When Religion Meets Power // Pastor Cecil Mathew

About this episode

Pastor Cecil Mathew discusses the boldness of Peter and John in Acts 4 and the importance of a Spirit-filled relationship with Christ.

In Acts 4, Pastor Cecil Mathew unpacks the boldness of Peter and John as they stand before religious leaders after the healing of the man at the Beautiful Gate. This message explores the difference between religion and a Spirit-filled relationship with Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit in everyday life, and why believers must remain faithful when facing opposition. Discover how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things through the name of Jesus.Key Themes:Religion vs. relationship with ChristThe power of the Holy SpiritBoldness in the face of oppositionThe authority of the name of JesusOrdinary people used by God for extraordinary purposesObeying God above cultural pressureLiving a faith that cannot be silenced#Acts4 #BookOfActs #PastorCecilMathew #OneChurch #HolySpirit #ChristianSermon #BibleStudy #Faith #JesusChrist #ChristianLiving #BiblicalTeaching #Gospel #Church #ChristianPodcast #ChristianYouTube #SpiritFilled #BoldFaith #Prayer #Discipleship #Christianity #BibleTeaching #Jesus #FaithInAction #ActsSeries #SundaySermon

People in this episode

Host: One Church LI

Guest: Pastor Cecil Mathew

Topics covered

• Religion vs. relationship with Christ
• The power of the Holy Spirit
• Boldness in the face of opposition
• Authority of the name of Jesus
• Ordinary people used by God

Keywords

• Holy Spirit
• Christian Sermon
• Bible Study
• Faith
• Christian Living
• Biblical Teaching
• Gospel
• Discipleship

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Acts 4

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