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In the opening week of the series Unstoppable Gospel, Bartley Sawatsky examines Acts chapter 1 as the early church transitions into a new covenant empowered by the Holy Spirit. Bartley demonstrates how God's perfect timing is woven throughout history, connecting the forty days of Jesus' resurrected ministry and the fifty days until Pentecost directly to the giving of the law at Mount Sinai. As Jesus ascends to heaven and hands the baton of the gospel to His followers, the disciples gather in prayer and cast lots to replace Judas with Matthias to restore the twelve apostles. Ultimately, Bartley challenges believers to wait patiently on the Lord in faith and prayer, trusting that the Holy Spirit equips us to live out the gospel from the heart as unstoppable witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:6, Acts 1:1-26, Acts 2:41, Exodus 32:28, Psalms 109:8, Psalms 37:7, Luke 22:30, Luke 3:15-16, Zechariah 14:4, 1 Corinthians 15:3-6, 2 Corinthians 3:3, Luke 1:2-4

Related Topics: Authority, Discipleship, Gratitude, Historical Context, New Testament, Obedience, Old Testament, Patience, Persecution, Prayer, Preparedness, Prophecy, Providence, Resurrection, Sovereignty, Transformation | More Messages from Pastor Bartley Sawatsky

From Series: "Unstoppable Gospel"

As the early believers in Acts stepped out to make disciples of all nations, they quickly learned that living on mission comes with real challenges. From navigating conflict and breaking down barriers to practicing bold generosity under pressure, they had to learn as they grew. We're called to that same mission today—and thankfully, we serve a God whose gospel cannot be stopped. Unstoppable Gospel is a Sunday sermon series that will walk us through the Book of Acts to discover how we can take the gospel to the ends of the earth and into every corner of our lives.