This message shares the powerful story of Jim Elliot, a missionary born in Portland, Oregon, who gave his life to reach others with the Gospel. Raised in a faithful home, Jim wrestled with deep questions about faith before fully surrendering his life to Christ during his time at Wheaton College.

In 1956, Jim and four other missionaries traveled to Ecuador to reach a violent and isolated tribe. Though they were tragically killed, their story didn’t end there. Through the courage and love of Elizabeth Elliot and others, the tribe experienced forgiveness, transformation, and revival.

This sermon challenges us to live with humility and love, just as Christ taught in Philippians and Galatians, and to reflect that love in our everyday lives.

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What happens after the fire falls?

In this bold Pentecost sermon, the preacher calls the Church out of passive faith and into action. Preaching from Acts, he reminds believers that Pentecost was never meant to stay in the room. The Holy Spirit was poured out so the gospel would go to the streets, the nations, and the lost.

This message confronts lukewarm Christianity, watered-down preaching, and silent believers who have settled for comfort instead of obedience. With a strong call to repentance, boldness, and Spirit-filled witness, this sermon declares that ordinary people obeying an extraordinary God still carry authority, fire, and mission today.

If you’ve been hungry for biblical preaching on the Holy Spirit, revival, repentance, evangelism, and the power of Pentecost, this message will stir your heart and challenge your life.

Topics: Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Acts 2, revival, repentance, gospel preaching, evangelism, spiritual boldness, church awakening, authority of believers, prayer, persecution, biblical preaching.

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You’re not just saved. You’re known by the Living God.

In John 10:22–30, Jesus stands in the middle of opposition and draws a clear line with His voice: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (ESV) This message was preached on August 20, 2025 in Spencer, Iowa.

Message flow

• You’re not just saved: you’re seen (John 10:27)

• You’re not just seen: you’re known (Galatians 4:9)

• You’re not just known: you’re called (2 Timothy 1:9)

• Response and benediction (Jude 24–25)

Scripture references
John 10:22–30; Galatians 4:9; 2 Timothy 1:9; Jude 1:24–25 (ESV).

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About Pastor Chris
Pastor Chris Buscher is a Spirit-led pastor with nearly two decades of ministry experience in preaching, missions, and recovery. His preaching is Christ-centered, Bible-saturated, and calls people to respond to Jesus.

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV (English Standard Version).

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