72 | The Church That Set a City on Fire (Acts 19–20)

Send us Fan MailWhat if the fire you lost…wasn’t just a feeling, but something real you’ve drifted from?In Revelation 2, Jesus says, “You have abandoned the love you had at first.” But what did that love actually look like?In this episode, we go back to Acts 19–20 and watch the early church in Ephesus burn with first love, not routine religion, but a life fully set on fire for Christ.New believers publicly burned their most valuable possessions because Jesus was worth more. The church gathered daily because His Word wasn’t a duty...it was life. Leaders wept together because their love ran deeper than blood. And an entire city was shaken because the gospel could not be contained. This is what was lost.In This Episode, We'll Discuss:✅ What “first love” actually looked like in the early church✅ Why real devotion to Christ changes everything you value✅ How love for Jesus fuels love for people and urgency for the lost✅ The difference between routine faith and a life set on fire✅ Why spiritual hunger, not obligation, marks true renewalFirst love burned in three directions: upward toward Christ, inward toward the church, and outward toward the lost.This isn’t nostalgia; it’s a mirror.If something in you is stirring, if you’re thinking “I want that back,” don’t ignore it.That’s the point.Listen now to Episode 72 of Sunday Renewal and rediscover what your faith was meant to be.God bless.RESOURCES📖 FREE 5-Day Audio Devotional: Renaming Your StoryStruggling with identity or feeling stuck? Move from pain to purpose to legacy—15 minutes a day.https://sundayrenewal.podia.com/renaming-your-story-devo⁠✨ For Families: The Devo KidsShort devotionals, songs, and prayers that help children fall in love with God's Word.Watch on YouTube | Free printable journal pages at thedevokids.comSupport the showSupport the Show:Want to help us reach more people with God’s Word? Consider supporting the podcast with a donation. Your generosity fuels this ministry and helps us create even more resources for you. Click here to learn more: One-Time Donation (Paypal)$3+ Monthly Subscription