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What Does It Mean to Be a Radical? | Acts 8:26–40

Bryan Gilmore
What if a single interruption from God could change the course of a life—or an entire continent? In this message, Pastor Brian walks through Acts 8:26–40, exploring how the Holy Spirit led Philip away from a thriving ministry in Samaria to a quiet desert road to meet a high-ranking Ethiopian official seeking truth. Through this powerful first-century account, we explore: The ACTS Prayer Framework: Practical instruction on structuring your prayer life through Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Divine Interruptions: What happens when God shifts your plans and calls you to minister to "the one" instead of the crowd. Radical Inclusion in the Gospel: How Jesus breaks down cultural, racial, and ceremonial barriers to bring seekers into full fellowship with Him. Isaiah 53 Fulfilled: How Philip pointed the Ethiopian eunuch to Jesus directly from the Old Testament Scriptures. Whether you're looking to deepen your daily prayer routine or seeking to follow the Holy Spirit's promptings in your everyday life, this message will challenge you to step out in obedience wherever God calls. Key Scriptures: Acts 8:26–40 Isaiah 53:7–8 Psalm 119:105 Deuteronomy 23:1
Sunday, September 27, 2026