1/18/26

Part 2: Courageous Faith

Text: Acts 4:23-32

Speaker: Phillip Santillan

When pressure rises and fear feels close to home, what does a Jesus shaped church do next?

In this episode, Pastor Phillip Santillan walks through Acts 4:23–31 (Part 2 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting series) to show how the early church responded to threats, not with panic or posturing, but with unified, Scripture soaked prayer. You will see why they start by zooming out to God’s sovereignty (including Psalm 2), how they interpret opposition through the lens of Jesus’ mission, and what they actually ask for, not safety, but boldness.

This message will help you:

• Pray with courage when life feels heavy

• Anchor your faith in God’s control without ignoring real evil

• Ask for Holy Spirit strength to speak and live the gospel

• Trade reactionary living for steady, obedient witness

If you are looking for practical, biblical guidance on prayer, fasting, courage, and boldness in today’s world, this is for you.

Keywords: Acts 4:23–31, courageous faith, prayer, fasting, boldness, Holy Spirit, Psalm 2, persecution, God’s sovereignty, gospel witness, Clarity Church, Brooklyn Park MN

Series: ⁠21 Days of Prayer and Fasting⁠ (Clarity Church)

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