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In this message from Acts 8, Tommy explores one of the most significant turning points in the early church as the gospel moves beyond Jerusalem and into Samaria — a place many faithful Jews would have preferred to avoid. Through the story of Philip’s ministry and Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman, Tommy challenges listeners to confront the barriers of pride, prejudice, and spiritual superiority that can keep them from sharing the love of Christ.
At the heart of the message is a simple but searching question: Who — or what — is your Samaria? Who are the people you avoid, overlook, or assume are beyond God's reach? Tommy shows how the Holy Spirit works through humble, kingdom-centered hearts to bring life where division once existed. The gospel spreads not through human achievement, but through transformed people willing to cross boundaries, see others as loved by God, and participate in the Spirit’s work.
This sermon is a call to lift our eyes, recognize the harvest around us, and embrace the truth that Jesus offers living water to everyone — regardless of background, status, or past mistakes. As God transformed the hearts of the early believers, He continues to invite His people today into the same mission of humility, reconciliation, and kingdom expansion.
By Bob Bonnar & DJ JergensenIn this message from Acts 8, Tommy explores one of the most significant turning points in the early church as the gospel moves beyond Jerusalem and into Samaria — a place many faithful Jews would have preferred to avoid. Through the story of Philip’s ministry and Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman, Tommy challenges listeners to confront the barriers of pride, prejudice, and spiritual superiority that can keep them from sharing the love of Christ.
At the heart of the message is a simple but searching question: Who — or what — is your Samaria? Who are the people you avoid, overlook, or assume are beyond God's reach? Tommy shows how the Holy Spirit works through humble, kingdom-centered hearts to bring life where division once existed. The gospel spreads not through human achievement, but through transformed people willing to cross boundaries, see others as loved by God, and participate in the Spirit’s work.
This sermon is a call to lift our eyes, recognize the harvest around us, and embrace the truth that Jesus offers living water to everyone — regardless of background, status, or past mistakes. As God transformed the hearts of the early believers, He continues to invite His people today into the same mission of humility, reconciliation, and kingdom expansion.