As the enemy of our soul has worked tirelessly to oppose our gospel ministry on this earth, many of us have grown discouraged. And some of us, if we’re honest, have even stepped out of the fight completely. And maybe that’s where you’re at today. You look at the state of our culture—the spiritual decline, the hostility toward truth—and you think, What’s the point? What difference can I really make? In the passage we’re studying today, we’re reminded that the power of the gospel is far greater than the power of the enemy.

Join us this week in Around the Corner to Around the World as we look at Acts 18:18-19:7. After a long and difficult journey, Paul arrives in Corinth worn down and discouraged—but it’s there that God meets him with exactly what he needs to keep going. This passage reminds us that the same God who strengthened Paul still strengthens His people today. When we feel weary, opposed, or alone, God steps in to renew our courage so that His gospel can keep moving forward.

For further reference: Acts 18:18-19:7

Join us this week in Around the Corner to Around the World as we look at Acts 18:1–17. After a long and difficult journey, Paul arrives in Corinth worn down and discouraged—but it’s there that God meets him with exactly what he needs to keep going. This passage reminds us that the same God who strengthened Paul still strengthens His people today. When we feel weary, opposed, or alone, God steps in to renew our courage so that His gospel can keep moving forward.

Join us this week in Around the Corner to Around the World as we continue with Acts 17:16-34. In Athens, Paul confronts a culture full of idols and empty pursuits, revealing the truth about the One True God. In a world still chasing meaning in everything but Him, this message calls us to turn from false gods and rediscover the only One who can truly satisfy the human heart.

Join us this week in Around the Corner to Around the World as we look at Acts 17:1–15. As the Gospel reaches Thessalonica and Berea, we see two very different responses—one driven by jealousy, the other by genuine hunger for truth. In a world full of shifting opinions and shallow roots, this passage reminds us of the importance of building a faith that stands firm—a rooted faith grounded in God’s Word and strengthened by perseverance.

Join us this week in Around the Corner to Around the World as we continue with Acts 16:16–40. When Paul and Silas faced demonic opposition, false accusation, and imprisonment, the power of God broke through. Even as Satan tried to corrupt the message, crush the messengers, and discredit the movement, the Gospel could not be stopped. Through worship in suffering and faith in the storm, lives were changed, and the church was strengthened. The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail.

Join us this week in Around the Corner to Around the World as we continue with Acts 16:6–15. Paul and his companions discover that God directs their steps not only by closing doors but also by opening new ones. Through the Spirit’s leading, they are guided to Macedonia, where hearts are ready to receive the Gospel. In the story of Lydia’s conversion, we see how God’s direction leads to transformed lives and the spread of His kingdom.

Join us this week in Around the Corner to Around the World as we continue with Acts 15:36–16:5. Paul and Barnabas part ways, yet the mission presses forward as Paul and Silas are strengthened by new companions like Timothy. Through challenges, discipleship, and perseverance, we see how God builds a strong faith that endures. The Gospel advances as believers are encouraged, churches are strengthened, and faith grows firm in the midst of trials.

Join us this week as we look at Proverbs 13:20, where Scripture reminds us that “whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” Our character is shaped by the community around us, and God calls us to grow alongside others who strengthen our walk with Him. This message urges us not to walk alone but to step into the life-giving fellowship of a small group, where wisdom is shared and faith is formed.

Join us this week in Around the Corner to Around the World as we continue with Acts 15:1–35. The early church affirmed that salvation comes by the grace of Jesus Christ alone. The Gospel that saves is not prosperity, not works, not any other message, but the true Gospel of Jesus—bringing freedom, peace, and unity to all who believe.