Messages from Annistown (Sermon Audio)

November 8, 2026. Recognizing a wall in our heart is a vital first step, but true obedience requires us to actively tear it down.

In this episode, we walk through Acts 10:9–23 as Pastor Joe explores how Peter responded to God's vision by examining his convictions, stepping beyond his comfort zone, and extending genuine fellowship to others.

• Where in your life might God be inviting you to distinguish between a biblical conviction and a personal or cultural preference?
• How can you move past simply being friendly to actively making room for others in intentional fellowship?

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Speaker: Joe Lewis

Main text: Acts 10:9–23

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November 1, 2026. Some of the strongest walls keeping people apart aren't built from bricks or concrete, but from fear, past pain, and inherited prejudice.

In this episode, we walk through Acts 10:9–23 as Pastor Joe explores how God confronted Peter's personal convictions and cultural barriers to prepare him to carry the gospel to Cornelius, reminding us that the message of Jesus breaks down every human divide.

• What unseen walls might God be inviting you to recognize and surrender in your own life?
• How can you handle difficult conversations with others using both biblical truth and grace?

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Speaker: Joe Lewis

Main text: Acts 10:9-23

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October 25, 2026. What if God is already moving behind the scenes long before we see the outcome?

In this episode, we look at Acts 10:1–8 and examine how God prepared the Roman centurion Cornelius and directed him toward the gospel. We discover that sincere devotion still needs the message of Jesus, and that God often prepares moments long before we fully understand His plan.

• Where might God be calling you to take a step of obedience before having all the answers?
• How can you open your heart to share the hope of Christ with someone in your community this week?

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Speaker: Joe Lewis

Main text: Acts 10:1-8

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October 18, 2026. What do we do when we face circumstances completely beyond our human power to change?

In this episode, we walk through Acts 9:32–43 and look at how Jesus works through His witnesses to bring healing to Aeneas and restore Tabitha to life. We explore how true power belongs to Jesus alone and how a life quietly devoted to serving others leaves lasting evidence of God’s love.

• Where in your life are you needing to trust Jesus with a situation you cannot fix on your own?
• What does faithful, quiet service look like in your daily routine?

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Speaker: Joe Lewis

Main text: Acts 9:32-43

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October 11, 2026. What happens when God changes someone, but the people they’ve hurt aren’t ready to trust them yet? Saul went from hunting Christians to preaching Jesus, but a changed life didn’t make the road easy.

Pastor Joe Lewis looks at Acts 9 and the signs of real change: Saul’s message shifts, opposition rises, and the believers in Jerusalem hesitate to welcome him. Barnabas steps in as a bridge, reminding us that grace can forgive right away while rebuilding trust takes time. And through it all, the church keeps growing because Jesus is the one building it.

• Is there a relationship where you need to give trust time to grow again?
• How can your words and actions point someone to Jesus this week?

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Speaker: Joe Lewis

Main text: Acts 9:19-31

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October 4, 2026. What if the person you’ve written off is someone Jesus is still changing? In Acts 9, Ananias has every reason to fear Saul, the persecutor of Christians. But Jesus sees more than Saul’s past, and asks Ananias to go.

As Ananias obeys, fear gives way to faith, and two men who should have been enemies become brothers. Their story reminds us that grace doesn’t erase the past or ask us to abandon wise boundaries. It does mean we can’t decide what Jesus is able to do in someone’s life.

Jesus doesn’t just improve our lives; he claims them and gives them a new direction. And when we’re sent to someone, we can trust that God may already be at work on both sides of the encounter.

• Who have you decided can’t change?
• Is there someone God is asking you to reach out to, even though you feel afraid?

Join us in person next Sunday as we continue through Acts.

Speaker: Joe Lewis

Main text: Acts 9:10-19

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September 27, 2026. How do you stay faithful when your workplace, family, or social circle pulls you toward conversations and choices that don't honor God? Ephesians 5:15-21 gives us a clear answer: Christians don't have to retreat from an evil environment, but we're called to walk through it with wisdom.

