In this episode of the Enduring Grace Sermons Podcast, Pastor Ben Hill delves into the book of Acts 6:1-7, exploring the dynamic and living nature of the early church. He addresses the realities that healthy, growing churches face—from external persecution to internal conflicts.

Pastor Ben outlines four key realities for a vibrant, alive church:

1. Problems can emerge in growing churches, such as the neglect of the Hellenist widows.
2. Priorities are essential, with the apostles refocusing on prayer and the ministry of the word.
3. Empowering the congregation for ministry, illustrated by the selection of the first seven deacons.
4. Prosperity as an outcome of a healthy church structure, leading to the continued spread of God’s word.

Join us as we learn how identifying and prioritizing God-given gifts can transform our church into a powerful force for the Gospel.

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In this week's message from the Enduring Grace Sermons podcast, Pastor Ben Hill dives into Acts 5:12–42 to share a powerful truth: the Gospel of Jesus Christ is unstoppable.

Pastor Ben opens with the heroic true story of the 1925 Nome, Alaska serum run, where mushers and sled dogs braved -50°F temperatures to save a city in crisis. He uses this illustration to show that when people rally behind a singular, life-saving cause, they can achieve the incredible. In the book of Acts, we see the apostles rally behind the greatest cause of all: bringing eternal life to a dying world.

In this episode, Pastor Ben outlines four core truths for every believer:

• Walking in God’s Power: Understanding that we are like "power strips"—useless unless we stay plugged into our Power Source, Jesus Christ.
• Trusting God’s Provision: How God provides for our needs in every season, even miraculously opening prison doors to ensure His mission continues.
• Obeying God Over People: The courage required to prioritize God’s commands over the pressures and expectations of the world.
• Resting in God’s Prevailing Will: Knowing that while the plans of man may fail, God's purpose for His church will always succeed.

Join us as we explore what it looks like to live a life fueled by the Holy Spirit and a faith that cannot be silenced.

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What does it truly mean to have a heart transformed by the gospel? In this message from the Enduring Grace Sermons Podcast, Pastor Ben Hill explores the powerful contrast between two types of giving found in Acts 4:32–5:11.

We look at the beautiful, Spirit-filled generosity of the early church through the example of Barnabas, whose sacrificial gift flowed from a unified heart. In stark contrast, the cautionary tale of Ananias and Sapphira warns us about the dangers of religious performance and the high cost of hypocrisy. Discover how the power of Christ’s resurrection frees us from pretense and empowers us to live with true integrity and wholehearted devotion.

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