22/09/2026
🔥THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IS UNSTOPPABLE 🔥
Acts 5:17–42
This Sunday, Rev Dr Peter Gaiku reminded us of a powerful truth: persecution may challenge the Church, but it cannot stop the mission of God.
In Acts 5, the apostles were arrested and placed in prison because they were proclaiming the Gospel. But during the night, an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and told them:
“Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.”
Acts 5:20
The apostles didn't run away. They didn't stop. They went back and continued proclaiming Jesus.
Rev Gaiku reminded us that the mission of the Church is to glorify God, proclaim Christ, make disciples, plant and strengthen churches, and demonstrate God's love that is unstoppable.
What can we learn from Acts 5?
1. God's mission is unstoppable:
Opposition, imprisonment, rejection, and persecution cannot prevent God's purposes from moving forward.
2. We must obey God's call.
When the apostles were commanded to stop preaching, Peter and the other apostles responded:
“We must obey God rather than human beings.
— Acts 5:29
3. We are called to persevere.
After being beaten and warned, the apostles left rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering for the name of Jesus. They continued teaching and proclaiming Christ.
4. We are called to be witnesses
Acts 1:8 reminds us that we receive power through the Holy Spirit to be Christ's witnesses beginning where we are and reaching to the ends of the earth.
Rev Gaiku also reminded us that Christians around the world continue to face persecution, imprisonment, displacement, and violence because of their faith. These are not simply statistics they represent real people who need our prayers and support.
So how should we respond?
🙏 Pray for those who are persecuted.
💪Persevere when we face opposition.
📖Continue proclaiming the Gospel.
❤️Pray even for those who persecute us.
Our hope is found in the words of Jesus:
“I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.”
Matthew 16:18
And Romans 8 reminds us that nothing not trouble, hardship, persecution, danger, or even death can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.
The Church may face opposition. The road may not always be easy. But the mission continues.
🔥The mission of the Church is unstoppable!
🌍The Gospel continues to advance.
✝️ Jesus is building His Church
Will you continue to stand, pray, obey, and be a witness?
📅 Service Time: 20th September 2026, 9:30 am📍 Location: Chaengwatt...