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- Missions Focus Week: A Blueprint of Gospel EngagementWhat does it look like to engage the people and culture around us with the gospel?In Acts 17, Paul arrives in Athens and encounters a city filled with idols, competing philosophies, and people searching for something new. Instead of retreating from the culture, Paul sees the spiritual need around him, engages people where they are, connects with what they already understand, and points them to the truth of Jesus.As we continue through our Neighborhoods to Nations series, we’re reminded that Acts gives us more than stories to read, it gives us a blueprint for gospel engagement. We are called to see people the way Jesus sees them, speak truth with wisdom and compassion, and ultimately summon everyone to Christ.Paul’s message to Athens reminds us that the gospel begins with God the Creator, reveals our dependence on Him, exposes our sin, calls us to repentance, and points us to Jesus, the One who died, rose again, and will one day judge the world in righteousness. Whether you follow Jesus or are still searching for answers, this message challenges us to consider what we are living for and where we are looking for purpose.How is your gospel application going? Who is God placing around you that needs to hear about Jesus?This week, ask God to help you see people as He sees them, give you opportunities to speak about Him, and give you courage to point others to Christ.📖 Acts 17:16–3440 min
- Neighborhoods to Nations: An Upside Down Change
What does it take to make a difference in a world that feels increasingly broken, confusing, and opposed to the truth? In Acts 17, Paul and Silas are described as men who have “turned the world upside down.” But they didn’t have the crowds, influential leaders, or lack of opposition we might think they needed to change the world. They simply had the power of God, the truth of Scripture, and a willingness to share the good news of Jesus.
This message challenges us to see the world differently. God may be stirring in the hearts of people far more than we realize, even when we cannot see it. Rather than trusting in our own ability to say the perfect thing or change someone’s heart, we can faithfully point people to the Scriptures and trust God to do what only He can do.
This sermon speaks directly to anyone wrestling with questions like:
- Can God really use me to make a difference?
- What do I do when sharing my faith feels intimidating?
- What if people reject me or oppose what I believe?
- Is God actually working in the hearts of people around me?
- How can I talk about Jesus with people who are searching for spiritual truth?
- What does it mean to live as a follower of Jesus in a world that doesn’t always recognize Him as King?
In this message, you’ll discover:- Why Paul and Silas were described as people who “turned the world upside down”
- How God can work through a few faithful people, even in the face of strong opposition
- Why we can trust God to be working in people's hearts before we ever share the gospel
- How Paul used Scripture to point people to Jesus as the Christ and King
- Why Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection are central to the good news
- How Christ’s love and the call of His kingdom compel His followers to impact the world
More than anything, Acts 17 points us to Jesus, the suffering Messiah, the risen Savior, and the King who rules with law, love, and life. Because of what Christ has done for us, we are not called to change the world through our own strength or influence. We are called to be faithful, share the gospel, open the Scriptures, and trust God with the results.You may feel like you don’t have enough influence, enough people, or enough courage to make a difference. But Acts 17 reminds us that God has never needed the masses to accomplish His purposes. He can use ordinary people who are willing to faithfully point others to Jesus.What if God wants to use you to turn your world upside down?40 min - Neighborhoods to Nations: Good News for All People
What does it take to truly know Jesus and who is the gospel really for? In Acts 16, Paul and Silas bring the gospel to Philippi, where God reaches people from completely different backgrounds: a successful and religious woman, a spiritually oppressed slave girl, and an apathetic jailer. Their stories remind us that the gospel is not limited by our status, struggles, knowledge, or past.
The gospel is for religious people who are seeking answers, for those trapped in darkness and spiritual bondage, and for those who may feel indifferent toward God. Lydia’s heart is opened as she hears the truth. A slave girl experiences freedom through the power of Jesus. And a jailer, confronted by the suffering and faith of Paul and Silas, asks, “What must I do to be saved?”
The answer is simple and life-changing: “Believe in the Lord Jesus.”
In this message, we’ll consider:
- Why the gospel is for all people
- The difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him
- How Jesus brings freedom to those trapped in darkness
- Why salvation cannot be earned through intelligence, strength, or morality
- How the suffering and faithfulness of believers can point others to Christ
- What it means to believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior
Jesus is the ultimate example of repaying evil with good. Through His death and resurrection, He offers forgiveness, freedom, rescue, and eternal life to everyone who believes.
