John 8:32
Acts 14 shows us how the gospel moves forward—even through opposition, misunderstanding, and hardship. This sermon looks at how the gospel divides, liberates, and strengthens, and how God is at work forming resilient disciples through it all.
If someone asked you what Christianity is all about, how would you answer? In Acts 13:13–52, we hear Paul’s first recorded sermon. He doesn’t start with rules or religion—but with God’s promises fulfilled in Jesus. This passage reveals the heart of the Christian message: Jesus is the promised Saviour.
Throughout history, people have sought guidance from various sources, including the spiritual realm. For Christians, seeking guidance from God is essential, but what does that look like? Acts 13:1-12 gives us a helpful example of how the Holy Spirit leads Jesus' followers to continue His mission, providing opportunities to share the gospel.
Psalm 77 shows that believers face times when God feels distant and help seems delayed. The psalmist honestly describes his distress but also models a way forward: remembering God’s mighty works of salvation. It teaches us today how to follow Christ even when his footprints are hidden.
Death casts its dark shadow over the whole of our lives, threatening to rob us of all joy and meaning. What hope is there in the face of death? When Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the life,” he reveals that victory over death is found in him alone.
“It is finished.” These three words changed everything. What did Jesus mean when He spoke these words from the cross? Come and see for yourself in John 19, where you can witness the love, justice, and sacrifice of God, which has accomplished more than we can possibly imagine.
Jesus’ followers appear powerless in the face of violent opposition—but Acts 12 reveals that God’s sovereign purposes prevail. Through the earnest prayers of the church, He rescues Peter, humbles a prideful king, and makes it clear: no earthly power can stop the advance of Jesus’ unstoppable kingdom.
How does Jesus continue to grow His church worldwide? He uses His people to evangelise, encourage, teach, and support others—each essential in a healthy church! Acts 11:19-30 contains a beautiful example of the first multicultural church doing just that, reminding us that God can do the same through us as well.
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