5 - The Conspiracy
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In Acts 23:12–35, more than forty men form a deadly conspiracy to kill Paul. Pastor Jon Ewton unpacks the dangers of self-deception, warning against echo chambers and rushing to conclusions. As the truth comes to light, God protects Paul through unexpected means and reminds us to test our feelings and fears against Scripture. This message also highlights God’s sovereignty—using hardship and opposition to position Paul for gospel witness before powerful leaders.
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4 - Take Courage
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Pastor Jon Ewton guides us through Paul's intense encounters in Acts 22-23, revealing profound lessons on courage in the face of adversity. We witness Paul demonstrating courage in multiple ways: standing with grace by asserting his Roman citizenship to avoid unjust flogging, and speaking courageously with truth when confronting a corrupt high priest and strategically dividing the Sanhedrin by emphasizing the hope of the resurrection. The sermon culminates with the powerful truth that Paul's consistent courage, even amidst fear and feeling alone, stemmed from Jesus Himself standing by him....
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3 - A Captive's Audience
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Join Pastor Jon Ewton of Woodlands Church as he continues the Book of Acts series, exploring Paul's remarkable encounter with an angry mob in Jerusalem. Drawing from Acts 21:40 - 22:16, Pastor Jon unpacks four critical principles for engaging a hostile or disagreeing culture with the Gospel. Learn how Paul, despite being beaten, responds with grace, refusing to match the mob's anger to be heard. Discover the power of building bridges by finding common ground and showing genuine care, as Paul did by identifying with his audience. Understand the importance of resisting the temptation to judge...
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2 - Rumor Weed
Woodlands Church
In this powerful message from Acts 21:17-40, Pastor Jon Ewton of Woodlands Church explores the devastating impact of gossip and slander on Paul's ministry. Paul arrives in Jerusalem, expecting fellowship, but finds his reputation destroyed by false accusations. Despite his resolute obedience to God's will, this misinformation ignites a violent riot, leading to his arrest and near-death at the hands of a zealous mob, ultimately fulfilling prophecies of imprisonment. Pastor Jon highlights Paul's remarkable resolve and gracious response, even towards those who sought to harm him. This sermon...
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1 - The Journey to the Starting Line
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In All of Life; For All of Life
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4 - Love
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3 - Joy
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2 - Peace
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1 - Hope
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As Woodlands Church begins its Advent season, Pastor Jon Ewton explores the theme of hope, as seen in Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 2. Discover how the Israelites' longing for a Messiah mirrors our own anticipation, and how the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus speaks to the holes in our lives that only He can fill. Learn to live with hopeful anticipation of Jesus' return.
info_outlineDive into the familiar story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery (John 8) with Justin Armstrong. This sermon reveals a deeper meaning, challenging the traditional interpretation and focusing on the Pharisees' motives. Armstrong explores relevant passages in Deuteronomy to expose how the Pharisees were twisting the law, either acting as false witnesses or showing partiality, and reveals that the story is less about the woman's sin and more about the Pharisees being on trial. Discover how Jesus offers both the woman and the Pharisees a path to grace, calling them to "go and sin no more". Explore how this passage speaks to God being on our side against sin, whether the sin we commit or the sin we see in the world, as expressed in Romans 8.