Go Into All The World | Baptism

Go Into All The World | A Sheet Full of Surprises

A SHEET FULL OF SURPRISES Scripture: Acts 10:9–23 Runtime: ~4 min While Cornelius's men were on their way to Joppa, God was busy rearranging Peter's assumptions. A vision of a sheet full of unclean animals — and a voice telling him to eat — wasn't really about food. It was about people. And it was about to change everything. In this episode: * What the vision of the sheet meant: God dismantling the religious boundaries that had kept Jewish believers from eating with — and therefore truly engaging with — Gentiles * Why Peter's hesitation ("Surely not, Lord!") is more relatable than we might want to admit * The Spirit's direct instruction: "Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them" * An honest question: are there religious rules or unexamined assumptions that keep you from meaningfully connecting with people who don't yet follow Jesus? Reflection: Is there someone in your life the Spirit has been nudging you toward — someone you've hesitated to engage? What would it look like to go without hesitation? Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinney [https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinney] Get the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGD [https://cfhome.org/EGD] If you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org. [https://cfhome.org]

Go Into All the World | A Father Responds to an Angel

A FATHER RESPONDS TO AN ANGEL Scripture: Acts 10:1–8 Runtime: ~4 min Most of us would say we want to be spiritually open — ready to hear from God, ready to act. But when a moment like that actually comes, it's easy to rationalize, delay, or wonder if we imagined the whole thing. Cornelius didn't. This week in Acts 10, we meet a Roman centurion who built a reputation for faith before God ever asked him to do anything extraordinary — and when the extraordinary came, he moved immediately. In this episode: * Who Cornelius was: a Roman military commander stationed in Caesarea, the seat of Roman occupation — and yet, a man who led his entire household to fear God and give generously * The vision at 3 p.m.: an angel appears by name, with specific instructions — and Cornelius doesn't hesitate * Why Cornelius's posture in prayer made him ready to receive and respond * A reminder that God is already at work in the lives of people around you before you ever show up Reflection: Have you ever sensed God communicating with you in an unexpected way? How did you respond? What would it look like to respond more quickly next time? Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinney [https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinney] Get the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGD [https://cfhome.org/EGD] If you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org. [https://cfhome.org]

Go Into All The World | Joy

JOY Scripture: Acts 8:39–40 Runtime: ~3 min He went on his way rejoicing. That's the last thing we're told about the Ethiopian eunuch — and it's enough. An encounter on the road, a conversation about a confusing passage, a profession of faith, a baptism in desert water, and a life changed forever. Philip never saw him again. Sometimes that's exactly how God works. In this episode: * The contagious joy that comes from watching someone trust in Jesus for the first time — and the honor of being part of it * Why some of the most significant gospel moments are one-time encounters with people you'll never see again * How Philip kept moving — town to town, sharing the gospel wherever he went — and what that posture looks like in ordinary summer life * A timely challenge: the World Cup is bringing people from around the world. Open your eyes to the Ethiopian eunuchs right in front of you Live It Out: This week, identify one person God may be placing in your path — someone you'd normally hesitate to approach. Take one step toward them: a smile, a question, a conversation. Follow the prompting before you talk yourself out of it. Tell the Story: If someone asked you, "What is the gospel?" — could you explain it clearly in two minutes? Practice this week. Tell a trusted friend or family member the good news about Jesus in your own words. The more you rehearse it, the more natural it becomes when the moment arrives. Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinney [https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinney] Get the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGD [https://cfhome.org/EGD] If you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org. [https://cfhome.org]

Go Into All The World | Baptism

BAPTISM Scripture: Acts 8:36–38 Runtime: ~3 min Somewhere on a desert road between Jerusalem and Gaza, a man trusted in Jesus Christ. And almost immediately, he was looking out the chariot window for water. Faith moved into action. This episode explores what baptism means, why it matters, and what it might mean for you — or someone you love. In this episode: * What baptism symbolizes: cleansing, death, burial, and resurrection — the full arc of salvation in a single moment * Jesus's command to his followers to baptize as part of making disciples * The joy of being present when someone rises out of the water for the first time * A personal reflection: have you been baptized? Have you ever had the privilege of baptizing someone? Reflection: If you've been baptized, take a moment to remember it. What did that moment mean to you? If you haven't — what's standing in the way? Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinney [https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinney] Get the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGD [https://cfhome.org/EGD] If you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org. [https://cfhome.org]

Go Into All The World | The Best News Ever

THE BEST NEWS EVER Scripture: Acts 8:34–35 Runtime: ~3 min The Ethiopian eunuch asked a question: "Who is Isaiah writing about?" Philip didn't pivot to a different topic or a rehearsed presentation. He started exactly where the man was — and from that very passage, he told him the good news about Jesus. That's a skill worth having. In this episode: * Why starting with the question someone is already asking is more effective than starting with the message you came prepared to give * The gospel in one sentence: Jesus came from heaven, became a man, died on the cross, and rose again — so that anyone who trusts in him has eternal life * How to explain it simply enough for a child, clearly enough for a skeptic * An honest challenge: do you know the good news well enough to share it from the Bible? Reflection: With whom could you share the good news about Jesus this week? Pray for a specific opportunity — and for the words when it comes. Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinney [https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinney] Get the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGD [https://cfhome.org/EGD] If you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org. [https://cfhome.org]