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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 110 - Chapter 19 - Silversmith - Part 3

In Acts chapter 19, the gospel hits Ephesus with real force. This lesson on Paul and the early Church looks at reverential fear, public repentance, and the power of Jesus' name.

Today's teaching opens a new series called "Cathedral" and ties it to the symbols God uses all around us. A cathedral is more than a building, and the same is true of the believer. Scripture says your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, so this study presses that truth into plain view.

You'll hear a clear look at the failed attempt by the sons of Sceva, the public burning of sorcery books, and the way fear fell on the city. The message stays focused on what Acts actually shows, a people who turned from occult practices, honored the Lord Jesus, and let repentance shape their lives.

This is a strong word for the Church today. It calls for respect, honesty, and a real walk with God, not empty talk or showmanship. It also keeps the focus where it belongs, on Jesus, not on methods, formulas, or performance.

If you want a straight study of Acts with Paul's writings in view, this episode gives you plenty to think about. Watch closely, compare the Scripture, and test everything by the Word.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 109 - Chapter 19 - Shapeshifter - Part 2

What happens when the name of Jesus is spoken without a real relationship with Him? In this lesson from Acts 19, the story gets sharp, serious, and very personal.

Lesson 109 in this study of Acts with Paul's writings follows Paul in Ephesus and focuses on the "special miracles" God worked through him. This message also moves into one of the most striking moments in the chapter, when the sons of Sceva try to use Jesus' name like a formula and pay for it. As a result, the teaching presses into spiritual authority, obedience, faith, repentance, and the danger of treating holy things like tools.

This Bible study looks closely at why handkerchiefs and aprons appear in Acts, why that detail matters, and how God can use simple acts of obedience as a point of contact for faith. It also shows the difference between trusting Christ and trying to borrow power without knowing Him. That contrast sits at the center of the passage.

Along the way, this lesson connects Paul's ministry to the life of the Church today. It speaks to prayer for the sick, spiritual warfare, the fear of the Lord, and the need for a genuine walk with Jesus. It also deals with public repentance in Ephesus, the burning of occult items, and the way revival can break out after a public failure just as easily as after a miracle.

If you're studying Acts, the ministry of Paul, or the role of the Church in spiritual battle, this message gives you a lot to think through. It's direct, Scripture-centered, and full of strong teaching from Acts 19.

Watch, study, and test everything by the Word.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 108 - Chapter 19 - Silversmith

What happens when the gospel meets public opposition, daily teaching, and a city ready to change? In this lesson from Acts 19, the focus turns to Paul in Ephesus, where bold preaching, steady discipleship, and the power of Jesus begin to reach an entire region.

Lesson 108 follows Paul as he starts in the synagogue, then moves to the school of Tyrannus after resistance rises. That shift matters. It shows wisdom, patience, and a clear pattern for ministry. Paul doesn't back down, but he also doesn't keep new believers in a hostile setting. Instead, he teaches daily, and over time the Word spreads far beyond one room, one group, or one city.

This message also highlights Christian apologetics in a simple, biblical way. Paul reasoned, persuaded, and defended the faith with truth. At the same time, the lesson points to something many people overlook, obedience over spectacle. Real gospel growth often comes through steady believers, daily faithfulness, and clear teaching rooted in Scripture.

Then Acts 19 takes a striking turn with special miracles. Handkerchiefs and aprons connected to Paul become points of contact for healing and deliverance. That part of the chapter challenges a purely natural mindset and presses into a deeper truth, God can work through ordinary things when people respond in faith and obedience.

If you're studying Acts, Paul's ministry, revival in Ephesus, spiritual gifts, healing, or the authority of Jesus over disease and evil spirits, this lesson gives strong biblical insight with practical application for the church today.

Watch, take notes, and read along in Acts 19. This chapter has a lot to say about truth, endurance, opposition, unity, and the spread of the gospel.

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Finding the Resurrected Jesus - April 5, 2026

What does it mean to find the Resurrected Jesus, not just know the story of Easter? This message walks through Scripture and brings the resurrection into focus.

In this Easter message, Alan Smith traces the events of Resurrection Sunday and the 40 days that followed. Moving through Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and 1 Corinthians, he shows how the witnesses, the empty tomb, and Jesus' post-resurrection appearances all point to one truth, Jesus is alive.

This sermon centers on more than the fact of the resurrection. It presses into what it means to recognize the Resurrected Christ, hear His voice, trust His word, and walk in the power of what happened after the cross. Along the way, it highlights Mary Magdalene, Thomas, the road to Emmaus, the disciples' struggle to believe, and the hope found in fresh revelation from God's Word.

If you've ever known the message of Jesus but felt distant from the life and power of the resurrection, this teaching is worth your time. It's a strong biblical look at Easter, faith, forgiveness, and the difference between hearing the truth and truly receiving it.

You'll hear about:
the resurrection accounts across all four Gospels,
the timeline of Jesus after Easter,
why the empty tomb still matters,
how unbelief can block spiritual sight,
and what it looks like to find the Resurrected Jesus today.

Watch, reflect, and share this with someone who needs a clear and Scripture-grounded Easter message.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 107 - Chapter 19 - Miracles

What does Acts 19 show about miracles, the Holy Spirit, and simple obedience? In this lesson, the focus stays on Paul in Ephesus and the real meaning behind spiritual signs.

