CCC Hoo Peninsula and Strood Sermons

Saul persecutes the church

Acts 8 describes the early Christian church's expansion beyond Jerusalem, triggered by intense persecution. Driven by Saul, believers fled to Judea and Samaria, where the evangelist Philip successfully preached the gospel, healed the sick, and baptized new converts.

Apostolic Church Full of The Holy Spirit

The dramatic rise, martyrdom, and legacy of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and the resulting persecution that scattered the early church.

A Lukian Sandwich

Acts 6:1-7 details the early church’s response to its first major internal crisis. The growing community faced ethnic tension between Hebrew and Greek-speaking Jewish believers because widows were neglected in daily food distributions. To resolve this, the apostles delegated practical care to seven chosen, Spirit-filled leaders, allowing leaders to focus on spiritual priorities

For His Name's Sake

Acts 5:12-42 chronicles the early Christian apostles facing intense persecution. Despite being arrested by the Jewish ruling council for preaching about Jesus, they boldly declared they must obey God rather than men. They were flogged, yet rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for His name.

Acts of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles

In Acts 3:1–4:22, Peter and John heal a man lame from birth at the Temple gate, prompting a sermon where Peter credits Jesus' resurrection power. After the pair are arrested and questioned by religious leaders, they boldly defend their ministry, asserting that salvation comes only through Jesus, leading to their release