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? :::

A Holy Church | Acts 4:32–5:11 The early church wasn’t perfect—but it was holy. In one of the most sobering passages in the book of Acts, we see two completely different hearts on display. Barnabas demonstrates generosity flowing from a life transformed by God’s grace, while Ananias and Sapphira reveal the danger of seeking the appearance of spirituality without the reality of it. This message explores why God responded so seriously in Acts 5 and what it teaches us about His holiness, the importance of integrity, and the health of the Church today. In this message: • Why healthy churches still have unhealthy people • Why God fiercely protects the holiness of His Church • What the stories of Nadab, Achan, and Uzzah teach us about God’s presence • The danger of hypocrisy and self-worship • Why integrity matters more than image • How a healthy fear of the Lord leads to genuine spiritual life God isn’t looking for impressive Christians—He’s looking for honest ones. 📖 Scripture: Acts 4:32–5:11 If this message encouraged or challenged you, we’d love for you to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. #Acts #BookOfActs #Church #Holiness #Integrity #Faith #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #FearOfTheLord #Jesus #ChurchHealth #OCC

The Prayer That Shook the Room | Acts 4:23–31 What do you do when life pushes back? When Peter and John were threatened for preaching the name of Jesus, the early church didn’t panic—they prayed. But what they prayed for might surprise you. They didn’t ask God to remove the persecution. They asked Him for boldness to remain faithful in the middle of it. In this message from Acts 4:23–31, we’ll discover how the first believers responded to pressure by fixing their eyes on the sovereignty of God, praying with confidence, and remembering His faithfulness. If you’re facing fear, uncertainty, or opposition, this passage will encourage you to stand firm and trust the God who is still on the throne. In this message: • Why prayer should be our first response to pressure • The significance of calling God the “Sovereign Lord” • Why the early church prayed for boldness instead of comfort • How God still reminds His people of His faithfulness today • How communion points us back to the finished work of Christ If this message encourages you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope and courage today. Scripture: Acts 4:23–31 Series: Acts

We Cannot Help But Speak | Acts 4:1–22 What happens when the truth of Jesus collides with the world? In Acts 4, Peter and John are arrested—not because they did something wrong, but because they boldly proclaimed that Jesus had risen from the dead. The resurrection wasn’t just good news; it challenged everything the religious leaders believed. In this message, we’ll discover that Jesus never promised His followers an easy life. He promised that if the world rejected Him, it would reject those who follow Him. Yet He also promised the power of the Holy Spirit to give us courage, wisdom, and boldness to stand for the truth. We’ll explore: • Why the resurrection is still offensive today • Jesus’ promises about persecution and opposition • The boldness of Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit • How God uses ordinary people who have been with Jesus • What it means to live a life that “cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” Our prayer is that this message encourages you to stand firm in your faith, remain faithful to Christ, and boldly share the hope of the gospel—no matter the cost. 📖 Scripture: Acts 4:1–22 If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that the risen Jesus is worth living—and speaking—for.

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