John 8:32
Change can be hard and scary, especially when it's difficult to recognise the need for it. It gets even more challenging when it involves many people. In Acts 11:1-18, we see what it takes for God to change the minds and hearts of sceptical believers, expanding their vision for His global mission.
Jesus’ mission has always been to the nations, yet like Peter, we can struggle to see the full reach of the gospel. In Acts 10, God reshapes both Peter and Cornelius—just as He wants to reshape us. This story challenges us to embrace God’s bigger vision for His kingdom.
Why were miracles so common in the early church but seem rare today? This sermon explores two incredible miracles by Peter—healing a paralytic and raising the dead—to discover their true purpose. Do miracles still happen? And what do they teach us about Jesus and the gospel?
Persecution scatters the early church, but instead of stopping the gospel, it spreads it further. In Acts 8:1-25, we see how God uses hardship to advance His mission, bringing joy to unexpected places, and exposing true and false faith. This passage challenges us to be bold witnesses, trusting in God’s unstoppable plan.
From the beginning, the church has faced fierce opposition—Acts is filled with stories of trials, persecution, and faith under fire. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, stood boldly, mirroring Jesus in both courage and compassion. His story reminds us that our strength to stand comes from Christ, who still empowers his people today.
Conflict and issues can pop up anywhere. And when they do, we need to know how God wants us to handle them, so that we can grow and thrive together. Acts 6:1-7 gives us a great example of how to deal with conflict within a community with wisdom, humility, and sensitivity.
Being a follower of Jesus requires courage—to stand for the gospel even in the face of opposition. In Acts 5:12-42, the apostles faced intense resistance, yet they proclaimed the gospel boldly. This sermon explores the need for courage, its true source, and how to live it out in a world that often resists the truth.
Have you ever wondered why a good God would allow suffering? Or have you ever wondered why bad people seem to prosper while good people struggle? Psalm 73 unpacks this age old question and shows us where we need to look to understand God’s justice and goodness.
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