Wrapping up the “En Fuego” series, the message goes to Exodus 3–the Bible’s “Mount Everest” of fire passages–where God meets 80-year-old Moses in a flaming bush.
Israel’s 400 years of prayers move heaven; heaven moves Moses; Moses will move Pharaoh.
Every Christian has a divine assignment, no matter age or past failures. Our call becomes clear at the intersection of what breaks our hearts (affinity), what we’re gifted to do (ability), and the doors God opens (opportunity).
Big idea: God ignites every believer with a specific calling; when affinity, ability, and opportunity meet, step out–because the great “I AM” is with you.
Guest speaker Jonathan “JP” Pokluda continues Lake Pointe’s Acts series, “There Is More: Endgame,” walking through Paul’s harrowing voyage in Acts 27.
From a prisoner’s chains, Paul steadies 276 frightened people, proving that God – not weather, not authorities – holds the outcome.
The chapter carries three big lessons: stay calm by remembering who is in charge, realize storms reveal real faith, and do your part while trusting God for everything else.
The preacher invites the church to journey with Jesus along His final, “dark and scary road” toward Easter.
Luke 9:51 marks the hinge of the gospel narrative: Jesus “set His face” toward Jerusalem–language of iron-willed resolve and fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy.
Historical backdrop: Passover week swells Jerusalem to ~2 million pilgrims; Rome dispatches extra troops; political tension is electric.
Two contrasting parades will converge: Pilate from the west with war-horses; Jesus from the east on a donkey portraying humility and true power.
