Podcasts about mission acts

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron preaches this main point: The reward of a life on mission is worth everything you have to give.

RM Swale Sunday - Boldness for Mission - Acts 4 - Matt Spocchia - May 31 2026 by Faversham Community Church

The Church on Mission (Acts 1-18) // The mission of Jesus is for his church to teach, to train, to equip and to send, in order to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The Church doesn't exist merely as a social club. She has been redeemed and set aside for a purpose. She has a mission to carry out: to draw every soul closer to Jesus in faith. How important is that mission? Important enough that God promises to provide the necessary workers to equip his Church to carry it out.

Chased. Opposed. Misunderstood. Beaten. These are the realities Paul, Barnabus, and the early church faced as they went on mission with Jesus, spreading the Gospel. Their call and courage to face all they faced came from hearts that were captured by Jesus, and because of that, people were transformed. It makes me wonder if I have too much to lose to be on mission with Jesus. Am I treasuring something more than I treasure the Gospel? What has my heart, really? How can I ensure my heart is capture by Christ more than anything else?

In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas experience misunderstanding, suffering, perseverance, and ultimately the strengthening of the church — reminding us that God works through both miracles and hardships to shape a story worth sharing, and that the gospel most powerfully moves forward through ordinary people who faithfully point others to Jesus.

Persevering in the mission and having lasting kingdom impact requires a posture that is rooted in dependence on the Holy Spirit. When God moves, you must resist the temptation to absorb the platform and remain steady through both praise and persecution. Over time, real impact comes as you faithfully multiply what God has done in you into others.

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Empowered for Mission Acts 1:1-11 Pastor Phil Rushton

ISRAEL'S MISSION (Acts 13:14-25) Today's lesson is about Paul beginning his first missionary journey. It is when we know the will of God, and we are obedient to it, that there is no challenge too great, no danger too hard to face, the key is seeking and finding the will of God. The question becomes how do you decide when and where to move in the work of Lord? Certainly, for most believers, the most difficult part is separating the desire of our own heart from the desires of the Lord. Sometimes they coincide, and sometimes they don't. Seeking the Lord's will is something each Christian should be doing on a daily basis. Finding the Lord's will is the result of quiet, careful, meditation on the Word of God with a surrendered heart, and an open ear. So how do you know which way is right? Ask these questions: 1) Is your heart in a condition that can even hear the will of God? In other words, are you speaking from a surrendered heart that is fully obedient to God?   2) Have you prayed and asked God to reveal the sin that is in your heart, and then confessed and repented of it? If there is unconfessed and unrepented sin in your life, that sin will keep you from hearing God's will. 3) Have you searched God's Word for the answer to your question of God's will for your life? The answer to most of life's questions can be found in the Scriptures that God has given us.   4) Have you prayed about the question and then listened for God's response, or have you simply told God the answer you want to hear?   5) Is what you want meeting the purpose of Christ for this church being here, or for you still being on this earth? For example, Will it bring lost people to know Him?   6) Are you willing to accept God's answer, whatever it may be?   Click on the link below to hear a message on how Finding the Lord's will is the result of quiet, careful, meditation on the Word of God with a surrendered heart, and prayer with an open ear. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Big Idea: The Resurrection provides exactly what we need to carry out the Mission of the Resurrected Savior! 1. Your Reality Needs the Resurrection (1-3) 2. Your Resources Flow from the Resurrection (4-5) 3. Your Response is Defined by the Resurrection (6-11)

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What if a simple act of kindness could open the door for someone to encounter Jesus? In this message from the Family on Mission series, Pastor Chuck Maher explores how everyday kindness can become a powerful tool for sharing the love of Christ and the message of the Gospel.

