Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Breaking Chains and Building Families - Pastor Ben Hodges

The Gospel isn’t theoretical. It’s gritty, messy, supernatural, confrontational, joyful, and explosive.Acts 16:11-40 1. THE GOSPEL OPENS HEARTS TO REPENT AND RECEIVE (16:11–15)First truth: Evangelism starts with God opening hearts.Second Truth: Paul preaches… but God opens.Spirit and Preaching: That’s how the Gospel moves.One heart opened → one household baptized → one city changed.Acts 16:16-242. THE GOSPEL CONFRONTS THE DEMONIC AND BREAKS BONDAGE (16:16–24)When the gospel advances, demons get evicted.When you cast out the devil, don’t expect thank-you cards.Acts 16:25-31 3. THE GOSPEL MAKES OUR WORSHIP LOUDER THAN OUR WOUNDS (16:25–28)Worship is witness. Your singing can make you an evangelist.The doors fly open. Chains break. But, Paul doesn’t run—he stays.That’s what authentic Christianity looks like: Free men who stay for the sake of the lost.Acts 16:32-34 4. THE GOSPEL SAVES ENTIRE FAMILIES (16:29–34)This is evangelism: Stepping into someone’s dilemma with the hope of Jesus.The most important question: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”The answers: “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”The gospel does not ask permission to transform your family tree.It just starts plowing through the branches.Acts 16:35-40 5. THE GOSPEL IS PRECIOUS AND WORTH PROTECTING (16:35–40)The gospel doesn’t just save souls—it also has a transforming impact on all of life.Gospel people speak against corruption, leverage the legal system for righteousness.The Gospel isn’t cowardly nor disengaged in the politics of the city.Paul protects the church by helping limit the persecution of Christians again.