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SOJOURNERS | Acts 19 | Pastor Chris Heller

Is evil lurking at your door?

SOJOURNERS | Pastor Chris Heller 

None of us want to admit this, but there are times when we have been intimidated by a person, place, or thing. How do we walk with confidence while our knees shake?

SOJOURNERS | Part 7 | Pastor Chris Heller

Who can stand before jealousy? Often times we want the best and want to have the best. That is a worldly mindset and could be compared to building a house on sand. But there can be another option, a double vision.

When we have double vision, our focus isn't on what it should be. There may be a completely different path that may not be what we want, but it's God's plan. This week we take a look at what it means to build a house on the rock or build on sand. What path are we going to take?

Last week, our Sojourners began their second missionary journey and were led by the Spirit to the influential city of Philippi, where they shared the gospel with a prominent woman named Lydia. This week, we will continue in Acts 16 as we encounter 2 more individuals in Philippi.

• Why would God allow persecution to hinder them?

We will observe how Paul and Silas tap into 2 powerful weapons available to all believers while waiting for deliverance.

We continue our Sojourners series in Acts 16 as we follow Paul on his way to an influential mom named Lydia.  We pray this part of the journey where Paul must pass through some ashes to see God bring the beauty will inspire not only the mothers, but all of us to search for the good that comes from even the darkest times.

We live in a time period weighed down by conflict. Voices of anger, frustration, annoyance, disrespect and judgment are reigning down all around us. Petitioning voices yell “choose this side,” “follow this opinion,” “stand your ground,” “don’t listen to that,” leaving behind the shrapnel of tension-filled homes, divided family members, confused children, discouraged leaders, and boiling division.

Acts 15

What can we learn about the life of a Sojourner? We get a picture of what its like to live a life called to God. When you live a life of serving God, you will come to a crossroads. One path would be easy, comfortable, full of self reward. The other path is more complicated. It’s sacrifice, being uncomfortable, a step of faith but in the end a life of serving God is the most rewarding. 

Let us not say no and turn down opportunities due to fear but instead say yes in faith.

Acts 14

What does it mean to be a Sojourner?

Our Sojourners Series launches into the second half of Acts, as we look at chapter 13 and Paul's first missionary journey.  We'll follow Luke's story, travelling with Paul and his team to the island of Cyprus and across the Mediterranean to the region of Galatia.

Scripture: Acts 13

Join us as we deepen our understanding of what it truly means to be a sojourner here on earth.  We will look at three key characteristics from the life of Paul to inspire us to remember we are simply “passing through."

What is a sojourner? Webster’s definition is “one who takes up temporary residence in a place.”  That’s a good definition, but I believe scripture shows there is more.