Upton Vale - Talks

6 – The Apostle and the Occupier | Rev Simon Clay

In Acts 8–16, we see the Gospel breaking out beyond Jerusalem and moving powerfully to the ends of the earth, as persecution turns ordinary believers to become bold witnesses beyond national and international borders. From Philip and the Ethiopian official to Saul’s life-changing conversion and Paul’s missionary journeys, God’s message crosses cultural, social, and geographic boundaries, reaching both the unexpected and the overlooked. Despite opposition and hardship, the Holy Spirit guides and empowers the early church, proving that nothing can stop the spread of the good news. This exciting history of the early church challenges us to step beyond our comfort zones and join in God’s ongoing mission, carrying the message of Jesus to those near and far.

5 – Vision of Cornelius | Rev David Coffey

In Acts 8–16, we see the Gospel breaking out beyond Jerusalem and moving powerfully to the ends of the earth, as persecution turns ordinary believers to become bold witnesses beyond national and international borders. From Philip and the Ethiopian official to Saul’s life-changing conversion and Paul’s missionary journeys, God’s message crosses cultural, social, and geographic boundaries, reaching both the unexpected and the overlooked. Despite opposition and hardship, the Holy Spirit guides and empowers the early church, proving that nothing can stop the spread of the good news. This exciting history of the early church challenges us to step beyond our comfort zones and join in God’s ongoing mission, carrying the message of Jesus to those near and far.

4 – Healings on the Coastal Plain | Rev Simon Clay

In Acts 8–16, we see the Gospel breaking out beyond Jerusalem and moving powerfully to the ends of the earth, as persecution turns ordinary believers to become bold witnesses beyond national and international borders. From Philip and the Ethiopian official to Saul’s life-changing conversion and Paul’s missionary journeys, God’s message crosses cultural, social, and geographic boundaries, reaching both the unexpected and the overlooked. Despite opposition and hardship, the Holy Spirit guides and empowers the early church, proving that nothing can stop the spread of the good news. This exciting history of the early church challenges us to step beyond our comfort zones and join in God’s ongoing mission, carrying the message of Jesus to those near and far.

3 – Conversion of Saul | Rev Dave Stedman

In Acts 8–16, we see the Gospel breaking out beyond Jerusalem and moving powerfully to the ends of the earth, as persecution turns ordinary believers to become bold witnesses beyond national and international borders. From Philip and the Ethiopian official to Saul’s life-changing conversion and Paul’s missionary journeys, God’s message crosses cultural, social, and geographic boundaries, reaching both the unexpected and the overlooked. Despite opposition and hardship, the Holy Spirit guides and empowers the early church, proving that nothing can stop the spread of the good news. This exciting history of the early church challenges us to step beyond our comfort zones and join in God’s ongoing mission, carrying the message of Jesus to those near and far.

2 – Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch | Rev Simon Clay & Paul Hine

In Acts 8–16, we see the Gospel breaking out beyond Jerusalem and moving powerfully to the ends of the earth, as persecution turns ordinary believers to become bold witnesses beyond national and international borders. From Philip and the Ethiopian official to Saul’s life-changing conversion and Paul’s missionary journeys, God’s message crosses cultural, social, and geographic boundaries, reaching both the unexpected and the overlooked. Despite opposition and hardship, the Holy Spirit guides and empowers the early church, proving that nothing can stop the spread of the good news. This exciting history of the early church challenges us to step beyond our comfort zones and join in God’s ongoing mission, carrying the message of Jesus to those near and far.