Unstoppable Series 2017

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“Never give up.  Never surrender.”  It's the motto of Captain Jason Nesmith (played by Tim Allen) in the science fiction film spoof Galaxy Quest. 

 Faith involves “sticking-to-it,” a determination to keep going when the going gets tough.  Fortunately, we can face the challenges of life with the support of God and the church who stick with us.

During the weeks of summer, I will lead a series on the Acts of the Apostles.  With its place in the New Testament immediately after the four gospels, the book of Acts has a cast of characters who are unstoppable.  They are persistent when the going gets tough.  They persevere when the odds are stacked against them.  The stories of these followers of Jesus can inspire your faith.  

June 4 - Pentecost
Mary
Acts 1:12-14

June 11
Barnabas
Acts 4:32-37

June 18
Philip
Acts 8:26-40

June 25
Ananias and Sapphira
Acts 5:1-11

July 2
Stephen
Acts 6:1-8a

July 9
Simon Magus
Acts 8:9-24

July 16
Saul
Acts 9:10-22

July 23
Tabitha
Acts 9:36-43

July 30
Agabus
Acts 11:27-30

August 6
Rhoda
Acts 12:12-19

August 13
John Mark
Acts 15:36-41

August 20
Lydia
Acts 16:11-18

August 27
Jason
Acts 17:5-9

September 3
Priscilla and Aquila
Acts 18:1-3, 18-28

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