Acts 22 - Standing Before Our Enemies
Pastor Josh Denham
In this sermon, Pastor Josh focuses on Acts 22, where Paul stands before his enemies with boldness. Paul, falsely accused and dragged before the Jewish council, faces life-threatening opposition. Pastor Josh teaches that Paul’s response demonstrates the kind of courage that comes from knowing Christ. The sermon underscores that believers are in a spiritual battle, and the true enemy is not people but the forces of darkness working behind them. Pastor Josh calls for believers to love and pray for their enemies, as Jesus commanded, while standing firm in the truth. He draws practical lessons from Paul’s life, noting how Paul kept a clear conscience, stood firm in his faith, and relied on God for boldness. The sermon closes with an encouragement to rely on the Holy Spirit for courage and wisdom in confronting opposition, whether in daily life or larger spiritual battles.
Pastor Josh speaks from Acts 22 about standing boldly before our enemies. He emphasizes that believers must remember that while we face spiritual battles, our real enemies are not people but the spiritual forces behind them. Pastor Josh encourages Christians to stand firm in faith, like Paul, relying on God’s strength. He reminds the congregation that God’s love calls us to love and pray for those who oppose us, reflecting Christ’s example even in the face of opposition.