Originally preached on January 19, 2025.

scripture

Acts 1:1–11

Series

Our Purpose

summary

This sermon from Acts 1:1–11 introduced the church’s new mission by emphasizing that our purpose is to share the good news of Jesus Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and reign. Jesus commissions his followers to continue his ministry, empowers them through the Holy Spirit, and calls them to be his witnesses rather than becoming distracted by politics, speculation, or secondary issues. As citizens of God’s kingdom and people immersed in the Spirit’s work, believers are sent into the world with a clear mission: proclaim the gospel and invite others to respond to Christ. The central refrain of the sermon was simple: the gospel demands a response.