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Ready For Opportunities October 5, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Have you ever wondered what happens when ordinary moments become divine appointments? In Acts 3, Peter and John's routine temple visit transforms into a powerful demonstration of God's unstoppable work. Pastor Jeff reveals how a beggar's simple re...
Marks of a Bold Witness October 12, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Have you ever wondered what true Christian boldness looks like in a world that increasingly wants believers to stay quiet? Pastor Jeff unpacks a powerful message from Acts 4, revealing how the early church's courage to proclaim Jesus despite threa...
How to Experience a Spirit-Filled Community October 19, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Through a powerful examination of the early church, Pastor Jeff reveals how God's Spirit transforms ordinary relationships into extraordinary examples of unity and love. Drawing from Acts 4-5, he shares how being selfless in our generosity, surren...
You Can’t Stop What God Starts October 26, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Through the lens of Acts 5, Pastor Jeff reveals how the early church's unwavering commitment to Christ amid persecution mirrors our own call to faithfulness today. He outlines four essential responses for believers: persist through pruning seasons...
REALIGNMENT BEFORE REVIVAL November 2, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Have you ever wondered how a growing church stays focused on Jesus while meeting urgent needs? Pastor Jeff unveils this delicate balance through Acts 6, where early church leaders faced their own "growing pains" with wisdom. Through personal stori...
Four Commendations of a Last Days Church November 9, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub In this powerful 15th anniversary message, Pastor Jeff challenges us to embrace four vital marks of a last-days church: a distinguishing love that warms hearts even toward enemies, an awakened discernment that recognizes the urgency of our times, ...
Conviction, Courage and Consequences November 16, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Have you ever wondered what true courage looks like in the face of opposition? Through the powerful story of Stephen, Pastor Jeff reveals how unwavering conviction meets cultural resistance. Diving deep into Scripture's rich tapestry of foreshadow...
God’s Way for Unstoppable Expansion November 23, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Can trials and persecution actually advance God's kingdom? Through the story of Philip's ministry in Samaria, Pastor Jeff reveals how God uses pressure and opposition to strengthen His people and expand His reach. When persecution scattered early ...
When God Directs A Moment November 30, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Have you ever wondered how God could use a simple encounter to change the course of history? In Acts 8, a divine appointment between Philip and an Ethiopian official reveals God's masterful orchestration of gospel advancement. Pastor Jeff unpacks ...
He’s Still Alive December 14, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a fierce enemy of faith into its greatest advocate? In Acts 9, we witness this extraordinary metamorphosis as Saul—Christianity's most notorious persecutor—encounters the living Christ. Pastor Jeff...
Take Heart – Jesus is Still Working December 21, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub What happens in life's unseen, silent moments? Like a seed taking root in darkness, God works powerfully in seasons that feel dark or quiet. Pastor Jeff explores how Jesus still actively restores broken lives, values faithful service, and stretche...
Four Truths We Frequently Forget December 28, 2025 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Have you ever wondered what it takes to break through centuries-old barriers of tradition and prejudice? In Acts 10, Peter's transformative encounter with Cornelius reveals how God shatters religious boundaries to reach hungry hearts. Pastor Jeff ...
Gospel Realities Facing a Spirit-Filled Army January 11, 2026 | Jeff Schwarzentraub What a powerful vision of God's unstoppable work in growing His kingdom! Pastor Jeff beautifully illustrates how the early church's story in Acts 11 mirrors timeless gospel realities - that resistance can't restrain God's grace, persecution doesn'...
WHEN THE LORD REIGNS January 18, 2026 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Have you ever wondered what true authority looks like in a world obsessed with power? In Acts 12, we witness a dramatic showdown between earthly authority and divine power. Pastor Jeff unveils how King Herod's attempts to destroy the early church ...
The Church God Uses January 25, 2026 | Jeff Schwarzentraub Have you ever wondered what makes a church truly effective in God's eyes? In a powerful exploration of Acts 13, Pastor Jeff reveals how the early church in Antioch became a launching pad for world-changing mission. Through prayer, fasting, and bol...
How The Mission Keeps Moving February 1, 2026 | Jeff Schwarzentraub What if hearing God's voice was simpler than we thought? Through a powerful journey into Acts 13, Pastor Jeff reveals how even when trusted companions leave and opposition rises, God's mission advances through clear gospel proclamation. Drawing fr...
Built Through the Battle February 10, 2026 | Jeff Schwarzentraub In Acts 14, Pastor Jeff unpacks how Paul and Barnabas went from being worshipped as gods to being stoned and left for dead—yet immediately returned to preaching. Through their example, we learn five crucial truths for spiritual growth: continue sp...