Paul walks into Athens and sees a city full of idols and a people searching for meaning in all the wrong places. In Acts 17:16–34, we see how Paul’s burden for the lost shapes his message and mission. From the synagogue to the marketplace to the Areopagus, Paul points people to the one true God as Creator, Sustainer, Ruler, Father, and Judge. This message challenges us to recognize modern idols, live with intentional faith, and respond to the call to repent and trust in Jesus. Not everyone believes, but some do. The gospel always demands a response. If you are searching for purpose or clarity about God, this message is for you.

In Acts 16:12–36, we see how the gospel transforms three very different lives. Lydia, a successful businesswoman, the enslaved girl trapped in spiritual and physical bondage, and the Roman jailer hardened by duty all encounter the same saving power of Jesus. Through open hearts, dramatic deliverance, and faithful worship in suffering, God shows that the gospel is for all people and truly changes lives. This message calls us to trust fully in Christ, share the good news boldly, and believe that no life is beyond the reach of God’s grace.

In Acts 15:1-29, we walk through the Jerusalem Council and see the early church defend the true gospel when false teaching threatened to add requirements to salvation. Peter, Paul, Barnabas, and James all point back to the same truth: God saves by grace through faith, not by works or rituals, and the church should never place barriers in front of people who are turning to Christ. This passage reminds us to protect gospel clarity, avoid adding anything to Jesus, stay united as a local church, and make decisions today that help others find Him tomorrow.

In Acts 13:16–41, Paul delivers his first recorded sermon, proclaiming the Kerygma—the essential message of the gospel. This sermon traces God’s sovereign plan through Israel’s history, the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus, His resurrection, and the invitation for all to receive forgiveness through faith. Paul shows that salvation doesn’t come through the law but through Christ alone. The passage calls for a personal response: to surrender to Jesus and share His message with others.

In Acts 12:1–24, Pastor Jeff unpacks how the Gospel continues to advance even when everything seems to be falling apart. Through the persecution under Herod, James’s death, Peter’s imprisonment and miraculous rescue, and Herod’s downfall, we see that nothing can stop God’s plan or silence His Word. This message reminds us that prayer is powerful, God’s sovereignty is unshakable, and the Gospel moves forward through both suffering and triumph. No matter the opposition, God is still working to set people free and use every situation for His glory.

In Acts 11:19–26, we see why a great church needs both evangelism and discipleship. As the gospel advances in Antioch, Barnabas arrives, recognizes God’s grace, rejoices, and urges believers to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts. That “remaining” looks like accountability, steady encouragement, real community, and clear instruction in God’s Word. Barnabas then brings Saul, and for a full year they teach large crowds; it’s here the disciples are first called Christians. This message calls us to share our faith and grow up in it, not treat Christianity like a box to check but a life of daily obedience in Jesus. Watch to learn how to build a culture that sees God’s work, speaks courage, pursues community, and stays rooted in Scripture.

In Acts 11:19–26, we see how the church at Antioch became a model for what a great church looks like, one rooted in effective evangelism and everyday faithfulness. Though born out of persecution, the believers leveraged their circumstances for God’s mission, spreading the gospel to Jews and Greeks alike. God used ordinary, unnamed men and women to begin a movement that would reach the world, reminding us that faithfulness in small things matters. This passage shows that true evangelism isn’t about manipulation or recognition but about teaching the gospel with the aim to persuade, trusting that the Lord’s hand is with us. May we, like the believers in Antioch, carry the good news to all people with urgency and conviction.

In Acts 10:9–48, Peter experiences a vision that reshapes his understanding of God’s plan for salvation. What began as a lesson about food becomes a revelation about people, showing that the Gospel is for everyone, not just the Jews. God prepares Peter through a vision, connects him with Cornelius, and confirms that the Holy Spirit is poured out on all who believe. Through this moment, the walls of separation fall as Peter declares that God shows no favoritism and that Jesus is Lord of all. The message is clear: God is always working to prepare His people for His purposes and calling His church to take the good news to every person who will listen.

Have you ever had to change your mind about something? In Acts 9:1–19 we meet Saul, a man convinced he was serving God by persecuting the church until he was confronted by Jesus on the road to Damascus. In that moment Saul’s life, beliefs, and purpose were completely transformed. Pastor Adam shares how God can confront, change, and commission us no matter our past. If God could transform Saul, the chief of sinners, He can transform anyone. Encounter Jesus, be changed, and step into a new way of life.

“There are no accidents with God... only appointments.” - Chuck Swindoll

This week's sermon explored the powerful story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40. It reminds us that God orchestrates divine encounters in our lives every day.

Are you living with eyes open to see them? Are you prepared to share the hope you have? Are you willing to step out in obedience, even when it's unexpected?

Remember, one conversation can change a life forever. Your faithfulness matters, even if you never see the results.