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In Acts 11–12, we witness the unstoppable growth of the early church as the gospel spreads beyond Jerusalem into the wider world. Scattered believers preach the Lord Jesus, the hand of the Lord brings salvation, and the church grows through teaching, generosity, and steadfast faith—even in the face of persecution. This passage reminds us that growth is God's work, accomplished through His grace, His Word, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
We can experience true freedom when we depend on God, but it is an active choice we need to make every day, even when it's uncomfortable. In this message by Rora, one of our Acts Church leaders, we're reminded that in order to depend on God, we need to humble ourselves and allow God to change our hearts and lead us by His Spirit.
1. They've allowed their hearts to get fat. 2. They've allowed their ears to grow deaf. 3. They've closed their eyes to God.
Pentecost was never meant to be an upper room monument, it was meant to be a global movement.
Pentecost wasn't designed to be a one-time spark that we saw in Acts 2 that slowly fades into a memory. It's meant to be a fire we tend, feed, and grow — a fire that spreads into every corner of our lives and into every place God sends us.
The early church described in the Book of Acts is often either placed on a pedestal as the ultimate blueprint for all churches or dismissed entirely as a product of its time. But is either approach actually helpful? In this episode 108, Tim and Drew take a deep dive into what the Acts Church really was—a Spirit-led movement full of passion, generosity, and community, but also marked by conflict, growth pains, and real human struggles. They unpack how modern churches often idolize Acts 2 while ignoring the rest of the book, and challenge listeners to rethink whether Acts is meant to be copied or simply understood and applied with wisdom.This conversation explores what the modern church can learn from the early believers—especially their devotion to prayer, radical hospitality, bold obedience to the Holy Spirit, and deep fellowship with one another. While methods and models may change, the values and spiritual practices of the early church still carry weight today. Whether your church is tempted to rely too heavily on strategy or is at risk of losing its spiritual fire, this episode calls for balance, clarity, and a return to the roots of authentic, Spirit-empowered community.Get the most comfortable shirts we've ever worn!https://kingdomandwill.com/Use code: EYESONJESUS for 15% off Get all our links in one easy place! https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcastGet the Eyes on Jesus 90 Day Discernment Devotionalhttps://a.co/d/3v8963sJoin our Group on Facebook- Eyes on Jesus podcast community https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcastEmail feedback, questions or show topic ideas to eyesonjesuspodcast@outlook.comFor more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarkerDrew's church's website https://yes.online/For more information on Tim Ferrara: Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more at https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad