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Paul and Barnabas continued preaching the gospel despite fierce opposition, encouraging new believers and planting churches throughout the region. In Jerusalem, the apostles addressed whether Gentile believers had to follow the Jewish law to be saved. They affirmed that salvation comes by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by keeping the law. These chapters highlight both the courage to stand for the gospel and the unity that comes from trusting in Christ alone.
Key Takeaway
The gospel is for everyone, and salvation is received by grace through faith—not by religious performance. When the church stays centered on Christ, it can overcome conflict and remain united in truth.
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In this study Pastor Bill expands on how the Holy Spirit sends Paul and Barnabas to share the gospel. Through bold preaching, miracles, and unwavering faith, many believe in Jesus, while others reject the message. Even in the face of opposition, God's Word continues to spread, reminding us that the gospel is for everyone who believes.
God's plan of salvation through Jesus is offered to everyone, and faith in Christ—not keeping the Law—is the way to receive forgiveness and eternal life.
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In this teaching in Acts 11–12, Pastor Bill shows the unstoppable spread of the gospel and God’s authority over all people and powers. Peter explains that the message of Jesus is for the Gentiles as well as the Jews after God leads him to Cornelius, and the church in Antioch becomes a major center where believers are first called “Christians” and begin sending relief to those in need. Then in Acts 12, he explains how even with persecution on the rise as Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, the church prays and God miraculously frees Peter from prison. Herod’s attempt to oppose God’s work ends in his downfall, while the word of God continues to grow and spread.
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In this study we are reminded that God's grace has no boundaries. What God has cleansed, we must not reject. Through Jesus, salvation is offered to all who believe, regardless of background, race, or status. God shows no favoritism—His love is for everyone. #Acts10 #Faith #Gospel #GodsGrace
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As Pastor Bill unpacks Acts 9, we find ourselves in a chapter of radical reversal. Saul sets out to destroy the church, but Jesus meets him on the road and changes everything. The persecutor becomes a preacher. The enemy becomes a brother. The blind man receives sight. And the church learns that God’s grace can reach even the most unlikely person. What’s the key takeaway? God can interrupt any life, redeem any past, and use anyone for His purpose.
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Acts 8 opens with fierce persecution after Stephen’s death, scattering believers across the region. What looked like a setback became the very means God used to spread the Gospel even farther. Pastor Bill shares how God can work through difficult circumstances to accomplish His greater purpose—and how obedient believers can bring hope and truth to those searching for it.
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In this teaching Pastor Bill shares how Stephen's story reminds us that standing for truth isn't always easy, but God is always with those who remain faithful. Even in his final moments, Stephen chose forgiveness over bitterness and kept his eyes fixed on Jesus. So, Keep your eyes on Jesus, stand firm in your faith, and extend grace even when it's difficult.#Acts7 #FaithOverFear #Forgiveness #StandForTruth #Jesus#PastorBillSchott, #charcoalfirebibestudy
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As the early church grew, practical needs arose. The apostles appointed Spirit-filled leaders to care for the people so they could stay focused on prayer and teaching God’s Word. Acts 6 highlights unity, servant leadership, and the importance of meeting needs while keeping ministry centered on God’s Word
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2 Timothy 2:14-26 | April 26, 2026
Teaching in this series feature Sunday messages taught by Pastor Bill, with new teachings uploaded each time he teaches on Sunday.
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1 Timothy 5 | March 22, 2026
Teaching in this series feature Sunday messages taught by Pastor Bill, with new teachings uploaded each time he teaches on Sunday.
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Luke 10:25-37 | December 7, 2025
Teaching in this series feature Sunday messages taught by Pastor Bill, with new teachings uploaded each time he teaches on Sunday.
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2 Samuel 23 | October 12, 2025
Teaching in this series feature Sunday messages taught by Pastor Bill, with new teachings uploaded each time he teaches on Sunday.
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1 Samuel 29-30 | J un 29 2025
Teaching in this series feature Sunday messages taught by Pastor Bill, with new teachings uploaded each time he teaches on Sunday.
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What happens when people fully surrender to God and refuse to stay silent? Acts 5 reveals God’s power moving through the early church as the apostles boldly preach despite opposition, imprisonment, and threats. Pastor Bill teaches reminds us that God desires honesty, holiness, and courageous obedience. When God is moving, opposition may come—but His truth cannot be stopped.
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Have you ever wondered what happens when ordinary people choose bold faith over fear? In Acts of the Apostles 4, Pastor Bill teaches how Peter and John stand fearlessly before powerful leaders after a miraculous healing and refuse to stop preaching the name of Jesus. You’ll learn how as opposition rises, the early church responds not with fear, but with passionate prayer and unwavering courage. Discover how God moved powerfully through believers who were willing to stand firm no matter the cost.
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In Pastor Bill’s teaching on Acts 3, we see God using ordinary people to bring healing and hope through the name of Jesus. When Peter and John heal the man at the temple gate, the miracle becomes more than a moment of compassion—it becomes a message pointing people to Christ’s death, resurrection, forgiveness, and the call to return to God.
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In this powerful teaching, Pastor Bill explains how at Pentecost, everything changes—God’s Spirit rushes in, ordinary people are filled with power, and the message of Jesus breaks every barrier as it’s heard in every language.
Get inspired by Peter as he boldly declares that the risen Jesus is Lord, hearts are stirred and thousands respond. In that moment, the church is born—a Spirit-filled movement marked by bold faith, deep community, and unstoppable growth.
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In this teaching Pastor Bill teaches about the launch of the early church as Jesus prepares His followers for the mission ahead. After His resurrection, He appears to the disciples, promises the Holy Spirit, and calls them to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Jesus then ascends into heaven, and the disciples return to Jerusalem united in prayer and full of expectation. While they wait, Matthias is chosen to replace Judas, setting the stage for all that is about to unfold.
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Hosea 13 shows Israel’s deep guilt in turning from God to idols, and it warns that their rebellion will bring severe judgment and destruction. Yet Hosea 14 ends with a tender call to return to the Lord, promising that God will heal their unfaithfulness, love them freely, and restore them with new life and fruitfulness. Together, these chapters move from the seriousness of sin and its consequences to the hope of repentance, mercy, and renewal for all who come back to God.
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In this special teaching, Pastor Bill explains what a Seder dinner is and teaches how it is more than a meal, the Seder is a time to reflect on freedom, faith, and passing the story on to the next generation. Listen in and learn how this meaningful evening of storytelling, symbolic foods, prayers, and shared traditions that remember God’s deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
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