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How do we share our faith in a world that desperately needs hope?

Continuing in Acts 2, Pastor Lucas Chance examines the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in the birth of the early church and challenges us to become bold witnesses for Jesus.

This message introduces two sets of ABCs for sharing your faith.

Admit. Believe. Confess. These are the simple foundations of responding to the gospel: admitting our need for a Saviour, believing that Jesus is Lord and Messiah, and confessing our faith in Him.

Then comes the challenge of sharing that gospel with others:

Assume. Build Bridges. Convert to the First Down.

Assume that people are hungry for the hope and genuine relationship found in Christ. Build bridges instead of walls by finding common ground and developing authentic relationships. And don't worry about getting someone all the way to the finish line—help them take the next step.

Evangelism isn't always about one dramatic moment. Sometimes it's about faithfully loving someone, having another conversation, building another bridge and helping move the ball another ten yards.

You may not get the touchdown—but you can help make the first down.

In Acts 2, we see the Holy Spirit come upon the disciples at Pentecost and the church launched with power. But what does Pentecost mean for followers of Jesus today?

Nathan Trudeau challenges us to embrace the Holy Spirit's presence and power in our everyday lives. We need His wisdom, His guidance, His transforming work, and His power to live as witnesses for Jesus.

We were never meant to do life—or the Christian life—on our own. The question is: Are we using the advantage Jesus has given us?

Actively Waiting | Pastor Lucas Chance

Jesus told His disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit—but waiting didn't mean doing nothing.

In Acts 1, we see a group of believers who waited with purpose. They gathered, prepared, obeyed, learned, and remained ready for what God would do next.

In this message, Pastor Lucas Chance challenges us to rethink what it means to wait on God. Biblical waiting is active waiting—trusting God's timing while faithfully doing what He has already called us to do.

What are you doing while you wait?

Jesus is King—and His kingdom is still expanding.

As Pastor Lucas Chance leads us from the Gospel of Luke into Acts, we discover that Acts is really part two of the story. Jesus has risen from the dead, ascended to heaven, and sent the Holy Spirit to empower His followers.

When the disciples ask Jesus about restoring the kingdom, He redirects their attention to something more important: the mission. They are to receive the power of the Holy Spirit and become His witnesses to the ends of the earth.

That calling hasn't changed.

This message challenges us to stop focusing primarily on our own problems, distractions, and circumstances and instead ask: Am I staying on mission?

Jesus is still King. His Spirit is still working. His kingdom is still advancing—and He has chosen us to be His witnesses.

As we conclude our summer journey through the Gospels, Pastor Lucas Chance reminds us that Jesus is “the light of the world” (John 8:12)—and that He has called His followers to be the light of the world as well.

The transition from the Gospels into Acts shows us what happens when ordinary people allow the Holy Spirit to work through them. We aren't responsible for producing the results; we're called to faithfully shine wherever God places us.

Through stories of ministry, persecution, and unexpected transformation, Pastor Lucas challenges us to look at the darkness around us not as something to fear, but as an invitation to bring the light of Jesus.

You may not feel qualified. You may know your own failures and weaknesses. But God doesn't require a perfect mirror to reflect His light.

Where there is darkness, that's your invitation to be the light.

Faith Matters More

Nathan Trudeau | John 4:43–54

In John 4:43–54, a royal official comes to Jesus desperate for his son's healing. Jesus challenges him to move beyond simply seeking a miracle and to trust His word.

Nathan Trudeau explores this second sign in John's Gospel and what it teaches us about genuine faith. Jesus' miracles point beyond themselves—they reveal who He is and call us to believe.

The royal official takes Jesus at His word, returns home, and discovers that his son has been healed. His entire household then believes.

This message challenges us to trust Jesus even when we cannot yet see the outcome—and to allow that faith to shape our homes, our work, and the next generation.

The In-Between

George Krahn | John 3:1–21

Nicodemus came to Jesus with questions, but Jesus gave him something far more important: an invitation to new life.

In this message, George Krahn explores Nicodemus's encounter with Jesus and the evidence of a life being changed. From approaching Jesus at night to eventually standing openly at His burial, Nicodemus's story reminds us that the work of the Spirit can sometimes happen quietly, over time.

George also reflects on his own story and challenges us to remember our “in-between”—the place between who we once were and who we are becoming because of Jesus.

I was one way. Now I’m completely different. And the thing that happened in between was Jesus.

Our stories matter. They can point others to Jesus and give future generations a testimony of what God has done.

Jesus is coming back. But Jesus never asked us to predict when—only to be ready.

In Luke 12:35–40, Nathan Trudeau explores what it means to joyfully anticipate Jesus’ return. Rather than living in fear or speculation, we are called to remain awake, faithful, and hopeful as we follow Jesus.

Because Jesus is coming back, our suffering is temporary, our mission matters, and we can have hope in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Be ready. Joyfully anticipate His return.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:24] Luke 12:35–40 — Be Ready

[04:30] The Servants Who Were Waiting

[06:39] A Constant State of Readiness

[09:46] Be Ready for His Return

[12:16] Joyfully Anticipate Jesus

[13:31] Jesus Is Coming Back

[16:59] The Gospel Is Good News

[18:34] Living With Hope and Purpose

[21:06] “He’s on the Move”

[23:30] Hope in the Midst of Suffering

[25:18] Hope That Helps Us Grieve

[27:18] Staying Awake and Watchful

[29:11] We Are Not Alone

[31:38] Prayer and Response

Speaker: Nathan Trudeau
Series: Summer in the Gospels
Scripture: Luke 9:10–17

Jesus didn't simply feed the five thousand—He invited His disciples to participate in the miracle.

In this message from Luke 9, we learn that God often chooses to work through ordinary people with limited resources. The miracle of the loaves and fish points beyond physical provision to Jesus, the Bread of Life, who alone satisfies our deepest spiritual need.

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17; John 6:23-35; Matthew 16:25

(00:00) Introduction

(00:32) Summer in the Gospels

(03:47) Reading Luke 9:10–17

(05:31) The Disciples See an Impossible Problem

(08:33) Thinking Like the Kingdom

(11:47) God Works Through Our Limitations

(14:50) God Doesn't Need Us—He Wants Us

(17:43) Your Small Offering Matters

(19:54) A Personal Story of Doubt and Faith

(22:53) Are You Using What God Has Given You?

(25:47) Jesus Is the Bread of Life

(29:18) Following Jesus Brings Transformation

(31:54) Two Questions to Take Home

(33:14) Prayer and Invitation

Jesus crossed to the other side for one person. In this encouraging message, guest speaker Jason Dreijer reminds us that Christ still pursues people today, restoring identity, renewing minds, and establishing His Kingdom in every area of our lives. Learn why right believing leads to right living and why God's invitation is always personal.