The Church Grows

The Church Grows

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2239281/fan_mail/new] What does a healthy, growing church really look like? In Acts 11, we discover that church growth is far more than increasing attendance. The believers at Antioch grew through the power of the Gospel, encouragement among the saints, faithful service, and sacrificial giving. As ordinary believers shared Christ, strengthened one another, and gave according to their ability, God expanded their influence far beyond their own city. This message challenges us to move beyond spectatorship and become active participants in what God is doing. The question is not, "How can the church grow?" but rather, "What am I willing to give so God can grow His church through me?" Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2239281/support]

When Your Burden Isn't Enough | Moses, Midian, and God's Breaking Process

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2239281/fan_mail/new] When your burden for God becomes greater than your dependence on God, you're headed for Midian. Moses saw the suffering of Israel and was moved to act. The burden was real. The calling was real. But burden alone could not accomplish what only God could do. Before Moses would stand before Pharaoh, God would spend forty years stripping away self-reliance, pride, and human strength in the wilderness of Midian. In this powerful message from Exodus 2, discover why God often leads burdened people through seasons of breaking, isolation, and preparation. Learn how the wilderness is not God's rejection, but God's classroom. If you've ever wondered why the burden is heavy, the road is long, or the results seem delayed, this message will remind you that God is often preparing the vessel before He pours out His power. Moses spent one day trying to deliver Israel. God spent forty years preparing Moses. The burden was necessary, but the breaking was indispensable. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2239281/support]

Am I Standing in God's Way?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2239281/fan_mail/new] When God begins to move, will we follow Him or stand in His way? In Acts 11, Peter returns from the home of Cornelius and immediately faces questions from those who struggled to accept what God was doing. Their focus was not on changed lives, the work of the Holy Spirit, or the spread of the Gospel. Their concern was that God had worked outside the boundaries of their traditions. Rather than responding with pride or defensiveness, Peter carefully explains how God had led him every step of the way. His conclusion was simple and powerful: if God was clearly at work, who was he to oppose Him? This message challenges us to examine our own hearts. Are we allowing tradition, preference, comfort, or human reasoning to keep us from following God's direction? Are we celebrating what God is doing, even when it stretches us beyond what is familiar? Join us as we discover the difference between standing in God's way and surrendering to His will. Learn how humility, obedience, and a willingness to follow God's leading can position us to be part of His work rather than a hindrance to it. This practical study from Acts 11 will challenge every believer to ask one life-changing question: Am I standing in God's way? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2239281/support]

When Order Breaks

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2239281/fan_mail/new] Temptation is not a new struggle. It began in the Garden of Eden when Satan challenged the authority of God's Word and convinced Eve to listen to a different voice. What followed was not simply a bad decision but the collapse of God's order for the home and for humanity. In this message from Genesis 3:1-7, we examine how temptation gains ground when God's Word is questioned, God's voice is ignored, and personal desire becomes more important than obedience. We will also look at Adam's silence in a moment when truth needed to be spoken and how that silence affected everything that followed. This is a message about the battle every believer faces. It is about choosing truth over feelings, obedience over desire, and faith over the promises of sin. The same enemy that worked in the Garden still works today, but God's Word remains just as true and just as powerful. Join us as we discover what happens when God's order is abandoned and how we can stand firm when temptation comes. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2239281/support]

The Visit and Validation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2239281/fan_mail/new] What happens when God prepares a heart, sends a messenger, and confirms His work through His Spirit? In this episode, we explore Acts 10:24–48 and the powerful account of Cornelius and Peter. Discover what it means to come before God ready to hear, why every true message must be centered on Jesus Christ, and how the Holy Spirit validates the work that only God can do. If you've ever wondered whether God is still moving, this study is a reminder that He is still drawing people, changing lives, and transforming hearts today. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2239281/support]