What does the book of Acts teach us about the Holy Spirit, the birth of the church, gospel mission, and the transformation of Saul? In this message, Minister Mark Ashton walks through Acts 1–9 and shows how the early church was empowered by the Holy Spirit, devoted to prayer and biblical teaching, scattered by persecution, and used by God to spread the gospel from Jerusalem to the nations.

From Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit, to the start of the early church, to the way suffering led believers to scatter and preach Christ wherever they went, this sermon highlights how God often works through both power and pressure to accomplish his mission. It also explores the dramatic conversion of Saul, reminding us that no one is beyond the reach of Jesus and that God can transform even his fiercest opponents into bold servants of the gospel.

If you’ve ever wondered how to follow the Holy Spirit, why God allows disruption, what the early church looked like, or whether your life can truly be changed by Jesus, this message offers biblical clarity, encouragement, and mission-filled challenge. Acts shows us a church that was Spirit-dependent, gospel-centered, prayer-filled, generous, and committed to reaching people here, there, and everywhere.

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