The apostles’ ministry in Acts 14 moves from authentication to misunderstanding, confrontation, and opposition. This message shows how the gospel challenges misplaced allegiance, calling people away from powerless idols to the living Creator even as their response turns from confusion to hostility. 08/30/2026 – Benediction Service – Shane Koehler – The Apostles Are Authenticated (14:8–10) The Message Is Misinterpreted (14:11–13) The Confusion is Confronted (14:14–17) The People are Provoked (14:18–20) Summary: The gospel confronts every form of misplaced allegiance by calling people to turn from powerless idols to the living Creator.

Acts 14 presents gospel proclamation that produces belief, provokes resistance, persists in ministry, divides a community, and prompts a plot. This message shows how a clearly proclaimed gospel changes allegiances around Christ, bringing some together in faith while others unite in resistance. 08/16/2026 – Benediction Service – Shane Koehler – Proclamation that Produces Belief (14:1) Proclamation that Provokes Resistance (14:2) Proclamation that Persists in Ministry (14:3) Proclamation that Polarizes a Community (14:4) Proclamation that Prompts a Plot (14:5–7) The gospel clearly proclaimed alters allegiances around Christ, uniting unlikely people in faith and uniting others in resistance to Him.

God’s sovereign grace advances despite human weakness, Israel’s resistance, the Messiah’s rejection, human guilt, and opposition to the gospel. Following these movements in Acts 13, this message emphasizes that human opposition does not prevent God from accomplishing His saving purpose. 08/02/2026 – Benediction Service – Shane Koehler – Grace Advances In Spite of Human Weakness (13:13–15) Grace Endures In Spite of Israel’s Resistance (13:16–25) Grace Triumphs In Spite of the Messiah’s Rejection (13:26–37) Grace Forgives In Spite of Human Guilt (13:38–41) Grace Expands In Spite of Gospel Opposition (13:42–52) Summary: Luke demonstrates that God’s sovereign grace triumphs over every expression… read more

06/07/2026 – Benediction Service – Shane Koehler – Grace Advances In Spite of Human Weakness (13:13–15) Grace Endures In Spite of Israel’s Resistance (13:16–25) Grace Triumphs In Spite of the Messiah’s Rejection (13:26–37) Grace Forgives In Spite of Human Guilt (13:38–41) Grace Expands In Spite of Gospel Opposition (13:42–52) Summary: Luke demonstrates that God’s sovereign grace triumphs over every expression of human opposition in order to accomplish His saving purpose.

05/10/2026 – Benediction Service – Shane Koehler – Ready their Hearts through Worship (13:1–3) Relay God’s Message to the Nations (13:4–5) Recognize the Reality of Spiritual Opposition (13:6–8) Respond Courageously to Resistance (13:9–11) Rely on God’s Power to Change Hearts (13:12) Summary: God sovereignly advances the mission of the gospel through Spirit-led servants and Spirit-empowered truth.

04/12/2026 – Benediction Service – Shane Koehler – Political Powers Persecuting the Church (12:1–5) Divine Power Preserving His People (12:6–11) God’s Servant Proclaiming His Protection (12:12–17) Earthly Powers Panicking in Frustration (12:18–19) The Lord Punishing Arrogant Authorities (12:20–23) Summary: Luke contrasts human opposition with divine sovereignty, showing that God preserves His mission and judges those who arrogantly oppose Him.

03/29/2026 – Benediction Service – Shane Koehler – 1.  Expanding to Unexpected Groups (11:19–21) 2.   Establishing Identity through Discipleship (11:22–26) 3.   Expressing Unity through Generosity (11:27–30)   Summary: God advances His gospel by forming a unified church whose identity in Christ transcends ethnic boundaries

02/15/2026 – Benediction Evening Service – Shane Koehler – God’s Grace Heard the Prayers of an Outcast (10:1–8) God’s Grace Abolished the Barriers of the Law (10:9–16) God’s Grace Orchestrated a Strategic Outreach (10:17–33) God’s Grace Provided an Impartial Salvation in Christ (10:34–43) God’s Grace Confirmed Gentile Inclusion with His Own Spirit (10:44–11:18) Summary Statement: In Acts 10, God Himself removes every barrier to salvation by extending His impartial grace to the Gentiles through Jesus Christ and confirming their full inclusion by the Holy Spirit

02/01/2026 – Benediction Service – Christ Extended His Gospel Through Apostolic Mission (9:32–33) Christ Exhibited His Authority Through Healing Power (9:34–35) Christ Exercised Resurrection Authority Beyond Healing (9:36–41) Christ Established Enduring Faith by His Authority (9:42–43)  Summary: Luke presents the risen Christ exercising active authority through apostolic ministry to establish enduring gospel witness.