Have you counted the cost of following Jesus? Is Jesus worth it? In Acts 26, Paul shares his testimony with King Herod Agrippa and challenges him to believe in the risen Christ. Agrippa listen’s to Paul’s testimony and calculates the cost of following Jesus and chooses. Two questions that we will encounter in this sermon are (1) What is the cost of following Jesus? (2) Do we gain more than we lose? Join us at http://cefc.church
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What Do I Do?
December 8, 2024 • Shad Baker • Acts 25
What do I do when I don’t know what to do? In Acts 25, the Apostle Paul endures over two years in prison, facing uncertainty about his future. What should he do? This sermon explores two critical questions every Christian should ask when navigating life’s difficult and imprisoning moments:
1. What do you want me to know?
2. What do you want me to do?
Scripture: Acts 25
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#FindingGodsWill #Guidance #ApostlePaul #SpiritualGrowth #HopeInChrist #PrayerfulLiving
Conversation But Not Conversion
November 24, 2024 • Shad Baker • Acts 24
Felix was a clever man who moved up the social ladder from slave to freeman to governor of Judea. When the apostle Paul was brought before him, Felix’s mind and heart was engaged by Paul’s message of faith in Jesus, righteousness, self-control, and judgment. But Felix delayed any decision on Christ and faith until he ran out of time to make a decision.
Have you been putting off making a decision that you know in your heart needs to be made? Don’t delay! If you wait too long, you may find that you lose the opportunity to make the most important decisions in your life.
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Rage Against The Resurrection
November 17, 2024 • Shad Baker • Acts 23
The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christianity, provoking responses that range from worship to anger. If the resurrection is true then the person and claims of Christ are true, while rejecting the resurrection means denying Christ’s divinity entirely. More than just a point of division, the resurrection empowers believers, offering profound courage and hope.
The importance of the resurrection extends beyond theological debate—it impacts our daily lives. In moments when doubt creeps in, when loneliness overwhelms, or when shadow of self-doubt shakes your confidence, the resurrection assures you that Jesus stands by you and gives you strength.
#ResurrectionMatters #HopeInChrist #FacingDiscouragement #sermon #StandByMe #Courage
Paul's Powerful Testimony
November 10, 2024 • Shad Baker • Acts 22
When was the last time you shared your story of meeting Jesus? If you were to tell your story now, who would you tell—friend, family, or even an enemy? And what would you say? In this message, "Paul’s Powerful Testimony", we’ll walk through Acts 22 and see how Paul courageously shared his conversion story before a hostile audience. How did Paul tell his story? 1. He built a bridge. 2. He described his life before Christ. 3. He explained how he met Jesus. 4. He showed how the love of Jesus changed his life. Learn more at http://cefc.church
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When You Are Treated Unfairly
November 3, 2024 • Shad Baker • Acts 21:17–40
When You Are Treated Unfairly
Acts 21:17-40
Ever been falsely accused or misunderstood? The Apostle Paul faced exactly that in Jerusalem. Despite his good intentions and careful planning, he encountered intense opposition and unfair treatment. This powerful study of Acts 21:17-40 reveals timeless wisdom for responding to injustice with both grace and wisdom.
Learn how to:
Navigate unfair situations with Christ-like character
Balance being "gentle as doves" while "wise as serpents"
Turn moments of opposition into opportunities for witness
Find peace when facing unfair treatment
Perfect for anyone struggling with:
Workplace discrimination
False accusations
Family conflicts
Social rejection
Religious persecution
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When To Ignore Warnings
October 27, 2024 • Shad Baker • Acts 21:1–16
When is it right to ignore a warning? If you saw a sign that warned of shark-infested waters, would you dive in anyway? People who loved God and loved Paul warned him not to go to Jerusalem. In fact, they warned Paul that if he went to Jerusalem he would be bound and imprisoned. Paul went anyway. How did Paul know to go even though good people warned him not to go? Do you know how to hear from God? When you know God’s will, are you determined to do God’s will? In this passage we will be inspired to discover God’s will and do it, even when everyone warns against it. We will find power in Christ to do the will of God — for our good and His glory! Join us at http://cefc.church
#Jesus #FindingGodsWill #Discernment #Spirit #Bible #Sermon
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