Pastor Sean Steinke opens with a moving story of piloting a tandem bike for his friend Greg, then invites us to let God strengthen our “core” through Acts 15. Walking through the Jerusalem Council, we see the Holy Spirit bringing freedom, not extra burdens, and forming one new family in Jesus. Peter, Paul, and James point us to a salvation by grace through faith that produces love, unity, and holy living. Pastor Sean then connects this freedom to our lives in Madison with practical next steps of worship, community, and embodied discipleship. If you need your core strengthened to finish your race, this message is for you.
Primary text
Acts 15:1–35
Supporting
John 3:1–8
John 8:31–32
2 Corinthians 3:17
Ephesians 2:11–22
Galatians 5:1–26
Romans 6:23
Romans 12:1–2
1 Samuel 15:22
Amos 9:11–12 (quoted in Acts 15:16–18)
Exodus 12:7, 13
Matthew 7:24–27
