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"... with liberty and justice for all" - So ends The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag. On this Independence Day weekend, we face the question of justice from a short a story about a snake coming out of a fire and attaching to Paul's hand. The Maltese islanders in Acts 28:1-6 had a fairly simple view of justice that the gods will bring it about in a timely manner. Suffering and death must be judgment for specific sin or crime. Lack of such hardship is evidence of your goodness. But life isn't that way. Why the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper is a question of the ages, but it has clarity in God's Word. We'll have to stray a bit from our text to get there but it sends us out for answers that only God can satisfactorily address. Join us for "The Island" from Acts 28:1-6.

How do we know God's Promises are True? We will discuss this and more in this week's podcast on Acts 27:39-44.

The journey of Paul as a prisoner to Rome has been fraught with fear and danger as the relentless storm has been tossing them to and fro. We now come to Luke’s description of the shipwreck, where all passengers survive by God’s grace. This passage reminds us of God’s promises and encourages us to lean into trusting our God even when our lives feel dashed to pieces. Join us to hear Pastor Nathan bring God’s Word from Acts 27:39-44.

How to split a single story into 3-4 sermons? Tom will discuss how to do this with Claire as they talk about Acts 27:21-38.

If you missed last Sunday, please check out Nick Carter’s message on the first half of Acts 27. That section left us in despair at verse 20, “all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned.” We continue the same narrative this Sunday as Paul is sailing for Rome in the midst of a horrific Mediterranean storm. The storm continues, but hope is recovered in the awareness of God’s presence and promises. Join us as Tom Macy preaches from Acts 27:21-38.

Teri Swim shares her story, "An Unexpected Journey"

How to get a full sermon out of the "in-between" verses of Acts 27:1-20? We discuss this and more on this week's podcast!

Paul was told by Jesus Himself that he would testify in Rome. But he is a prisoner aboard a ship that he’s certain is sailing into disaster. As we begin this final section of our Acts series, we will see how Paul is totally surrendered because he knows who is ultimately in control of the voyage and his circumstance. Join us as Nick Carter will be teaching on Sunday and leading us through Acts 27:1-20. Special Guest: Nick Carter.

Glenn & Ann Deckert share their story, "Taking Our Vocations Overseas"

Dan and Nathan talk about one of the most misused quotes from St. Francisis in this weeks episode.

As Paul concludes his defense before King Agrippa, Festus interrupts Paul to remark that he is out of his mind to claim the things he has! Paul does not back down though, and with boldness makes an invitation to believe. Join us as Pastor Nathan walks us through the conclusion of this section of Acts, as we consider what it means to invite others to accept and believe that the Gospel is true.

Scotty Sphor shares her story, "Life in the Rearview Mirror"

Special guest Tom Waltz sits down with Claire to discuss Acts 26:12-23.

Paul’s account of his conversion teaches and illustrates that a foundational change occurs for us when we turn from our wandering in self-directed darkness to the light proclaimed by Christ through his suffering and resurrection. Elder, Tom Waltz will be walking us through Acts 26:12-23. Special Guest: Tom Waltz.

We'll hear the Faith Story of Faith Missions presented by a few members from the GO Team. We also have the privilege to learn from a few of our missionaries: Emily Nussbaum, Steve & Joan Eisinger and Tom & Julie Meiner.

Where do you find hope? We discuss that on this week's podcast on Acts 26:1-11.

Paul gets the chance before an eager audience to explain himself and why he's on trial. But instead of defending himself or his actions, he focuses on defending his hope in the resurrection. Why is that hope so incredible and offensive - in Paul's day and in ours? Join us as we look at "The Defense" from Acts 26:1-11.

What do you put your trust in? Pastor Jeff discusses those questions in this week's podcast focusing on Acts 25:13-27.

We live in a world and a culture that can seem impressive, powerful, and "real" - full of people we want to impress. Jesus and his gospel, in contrast, can seem small, irrelevant, or merely "spiritual." Luke wants us to help us see what this world is really like and what really matters. Join us as we look at "The King" from Acts 25:13-27.

Lots of transitions happening at Faith Church. We discuss them on this week's episode focusing on Acts 1:1-8.