Chasing money, pleasure, or power promises abundant life—but leaves us empty and restless. In Acts 17, Paul reveals the risen Jesus as the true God who satisfies, saves, and will judge the world. Acts 17:16-34 The Idols We Live For • We search for abundant life apart from God. The God Who … [Read More…] The Unknown God
We want advocacy, not authority. But Jesus the risen Lord demands allegiance, surrender, and obedience. Acts 17:1–15 Jesus the Messiah • We want the crown without the cross. • Will you trust and follow? Jesus the King • We want advocacy without authority. • Will you kneel and yield? Jesus the … [Read More…] The World Turned Upside Down
Who truly holds the power? The risen Christ, who frees captives and transforms lives. Acts 16:16–40 A Theological Contest • Who is the Most High God? • What is the way of salvation? A Trial of Powers • Jesus is Lord of all. A Triumph of the Gospel • Jesus is … [Read More…] The Most High God
When God shuts doors, are you left lost—or are you being led? Acts 16 shows how open hands, open doors, and open hearts point to God’s call. Acts 16:6–15 The Instrument Principle • God uses those with open hands. • Will I trust God and put my “yes” on the table? The … [Read More…] When God Calls
When should Christians disagree, and when should they let go? Acts 15–16 shows how gospel clarity and gospel charity together strengthen the church and advance the mission. Acts 15:36–16:5 Paul and Barnabas • Godly people will still have real disagreements. Timothy and the Jews • Godly people choose to pick their battles … [Read More…] Choosing Battles Wisely
Is Jesus enough? Acts 15 reveals how grace, not law, welcomes outsiders and transforms hearts by faith alone in Christ alone. Acts 15:1–35 Jesus is the only and all-sufficient grounds of our salvation. The Controversy • Adding to the Gospel: Jesus + Circumcision + Law-keeping = Salvation The Consensus • … [Read More…] The First Council
Acts 14:1–28 Following Jesus means facing conflict and cost. Acts 14 reveals how God brings lasting fruit through bold faith and shared mission. Five truths that prepare us to step out for Jesus: 1: Face the Battle 2: Let God Fight 3: Keep Your Head 4: Bear the Cross 5: Share the Load … [Read More…] Stepping Out For Jesus
Acts 13:13–52 Why do some people refuse Jesus’ offer of salvation? Acts 13 exposes how pride resists grace—and how humility leads to life. Jesus: Our Hero • Jesus is the Hero of our history. Jesus: Our Hope • Jesus is the Hope of our hearts. Jesus: Our Humbler • Jesus is … [Read More…] The Gospel Dilemma
Acts 13:1–12 Why are Christians compelled to live on mission? Jesus sends us into a dark world where the truth of Christ brings salvation and freedom. Personal Burden • We go because we love the lost. Divine Commission • We go because we’re sent by Jesus. Spiritual Darkness • We go … [Read More…] Missional Motivations
You Become Like What Your Worship” Pastor Stephen Farish December 28, 2025 Psalm 115:4-8; 2 Corinthians 3:16 1. Two definitions a. worship: the right response of the human heart to God’s revelation of himself, which response involves loving God with all we have and all we are by, among other things, seeing, delighting in, treasuring, … [Read More…] You Become Like What You Worship
