While God calls us to persevere through trials, he also promises to be our strength. In Acts 14:1-20, Paul and Barnabas faced extreme persecution and even stoning, yet they continued to preach the gospel. Like these men of God before us, we must not become complacent in times of blessing nor give up when facing trials, remembering that God promises to be with us to the very end. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

As believers, we’re called to be faithful to share the good news with those around us. In Acts 13:42-52, we see that people responded to the gospel in one of four common ways: with a desire to know more, with opposition, with faith, or with outright persecution. Regardless of the response we receive, we can, like the disciples, be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit, and be marked by boldness, faithfulness, and joy. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In Paul’s sermon found in Acts 13, he explains the good news and proclaims to both Jews and Gentiles that Jesus was the promised Messiah. He clearly lays out the elements of the gospel, inviting his hearers to believe and find forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ, and warning that rejection of the good news brings condemnation. Have you heard the good news? Have you repented of your sins and placed your faith in Christ alone for salvation? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Acts 13, we look at God’s care for his people. God’s care is shown in his sovereign election, protection, and patience. It is shown in his provision, preparation, and promises. God’s love and care for his people is demonstrated over and over again throughout the pages of Scripture, and continues in the lives of believers today. As we remember these truths, may we trust and find rest in him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

What does it look like to be a mission-minded church? In this sermon from Acts 13:1-12, we see that a mission-minded church is motivated by worship, sacrifices and sends, shares the truth where they go, suffers attack, and sees lives transformed. Do we see these characteristics and a heart for God’s mission in our church, and in our own lives? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

All of us have gone through difficult trials and circumstances that test us, that hurt, and make us wonder why. How should we respond? In this sermon from Acts 12:1-25, we look at God’s sovereign hand in our suffering, as well as in our victories. Whatever blessings we receive and whatever trials we face are part of God’s good and sovereign plan, and we should trust him and praise him for both. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage from Acts chapter eleven, we see in the church at Antioch five marks of a vibrant, healthy church. A vibrant church has a heart for evangelism, is a place where lives are being transformed and disciples are being made, is marked by generosity, and is led by godly leaders. May the Lord continue to raise up and sustain such churches in Bend and throughout the world! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage from the book of Acts, we see God’s transforming grace in the life of Peter, and in the bringing together of Jews and Gentiles into one body of Christ. The transforming grace of God prepares us to follow his will, changes our hearts, and unites all believers into one family. Have you seen this transforming grace at work in your own heart? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage from Acts chapter nine, Peter demonstrates what the heart of a disciple looks like. A disciple goes where the Lord leads, has compassion for the hurting and disenfranchised, proclaims the name of Christ, depends on the Holy Spirit’s power and guidance, and sees people through the eyes of Jesus. As followers of Jesus Christ, are we displaying the heart of disciple? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage from Acts chapter nine, we see in Paul a life changed by the gospel. Like Paul, believers should be connected to a local church, faithful to share the gospel, serving God with their gifts, different from the world, growing spiritually, and should expect that they will suffer for Christ. As we examine our own lives, do we see these marks of a life changed by the gospel? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.