When you care more about what God thinks than what people think you have reached a tipping point called joy.
In this sermon from June 20, 2021, I explore Acts 5:17-42 and a moving story about the growing persecution of the apostles to show how this principle looks in action. From there we think about how it takes shape in our own lives today.
The YouTube version of the sermon is here, and the audio-only download is underneath. Also provided is a link to the extra background material called “growing deeper” as a part of The Pulse Podcast.
Audio-only download:
As mentioned, you can also access the extra background content as a part of The Pulse Podcast with Matthew Ruttan by going here (or by finding it wherever you subscribe to podcasts — iTunes (Apple), Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or TuneIn). It’s called “Bruises and badges of honour.”

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