Have you truly trusted in Jesus or are you only familiar with Him? Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.📖 Scripture: Acts 16:11–4041 min - Neighborhoods to Nations: God’s GuidanceWhat do you do when God changes your plans? In Acts 15–16, Paul and his team experience disagreements, closed doors, unexpected changes, and a new direction, but through it all, God is still working.This sermon explores the providence of God: His active care, control, and guidance over everything He has created. Even when we don't understand why God says no, we can trust that He is good, wise, and leading us somewhere we cannot yet see.Following Jesus means holding our rights and our plans with open hands and trusting God with whatever comes next. We may not know where we're going, but we can know who is leading us.In this message:
- How to keep pursuing Jesus when plans change
- Why disagreements don't have to stop God's mission
- How to surrender our rights for the sake of others
- What to do when God closes a door
- Why a closed door may be God's redirection
- How to trust God's providence when we don't understand it
- Why every Christian is called to join the mission of the gospel
📖 Scripture: Acts 15:36–16:1042 min - Neighborhoods to Nations: Grace AloneHow can we be saved?In Acts 15, the early church faces an important question: Do we have to be a good enough person, follow enough rules, or do enough good things to be saved? The answer is clear: salvation comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone.This sermon explores why the gospel must be clear, why we can rest in what Jesus has already done, and how God's grace frees us from the pressure of trying to earn His love or prove ourselves. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live, died for our sins, and rose from the grave so that anyone who trusts in Him can be saved.But grace doesn't just change how we are saved, it changes how we live with one another. Because we have been given grace, we are called to pursue unity, lay down our freedoms when necessary, and love others well for the sake of the gospel.The question for each of us is: Are we trying to earn what Jesus freely gives, or are we willing to rest in His grace? In this message:
- Why the gospel needs to be clear
- Why we cannot earn our salvation through good works
- What it means to be saved by grace through faith
- How Jesus carries the burden we could never carry
- Why Christians are called to pursue unity
Scripture: Acts 15:1-3540 min - Neighborhoods to Nations: Enduring for the GospelHave you ever wondered if your faith could survive real opposition — or if good news is only "good" until it costs you something? In this message from Acts 14, we follow Paul and Barnabas as they carry the gospel into three cities — Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe — and discover that the good news of Jesus doesn't spread because life gets easier. It spreads because people keep showing up, keep speaking boldly, and keep loving others even when it costs them everything.This message speaks directly to anyone wrestling with questions like:
- What do you do when speaking the truth makes people turn on you?
- Can you really know God through creation, or do you need "religious" language to find Him?
- Is it possible to stand firm in what you believe without losing your compassion for people who disagree with you?
- Why do bad things keep happening to people who are trying to do good?
- What does it look like to keep going after you've been hurt by the very people you were trying to help?
Whether you grew up in church, walked away from it, or have never set foot inside one, this sermon offers an honest look at what it costs and what it's worth to live for something bigger than yourself.In this message, you'll discover:- Why endurance, not perfection, is what faith actually requires
- How to thoughtfully connect with people who don't share your beliefs
- The difference between being liked and being faithful
- Why community and belonging matter for lasting change
- How Jesus is the reason this kind of love and courage is even possible
More than anything, this sermon points to Jesus, the One whose grace reaches people no matter how far gone they think they are, and who calls His people to carry that same grace to others, no matter the cost.40 min - Neighborhoods to Nations: To the Ends of the Earth
What actually moves people to change their entire life?
In this message from Acts 13, we look at the early church's mission to take the gospel from neighborhoods to nations, and ask a simple but important question: why do people move? Most of the time, people move to get something: a job, a promotion, more comfort, a fresh start. But every so often, someone moves not to get something, but to give something away. That's exactly what we see happen through Paul and Barnabas as they carry the message of Jesus into new territory.
This message speaks directly to anyone wrestling with questions like:
- What's actually worth reshaping my whole life around?
- Is there real forgiveness for the things I've done, or just more rules to follow?
- How do I know the story of Jesus is actually true, and not just a legend?
- What's the difference between religion and the gospel?
- Is there hope for me, no matter my past or where I come from?
Whether you've followed Jesus for years, walked away from faith, or you're just trying to figure out what you actually believe, this sermon traces one thread through the entire Old Testament to show how it all points to Jesus.