When persecution scattered the early church in Acts 8, it looked like the mission was falling apart. Instead, the gospel spread further than ever — into Samaria, toward Africa, and beyond every barrier people thought couldn't be crossed. In this message, we explore how God advances his mission through opposition, how ordinary believers participate, and how faith becomes visible even when the results are mixed. If you've ever wondered how to stay faithful when pressure rises, this passage offers clarity, courage, and hope.#Acts8 #WhenOppositionExpandsTheMission #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #ChurchUnderPressure #Faithfulness #GospelMovement #HolySpirit #GreatCommission #Persecution #ChristianLeadership #BiblicalPreaching #MissionOfGod #ChristianGrowth #BookOfActs

Acts 20:17-35Rev. Matt Rice

Anthony Gammage preaches on Acts 13:1–5; 14:21-23 on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

What does it mean to be devoted to the Mission? To learn more, check out our companion podcast (MERCYhouse Podcast) or visit us at mercyhouse365.org

World Mission Sunday: The Cost of Global Mission

Through storms, shipwrecks, vipers, and more, God displays His sovereign power and saving grace, assuring us that His mission will not fail and freeing us to trust His providence, obey in faith, and act boldly as Christ's witnesses. Speaker: Barry Usher

Acts 14:1-7

As we saw in our last section, people who were in bondage to the occult are freed and made whole. They leave these practices and idolatry to follow the living God. The Gospel transforms the way we live and those things that we thought were worthwhile become meaningless in light of the cross. When this […]

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This powerful exploration of Acts 18-19 takes us deep into the heart of what it means to grow in faith through humble correction and discipleship. We encounter two remarkable stories: Apollos, an eloquent and passionate teacher who only knew part of the gospel message, and a group of disciples in Ephesus who had never heard of the Holy Spirit. What makes these accounts so compelling is not just the gaps in their knowledge, but how correction was given and received. Priscilla and Aquila didn't publicly embarrass Apollos—they took him aside privately and explained the way of God more accurately. This respectful, honoring approach to correction becomes a model for us all. The result? Apollos went on to powerfully proclaim the complete gospel, and the Ephesian disciples were baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues and prophesying. We're reminded that our faith journey requires ongoing strengthening and establishing—it's not a one-time event but a continuous process of growth. The passage challenges us to examine our own lives: Are we teachable? Do we humbly receive correction? And when we need to correct others, do we do so with love and respect? The dramatic encounter with the seven sons of Sceva serves as a sobering reminder that we need a personal relationship with Jesus—not just knowledge about Him. Finally, we're called to remove every avenue of demonic influence from our lives, just as the Ephesian believers burned their magic books. When we do this, the Word of the Lord grows mightily and prevails in our lives.

Message from Andrew Hopper on September 21, 2025

This Sunday, we returned to our study of the book of Acts, Luke's second volume in the New Testament. As we return to the book of Acts, I want to remind you of a key truth this morning. Luke is recording for us the activity of the Triune God in advancing His mission through his church. This is not merely the story of a remarkable human religious movement. Luke does not want us to read the book of Acts as a biography of a human missionary movement. This is the sovereign hand of the Triune God fulfilling His promises in all of the Scriptures to bring the nations to Himself through His Son.    Acts is a record of the unstoppable mission of God to reach the nations with the gospel. This is why New Testament scholar, Alan Thompson entitles his commentary on Acts, “The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus: Luke's Account of God's Unfolding Plan." He writes, “Luke is drawing attention to the continued outworking of God's saving purposes specifically in the inaugurated kingdom of God through the reign of the Lord Jesus . . . The focus of the book of Acts is actually on God.” (The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus, 29). Friends, the news often rattles believers. The culture wars have throughout history shaken Christians. It feels at times that evil will win. But as Luke will show, the promises and prophecies of God never fail. It is in the darkness of the world that Christ shines His light, and as He said, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Let's pray together that God would fill our hearts with clarity of purpose and confident hope. The message is called "God's Church for God's Mission" and we will look at Acts 13:1-4. Let's worship together!

