🗣️ Paul’s Testimony Triggers Outrage – The crowd listens… until he mentions being sent to the Gentiles. Then, chaos erupts. 😡 Mob Demands His Death – They shout, throw off their cloaks, and fling dust—ready to kill him. 🏛️ Roman Intervention – The commander orders Paul to be flogged to get the truth. ⚖️ Paul […]
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🙋♂️📖 In Acts 21-22, Paul is misunderstood—accused, arrested, almost killed. But… ✝️📈 The Gospel turns misunderstanding into momentum! 👮♂️⛓️ Mediation – Roman soldiers intervene. Instead of death, Paul gets a platform. 🗣️🤝 Mutuality – Paul speaks their language (Greek + Aramaic) to build connection. 🦋✝️ Metamorphosis – Shares his radical transformation from persecutor ➡️ preacher. […]
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🤔 Ever wrestled with a big decision and asked, “Is this really God?” In Acts 21, Paul is warned: Danger ahead! 🚫 But instead of backing down, he moves forward—Spirit-led and surrendered. 💨✝️ This week, we’ll unpack how to be truly L.E.D. by the Holy Spirit: 👂 Listen in community 🧠 Evaluate the application 🙌 […]
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This week we are reminded what kind of church (and people) we’re called to be: 🧍♂️ Practice the Message — Live with integrity, not hypocrisy 🎯 Pursue the Vision — Follow Jesus boldly, no matter the cost 📖 Preserve the Truth — Stay rooted in God’s Word, not culture Let’s be the real deal. 🙌 […]
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The gospel transforms 🙌, disrupts ⚡, and overcomes 💥. When we change what we worship, our whole life shifts 🎯. In Ephesus, Jesus turned hearts from idols 🛐 to truth ✝️—shaking the city’s culture, economy, and values 🏛️💔. But even in chaos and opposition 😡, the gospel stood strong 💪. Jesus changes lives, challenges systems, […]
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🎛️❌ Trying to control the uncontrollable 😰 But it’s rooted in fear and chaos 🙏➡️✝️ Better way: Surrender to Jesus 🕊️ Receive the Holy Spirit 💪 Gain supernatural power 🙌 When we give up control… 🕊️ we gain the Holy Spirit 💉 we gain healing ⛓️ we gain freedom ✝️ Give up control ➡️ Gain […]
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🌍✈️ From Kabul to Gig Harbor: Obeying God can feel disorienting 😕😭 Doubt & grief often follow big steps of faith 📖 Acts 18: Paul felt tired, alone, uncertain 🤝 God gave him Partnerships (Priscilla, Aquila, Silas, Timothy) 💼 God provided for his needs (tentmaking + financial support) 🙏 Most importantly, God gave His Presence: […]
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🙌 Worship Lydia: businesswoman who worshiped through her work (Acts 16). Worship isn’t just Sunday — it’s how we live Monday–Saturday. 💡 Your job can be worship. 🏡 Welcome Lydia opened her home = 1st European church. Hospitality → impact, no pulpit needed. 💡 Your table can change lives. 📖 Witness Priscilla helped teach Apollos […]
💰🍔💄 – Worship of money, pleasure, indulgence, beauty, fame 🏛️🔥 – Like ancient Athens: full of idols 😠❤️ – Paul felt provoked, not amused — stirred with love and urgency 🙅♂️🗣️ – He didn’t condemn; he shared 🙏🌍 – Idols today = success, freedom, image, not statues 🕯️⚖️❤️ – God: Creator, Sustainer, Ruler, Father, Judge […]
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Awkward Responses 😬 Sharing your passions (or faith) can often be met with confusion, criticism, or rejection. Paul’s Example 🚶♂️📖 In Acts 17, Paul continues preaching despite mixed reactions — a model of courage and endurance. Prepare 🌱 Build strong spiritual habits: daily Scripture reading 📖, regular worship attendance ⛪, and consistent sharing of faith […]
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