In many ways, God's chosen method of "launching" His church defies logic...or, rather, it defies our logic. Jesus dies and rises from the grave and then leaves earth and leaves His ministry in the hands of weak, scared disciples. But God grants His Spirit and, in doing so, He not only accounts for the weakness of His followers but He leverages it and uses it to amplify His message and grow the church. When we come to the end of ourselves, repent of our self-sufficiency and trust in His Spirit for provision and strength in our weakness we are more at the center of His will than at any other time of felt strength. ABOUT THIS SERIES: The Acts of the Apostles could be better titled, "The Acts of the Holy Spirit Through the Empowered Church," because it is the story of what God did through an unlikely group of people as the early church was born. God takes unlikely, weak, foolish, and unequipped people, and sends them on a mission to bring His Good News to those who are in need of it. But He doesn't send them out alone. He gives them His Holy Spirit, who unites them, strengthens them, equips them, and leads them in His wisdom to do an accomplish His will and work. Every believer is given His Spirit, and every believer is called to this mission, and together we will walk in the good works that He has prepared for us in this Unstoppable Mission: to see His glory and salvation proclaimed to the least, last, and lost from every tongue, tribe, and nation, even to the ends of the earth.

Scripture References: Acts 1:1-11

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From Series: "Acts: Saved to be Sent"

Acts 29 doesn't actually exist in the Bible...but in a way, we are the living continuation of the story of Acts in the Bible. This is our story, the story of how God’s love continues to spread through us. We are part of a long line of believers who have passed down the light of faith from generation to generation. Just like our ancestors, we have a responsibility to share this light with the world around us. We are the church, and we are called to be living examples of God’s love, forgiveness, and grace. Let us commit to being billboards for Jesus, reflecting His light in our words, actions, and relationships. Together, we can continue to build God’s kingdom and bring hope to those who need it most.

Scripture References: Romans 10:14-17

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