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Break Down Barriers

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Break Down Barriers

June 7, 2026 by jeffstapleton

This week, we dive deep into Acts 10 to explore the paradigm-shifting story of Peter and Cornelius. Discover how the Holy Spirit smashes the cultural, racial, and spiritual barriers human beings spend centuries constructing, and learn why the biggest obstacle to God’s mission is often the assumptions hidden inside our own hearts. It’s time to stop building walls and start building bridges.

Step Out of the Margins

June 1, 2026 by jeffstapleton

In this message, we explore the powerful encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch from Acts chapter 8. Discover what happens when an earnest seeker pursues God and a faithful believer steps out in immediate obedience to the Holy Spirit’s whisper. Whether you are exploring faith or looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus, learn how to stay attentive to God’s leading, cultivate quiet spaces for prayer, and cross cultural boundaries to share His love.

Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

May 24, 2026 by jeffstapleton

Is discomfort a sign that God has abandoned you, or is He actually repositioning you for something greater? This week, we look at Acts chapter 8 to show how the early church expanded not through comfort, but through disruption and persecution. When everyday believers were scattered, they didn’t run in fear—they planted seeds of the gospel in uncomfortable places.

Learn how to reframe your trials, break out of your comfort zones, and choose spiritual surrender over cultural self-sufficiency. Plus, hear incredible local stories of impact through our Bibles and Backpacks initiative.

Suffer Well

May 17, 2026 by jeffstapleton

When life gets hard, we often think something went wrong. But what if the New Testament treats suffering as a normal part of discipleship? In this message, we look at the life of Stephen in Acts 6-7 to learn how to move forward through pain, resist bitterness, and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Discover […]

Cross the Line, Go All In

May 10, 2026 by jeffstapleton

How does a growing community handle tension without falling apart? This week, we explore Acts 6 to show how the early church turned cultural conflict into a catalyst for exponential growth. Learn why Spirit-led organization is just as “spiritual” as prayer, and how living “open-handed” can transform your relationships and your purpose.

Get Up & Walk

April 23, 2026 by jeffstapleton

Have you become so familiar with brokenness that it feels normal? This week, we explore the powerful story of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate and the radical restoration offered through the name of Jesus. We often sit at the gate of our lives expecting just enough to get by, but God invites us […]

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