Bigger and Better than Expected

July 13, 2025

What if the ordinary moments in your life are the very places God wants to do something extraordinary? In this sermon, Pastor Jim explores the first miracle of the early church—a simple act of faith that became a powerful witness to God’s transforming power.

As we journey through Acts, we see that the disciples—though the same people—have been radically transformed. In Acts 3, Peter and John encounter a beggar at the temple gate, and what unfolds is far more than physical healing. This miracle becomes a doorway to witness, an opportunity for gospel proclamation, and a glimpse into God’s bigger plan. Pastor Jim challenges us to consider how our expectations may limit what we ask of God. Through the lens of this healing, we explore how every miracle in Acts is a foretaste—not just of individual transformation, but of the coming redemption of all creation. The real miracle is not just a mended body, but a resurrected soul. Are we ready to be witnesses, not just churchgoers?