About this episode

This episode discusses the hope found in the gospel, even for those with hardened hearts, as illustrated by Paul's testimony before King Agrippa and Governor Festus in Acts 26.

This Sunday, we explored a “Hope for the Hardest of Hearts.” In Acts 26, the apostle Paul stands before powerful rulers—King Agrippa and Governor Festus. The pressure is real. Accusations are flying. The goal of his opponents is clear: silence Paul and stop the spread of the gospel. But something remarkable happens. Instead of shrinking back, Paul leans in. What was meant to be an interrogation becomes a testimony. What was meant to suppress the gospel becomes a platform to proclaim it. With courage and clarity, Paul speaks about the risen Christ—and the hope of resurrection, even for those sitting in judgment over him. And that raises an important question for us: Do we really believe that no heart is beyond the reach of God’s grace? It’s easy to quietly write people off—to assume some are too hardened, too resistant, too far gone. Yet the very gospel we proclaim declares that Jesus has conquered sin and death. If that’s true, then even the hardest heart is not beyond His power to save. This coming Sunday, come with expectation. Come ready to be encouraged. And maybe bring someone with you who needs to hear that there is hope—even for them. We’re looking forward to worshiping…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Kevin Dibbley

Topics covered

• hope
• grace
• gospel
• resurrection
• faith
• courage

Keywords

• Acts 26
• Paul
• hope
• gospel
• resurrection
• grace
• King Agrippa
• Governor Festus

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Organizations: Waterbrooke Church

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