Arise in Truth

by | May 17, 2026

Part 7 of 8 | Church Arise Series

Arise in Truth teaches us to overcome the historical pattern of resisting and rejecting God’s revealed truth to receive truth.

“And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.”

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), Acts 4:31.

Sermon Outline

Scripture: Acts 7:1-54; Acts 6:11-14; John 4:19-24; Matthew 7:24-27; Exodus 32:9; Exodus 32:9; Romans 2:28-29; Zechariah 7:11-1; James 1:22; Romans 2:13 (ESV)

Main Points
  1. Truth Revealed
  2. Truth Rejected
  3. Truth Resisted

Devotionals & Resources

Next Steps

Truth Received
  • Is your heart cut before God, or is it hardened?
  • What’s your attitude about the Holy Spirit? Receiving or Resisting?
  • Are you serving or slaying the righteous one?
  • Are you a hearer-of-the-word only or a doer-of-the-word?
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Church Arise Series

April 5 to May 24, 2026

In Church Arise, we explore Acts 4–7 and uncover the powerful, unexpected strength of the early church after Jesus’ resurrection. As we walk through these moments together, we’ll learn how to become a bold, Spirit-filled, and purpose-driven church in our world today.

Part 1 - April 5, 2026

Part 2 - April 12, 2026

Part 3 - April 19, 2026

Part 4 - April 26, 2026

Part 5 - May 3, 2026

Part 6 - Mother's Day - May 10, 2026

Part 7 - May 17, 2026

Part 8 - May 24, 2026

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