Acts 2 Umc

Confession is the sacred act of telling the truth about ourselves — to God, to ourselves, and to another person — so that we can be set free. Step Five invites us to move from hiding to healing, discovering that our stories, no matter how broken, are still sacred and redeemable. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r1CsyCpclg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/0i5Q6CIITPE) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/M5VuNo7GxxA?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Life brings pain, but God can transform it into redemptive growth when we face it honestly. By naming our grudges and fears, we open ourselves to God’s healing power, discovering that nothing can separate us from His love. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1QNyApqle) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/C_ezLzRf5FI) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/bratCdMUVpI?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

We heard a testimony about what it means to turn one’s life over to God’s care, alongside a reflection on Step 3: deciding to entrust our will and lives to Christ. The message reminds us that surrender is not weakness but a bold act of faith—choosing to believe God is able to carry what we cannot. It encourages us to release our fears, lean on God’s strength, and take the next step of trust in our own journeys. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SkavApacgg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/xUC-9GdeUIg) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/YD8sd-PVpUM?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

We are powerless to fix our deepest struggles on our own, but God can. Step Two of the Twelve Steps invites us to believe in a Power greater than ourselves who restores us to sanity—bringing perspective, healing, and hope. Faith doesn’t require certainty, only openness to God’s presence and purpose in our lives. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1_1k0p9ge) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/2JCii9F9Jzs) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/4ibtij5U8ME?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

We launched our new 12-week series, Stepping into Life Together, with a message from Luke 15 that highlights the problem of the older brother—someone unable to accept the Father’s love. The invitation is to take Step One of the 12 Steps: to admit our lives are unmanageable and we need help. God meets us even in desperation, turning our honesty into the first step toward grace, healing, and life together. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Hyh4uwPqee) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/XbLC2TV3EGw) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/bSJH0agmGd8?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The parable of the prodigal son reminds us that home is more than walls or achievements—it’s belonging, safety, and love. Whether we’ve run far away, stood outside in resentment, or simply ached for connection, God comes close, throws open the door, and says, “Welcome home.” Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rkkWolaKxx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/K00fgPVyCdU) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/18lkZ8a_e70?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The message traces Paul’s ministry journeys, showing how his faith endured hardship, persecution, and even imprisonment while inspiring others to believe in the resurrection. It highlights that following Christ does not shield us from suffering, but assures us of God’s presence and ultimate victory. With God, no life or circumstance is wasted, and we are called to persevere, trust, and live into our unique callings. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r1y15smYee) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/d6m16oOdH2w) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/OJJOST_6-PU?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The gospel has never been about arguing people into faith—it’s always been about loving them into it. Even when progress feels small or slow, God’s love never fails. Paul’s witness in Athens and Corinth shows us that nothing is wasted, no one is hopeless, and no situation is beyond the reach of Jesus’ love. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=ByO1ntjdgg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/irOCKUUfRDI) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/g7QHmNDWcBE?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

This week’s message explored how Paul’s journey from persecutor to preacher was shaped by yielding his own plans to God’s direction. Even in the face of suffering, setbacks, and unexpected detours, he discovered that interruptions can be God’s invitations. When we live yielded to God’s will, others notice—and lives are changed. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Hk4mdUG_ge) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/lV9bN7hNPXE) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/N75lE8D-WaI?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

This week’s message follows Paul’s first missionary journey, where worship, prayer, and hardship reveal how God sends and sustains us. From conversion to commissioning, Paul’s story reminds us that nothing is wasted—and that the Christian life often requires great courage and sacrifice. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r1orxZ_Pxl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/LFnIDoHyoLc) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/uNdNcMSV-w8?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

This week’s message explores the story of Paul’s transformation—from persecutor of the early church to its most powerful advocate—and the long season of waiting that followed his calling. In Paul’s ten hidden years, we’re reminded that God is always at work, even when it feels like nothing is happening. When we embrace the quiet in-between, we make space to hear God’s voice and become encouragers for others on their own journey. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Hy9zO-eDex) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/W7Bu2PhOtKg) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/DOP7RUixptA?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The same ambition that once fueled destruction can be transformed into purpose when surrendered to God. No past is beyond redemption, and no person too far gone—sometimes it just takes one faithful act to spark a world-changing call. We’re not called because we’re perfect, but because we’re willing to be led. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r10v6sULxe) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/U04p7R--P6c) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/0VjzxFB350k?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

This week, we explore James 5 and the transformative power of prayer. In moments of suffering, joy, or sickness, James reminds us that we are never alone—prayer brings healing, community, and the presence of God into every circumstance. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r1WQjL3rgx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/0ZLn8z__VGs) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/xVmC2ezD2Lw?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

This week’s message from the Book of James invites us to recognize our limits, rely on God’s guidance, and resist prideful independence. We're reminded that life is fleeting—and that true purpose is found in doing good and following God’s will each day Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SJNu-GQHgx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/8TwwCy_Zqs4) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/mS5YckmVeFc) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Words hold great power, and James challenges us to recognize both their potential for harm and for healing. This message explores how we can use our speech to bless others, affirm their worth, and sow peace—even when our tongues feel untamable. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Skyji0FNll) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/NkILSWKQb6g) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/jzDKYW3MyHY?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

We embody our faith through action. Real faith isn’t passive—it shows up in how we treat others, especially the poor and overlooked. Love isn’t just a feeling; it takes shape in service, sacrifice, and stepping in when God is at work. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=r1on_jeVex) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/1wjCqgnZQtM) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/p6rUHI1ipZM?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

James 1 challenges us to stop merely hearing the word and start doing it. Real faith is shaped by endurance, fueled by grace, and shown through action. From how we speak to how we serve, James calls us to live out what we say we believe. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B17Buuw7le) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/aaDnVRRwRJU) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://www.youtube.com/live/8krlLCQUXfM) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

Pentecost is not about personal spiritual gain but about becoming a people of faithfulness, cross-cultural compassion, and collective mission. We are invited to slow down, wait on God’s promises, and give ourselves to the Spirit’s work of unity and service. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=B1x2TVCfeg) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/tDZDRO0zY48) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/OSQSglECM54?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead empowers us today to live in wholeness and holiness. As we wait and wonder, we find our witness in community, showing up faithfully even when power is not in our hands. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=ry_NnAKMgx) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/zDwSgsfrpgY?si=AgSZXlxf5_w1xjdL) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/3MG3VenGUiI?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)

The Holy Spirit forms us not just as individuals, but as a community rooted in love, maturity, and mutual care. In a culture obsessed with individualism, the Spirit draws us into a shared life where transformation and freedom are found together. At the Communion table, we remember that we are one body—many members, made one by the Spirit’s gift. Fill-In Sermon Notes (https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=BJjIJTsWgl) Watch the Sermon (https://youtu.be/0jnydN45sMY) Watch the Full Worship Service (https://youtube.com/live/68WD3SXSno4?feature=share) Follow Acts 2: Website (https://acts2umc.org) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/acts2umc) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acts2umc) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjMQ3C5r50E8PGLwMvwuGQ) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/acts2umc)