What if you weren’t allowed to call yourself a Christian—until someone else did? That’s kinda what happens in Acts 11. When the gospel finally reached the great city of Antioch, it wasn’t the apostles who brought it. It wasn’t Peter or Paul or anyone with a platform. It was regular, unnamed believers who fled persecution… Continue reading The Church That Looked Like Jesus
If you’ve ever wondered how the message of Jesus went from a tiny sect in ancient Israel to a thriving and enduring global religion, Acts 10 holds the key. It’s one of the key turning points in the entire Bible. Before Acts 10, the good news about Jesus was primarily reaching people with Jewish backgrounds—those… Continue reading The Gospel is For EVERYONE
Years ago, I picked up a little book by John Stott called Why I Am a Christian. Early on in the book, I came across a line that I’ve never forgotten. Stott wrote, Why I am a Christian is due ultimately neither to the influence of my parents and teachers, nor to my own personal decision… Continue reading Jesus Pursues Us
If there’s one thing the story of Saul in Acts 9 shows us, it’s this: nobody is too far gone for Jesus. Saul wasn’t just casually against Christianity — he was actively trying to destroy it. He arrested Christians, broke apart families, and stood proudly by while innocent believers like Stephen were murdered. If you… Continue reading If He Can Save Saul, He Can Save You
Easter is more than a holiday—it’s the heartbeat of the Christian faith. It’s the reason the church gathers every week. It's the foundation of our hope. Easter is the ultimate declaration that death does not have the final word. This past Sunday, I had the privilege of preaching from John 20, where Mary Magdalene finds… Continue reading Jesus Is Calling Your Name: Why Easter Still Changes Everything
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Joshua Wester 