Salem Chapel

The Unstoppable Gospel – Week 6 Counterfeit Worship (Acts 4:32–5:16)

Worship is about more than what others see on the outside. It's about the condition of our hearts before God. In Acts 4–5, we see the difference between authentic worship that points people to Jesus and counterfeit worship that seeks the approval of others. When we pursue Jesus instead of applause, live with honesty and surrender, and protect the church's witness, our lives become a reflection of Him. Counterfeit worship asks, “How do I look?” Authentic worship asks, “Is Jesus seen?”

The Unstoppable Gospel – Week 5

Ordinary People. Unstoppable Power. (Acts 3–4:31)

It's easy to focus on what we lack and feel like we don't have what it takes for God to use us. But in Acts 3–4, Peter and John show us what happens when ordinary people rely on the extraordinary power of the Holy Spirit. Through His power, we can meet needs beyond our means, point people to Jesus, and move forward in faith even when fear tells us to stop. God isn't limited by what we lack. He calls us to stop counting what we don't have and start counting on the Spirit's power.

The Unstoppable Gospel – Week 4

What You Prioritize, You Practice (Acts 2:42–47)

Following Jesus is more than something we believe. It's a devotion that shapes how we live. In Acts 2, the early church shows us what it looks like to put Jesus first through four essential priorities: gathering together, growing in faith, giving generously, and going to share the gospel. As we intentionally practice these priorities, our everyday choices begin to reflect what matters most. Our devotion to Jesus shapes the priorities we practice.

The Unstoppable Gospel – Week 3
God Is Greater Than Your “I Can’t” (Acts 2:1–41)

It’s easy to focus on our weaknesses, failures, or limitations and believe God could never use us. But in Acts 2, we see what happens when ordinary people are empowered by the Holy Spirit for an extraordinary purpose. God’s power is greater than our weakness, His purpose is greater than our past, and His reach is greater than our resources. The Holy Spirit can turn our “I can’t” into “He can through me.”

When You Need Direction (Acts 1:12–26)

We all face moments when we’re unsure what to do next. In Acts 1, the disciples show us that finding direction from God begins with depending on Him. Instead of rushing ahead, they pause to pray, pursue God’s perspective through His Word, and move forward while continuing to trust Him. When we need direction, the answer isn’t greater control but greater dependence on the One who knows the way.

The Unstoppable Gospel – Week 1
Saved for More… (Acts 1:1–11)

Following Jesus was never meant to stop with being saved. Jesus saves us and sends us to share the hope of the gospel with the world around us. Living sent means growing more like Jesus, relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, and sharing what Christ has done in our lives. We’ve been saved for more, and every follower of Jesus has a part to play in His mission.

Free to Live (Romans 5:1–11)

Because of Jesus, we don’t have to live wondering where we stand with God. Through faith in Christ, we have peace with God, access to Him, and a secure place in His grace. That security gives us hope even when life is hard, knowing God can use what we walk through to shape who we are becoming. Because Jesus has made us right with God, we are free to live secure, hopeful, and confident.

The Parables of Jesus – Week 6
Remember the Mercy (Matthew 18:21–35)

Forgiving someone who has hurt us can be one of the hardest things Jesus asks us to do. In the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus reminds us that the mercy we have received should shape the mercy we extend to others. As we remember the debt God has forgiven, we can release the offenses we were never meant to carry and choose forgiveness again and again. Remembered mercy produces repeated forgiveness.

The Parables of Jesus – Week 5
Crossing the Line (Luke 10:25–37)

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus shows us that mercy refuses to draw lines around who deserves our love. Self-righteousness looks for limits, but mercy changes the questions we ask, the people we see, and the way we respond. Following Jesus means moving toward people others might avoid, accepting inconvenience, and being willing to pay the cost. True mercy doesn't just feel compassion. It acts.

The Parables of Jesus – Week 3
It’s Time to Come Home (Luke 15:11–32)

In the parable of the lost son, Jesus shows us a Father whose love remains open to those who have wandered. Coming home means leaving the lies that pulled us away, laying down our pride, and turning back to the Father, even if all we can do is limp home. Grace doesn’t merely tolerate us when we return. It restores us to the Father’s family and celebrates what was lost being found. No matter how far you’ve wandered, the road back home is always open because the Father’s love has never closed.