The Epic Life - Bob Hallman

11-Stephen: A Profile in Courage, Part 1 (Acts 6:8-15)

The New Testament contains numerous examples of courageous Christians who faced persecution and martyrdom with courage and grace.  One such example in the early church was Stephen.
Pastor Bob Hallman taught the series of Acts at Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kauai in 2005-2006

10-Strategic Leadership (Acts 6:1-7)

The church was only a few months old but its numbers had already grown (by some estimates) to over 20,000 people. That kind of growth is beyond incredible – it is supernatural! That kind of growth had to have been thrilling and exhilarating.  But it also brought logistical and administrative challenges that the apostles never could have imagined just a few months earlier when they sat stunned and dejected following the crucifixion of Christ.
Pastor Bob Hallman taught the series of Acts at Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kauai in 2005.

09-A Line in the Sand (Acts 5:12-42)

“A Line in The Sand”:  No one is sure of the origins of this phrase, but the most recent use of this saber-rattling phrase was by President George Bush, Sr. during the Gulf War.
Despite the phrases’ uncertain origins, we understand its various meanings:
It can refer to “a point of decision”
It can refer to taking a stand
It can serve as a threat: “Cross over at your own peril”
In our text today, we will discover all three definitions being used -- both by Israel’s religious leaders as well as by the apostles.
Pastor Bob Hallman taught the series of Acts at Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kauai in 2005.

08-The Danger of Looking Good! (Acts 5:1-11)

The biggest criticism you hear about the church is that it is full of hypocrites.  That, by the way, is not  a new concern.  There were few characteristics that Jesus condemned more severely than hypocrisy (Matthew 23: “Hypocrites” 7 times)
The truth is, we are all prone to hypocrisy because we aspire to be better than we are:
Aspiring to be Christ-like is not sinful -- in fact it is good!
However, misleading others into believing that we are more Christ-like than we actually are is sinful and qualifies us as hypocrites!
The text we are studying today is in sharp contrast to the sincerity and integrity of Barnabas’ integrity and generousity in Acts 4:36-37
Pastor Bob Hallman taught the series of Acts at Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kauai in 2005-06

07-Bold as Lions (Acts 4:23-37)

Do you want to be a cold Christian or a bold Christian?  Cold or bold?   
We need more “lion-like” believers with a passion for God and the courage to stand!  
Pastor Bob Hallman taught the series of Acts at Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kauai in 2005.

06-No Other Name (Acts 4:1-22)

Pastor Bob Hallman teaches on the book of Acts. This series of audio messages were given at Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kauai in 2005.

05-Crippled No More (Acts 3:1-26)

Pastor Bob Hallman teaches on the book of Acts. This series of audio messages were given at Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kauai in 2005.

04-Life in the Early Church (Acts 2:42-47)

Pastor Bob Hallman teaches on the book of Acts. This series of audio messages were given at Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kauai in 2005.

03-Power from Above (Acts 2:1-41)

Pastor Bob Hallman teaches on the book of Acts. This series of audio messages were given at Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kauai in 2005.

02-Decision Making & the Will of God (Acts 1:12-26)

Pastor Bob Hallman teaches on the book of Acts. This series of audio messages were given at Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kauai in 2005.  The first of the series (Acts 1:1-12) is unavailable.
Incarnation -- Part I: The gracious voluntary act of the Son of God in taking up residence in human flesh. This is the primary focus of Luke’s first volume -- the Gospel of Luke.
Incarnation -- Part II:  The gracious voluntary act of the Holy Spirit in taking up residence in human flesh.  In 2 Corinthians 4:7 Paul puts it in the vernacular of his day:
2 Cor 4:7  “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”                
This is the primary focus of author Luke’s second volume -- the Book of Acts.  It is the continuation of what Jesus began to do and to teach. In other words, in Luke’s gospel, Jesus carried out His ministry in his physical body of flesh. While in the book of Acts, Jesus he is doing it through the bodies of men and women who are indwelt by his life. So, whether in the Gospels or in Acts, incarnation is the secret strategy by which God changes the world.