Be Prepared to Share Your Faith

In this sermon , Pastor Damian sets the stage for a message rooted in Acts 8, part of their series titled Rise: Impacting Our Culture. He introduces the theme of being ready to share one's faith and acknowledges that this topic can evoke both excitement and discomfort. To illustrate the importance of readiness, he shares the story of Brock Purdy, the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft (nicknamed “Mr. Irrelevant”), who rose to become a starting quarterback and eventually led his team to the Super Bowl. The point: when opportunity comes, being prepared can lead to extraordinary outcomes.

Damian draws a parallel to faith, emphasizing that Philip in Acts 8 was ready to act when scattered due to persecution. Philip didn’t plan a mission trip; he fled for his life but still shared the Gospel in Samaria—just as Jesus had instructed in Acts 1:8. Damian challenges the congregation not to merely be “church comers” who attend services but “church be-ers” who live out their faith in action and relationship. He reminds them that the church was not meant to stay in Jerusalem, and that scattering (though difficult) was part of God's plan to spread the message. The message concludes with a call to embody the church by loving, serving, and sharing the Gospel wherever opportunities arise.