Pastor Yemi Lewis reminds us that biblical wisdom is more than information or good advice. It begins with understanding the Lord's will through Scripture, prayer, and obedience. He also explains the difference between being indwelt by the Holy Spirit and being filled by the Holy Spirit, offering a memorable picture of the Spirit having full access to every room of our lives.

You'll hear a personal warning about the destructive path from casual drinking to addiction, along with a practical look at what Spirit-filled living produces: encouraging fellowship, heartfelt worship, gratitude, and humble submission to one another. At the heart of it all is a challenge to protect our identity in Christ and refuse to let the world define who we are.Reflect this week:

• Am I seeking to understand God's will, or mainly trying to get my own way?
• What part of my life have I kept closed off from the Holy Spirit?

Listen, pray, and consider the next step God may be calling you to take. Visit our church website for more information, or join us in person next Sunday at Annistown Road Church.

Speaker: Yemi Yikealo

Main text: Ephesians 5:17-21

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September 20, 2026. What happens when you’re sure you’re right, only to discover you’ve been heading in the wrong direction? In Acts 9, Saul is on his way to Damascus with authority, anger, and a plan to arrest Christians—but Jesus meets him on the road and changes everything.

In this message, Joe Lewis reminds us that grace doesn’t always arrive quietly. Sometimes it confronts us, stops us, and brings us to the end of ourselves so we can see who Jesus really is. Saul thought he could see clearly, yet he had to become physically blind before recognizing his spiritual blindness and learning that Jesus is Lord.

You’ll be encouraged to remember that Jesus knows exactly who you are, where you are, and where He wants to take you. And if God could reach Saul, He can reach the people you’ve almost given up on. Grace is strong enough to pursue anyone, and we’re called to keep faithfully sharing the gospel.

• Where might God be asking you to surrender control?
• Who is someone you need to keep praying for instead of giving up on?
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Speaker: Joe Lewis

Main text: Acts 9:1-9

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September 13, 2026. What do you do when God opens a door to share your faith, but you don't feel ready? Acts 8 shows us that you don't need a perfect plan, a large audience, or every answer. You need a willing heart.

Joe Lewis walks through Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch and brings the message into everyday life: wherever God sends you, your message is Jesus. Philip leaves a joyful ministry in Samaria for a desert road, listens to one searching man, starts with Scripture, and faithfully points him to Christ. Along the way, we're reminded that one person matters to God, faithful obedience doesn't require complete information, and availability is often our first ability.

This message also challenges us to move beyond silent service and open our mouths about what Jesus has done. A kind act may open the door, but people need to hear the gospel. Whether you're talking with a neighbor, coworker, family member, classmate, or even someone you consider an enemy, be ready to recognize the opportunity and preach Jesus.

• Where might God already be preparing a conversation around you?
• What step of obedience have you been delaying because you want more information first?

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Speaker: Joe Lewis

Main text: Acts 8:25-40

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September 6, 2026. What happens when we want God’s power, influence, or recognition more than we want God Himself? Acts 8 introduces us to Simon, a man fascinated by the work of the Holy Spirit but still trying to approach spiritual power through his old way of thinking.

Joe Lewis walks through Peter and John’s encounter with Simon and reminds us that God’s gifts are received by grace, not purchased, controlled, or used for personal gain. The gospel crosses the ancient divide between Jews and Samaritans, creating one people with one Savior, one gospel, one Spirit, and one church.

You’ll be encouraged to consider whether you want God to use you so He will be glorified, or simply so you can feel important. You’ll also see how grace changed John’s heart toward the Samaritans, how spiritual activity can never replace genuine surrender, and why church attendance, baptism, Bible knowledge, and ministry service aren’t substitutes for a heart made right before God.

• Am I asking God to be glorified, or am I looking for recognition?
• Is there an area of my life where I’m resisting the Holy Spirit’s rule?

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Speaker: Joe Lewis

Main text: Acts 8:14-25

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