The book of Acts shows us that even in the middle of revival, there was no shortage of conflict and opposition. Paul and Barnabas faced sharp disagreement (Acts 15–16), showing us that when passion rises, conflict is never far behind.

Conflict isn’t conquered by persuasion but by humility. The gospel is the center we must settle our lives around. Following Jesus means sacrifice, not convenience. Jesus said in Luke 9:23, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”

Every “yes” to the mission means saying “no” to self. God’s way is always better.

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Not everything is worth fighting for, but the truth of the gospel is. Acts 15 shows us that salvation is by grace alone, not by works, and that peace is possible when we stand for truth with humility. The gospel frees us, but holiness is still worth fighting for. Are you in the fight for the truth?

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The gospel always produces a wide response: some receive, some reject, and some redirect the glory meant for God onto people.

Acts 14:8-18 reminds us to not take what belongs to God. Our worship must not be misplaced on leaders, idols, or empty things. As Paul would later write, “they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.” (Romans 1:25).

We are not promised easy lives, but we are promised purpose and meaning as we honor—not worship—the One true living God. The weight of His glory is greater than anything we can imagine, and our praise must always point back to Him.

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In this message titled Good News, we explore the heart of the Gospel—what it is, why we need it, and how we respond to it. Centered around Paul’s bold proclamation in Acts 13, we see that although many hear the message, not all truly hear. The Gospel is not just advice or encouragement; it is news—the announcement of salvation through Jesus Christ.

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like: Why do we need salvation? Where does it come from? How do we receive it? Can we lose it? —we invite you to listen as Pastor Chris unpacks what Scripture says about each one.

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In this message, Pastor Chris uncovers the reality of spiritual battles—some we face, and others we bury. There are three levels to every fight:

1. The fight before the fight You’ll never stand strong in the heat of battle if you haven’t first knelt in preparation. Before the fight, we submit ourselves to the Lord, putting our lives in order under His authority. As James 4:7 says: “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

2. The Fight During the battle, we remember this: we have an enemy—but we also have an Advocate. The call to be sober-minded and watchful (1 Peter 5:8) isn’t a call to fear, but to awareness. We follow the Lion of Judah, not a weak or distant God.

3. The Victory And in Christ, the victory is already ours. The key to walking in that victory is not avoiding the fight but choosing wisdom, obedience, and submission to Jesus as Lord.

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In Proverbs 16:18, we’re warned, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

This message explores three sides of pride: arrogance, insecurity, and selfishness. Through Acts 12:18–25, we see how arrogance declares, “I don’t need God.”Insecurity, though subtle, also reflects pride by doubting God’s love and elevating our own understanding—challenged in Romans 8:15. Lastly, selfishness puts us in God’s place, making everything about us.

God shows us the way to prevent our lives from falling apart. He invites us to acknowledge, repent, and take on a posture that seeks His glory—not our own.

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In Acts 12, we see King Herod strike the early church with violence—James is killed, and Peter is thrown into prison. But the story doesn’t end there. BUT God… BUT earnest prayer…

Just like Peter, asleep in his chains, and Paul, writing words of hope from a prison cell (Philippians 4:12–13), we’re reminded that true strength isn’t the absence of trials—it’s trusting God through them. Romans 12:12 calls us to "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."

Peter didn’t force his way out—he listened for the knock and walked through the door God opened. Let’s pray together for the Lord to reframe our thinking, trust in the One who bore our shame and grief, and find strength not in escape, but in God’s faithful deliverance.

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This week, we continue our journey through Acts 11, where we see a powerful moment in the life of the early Church—the place where believers were first called Christians. In this passage, we’re reminded that God is reorienting how we see ourselves.

These believers turned from their old ways and were publicly known as followers of Jesus. This wasn't just private faith; it was visible and unmistakable.

Scripture tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV): “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” This new identity isn't just a label—it’s a calling. You may believe in Christ, but are you being identified with Him?

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In Acts 10, we witness two powerful conversions: Cornelius, a Roman centurion hungry for truth, and Peter, a disciple in need of a deeper understanding of grace.

Cornelius had status, power, and devotion — he feared God with all his household — but he still hadn’t met Jesus. Meanwhile, Peter, the preacher, needed a change of heart to see that the gospel is for everyone. When these two worlds collide, God makes it clear: no one is out of reach, and He’ll do whatever it takes to get the gospel to your ears.

This is a story of practical grace, of renewed minds and hearts, and of radical obedience. The Holy Spirit is on the move — our job is to say yes. Prayer: God, what is it I need to say yes to?

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