In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas confront opposition and idolatry with courage and the message of Jesus Christ. This sermon explores how early Christians were convinced of Jesus' truth and boldly proclaimed it, even when it led to division. We'll examine how miracles validated the message, but salvation was the true miracle, and how modern-day idols can leave us feeling empty. Discover why boldness in sharing the Gospel isn't optional, how hardship is a necessary part of discipleship, and how God is the one who truly opens doors of faith and makes disciples. Learn to measure success by faithfulness, not applause, and be encouraged to focus on making disciples who will carry the Gospel to the next generation.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture: Acts 14:1-27 2 Timothy 2:2 Colossians 1:28-29

"Saved People are Sent People." This sermon from Acts 13 explores how the early church proactively spread the Gospel and challenges us to embrace our identity as ambassadors of Christ. Discover why prayer is the engine for God's mission, how God's heart is for all nations, and why Christ-followers who don't "go" grow slow. Learn how to live a sent life—sharing the Gospel wherever you are and supporting the global mission.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 13Luke 10:2Genesis 12:3John 9:4Ezekiel 22:30Acts 4:31Matthew 6:33

In a world that often feels under attack, Acts 12 reveals a cosmic battle still raging today. When persecution strikes, the Church doesn't panic—it prays, persists, and prevails, because Jesus has already won the war! Discover how God delivers, even when evil seems unstoppable, and learn to pray with expectation as we stand on the victory Christ secured.

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurch

Scripture:

Acts 12:1–25

Acts 5Luke 22:44

Ephesians 6:12

John 16:33

This sermon dives into the dramatic conversion of Saul, later known as Paul. It challenges the cultural lie that passion equals truth, highlighting how Saul was zealous but profoundly wrong in persecuting Christians. The message emphasizes that Jesus doesn't just tweak lives but takes over, blinding Saul to give him true vision. Donnie believers to move from waiting to witnessing, asserting that once awakened by grace, everyone has a God-given assignment to share the Gospel, just as Saul was used mightily despite his past.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Recap of Acts 1-8Acts 9:1-22Matthew 5:21-22

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Isaiah 53Matthew 9:36Genesis 3:171 Peter 2:24Matthew 26:62–63Luke 22:37Hebrews 12:2Key Phrases:Jesus is worth trusting above all thingsJesus conquered through compassionJesus carried our curseJesus suffered in silenceJesus fulfilled the prophecyJesus entered into eternityTrust Jesus

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:2 Corinthians 5:14-15 2 Corinthians 7:8–101 John 1:9

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Matthew 16:13-17John 1:21-34John 14:6-7

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 8:26-38Isaiah 53Acts 2:38Matthew 28:19-20Romans 3:23-24Romans 6:3-4Galatians 3:271 Peter 3:21

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 1:8Acts 8:1-13Romans 8:28Matthew 7:22-232 Corinthians 4:17Galatians 6:71 Peter 2:9-10

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Proverbs 4:7Acts 5:29-6:7