Pushback In Ministry
What do you do when when life’s trials seem impossible to overcome?! In today’s message we’re exploring Acts 12, a parenthetical chapter that gives some behind the scene’s details of what ministry in the early church looked like. King Herod Agrippa was violently persecuting Christians, executing James and imprisoning Peter. However, as the church prays fervently, God miraculously delivers Peter through an angel. Meanwhile, Herod’s pride and acceptance of divine praise lead to his sudden death, demonstrating God’s ultimate sovereignty. Despite persecution, the church continues to grow, with the Gospel spreading and Barnabas and Saul returning to Antioch after their mission in Jerusalem. Let’s join Pastor Jeff as we uncover the powerful truth of how prayer, faith, and God’s sovereignty transform lives and advance His mission! And now, here’s Pastor Jeff in a message titled “Persecution, Prayer, & Parasites”