"From Stones to Scattering: The Cost and Expansion of the Gospel"

Description: Acts 7 and 8 mark a turning point—where the gospel collides with fierce opposition, and the Church is forced out of its comfort zone into its true calling. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, stands trial and delivers a Spirit-filled, history-defining message. With boldness, he confronts the hardness of Israel’s heart and calls them to repentance. The response? Rage. Stones fly. Stephen sees heaven open.

But the enemy’s attempt to silence the gospel only spreads it. Acts 8 shows that what man meant for destruction, God used for distribution. Saul begins his rampage—but so does the Church’s movement beyond Jerusalem. Philip preaches in Samaria, unclean spirits flee, and an Ethiopian official encounters the saving message of Jesus on a desert road.

This sermon walks through the cost of conviction and the beauty of obedience. From the courage of Stephen to the obedience of Philip, these chapters reveal a gospel that cannot be confined—and a God who works powerfully through both persecution and personal encounters.

If you’ve ever wondered how God uses pain, pressure, or the unexpected to move His people forward, Acts 7–8 makes it clear: the Church was never meant to stay still.

"Strengthening the Core: Servanthood, Strategy, and Spiritual Authority"

Description: As the Church rapidly expands, so do the challenges. Acts 6 reveals the early Church’s first internal conflict—an issue of neglected widows and cultural division. But rather than derail the movement, this moment becomes a masterclass in Spirit-led leadership and godly delegation. The apostles refuse to be distracted from prayer and preaching, and seven faithful men are appointed to serve—with Stephen at the forefront.

This sermon dives into how Acts 6 marks a turning point: the Church matures, its structure strengthens, and its mission sharpens. We’ll explore how godly order fuels growth, how servanthood is never second-class, and how Stephen’s character—full of faith, wisdom, and power—sets the stage for revival through persecution.

Acts 6 reminds us that leadership isn’t about control—it’s about calling. When the Church embraces Spirit-filled service at every level, it becomes unstoppable. This is more than an administrative adjustment; it’s a divine strategy for multiplication.

"Holy Fear and Holy Fire: Purity, Power, and Perseverance"

Description: Acts 5 is where the holiness of God meets the boldness of the early Church—and the results are both awe-inspiring and terrifying. When Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Holy Spirit, judgment falls swiftly, reminding the Church that God’s presence is not to be played with. This isn’t just a cautionary tale—it’s a wake-up call: the Spirit that empowers also purifies.

Yet, even as fear grips the people, miracles multiply. The apostles heal the sick, cast out demons, and preach with power. And when religious leaders strike back—imprisoning the apostles and threatening them to stay silent—God sends an angel to open prison doors. The Church responds not with retreat, but with resolve: “We must obey God rather than men.”

This message unpacks a chapter of holy tension: between reverence and power, persecution and perseverance, opposition and unstoppable growth. Acts 5 reminds us that the Church is not a safe institution—it’s a Spirit-filled movement that shakes the world. And the question still echoes today: Will we live with holy fear? Will we walk in holy fire?