GET UP | Acts 9:32–43 | Matt Swisshelm | Oceanside Community Church What do you do when you’re facing a situation that feels impossible? In Acts 9:32–43, Peter encounters two lives marked by seemingly impossible circumstances: Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years, and Tabitha, a faithful servant whose death left her community grieving. Through these two powerful moments, we see that Jesus brings life into impossible situations, and His work in one person can lead others to faith. In this message, Matt Swisshelm unpacks six truths from this passage: Jesus has authority over what holds us down. Jesus gets the glory—not the vessel. Faith responds to grace with action. A life of service leaves evidence behind. When the church doesn’t know what to do, it can still pray. God’s work in one person can awaken an entire community. This passage calls us to trust Jesus in our struggles, take our next step of obedience, serve others faithfully, and keep praying even when circumstances seem hopeless. It reminds us that while God doesn’t promise immediate healing in every situation, we can always place our hope in Jesus, who died and rose again to bring us forgiveness and new life. By the grace of God and through the power of Jesus Christ—GET UP! 📖 Scripture: Acts 9:32–43 🎙️ Preacher: Matt Swisshelm 📍 Church: Oceanside Community Church If this message encourages you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded of the hope we have in Jesus! #OceansideCommunityChurch #GetUp #Acts9 #JesusChrist #ChristianSermon #Faith #Prayer

"From Persecutor to Preacher " | Acts 9:1–19 How far is too far for God's grace? In this message, we explore the incredible transformation of Saul, a man determined to destroy the church who encountered Jesus and had his life completely changed. Through Saul's conversion and the obedience of Ananias, we're reminded of three foundational truths: God's grace is not limited by the depth of someone's rebellion. Salvation leads to surrender. God is sovereign, and obedience doesn't require the absence of fear. Whether you've given up praying for someone because you believe they're too far gone, you're struggling to believe God could forgive your own past, or you're allowing fear to keep you from obeying God, this message is for you. No one is beyond the reach of God's grace. The same Jesus who transformed Saul is still transforming lives today! Scripture: Acts 9:1–19 | 1 Timothy 1:12–17 | Philippians 3 OCC — Love God. Love People. Make Disciples. #FromPersecutorToPreacher #Acts9 #GodsGrace #Salvation #Faith #Obedience #Jesus #Sermon

Don’t Miss the Chariot | Acts 8:26–40 | Pastor Rob Morace What if the opportunities we keep praying for are already right in front of us? In Acts 8, Philip encounters an Ethiopian official searching the Scriptures and looking for answers. Philip didn’t manufacture the moment—God did. His job was simply to be available, obey, and run toward the opportunity God had placed in front of him. Too often we pray, “God, give me an opportunity to share You,” while missing the chariots passing right beside us. A conversation about someone’s marriage. A struggle with parenting. A difficult season at work. A health concern. A financial burden. A question about faith or church. These moments may be more than conversations—they may be open doors. Philip shows us that evangelism doesn’t have to begin with having all the answers. Sometimes it begins with a good question, genuine listening, and being prepared to share the hope of Jesus. And when the opportunity came, Philip knew the Scriptures well enough to start exactly where the man was and point him to Jesus. Don’t study Scripture only for what God wants to say to you. Study so you’re ready when God wants to speak through you. You don’t have to know everything. But can you explain the Gospel? Can you tell someone what Jesus has done for you? Don’t miss the open door. Don’t miss the opportunity. Don’t miss the chariot. 📖 Scripture: Acts 8:26–40 🎙️ Pastor Rob Morace ⛪ Oceanside Community Church Join us Sundays at 9:00 AM or 10:30 AM as we continue through the book of Acts. #OceansideCommunityChurch #Acts #DontMissTheChariot #Evangelism #Gospel #Jesus #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #Faith

Amazed but Unchanged | Acts 8:4–25 What if you can be amazed by Jesus without actually being changed by Jesus? In Acts 8:4–25, we see a striking contrast between Philip and Simon. Simon spent his life using power to make people look at him, while Philip used everything God gave him to point people toward Jesus. Simon believed, was baptized, followed Philip, and was amazed by what God was doing—yet Peter tells him, “Your heart is not right before God.” This passage forces us to ask some uncomfortable questions: Do I want Jesus, or just what I think Jesus can offer me? Am I allowing Jesus to transform my life, or am I trying to fit Him into the life I’ve already chosen? And when confronted with sin, am I truly repentant—or simply afraid of the consequences? Regret says, “God, get me out of this.” Repentance says, “God, get this sin out of me.” Don’t settle for simply being amazed by Jesus. Surrender to Jesus and let Him change you. 📖 Scripture: Acts 8:4–25 🎙️ Message: Amazed but Unchanged Love God. Love People. Make Disciples.

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Outside the Box | Acts 7:1–50 | Stephen – Week 2 What if God is working—but we’re missing it because He isn’t working the way we expected? In Acts 7, Stephen stands before the religious leaders accused of speaking against the Temple, the Law, and Moses. Instead of simply defending himself, Stephen takes them on a journey through their own history—from Abraham to Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, and Solomon. Throughout their story, three questions keep appearing: Where was God working? How was God working? Did God’s people recognize it? Stephen reveals a powerful truth: God has never been confined to a building, a location, or our expectations. God met Abraham in Mesopotamia. God was with Joseph in Egypt. God appeared to Moses in Midian. God traveled with His people through the wilderness. And even when Solomon built the Temple, heaven itself could not contain Him. God was there. God was working. But His people didn’t always recognize it. In this message, we look at four truths from Stephen’s sermon: 1. God is not restricted to a place. 2. God is always working for His purpose and glory. 3. Faith trusts God even when we can’t see what He’s doing. 4. Resistance can cause us to miss what God is doing. We all have a tendency to put God in a box—our expectations, traditions, preferences, timelines, experiences, and ideas about how He is supposed to work. But God refuses to fit inside the boxes we build for Him. The question isn’t simply, “Is God working?” Maybe the better question is: “Am I willing to recognize Him when He works outside my box?” 📖 Scripture: Acts 7:1–50 🎙️ Message: Outside the Box 📚 Acts Sermon Series | Stephen – Week 2

Full Of? | Acts 6:8–15 | Stephen – Week 1 What comes out of you when the pressure rises? In Acts 6, we’re introduced to Stephen—a man who would become one of the great heroes of the early church. But Stephen didn’t begin with a platform, popularity, or position. His first assignment was simply to faithfully serve people in need. Scripture describes Stephen as full of faith, full of the Holy Spirit, full of wisdom, full of grace, and full of power. Before God expanded Stephen’s influence, He had already been shaping what was inside of him. As opposition rises, Stephen is falsely accused, brought before the council, and begins to experience suffering that looks remarkably similar to the suffering of Jesus. Yet in the moment of greatest pressure, they look at Stephen and see that his face is “like the face of an angel.” Pressure doesn’t create what’s inside of us—it reveals what’s already there. When we’re squeezed, what comes out? Anger? Bitterness? Fear? Pride? Resentment? Comparison? The need for approval? The need for control? Or faith, wisdom, grace, power, and the presence of the Holy Spirit? Maybe we’ve been pursuing it backwards. Instead of chasing influence from a place of emptiness, what if we focused on being filled with the things of God and trusted Him with the influence? The closer Stephen followed Jesus, the more he started to look like Jesus—even in his suffering. 📖 Scripture: Acts 6:8–15 🎙️ Message: Full Of? 📚 Acts Sermon Series | Stephen – Week 1 What are you full of? :::