In this message, you'll discover:
- Why the gospel is a message of steadfast love, even when we're the ones who wander
- The "great exchange" John the Baptist preached, and why Jesus is described as the one who is better
- Why the resurrection of Jesus isn't a legend, but is based on eyewitness fact
- The difference between the sin of rebellion and the sin of religion, and why both need the same solution
- Why the gospel demands a response, and why it's meant for every person, no exceptions
More than anything, this message points to Jesus, the one the whole Old Testament was pointing toward, who came to seek and save the lost so that no matter your past, your doubts, or your questions, there is real, everlasting hope for you.36 min - Evangelism as Exiles: Not the EndWhat do we do when we know difficult days are coming, but we don’t know when they’ll end? In the final message of our Daniel series, we explore Daniel 12 and the hope God gives us in the middle of uncertainty, suffering, and waiting. Daniel reminds us that while the end times will bring difficulty, they will also bring deliverance, resurrection, and the return of Jesus.This message speaks directly to questions like:
- Is there hope beyond suffering and death?
- What does the Bible say about the end times and resurrection
- How can we know that God will ultimately deliver His people
- What does it mean to faithfully wait for Jesus?
- How should the hope of eternity change the way we live today? In this message, you’ll discover:
- Why believers can have hope even in difficult times
- What the “Book of Life” means and how we can have our names written in it
- Why death is not the end for those who trust in Jesus
- How God’s justice and love meet perfectly at the cross
- Why we are called to shine as lights and share the Gospel
- How to live faithfully when we don’t have all the answers
Ultimately, Daniel 12 points us to Jesus, the One who was slain for our sins, gives us eternal life, and promises that He is coming again. We may not know exactly when the end will come, but we know it is coming. Until then, we are called to live with hope, perseverance, and faithfulness.42 min - Evangelism as Exiles: Part of God’s Plan
What do you do when you’re facing something you can’t control and you don’t know what’s going to happen next? Daniel 11 reminds us that even when life feels confusing, uncertain, or overwhelming, God is still in control. He doesn’t just know what is coming, He directs history according to His purposes, and His promises can be trusted.
In this message from Daniel 11, Pastor Ryan walks through one of the most detailed and unusual chapters in the Bible. Daniel is given a vision describing kingdoms, wars, rulers, and events that would unfold hundreds of years into the future. As we look back at history and see these things happen just as God said they would, we’re reminded that God is faithful from generation to generation.
This message speaks directly to anyone wrestling with questions like:
- Can I really trust God when I don’t know what’s coming next?
- What do I do when life feels uncertain or overwhelming?
- Is there evidence that God is who He says He is?
- How can I trust God when the world feels chaotic?
- What hope do I have when it seems like evil is winning?
Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years, have doubts about faith, or are simply searching for evidence that God is real, Daniel 11 offers a powerful reason to trust and believe. God has proven Himself trustworthy throughout history, and the same God who was faithful to Daniel is faithful today.In this message, you’ll discover:- How Daniel 11 points to God’s sovereignty over history
- Why fulfilled prophecy gives us reason to trust God
- How God’s faithfulness can strengthen our faith in uncertain seasons
- Why evil and earthly kingdoms will never have the final word
- How Jesus gives us hope for the future
More than anything, this message points us to Jesus, the One who fulfilled God’s promises, conquered death through His resurrection, and gives us confidence that God will finish what He has promised. Whatever you are carrying today, you can trust Him with it.If you’re searching for hope, wrestling with doubt, or simply trying to make sense of a world that often feels uncertain, this message is an invitation to look at the evidence, trust in God’s faithfulness, and believe in Jesus.43 min - Evangelism as Exiles: The Seen and The Unseen
Why does life sometimes feel like one battle after another? Is there more going on than what we can see? And if God hears our prayers, why do some answers seem to take so long?
In this message from Daniel 10, we explore the reality that life isn't only shaped by what we can see. While we often focus on the struggles right in front of us, the Bible reveals that there's a deeper spiritual battle taking place and that we're not left to fight it alone.
Whether you're feeling discouraged, waiting on God, or simply wondering if prayer really makes a difference, this message offers hope that Jesus is greater than every fear, every struggle, and every unseen battle. You'll discover why you can trust God even when life doesn't make sense, how to pray when you're overwhelmed, and how to find peace in the middle of uncertainty.
In this message, you'll learn:
- Why life can feel like a constant battle
- How to trust God when you can't see what He's doing
- Why prayer still matters, even when answers seem delayed
- How Jesus brings hope in the middle of fear and uncertainty
Scripture: Daniel 10
42 min
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