Audio podcast of the Sunday morning messages from Pastor Jason Huddleston and other guest speakers at First Baptist Church in Elgin, TX. For more information visit us online at fbcelgin.org
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Pastor Jason concludes the 17-week journey through Acts by exploring Paul's final days in Rome—chained yet unstoppable in proclaiming the gospel. Whatever hinders you doesn't have to silence you; God turns our limitations into platforms for testimony. We're accountable for faithfully sowing the gospel seed, not for how it's received, and we're part of a mission far bigger than ourselves that will continue long after we're gone.
Pastor Jason walks through Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20, challenging believers to stop shrinking back from sharing the gospel. Living on mission means embracing a purpose greater than personal comfort and understanding we're accountable to God for carrying out the Great Commission. Every Christian has received a divine calling as a minister of reconciliation—not just saved from something, but saved for something.
Pastor Jason walks through Paul's encounter with the philosophers of Athens in Acts 17, showing how the idols we worship shape our entire worldview. He reveals that the unknown God these ancient people sought has made Himself fully known through creation, Scripture, and ultimately Jesus Christ—and because of that, the age of ignorance is over. We're invited to stop chasing what can never satisfy and enter into a personal relationship with the God who made us to be with Him.
Pastor Jason walks through Acts 16 to show how God guides us through closed doors into better opportunities. When Paul wanted to preach in Asia but God redirected him to Europe, he met Lydia—a woman from Asia—demonstrating how God fulfills our heart's desires as we faithfully follow His leading. The message challenges us to trust God's 'no' as loving redirection, commit ourselves to His way, and run to win souls for Christ with flexible, grace-filled ministry.
Jens Anderson walks through Acts 15 and the pivotal Jerusalem Council, where early church leaders decided that salvation comes by grace alone through faith in Christ—not through religious requirements like circumcision. He challenges us not to let our religious traditions get in the way of God's grace, to pursue unity with fellow believers even when we have freedom, and to remember that God will use anyone willing to go, regardless of their past mistakes or failures.
God calls every believer to live on mission where they are planted, but He sets apart some for vocational ministry. Through Paul's story in Acts 13-14, we see how God can transform our past into a powerful testimony and use even our failures for His glory. The change you long to see in the world might depend on something as simple as getting back up after being knocked down and trusting God to use you right where you are.
When God moves in new ways, our default response should be celebration, not criticism. Through the story of the early church in Acts 11, we discover how a critical spirit can quench what God is doing, while encouragement fans the flame. Learn how to use your words to build others up and live in such a way that when people see you, they see Jesus—even if you stumble along the way.
Pastor Jason Huddleston explores Acts 10 and the radical moment when God tears down Peter's categories of 'clean' and 'unclean' people. Through the story of Cornelius and Peter's vision, we discover that God's heart has always been for all nations—and we're challenged never to write anyone off as unreachable. The gospel reaches further than our assumptions ever could.
Pastor Jason walks through Acts 9 and the dramatic conversion of Saul—the church's greatest persecutor who became its greatest proclaimer. No matter what path you've been on or what you've done, God's grace is enough to transform your life. His timing is always perfect, and He can turn your most destructive road into a place of deliverance.
When God calls us to step out in faith, obedience matters more than understanding. Through Philip's journey from a thriving revival to a desert road, we discover that divine appointments often require divine effort—and that sometimes God is waiting on our obedience before He shows us what He's doing. Learn to recognize God's voice through Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit, and trust Him even when His plans don't make sense.
When persecution scattered the early church, it looked like the enemy was winning—but God was actually planting the gospel everywhere believers fled. Pastor Jason challenges us to ask: in the hard places of our lives, is the enemy winning, or is God working? Faithfulness doesn't always look the same, but it always means trusting God's hand and sharing Jesus wherever we are.
Pastor Jason explores the life and martyrdom of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, from Acts 6-7. Through Stephen's bold witness before his accusers, we learn that whatever fills us will flow out of us—and that following Jesus means keeping our eyes fixed on the Savior instead of the stones. Discover why the gospel is worth more than life itself and how spending time with Jesus causes us to radiate His glory to a watching world.
Pastor Jason walks through Acts 6:1-7, showing how the early church addressed growing pains by appointing deacons—Spirit-filled servant leaders who freed the apostles to focus on prayer and teaching. When God's people faithfully serve in their God-given roles, the church thrives and the kingdom grows. This message challenges us to be filled with the Spirit, find our place to serve, and trust God's design for healthy church leadership.
When earthly authorities conflict with God's commands, where do we draw the line? Pastor Jason Huddleston walks through Acts 5, where the apostles boldly declare 'We must obey God rather than people.' Discover what it means to live under Christ's ultimate authority while navigating the laws and expectations of the world around us—and why our normal posture should be peaceful submission, except when obedience to man requires disobedience to God.
Pastor Jason unpacks the sobering story of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts 4-5, challenging us to drop the mask of spiritual performance and embrace radical honesty in Christian community. Hypocrisy still kills today—not always immediately, but over time—destroying marriages, friendships, and faith. God's grace is abundant, but sin still matters deeply to Him, and the church thrives when we confess our struggles rather than hide behind appearances of having it all together.
When we feel unqualified or inadequate to share our faith, we often focus on what we lack instead of who we have—Jesus. Through the story of Peter and John healing the lame beggar, we discover that Spirit-filled boldness doesn't come from training or talent, but from spending time with Jesus. True transformation in our lives creates opportunities to testify about the One who really deserves the glory.
What does it mean to be truly devoted to Jesus? In this opening message of the Unstoppable series through Acts, we discover the original DNA of the early church: a people radically devoted to God's Word, to one another, to prayer, and to generous living. When devotion to Christ defines every area of our lives—not just Sunday mornings—the kingdom advances and God adds to His church day by day.
Pastor Jason explores the Day of Pentecost from Acts 2, showing how the Holy Spirit's arrival fulfilled God's promises and empowered ordinary believers like Peter to boldly witness for Christ. God wants all people—your neighbors, your enemies, every nation—to be saved, and He has given you the same Spirit power to be His witness right where you are. Set a daily reminder to pray for divine appointments, trust the Holy Spirit when opportunities come, and watch God use you to point others to Jesus.
Jesus ascended to heaven not to abandon us, but to reign at the Father's right hand, intercede for us, and send the Holy Spirit to live within us. What's better than Christ with us is Christ in us—empowering us to fulfill the Great Commission while we await His return. The call is urgent: we are God's plan to reach the lost, and we must live on mission with broken hearts for those who don't yet know Him.
The Jesus Story: Wk. 21 (Resurrected)
The Jesus Story: Wk. 20 (Tried, Crucified)
The Jesus Story: Wk. 18 (The Last/Lord’s Supper)
The Jesus Story: Wk. 17 (Washing Their/Our Feet)
The Jesus Story: Wk. 16 (Zacchaeus Praised)
The Jesus Story: Wk. 15 (Lazarus Raised)
