Acts of the Apostles: The Transformational Power of the Cross

Acts of the Apostles: The Transformational Power of the Cross

From Awakening Church by Awakening Church

June 7, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the transformational power of the cross and how ordinary people can become bold witnesses through faith in Christ.

Awakening Church is preaching Common People, Astonishing God with Pastor Jordan Boyce.📝 Notes:In Acts 4:13 , the religious leaders were astonished by Peter and John. They saw boldness they couldn’t explain, recognized that these were ordinary men, and realized they had been with Jesus. The same transformation that changed the disciples is available to us today.The cross changes you.When we place our faith in Christ and are filled with the Holy Spirit, God gives us a new identity, a new source of courage, and a new purpose. The disciples were not extraordinary people by the world’s standards. They were fishermen, workers, and everyday men. Yet through the power of Christ, they became bold witnesses who helped change the world.A transformed life is marked by courage that comes from conviction, purpose that reveals God’s power through ordinary people, and a relationship with Jesus that leaves a visible impact on everyone around us.🕊️ Key Highlights:• Our courage comes from an inner conviction in Christ, not confidence in ourselves.• The Holy Spirit transforms fear into boldness and uncertainty into conviction.• Salvation gives us a new spiritual identity that is greater than our…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Jordan Boyce

Topics covered

  • transformation
  • faith
  • courage
  • identity
  • Holy Spirit
  • ordinary people
  • boldness

Keywords

  • transformation
  • cross
  • Holy Spirit
  • courage
  • identity
  • faith
  • ordinary people

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Books & works: Acts of the Apostles

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