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In Acts 19:8-20, we see Paul preaching in the synagogue to hardened hearts, then goes instead to the school of Tyrannus. Consequently, the gospel goes forth into all of Asia. Pastor Rory Rodgers, teaches.

How important is the Holy Spirit? What does He do? Is he available to Christians today? Does a Christian really need Him? In our text we read about Paul, Apollos, Priscilla, and Aquila, and most importantly, the Holy Spirit, and How vital the role of the Holy Spirit truly is.

Does it ever seem like God's plans and God's timing can be confusing, but when you can finally look back and see how he worked everything together, it all makes sense? As Paul and Silas travel on their missionary journey, the Lord forbids them to go to certain places, only to bring them to another where, for all intents and purposes, it doesn't look like it's going to go well for them. But in the midst of tremendous pain and trials, the Lord is glorified through their heart for Him.

After the Apostles had decided to write to the newly saved Gentile believers, they determined not to give them any big list of commands. They simply said, "Stay away from idols, and meet sacrificed to them, and don't sin sexually." Sexual sin during their time was still as rampant as ever, and it's no different today. Many people don't know or believe what the Bible says about it, and so they continue to commit sexual sin. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on the importance of Purity.

Pastor Rory continues with part 2 of his series on fasting, as we kick off our week of fasting and prayer at Calvary Chapel of Crook County.

In Acts 14 we see Paul continuing his missionary journey and encounter some extreme persecution along the way. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 14.

What would it mean to you to know that the Holy Spirit was sending you? That He was empowering you to speak boldly? Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 13, where we see Paul and Barnabas being sent out.

As Christians, most of us have at least heard that prayer is an invaluable resource , but do we really believe it? Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 12.

When Peter returns from ministering the Gospel to the Gentiles, he immediately faces opposition. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 11.

What attitudes and beliefs do you hold that don't line up with scripture or the heart of God? As Pastor Rory looks at Acts 10, we find God working in the life of Peter, and the life of a Gentile centurion, to bring Salvation to the Gentiles; a work which no one had believed was possible. God, however, showed His desire to save, not just the Jewish believers, but the whole world.

As we continue our study of the book of Acts, we find Philip being led by the Spirit of the Lord to minister the gospel to an Ethiopian eunuch who happened to be passing by him in a Chariot, while reading the scroll of Isaiah. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on the sign of baptism in the life of a believer, and the work of the Holy Spirit to lead us into repentance.

When a complaint arises in the early church, it prompts the Apostles to consider their role as church leaders. What should they do? What shouldn't they do? How should they deal with problems? Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 6:1-7

Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches part one of the doctrine of the Kingdom of God; an often misunderstood doctrine of scripture.

Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Ecclesiology, or, the Doctrine of the Church. This is part 1 of 2 on the Church. A Biblical understanding of the Church is vital to having a healthy church, and healthy Christians.

In the Christian life, it is often quite easy to allow ourselves to believe we exist to be served, rather than to be servants of Christ. This shouldn't be. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 2:47 - chapter 3, and emphasizes the importance of being useful for the ministry of Christ.

In Acts 2:44-46, we see the incredible heart change in the people who were being saved since the day of Pentecost. They were steadfast, patient, loving, giving, and growing, and all because of the work of Salvation and the power of the Spirit of God.

In week 7 we examine the doctrine of Salvation, and seek to answer questions pertaining to what it is, how it's accomplished, and who is responsible for it. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches.

Acts 2:42 sums up the practices of the early church quite well. "And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." While it may seem simple, it is this simplicity that led to much of the growth of the early church, both in size and maturity. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Acts 2

Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on Luke 23:24-45, which details the crucifixion of Jesus.

Pastor Rory Rodgers continues our study through the book of Luke with a look at Jesus final acts before his crucifixion, in Luke 22.