry of ordinary men, along with Barnabas and Saul, God shows us that He desires to use ordinary lives for His extraordinary purposes. Persecution, trials, and challenges cannot stop the work of God; in fact, they often become the very means through which the gospel advances. We are reminded that God wants to use us, regardless of our past or shortcomings, and that we must purpose in our hearts to continue with the Lord.

The main scripture reading for this message is Acts 11:19–30, with supporting references from Acts 6–7, Matthew 5:10–12, and 2 Timothy 3:10–17. The focus of the teaching includes the spread of the gospel through persecution, God’s use of ordinary people to build His church, the birth of the church in Antioch, the first use of the name “Christian,” the encouragement of Barnabas, the reality of persecution, and the call to remain steadfast with the Lord.

The key takeaway is that God uses what the enemy means for harm to accomplish His purposes. He is looking for people who are full of the Spirit and faith, who will continue with Him no matter the trials.

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The Calvary Chapel of Perry | Messages podcast offers the weekly Biblical teaching from this non-denominational church, formerly known as Old Paths Chapel. Each episode presents a verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter journey through the Scriptures, a method intended to systematically cover the entire Word of God. Led by Lead Pastor Harley Doneburg and Assistant Pastor Justin Perry, the teachings follow a time of contemporary worship from their services, providing listeners with the core doctrinal message. This approach aims to build a comprehensive understanding of the Bible over time, rather than focusing on isolated topics. The audio for this podcast is carefully prepared by editors Aaron Stone and Corey Reffner, presented by Gospel Creation Studio by MJ Productions. For anyone seeking a structured, in-depth exploration of Christian scripture within a Calvary Chapel affiliate context, this series delivers consistent, focused content. It’s a resource for personal study or reflection, capturing the church's commitment to teaching directly from the text. You'll find the recordings are clear and straightforward, mirroring the church's Bible-believing perspective. Tune in for a methodical walk through the Bible, where each new episode naturally continues from the last, building a long-term study through this audio podcast.
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