God’s Church Grows

Guest speaker, Brian Bowman, asks “What happened next?” following the resurrection and commission of Jesus. Drawing on Acts chapter 1, the message explores how the good news spread from Jerusalem to the “end of the earth”. The disciples initially focused on when the kingdom would be restored, but Jesus reframed their focus, promising them power when the Holy Spirit comes so they could be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the end of the earth.  Ultimately, the church grows through conversions—people moving from death into life and darkness into light—which occurs when Christians are called and obey, and the Holy Spirit is at work sharing the good news about Jesus. The message concludes by urging listeners to engage in God’s mission and consider their own commitment to Christ by admitting they are a sinner, believing in Jesus (who lived a perfect life, died for sins, and resurrected), and committing their life to him as Savior and Lord.