A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 118 - Chapter 19 - The Image

A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 118 - Chapter 19 - The Image

Welcome to Lesson 118 in this study of the Book of Acts with Paul's writings included. In this message, Alan Smith walks through Acts 19:30-41 and draws out a hard truth many believers miss, people often pray for an open door, but few are ready for what comes with it. The lesson focuses on Paul's courage, the counsel he received from unexpected sources, and the chaos that can follow when a crowd loses sight of the facts. Before moving into the passage, Allan also gives rich background on John and Charles Wesley, the Great Awakening, and the history behind Methodism. That history matters, because it ties the call to preach, teach, and remain faithful back to the kind of work Paul was doing in Acts. The message also highlights the difference between simply hearing a sermon and actually hearing the Word of God. As the teaching moves into Ephesus, the discussion turns to the theater, the riot, and the public uproar around Paul's message. Alan points out how influence creates accountability, how mob thinking spreads, and why believers need discernment when emotion takes over. He also presses an important warning about speculation, spiritual pride, and confusing noise with truth. If you want a Bible study that stays close to Scripture while also bringing in church history, personal application, and straight talk about faithfulness, this lesson will give you plenty to think about. The main call is clear, when God opens a door, the question is whether we'll move in obedience and stay faithful with what He has given. #BookOfActs #Acts19 #BibleStudy #NewLifeChurch #PaulTheApostle

A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 117 - Chapter 19 - Uproar

Paul's message in Acts 19 brought a city to a standstill, and this lesson shows why. In Lesson 117 of A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings, Alan Smith teaches through the uproar in Ephesus, the clash with idol makers, and the power of the gospel to confront culture, profit, and pride. This teaching keeps the focus on a simple but hard truth, the gospel changes people, and changed people affect the world around them. From Demetrius and the silver shrines of Artemis to the growing tension in the great theater at Ephesus, the passage shows how quickly truth can shake a city built on lies. Alan also connects the text to real life, calling believers to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit, faithful in their place, and ready to stand for Christ with wisdom. You'll hear a clear walk through Acts 19:26-41, along with practical insight on idolatry, spiritual calling, cultural pressure, and what it means to let the gospel shape both belief and behavior. This is a strong reminder that every believer has a part in the body of Christ, and that showing up matters. If you want a deeper study of Acts, a biblical look at the first-century church, and a message that speaks directly to faith in everyday life, this teaching is for you. Join us for worship, study, and a fresh look at how Paul faced opposition without backing down from the truth. #BookOfActs #Acts19 #BibleStudy #NewLifeChurch #TheSmithAndRowlandShow

A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 116 - Chapter 19 - The Town Clerk

A clear, direct study of Acts 19, the Great Awakening, and the power of a transformed life. In this lesson, the focus moves through Paul's work in Ephesus, the conflict around idol worship, and the role of the town clerk in calming the crowd. Along the way, the message turns to Gilbert Tennant, the First Great Awakening, and the urgent call for real conversion, not just religious knowledge. This teaching presses on a simple point: if a person has been born again, their life should keep changing. The sermon draws a sharp line between old habits and a Spirit-led life, then brings that truth into everyday living. Focus matters. Repentance matters. What you keep your eyes on will shape where your life goes next. You'll also hear strong emphasis on the difference between knowing about God and walking with Him. The message connects Acts, revival history, and practical Christian living in a way that keeps the text front and center. If you want a Bible study that is plainspoken, urgent, and grounded in Scripture, this one gives you a lot to think about. Watch as we continue Lesson 116 in Acts 19, with teaching that challenges believers to stay awake, stay focused, and keep moving toward who God has called them to be. #BookOfActs #BibleStudy #Acts19 #GreatAwakening #ChristianTeaching

A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 115 - Chapter 19 - Michael the Protector

In this lesson from A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings, the focus is on Acts 19, spiritual push back, and Michael the Protector. Alan Smith teaches on the pressure believers face when the gospel confronts false ideas, pride, and resistance, both in the natural world and in the unseen realm. The message calls Christians to stay teachable, stay humble, and keep faith in Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Alan warns against deception, especially the kind that comes from thinking we already know everything. He also talks about the love of God as something the Holy Spirit gives, not something we produce on our own. That same love shapes how believers treat other people, how they approach God's Word, and how they respond when their own opinions get tested. This teaching also connects Daniel 10 and 12 with the idea of spiritual warfare and delayed answers to prayer. Michael's role as a protector is brought into view as a reminder that God defends His people even when the battle is hidden. Prayer, perseverance, and discernment are central themes throughout the message. Alan also revisits the relationship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin, and how their work helped shape the Great Awakening and American history. He then draws a line between the gospel's effect in Ephesus and the push back believers still face today when truth confronts false worship and false systems. If you want a teaching that challenges pride, strengthens faith, and keeps the focus on the authority of God's Word, this message is worth your time. Watch, think, and compare everything to Scripture. #BookOfActs #Daniel10 #SpiritualWarfare #BibleTeaching #TheSmithAndRowlandShow

A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 114 - Chapter 19 - Pushback

Join us for Lesson 114 in our study of the book of Acts, as we look at Paul's writings and the pushback that comes when God is moving. This message begins with a powerful look at George Whitefield, the Great Awakening, and the way preaching was taken outside the walls of the church. From prison cells to courthouse steps, Whitefield's ministry showed how the gospel can reach a crowd when the Word of God is preached with fire and clarity. That history sets the stage for a deeper study of Acts, Paul, and the reality of spiritual resistance. The main focus of this lesson is spiritual pushback. When Paul faced opposition in Ephesus, he was dealing with more than human conflict. Scripture shows that unseen forces work against the purpose of God, and believers need to know how to stand. Ephesians 6 comes into view here, with the call to put on the whole armor of God, resist the devil, and stand firm in truth, righteousness, faith, and prayer. This teaching also points to Daniel 10, the prince of Persia, and the ministry of Michael, the archangel. It brings that passage into a clear view of spiritual warfare and the battle behind the scenes. The message is direct, God defends His people, evil is active, and believers are called to stand with courage. If you've ever felt resistance in prayer, confusion around a decision, or pressure that seemed bigger than the moment, this lesson will speak to you. It calls every believer to keep moving forward in faith, to trust the Word, and to stay anchored in Jesus. Watch now and strengthen your understanding of Acts, Paul's ministry, and the spiritual battle that still affects believers today. #Acts #Paul #Jesus #BibleTeaching #SpiritualWarfare