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What unites us as followers of Jesus goes far deeper than shared interests or backgrounds—it is the reconciling power of Christ. In this message from Acts 3:1–10, we're reminded that through the cross, the walls of division have been torn down and a new family has been created. No longer strangers or outsiders, we are fellow citizens of God's kingdom and members of His household.This unity isn't surface-level; it's built on the humility and sacrifice of Christ, who brings near those once far away. As God's people, we are called to embody this radical welcome—loving, serving, and carrying one another's burdens as a living temple of the Holy Spirit. Discover what it means to step into our everyday mission as a church marked by reconciliation, unity, and love.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Jason Hansen continues our series in the book of Acts.Learn more about us at ⁠anchorchurchgilbert.com⁠.Do you have any questions about the sermon? Text them to 480-757-7553.

Looking at lessons from Acts 6:1-7, pastor Luke shared why organization is a tool of the Holy Spirit.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Sunday June 15, 2025 at the Hub City Church Living for the Father's Mission | Acts 14:1-28 World Upside Down | a series through the book of Acts Sermon by Matt Davidson | Student's Pastor Sermon Notes: Acts 13:2-3 #1: Every Christian should be LIVING for and striving to FULFILL the FATHER'S MISSION by His grace. John 20:21 #2: All Christians should DILIGENTLY DISCIPLE their children and “spiritual children,” which includes TEACHING them to consider and live for ETERNAL things. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 // Matthew 28:19-20 #3: Christians should EXPECT the Gospel to DIVIDE, but should PERSEVERE through it for the sake of continued Gospel PROCLAMATION. John 15:18-21 // Matthew 10:21-23 Take Away: Children (and really all Christians) are to be SENT out into the WORLD like ARROWS out of a WAR-BOW. Psalm 127:3-5 The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God. Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

A challenge we often face is the ability to focus on a target and hit it. We may be able to see the target, but there is a reason why competitions are held in accuracy. In the book of acts we have seen a target come into focus when it comes to Church Structure. How God planned, and designed the church to function for His glory above all else. As a church we want to walk in accordance with the word of God, that we in this local expression of the Body of Christ may bring Him glory, honor, and worship that is due His name. In Acts chapters 1-6 we see the gathering of the church in its original formation. From chapter 7-14 we see the spread of the church from the Jew to the Samaritan, to the Gentile! Just as Jesus proclaimed and called them to do in Acts 1:8. Finally we see the establishment of churches throughout the known world with structure, leadership and focus on the mission in Acts 14-28. Join us this weekend for this 10,000 foot view of the church in acts as we continue to grow as a local church! - Pastor Ben For Scripture, notes, upcoming events, & more: http://bible.com/events/49431691

Acts 1: 3-5

I just heard a story this week from one in our congregation who had a person show up at his door looking for answers. How did he know where to go? How did he know he would care? Because of the consistency of this person’s life AND his commitment to always speak the truth in love. While we don’t have control over a person’s reception of the message of the Messiah, we can sow seeds and pray diligently for God to do His work in the person’s heart to open their eyes. Then, when the person is ready, they know who to come to, and we can play a part in the eye-opening by sharing Jesus as the Messiah. We are wrapping up the final text of Acts this weekend. Paul is under house arrest and gathers the leaders and later a larger group of influential people. He spends an entire day trying to convince them of the kingdom of God and of Jesus the Messiah. Some are convicted, but still others are blinded. Paul didn’t pick and choose with whom he shared this truth; he shared it with everyone who showed up. Who is it that you can influence? Pray for opportunities — that God would open your eyes to when and where you should be speaking truth in love. Let’s be a church in which everyone humbly prays, “God, open my eyes,” then is ready to move as God leads. Key Scripture: Acts 28:30-31 - "He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance." For Scripture, notes, upcoming events, & more: http://bible.com/events/49424177

