How does the world react to your faith? Do they take pieces of it and blend it with their worldly beliefs and practices? Or, do they reject it and you along with it? Paul experienced both in Ephesus and his experience should convict and encourage us all.

Faith is not a destination, it’s a journey. If Paul’s journey in Acts 16 teaches us anything it’s that we who follow Jesus are on a journey with more twists and turns than we can ever imagine but it’s worth every step.

The church doesn’t have the privilege of ignoring the murder of Charlie Kirk. He is an American Christian martyr and a brutal reminder of the war raging in our midst, whether we choose to acknowledge it or not.

In all things, the moments of triumph, as well as the moments of heartache, to God be the glory. He is our creator and sustainer. He is our gracious redeemer. He can and will use every circumstance, in every situation, to His Glory, for His Purposes, to reveal His Son and expand His Kingdom. It’s just up to us to have the eyes to see it and the perspective to appreciate it. 

Every Ministry is Unique.

Every Mission is Unique.

And Every Measure is Unique.

When we think of the Book of Acts, the twelfth chapter is not high on the list of stories recalled. However, it’s one of the most dramatic chapters in the book with more twists and turns than a day time soap opera. Acts 12 is a story of faithfulness and trust in God. It’s a story of hopelessness and pride. In this message, we consider the true peace our faith provides despite our external circumstances.

There is a great misconception in the church today. It’s a misconception leading some churches to be terrified to even touch the subject and others to be so obsessed they miss the forest for the trees. That misconception is the gift of the Holy Spirit. In week two of our “Witnesses, Part Two” series we explore the second chapter of the Book of Acts and thoroughly discuss the biblical purpose for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

We kicked off a new teaching series through the Book of Acts. Following the pattern of our previous series through the Gospel of Luke, this series also features reading every chapter and every verse of Luke’s follow up to his gospel. In this first message, we consider the firm foundation on which Jesus established the church to pursue the Kingdom of God following Jesus’ ascension.

Series: Witnesses - The Gospel and Mission According to Luke

Message: Childlike Faith, Luke 18-19a

Offered on Sunday, 6 April 2025 at The Hills Church

Series: Witnesses - The Gospel and Mission According to Luke

Message: Perspectives of Faith, Luke 17

Offered on Sunday, 30 March 2025 at The Hills Church