Author Archives: Corey Sharpe

We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard … Continue reading →

They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men who are Roman citizens, and have thrown us into prison; and do they now throw us out secretly? No! Let them come themselves and take us out.” (Acts 16:37) I love the ending … Continue reading →

Acts 15’s gathering of the church’s leaders preserved unity. It prevented a segregation of two different churches: one for gentiles and one for Jews. Unity is easy to propose, but as history demonstrates is hard to achieve, and very difficult … Continue reading →

Paul and Barnabas perform miracles, and are called Zeus and Hermes. They were considered to be gods in human form. Paul and Barnabus were so attuned to God’s glory and God’s work, they visibly demonstrated their shock and fear by … Continue reading →

Saul is also called “Paul.” when he, Barnabas,and John Mark, were on the island of Cyprus. We don’t know for certain why, but I suspect Paul was a more mission sensitive name. Saul turned his attention to Greek speaking people, … Continue reading →

But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. Acra 9:27 Barnabas means son of encouragement, and we all need those in our lives. He built a bridge between Saul and the apostles. Barnabas understood why the early Christians … Continue reading →

“I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 3but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” Acts 10:35-36 I love this sermon by Peter. It’s an honest admission. He … Continue reading →

“Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.” – Acts 9:15 The church needed Greek speaking servants to help Greek-speaking widows, God had already prepared … Continue reading →