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God's Power Sets People Free | Book of Acts | Danielle Strickland

June 21st, 2026  |  28 mins 42 secs

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Acts 16 recounts the gospel’s advance into Europe and demonstrates God’s power to free people from oppression and exploitation. The Good News of Jesus brought deliverance to those trapped by injustice then, and it still transforms lives today. This message explores this remarkable story and considers how God continues to call us to proclaim the Good News of freedom and hope.

Scripture Referenced: Acts 16:16-24

Realizing the Body of Christ | Book of Acts | Pastor Helen Kim Nowalk

June 14th, 2026  |  30 mins 57 secs

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A pivotal moment in the early church sets a powerful trajectory that continues to shape and challenge followers of Jesus today. As we continue our journey through the book of Acts, we discover how God expands His people’s understanding of who belongs in His family and calls us to remember what is truly central to following Jesus.

Scripture Referenced: Acts 10:1-15

Loosen Your Grip | Book of Acts | Pastor Redd Sevilla

June 7th, 2026  |  26 mins 9 secs

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Sometimes we hold so tightly to our own plans that we miss what God wants to do in and through us. As it has been said, “Clenched fists cannot receive what God wants to give.” This message explores how Saul, also known as Paul, learned to release his own agenda and make room for God’s mission.

Scripture Referenced: Acts 1:1-19

Power to be Witnesses | Book of Acts | Pastor Sherin Swift

May 31st, 2026  |  28 mins 16 secs

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What does it mean to be empowered as a witness in your everyday life? In Acts 8, we see Philip sharing the gospel in two very different contexts—but what can we learn from his example? Discover how the Holy Spirit guided Philip’s conversation with the Ethiopian official and how God can empower us to share the gospel wherever we go.

Scripture Referenced: Acts 8:26-35

The Meaning of Jesus | Standalone Sunday Message | Pastor Drew Hyun

May 24th, 2026  |  32 mins 1 sec

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The historical Jesus is a remarkable story - but what about the meaning of Jesus and how the early church understood Jesus? Hear what Jesus has to say about himself and how the early church gained unflinching hope by understanding his meaning.

Scripture Referenced: Luke 4:14-21

Courage Under Challenge | Book of Acts | Pastor Shauna Rushing

May 17th, 2026  |  25 mins 52 secs

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What does it mean to stand firm in faith when following Jesus brings opposition and adversity? This message reexamines the courage of the early church in Acts as a present-day call to bold and Spirit-filled living. We will be invited to move from admiring their courage to embracing a faith that remains steadfast, fearless, and faithful under challenge.

His Name | Book of Acts | Pastor Jason Gaboury

May 10th, 2026  |  29 mins 33 secs

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What does it mean to have faith in Jesus’ name, not as a formula, but as active trust in his power? This message reexamines a familiar miracle as a present-day sign. We will be invited to move from observing the story to living it, embracing a faith that restores and transforms now.

Scripture Referenced: Acts 3:11-20

The Community We All Need | Book of Acts | Pastor Rich Villodas

May 3rd, 2026  |  25 mins 49 secs

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This message continues our journey through the book of Acts, where the first followers of Jesus experienced remarkable depth and growth as they embraced a new way of life. Together, we explore four practices God uses to shape us—practices that lead us into the kind of authentic, life-giving community we long for.

Scripture Referenced: Acts 2:42-47

Filling of the Holy Spirit | Book of Acts | Pastor Redd Sevilla

April 26th, 2026  |  30 mins 14 secs

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As we continue our journey through the Book of Acts, we turn to Acts 2 to explore the filling of the Holy Spirit. Together, we discover why this gift is vital for every believer and how Jesus empowers His people through the Spirit for bold, Spirit-led mission.

Scripture Referenced: Acts 2:1-13

The Mission of Jesus Continues | Book of Acts | Pastor Rich Villodas

April 19th, 2026  |  33 mins 3 secs

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This message is Part 1 of our new sermon series on the Book of Acts that will take us through the summer. As a companion to our series on Mark, Acts shows us how Jesus invites ordinary people to carry on His mission and live out what He began.

Scripture Referenced: Acts 1