Message from Caleb Crittendon on May 11, 2025

We have an enemy. One who desires our demise, hates the image we are made in, and seeks to destroy us in whatever way he can. For many believers in Jesus today there is a blindness to this reality, and it is time we opened our eyes to the schemes of the devil. When we become aware of his attacks it helps us to see the powerful authority of Jesus, and our safety within Him. The attacks against us are not often the ones we want to claim. Flat tires, burnt tongues from hot coffee, and accidental auto-corrects are tough to blame Satan for, because in scripture we see him being much more cunning. Instead of just using frustrating inconveniences, he often uses distractions, half-truths, and manipulations through shame in order to bring us down. This is where our strength and ability is often weak, but our Lord who is with us is the strength in our weakness that we can boast in! Paul, coming to the end of his journey to Rome, could have easily been distracted by what were potentially attacks to discourage him. He was shipwrecked, snake bitten, and imprisoned. These struggles would take most of us out today! He also was seen as a god by people who worshipped many false gods. He could have easily bought into the lie for his own glory, as most people would. Instead we see Paul remain focused for the Glory of God. He did this because He understood the ever present truth that God had penned through him in Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Join us for church this weekend at Mitchell Berean as we step into the last chapter of our study though Acts. -Pastor Ben Key Verse - Acts 28:15 (NIV) - "The brothers and sisters there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged." For Scripture, notes, upcoming events, & more: http://bible.com/events/49424175

Gary Bassham

"When life gives you lemons…” We all know the saying. It’s supposed to end with something like “make lemonade!”, but for many of us that is not the typical. We instead dwell in the sour and bitter taste of the struggle we are in. Why do we do this? Is it because we are too pessimistic and need an optimistic reboot? Maybe…but it is far more likely that we simply had the wrong focus before we got into the struggle. When storms of life rage against us, battering us with wave after wave of painful struggle we see the masks come off, and the truth about us revealed. Storms show our real character, our faith, and our priorities. This week as we study through Acts 27 we get to see Paul and Luke go through a literal storm that gives us great insight into the the typical reactions we have to struggle. We see fear, hopelessness, panic, and pride all rise quickly to the surface. We also see leadership, integrity, faith, and heavenly focus show up! In this contrasting reaction set we can find the right way for us and believers to walk through life’s storms. Join us for service at 8AM or 11AM to dive into God’s word together as a church family! See you Sunday! - Pastor Ben Key Verse - Acts 27:25 (NIV) - "So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me." For Scripture, upcoming events, & more: http://bible.com/events/49414347

What does it look like to be a Christian on Mission? This week Pastors Tim and Johnny talk continue there conversation of Paul but how he lived his life on mission. Everywhere Paul went he displayed generosity, discipleship and the Gospel News. Paul didn't allow the details (or lack there of) to stop by but we see that no matter what he dealt with he continued to move forward.Today's scripture passage is found in Acts 21WANT SHOW NOTES OF TODAY'S EPISODE FOR A SMALL GROUP, TEACHING, ETC.?Show Notes - EP.14WANT MORE CONTENT?Click the link below to see the teaching that's tied to this podcastYoutube.com/genesischurchorlando.comwww.genesischurchorlando.com/sermonsGOT QUESTIONS?DM us on our Instagram and/or TikTok or email us at postsundaypodcast@gmail.comLIKE, SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5 star REVIEW on Spotify & iTunes.PSP Social Media at:Instagram: @postsundaypodcastYoutube.com/postsundaypodcastTiktok: @postsunday.podcastTwitter: @postsundaypodcastThread: @postsundaypodcast

In Acts 8, we see that everywhere Jesus goes, joy follows. This Sundays message unpacks how ordinary people bring revival to unlikely places.

In Acts 2:47, we see a church where God is at work—adding to their number daily as lives are transformed by the gospel. This week, we're talking about the heartbeat of mission: joining God in what He's already doing, making room for growth, and stepping into bold faith for those around us. Together, we'll discover how to live as highways of grace, bringing the hope of Jesus to our city one life at a time.

This week, Pastor Mike unpacks the significance of Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit was poured out. The Spirit empowers all believers, not just a select few, to share the gospel. Equally, we see the importance of unity in diversity and the importance of seeking the Holy Spirit.