In this sermon, “Who’s Really Calling the Shots?”, we walk through Acts 12:1–23 and see a powerful reminder that God is sovereign even when life feels uncertain, unfair, or out of control. Herod seems powerful, Peter is imprisoned, James is killed, and the church is praying—but behind every scene, God is still ruling, working, protecting, and accomplishing His purpose.

This message explores how God permits trials, protects His people, answers prayer, humbles the proud, and proves that no earthly power can stop His plan. When circumstances look chaotic, believers can rest in the truth that God has not stepped off His throne. He is still calling the shots.

Listen and be encouraged to trust God’s sovereignty, pray with faith, remain faithful in hardship, and worship the Lord even when you do not understand what He is doing.

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What happens when ordinary people take an extraordinary message into a pagan culture? In this message, we dive into the birth of the church at Antioch—the third-largest city in the Roman Empire and the place where believers were first called "Christians."

When the gospel is preached, it does four things:

• It Expands: It moves past traditional boundaries to reach new people groups, just as it reached the Hellenists in Antioch.
• It Encourages: It creates a community of support, exemplified by Barnabas, the "Son of Encouragement," who rejoiced at seeing God's grace in others.
• It Equips: It moves beyond conversion to deep discipleship, as seen when Barnabas brought in Saul to teach the church for a full year.
• It Extends: It leads to radical generosity and service, prompting the church to care for those facing famine in Judea.

Whether you are in a season of crisis or growth, this message will challenge you to take your next step of faith in the "marathon" of the Christian life.

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In this sermon, Pastor Ben Hill dives into Acts Chapter 10 to explore the nature of a God who refuses to be confined by human tradition or prejudice. By walking through the parallel stories of Peter in Joppa and Cornelius in Caesarea, Pastor Ben illustrates how God orchestrates divine appointments to break down the walls between people.

The message highlights Peter's transformative vision on the rooftop, where he is commanded to "not call common what God has made clean." This serves as a powerful reminder that the Gospel is a universal invitation, extending beyond cultural and religious boundaries to reach every heart. Pastor Ben also touches on the practicalities of modern ministry, discussing the importance of global missions and the need for a heart persuaded by God to serve in every capacity.

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