The Big Story | Acts - The Mission Begins

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]

Go Into All The World | Answering Questions

ANSWERING QUESTIONS Scripture: Acts 8:30–33 Runtime: ~3 min The official was reading Isaiah 53 — one of the most profound and confusing passages in the Old Testament. He understood the words but not what they meant. Philip didn't wait to be invited. He ran. What would change this summer if you moved a little faster when God nudged you? In this episode: * Why Isaiah 53 was so puzzling to Jewish readers — and what the Ethiopian eunuch couldn't have known without help * The "massive irony" at the center of the gospel: an unjust death that brings justice to the world * Why not having all the answers doesn't disqualify you from entering a spiritual conversation * The practical move: a text message, a question, a willingness to sit with someone and open the Bible together Reflection: Is there someone around you who's been asking spiritual questions? Who might God be nudging you to reach out to this week? 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]