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Join Pastor Scott Cannon for a message titled "Calling the Huddle," as he delves into Acts chapters 18 and 19, exploring the diverse responses to the Gospel encountered during Paul's ministry in Ephesus. The sermon calls the church to lean in and listen to the "play God is calling" for their lives, emphasizing how believers should respond to different people in ministry.
The sermon identifies four types of people encountered:
- Some will need clarity and completeness: Like Apollos, a passionate but partially taught believer, some sincerely know about Jesus (John's baptism) but lack the full understanding of Christ's redemptive work and the Holy Spirit. We must be like Priscilla and Aquila, offering patient instruction and clarity, not public condemnation.
- Some will need to be called out and need consistency: Paul encountered twelve disciples who only knew John's baptism, moving them from religious activity to spiritual vitality. In contrast, others in the synagogue became obstinate and publicly maligned the Gospel, showing inconsistency between their profession and practice. An authentic Christian life requires surrender to biblical authority, not just knowledge.
- Some will need Christ and His character: When the seven sons of Sceva tried to use Jesus' name as a magical formula for exorcism, the evil spirit responded: "Jesus I know, Paul I know, but who are you?". This exposes that power comes only from a union and relationship with Jesus, not imitated spiritual power.
- Some will need confrontation and courage: The public riot in Ephesus, stirred by the silversmith Demetrius, shows that resistance to the Gospel often comes because it threatens an idol—in this case, the economic engine of the Temple of Artemis.
Pastor Scott concludes by urging listeners to seek deeper clarity, authentic witness, and the courage to dethrone idols by making Jesus Lord of their identity and priorities.
