Acts 19 - The Real, The Imitation, The Response
Pastor Josh Denham
In this sermon, Pastor Josh continues the study of Acts, focusing on Acts 19. He begins by discussing the arrival of Paul in Ephesus and his encounter with disciples who were unaware of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Josh emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, which is essential for effective ministry and spiritual growth. He highlights the unity within the early church despite their flaws and uses examples from the lives of biblical characters like Samson and David to illustrate how God can use imperfect individuals. Pastor Josh stresses the importance of having Christ at the center of our lives and the church, warning against the dangers of division and disunity. He encourages believers to grow in grace, pursue Christ actively, and trust in God’s ability to work through them despite their imperfections. The sermon concludes with a call to focus on Jesus and maintain unity within the church, reflecting on the lessons from Acts and the broader teachings of the New Testament.
Pastor Josh continues the study of Acts, focusing on Acts 19. He highlights the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the unity within the early church despite their flaws. Using examples from scripture, he emphasizes the importance of having Christ at the center of our lives and church, and the dangers of division and disunity. Pastor Josh encourages believers to grow in grace, pursue Christ actively, and trust in God’s ability to use flawed individuals for His purposes.