Acts 9 and 10 mark a monumental turning point in the unfolding story of the early Church. In chapter 9, we witness the dramatic and divine interruption of Saul’s mission to persecute Christians. On the road to Damascus, Saul—blinded by the glory of the risen Christ—is humbled, transformed, and reborn into Paul, the future apostle to the Gentiles. This conversion is not just personal; it’s prophetic. God calls an enemy of the Church to become one of its greatest builders, reminding us that no one is beyond the reach of grace.

As the Church continues to grow, the narrative shifts in chapter 10 to the Roman centurion Cornelius, a Gentile man who feared God and lived righteously. God responds to his prayers by sending Peter a vision that shatters centuries of Jewish tradition. The message is unmistakable: the Gospel is for all people, not just the Jews. When Peter enters Cornelius' home and preaches Christ, the Holy Spirit falls on the Gentiles just as He had on the Jews at Pentecost. This moment is a divine declaration that God's plan of salvation knows no ethnic or cultural barriers.

Together, these chapters reveal a powerful truth: God is expanding His kingdom. He redeems the persecutor and embraces the outsider. Acts 9–10 isn't just about Saul and Cornelius—it's about the unstoppable, boundary-breaking power of the Gospel to transform hearts, communities, and ultimately, the world.

"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.