In this week’s message, Pastor Sean Steinke takes us deep into Acts 16 where Paul and Silas face resistance, persecution, and prison — and yet respond with praise. Through the stories of Lydia, a slave girl set free, and a jailer who finds salvation, we see how the Spirit of God leads His people into obedience, how His power breaks chains, and how worship in the darkest hour can spark joy and transformation. This sermon will challenge you to ask: What is your place of prayer? Who is your person of peace? And when will you lift your song?
Come be encouraged to trust God’s dunamis power, to find joy in Christ even in trials, and to live in the freedom that only Jesus brings.
Scripture References
Acts 16:16–40 – Paul and Silas in Philippi: deliverance, persecution, prison, and praise
Matthew 5:11–12 – Blessed are you when persecuted
John 3:16 – Believe and be saved
1 Corinthians 1:22–24 – Christ the power of God
1 Corinthians 2:5 – Faith resting on God’s power
Philippians 2:5–11 – The humility and obedience of Christ
Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord always
Psalm 104:33 – I will sing to the Lord all my life
Psalm 149 – Praise as spiritual warfare
Psalm 150 – Let everything that has breath praise the Lord
Psalm 8:2 – The praise of children silences the enemy
