Gospel Goodbyes (Acts 20)

MOTIVATE They say, “It’s so hard to say goodbye.” (Boyz II Men) Vacations in beautiful places. Teens in love who stay on the phone to listen to each other breathe. “No, you hang up.” “No, you first.” Sending grown children off to college. Aging family members who live out of state. Military deployments Traveling in…

Acts Outline and Paul’s Ministry Timeline

An outline of the book of Acts and Paul’s ministry I. A Friendship Formed: Barnabas and Saul (Paul)    A. Saul taken to Antioch by Barnabas, they stay for a year Acts 11:25-26             1. Barnabas and Saul in charge of offering for famine relief to Jerusalem Acts 11:29-30, AD 46             2….

Gospel In A Hostile Culture (Acts 19)

MOTIVATE Happy October. In our house, this month is bookend by two events: 1) OBX, 2) Halloween Candy. Many seek to discover the world’s greatest – whether it’s candy, restaurants, cars, cities, or overall wonders of the world. History has identified 7 wonders of the world with its beginnings over 2,000 years ago from travelers…

Gospel In An Immoral Culture (Acts 18)

MOTIVATE Charles Barnes, early SPBC pastor from 1961-1970, said Severna Park was in the middle of a triangle of influence: Annapolis, Washington D.C., and Baltimore. We have potential to influence Maryland / Region / World without even having to leave our state. Likewise, Paul’s aim for spreading the gospel was to travel and stay in…