In Acts 8:9–25, we encounter Simon the magician, a man who believed the power

of God could be bought. When he offers money to gain the power of the Holy

Spirit, Peter sharply rebukes him and exposes a dangerous misunderstanding of

the gospel. This passage challenges the temptation to use faith as a means to gain

influence, success, or recognition rather than seeking Christ himself. On Palm

Sunday, we remember that the greatest gift of God was not purchased with silver

or gold, but with the blood of Jesus Christ

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Stephen’s death in Acts 7 sparks the first great wave of persecution against the

early church. What looks like defeat becomes the very means God uses to spread

the gospel beyond Jerusalem as believers scatter and carry the good news

wherever they go. In this passage we see the danger of misplaced religious zeal,

the sovereignty of God in times of disruption, and the power of the Holy Spirit to

continue Christ’s mission through ordinary believers. Even when the church is

struck down, the risen King ensures that His mission moves forward

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In Acts 6:8–7:60, Stephen stands before the council as a faithful witness to Jesus Christ. Instead of defending himself, he retells the story of Israel to show that God has always been at work beyond temples, traditions, and human control—and that His people have repeatedly resisted Him. When Stephen sees the risen Son of Man standing at the right hand of God, he entrusts himself to a reigning King even as stones fall around him. This sermon calls us to examine where we may be resisting the Spirit and to stand with courage and hope before the King who stands for His people.

Our mission is to declare the gospel of Jesus Christ with our words and display the gospel of Jesus Christ with our lives to our neighbors and to the nations. Visit redeemerchristianchurch.com/give and join in our mission through your generous financial assistance - every gift and donation we receive goes to this goal!