How the Church Grew - Donnie Williams

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 2:41-47Philippians 2:1-41 John 3:17-18