From Persecution to Prosecution - Blueprint Series

Grove Hill Church

In this sermon, Ridley Barron preached about God's call to seek peace and unity amidst divisiveness. He highlighted the importance of avoiding vengeance, emphasizing prayer for political leaders and trusting biblical guidance during uncertain times. Through the transformative stories of Saul's conversion and Cornelius' vision in Acts, Barron illustrated Christ's power over disease, death, and discrimination. He encouraged believers to spread the gospel universally, overcoming biases and embodying Christlike compassion. Drawing from personal experiences of losing a child, Barron underscored the urgency of prioritizing important matters and helping the lost. With heartfelt gratitude for God's goodness, he urged humility, hospitality, and befriending those different from us, aiming to bring real change through living the gospel and loving like Jesus.

Timestamps:

03:33 Seek peace, restrain from deceitful speech. Protect.

08:10 Holy Spirit given, indwelling us, game changer.

13:08 Man's fallen nature leads to bias challenges.

14:41 Missed opportunities, Peter's conviction, Gandhi's disillusionment.

18:15 Acts of Peter performing miraculous healings in Lydda.

22:45 Christ's power over disease and universe. Trust God.

26:58 Don't judge, offer grace, we're all human.

30:39 Americans face challenge of reaching out to others.

32:41 Spread gospel, embody Christ, change lives positively.

38:07 Loving discipline is essential for child's safety.

40:49 Praying to spread love and hope globally.

42:45 Pray for courage, acknowledge biases, confess prejudices.