Weekly sermon messages from Gospel Life Church in Puyallup Washington. At Gospel Life, everything is about and for the God-man, Jesus Christ! Our vision is to make disciples that make disciples and plant churches that plant churches. Our mission is to preach the gospel and help connect its transformational power to everyday life!
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If we’re honest, Acts 19:11-20 is a bit strange. People that touch Paul’s handkerchief get healed, a demon decides to beat up a group of pretend Jewish exorcists, and many former witches decide to burn their spell books in the streets. Why on earth would all of this happen? Here’s our big idea: Jesus’ authority over the supernatural world commands our complete surrender!
Twelve men in Ephesus had never even heard there was a Holy Spirit, yet when Paul told them the truth about Jesus that they hadn’t heard, they obeyed with no deliberation, no waiting for a sign. Then the Spirit worked in remarkable ways. Keeping “in step with the Spirit” is not a moment of power but a life of simple obedience and frequent repentance. Neither is complicated, but neither is easy. We…
In Apollos, Priscilla, and Aquila, we see God advancing His kingdom through people with diverse backgrounds, gifts, roles, and opportunities—each acting, teaching, learning, encouraging, and going. However, it’s not just their own agency: God remains the one leading by His Spirit. Because Jesus has saved us by grace and made us His people, we are freed from both pride and passivity: we can receive…
In Act 18:18-23, Paul is used as an example of several important truths including freedom to worship and be sanctified for Christ in numerous ways, never considering anyone too far gone for the Gospel to change them, and a call to strengthen the community of believers. Please don’t come away from today’s sermon thinking “be like Paul, our ultimate example.” Remember instead that Paul was a sinner…
The mission of Jesus can seem daunting to everyday Christians and it’s not uncommon for us to feel uncertain, insecure, or alone. However, Acts 18:1-17 brings us good news and teaches us that Jesus gives His Word, His presence and His promises to HIs people for His mission!
In Acts 17:16-34 Paul hosts a masterclass on how to share the gospel with unbelievers, teaching them and us today that our culture is longing for what can only be found in Christ!
Acts 17:5-10 tells us the story of the Bereans who tested Paul’s words against the eternal Word of God. While this sounds like a good story, it’s a courageous call for believers today to do the same – and we search the Scriptures daily to stand firm in the truth and know Jesus.
In Acts 17:1-9, Paul preaches in Thessalonica that the whole Old Testament story points to a Messiah who must suffer, die, and rise—not merely seize power—and declares plainly that Jesus is that Messiah. The message divides its hearers into three responses: faith that embraces the cost of following Jesus, jealousy that clings to lesser authorities to protect comfort, and ambivalence that just…
We are called, through his Word, to live a life on mission for Jesus’ Kingdom. This is accomplished through the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts in order for us to faithfully step into this calling.
The divisive separation of Paul and Barnabas must have sent shock waves through the early church and deeply impacted each of them. However, Acts 16:1-5 tells us that God used that broken relationship to continue to advance His gospel. Our big idea? Relational pain is real but it won’t stop God’s work in His people.
Last week, we learned that the Jerusalem Council protected the message of the gospel and gave the Gentile Christians instructions for the Christian life. This week, we see how they responded when they heard this news. They rejoiced! The gospel saves the rule breaker, humbles the rule followers, and creates a new people that are changed to lived for Jesus! Last week, we learned that the Jerusalem…