In Acts 13, a worshipping community in Antioch hears the Holy Spirit ask for their best leaders—and releases them without resistance. What follows is one of the most dramatic scenes in the book of Acts: a sorcerer, a Roman proconsul, a counterfeit gospel, and a confrontation that ends with one man struck blind and another coming to faith. But this is not just a story about the ancient church. The sorcerer is still with us—offering salvation in everything but Christ, blinding people to the real thing. What Luke shows us here is the pattern every church in every generation is called to inhabit: worship deeply, release willingly, and press into opposition with the confidence of people who know how the story ends.

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In today's sermon, we explore Acts 12:1-17, highlighting the themes of costly discipleship and God's faithful deliverance. As the early church faces persecution, including the martyrdom of James and the imprisonment of Peter, they respond not with fear or retaliation, but through unified prayer. We see how God intervenes miraculously, freeing Peter from prison and reinforcing the power of communal faith. Join us as we reflect on our own stories of God's faithfulness and how we can courageously carry the good news of the Gospel in every season of life.

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!