Lesson 107 continues this study through Acts with Paul's writings, centering on Acts 19 and Paul's ministry in Ephesus. This message looks closely at the laying on of hands, speaking in tongues, spiritual witness, and the connection between outward obedience and what God does in the unseen.

Along the way, this teaching also covers:
Paul's encounter with the 12 men in Ephesus,
why symbols in Scripture matter,
how faith and obedience work together,
the difference between the act itself and God's power,
why the Holy Spirit is not a side issue in the Christian life,
and how Jesus still transforms people through His Spirit.

There's also strong insight on repentance, humility, impartation, progressive revelation, and the need for discernment in the church today. In addition, the message highlights how Paul taught in the synagogue, reasoned with people, and used persuasion to present the kingdom of God.

If you're studying Acts, Paul, miracles, the Holy Spirit, or the life of Jesus in the early church, this lesson gives a thoughtful and practical look at a key chapter.

Watch, listen, and follow along in Acts 19.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings-Lesson 106-Chapter 19-School of Theseus-Part 2

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 105 - Chapter 19 - School of Tyrannus

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't lack of faith, but the last thing God told you to obey?

In this message from Acts 19, Alan Smith walks through Paul's encounter with believers in Ephesus and shows how God often leads His people by steps, not all at once. This study looks at baptism, the Holy Spirit, obedience, faith, and why spiritual growth in the Church is often progressive.

As Paul teaches in Acts, the focus isn't on everyone having the same story at the same time. Instead, it's about believing what God has said, responding to it, and then moving forward as He gives more light. That truth speaks straight into daily life, especially when fear, noise, and old thought patterns try to set the tone for the day.

This lesson also touches on:
how your soul talks to you, and why you must answer it with truth,
why faith grows through obedience,
how Paul's writings help explain Acts 19,
why believers should stop judging each other's walk,
and what it means to be faithful to the revelation God has already given you.

If you're studying Acts, following Paul's ministry, or looking for solid Bible teaching that connects scripture to real life in the Church, this message will give you a lot to think about.

From New Life Church with Alan Smith.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 104 - Chapter 19 - Receive the Holy Spirit

Some believers in Acts 19 were sincere but still missing something. This lesson shows how Paul helped them receive the Holy Spirit.

In Lesson 104 (Acts 19:4-7), Paul arrives in Ephesus and meets disciples who only know John's baptism of repentance. They haven't even heard of the Holy Ghost, so Paul fills in the gap. They respond right away, they're baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus, and then Paul lays hands on them. As a result, the Holy Spirit comes on them, and they speak in tongues and prophesy.

This teaching also keeps things practical. It highlights why a teachable spirit matters, how we can learn the gospel in "pieces" over a lifetime, and why obedience often comes before you feel faith. You'll also hear thoughts on impartation, the laying on of hands, and why chasing a "fake" spiritual gift costs more than waiting on God.

Recorded at Church with Alan Smith, from The Smith and Rowland Show.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 103 - Chapter 19 - Ephesus - Part 4

Acts 19 in real life, Paul meets disciples in Ephesus who had never heard of the Holy Spirit. Lesson 103 shows why that detail still matters for the Church today.

The focus stays on Acts 19:1-7 and Paul's steady gospel work in Ephesus. You'll hear a clear case for keeping the message centered on Jesus Christ, His death, burial, and resurrection, then trusting the Holy Spirit to confirm that gospel with His own witness.

This session also connects Acts with Paul's writings, especially Ephesians 5:18. The call is simple and demanding, don't run on yesterday's strength, keep on being filled. Along the way, this teaching presses a key contrast many believers feel but rarely name, you can be on the right side of Easter (pardon) and still live on the wrong side of Pentecost (power).

Topics covered in this lesson:

 * Acts 19:1-7, the disciples of John become Christians
 * Why Paul preached Christ plainly, not hype
 * The Holy Spirit as witness to the gospel
 * "Be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18), ongoing, daily dependence
 * Why spiritual frustration often points to living in your own strength
 * The difference between being saved and being empowered to live the Christian life

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 102 - Chapter 19 - Ephesus - Part 3

You can believe in Jesus and still miss the daily filling of the Holy Spirit. In Lesson 102, Acts 19 takes us to Ephesus where Paul asks a simple question that changes everything: have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed?

This teaching keeps it plain and practical. It connects everyday life to spiritual growth, then walks through Scripture to show why understanding matters. Faith matters but understanding produces fruit. You'll also hear a clear breakdown of what happens once, and what must keep happening as you press into God's presence.

In this message:
Paul's approach in Acts, teaching for understanding, not pressure or hype

Why Matthew 13 ties fruitfulness to understanding the Word

Faith plus understanding equals wisdom

One-time works of the Spirit (born, baptized into the body, indwelt, sealed)

Ongoing filling (Ephesians 5:18) and what it looks like in real life

Why New Life values character over talent, and Christ over personalities

If you want a stronger grasp of Acts, Paul's method, and how the Holy Spirit works in the life of a believer, this lesson will help you steady your footing and grow with patience.

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