The Power and Purpose of the Church

How can Christians engage in meaningful, spirit-led conversations that genuinely change hearts instead of just passing on surface-level information?In this sermon on Acts 8:26–40, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon unpacks the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch on the desert road from Jerusalem to Gaza. Pastor Neil highlights five practical principles for effective, natural evangelism: living tuned into the Holy Spirit, cultivating curiosity about others, maintaining a posture of listening, understanding the true nature of gospel witness, and growing fluent in sharing Jesus from any passage of Scripture. Discover how yielding to God’s guidance turns everyday interactions into divine opportunities to advance the kingdom.In this episode, we cover:Living in the Spirit: Recognizing the postures of the Spirit—being full, led, and empowered—so obedience becomes a natural reflex.Curiosity Over Assumption: Learning to look past outward behaviors to discern the deeper internal appetites driving people.Maintaining a Posture of Listening: Staying spirit-aware rather than self-aware to discern where God is already at work.What Evangelism Really Is: Joining an ongoing conversation, listening for the invitation, and responding gracefully to real questions.Gospel Fluency: Developing the ability to start with any scripture or life situation and point clearly to the good news of Jesus.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube