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Finish Strong

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Finish Strong

June 28, 2026 by jeffstapleton

What does it really mean to finish well? In the final message of our Acts series, we dive into the moving words of Acts 20–28 to discover that finishing strong isn’t about reaching the end of life comfortably, but reaching it faithfully. Following the Apostle Paul’s final journeys, we’ll unpack the four marks of a faith that endures: a clear mission, courage through opposition, patience in the waiting, and unwavering trust through the storm. Whether you are coasting through a smooth season or navigating a heavy shipwreck of your own, join us as we learn how to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and run our race with unwavering purpose.

Burn The Idols

June 21, 2026 by jeffstapleton

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In Ephesus, believers encountered God’s extraordinary power and responded by publicly burning valuable idols—sacrificing what they treasured most. This week, we’re exploring what it looks like when faith costs something real.

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.

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.

Say It Like It Is

May 3, 2026 by jeffstapleton

What happens when ordinary people encounter an extraordinary God? In this teaching from Acts 4, we explore the story of Peter and John standing before the very council that crucified Jesus. Despite being “unschooled and ordinary,” their boldness astonished those in power because it was clear they had been with Jesus.

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