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Radical Interruption

7 Hills Church • Jun 2, 2025 • 39 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

Following Jesus means living a life willing to be radically interrupted for the sake of others. Drawing from Acts 16, Pastor Natalie Runion reminds believers that God calls us to step out of our routines, exercise spiritual authority in Jesus' name, and stand in unity during seasons of difficulty. By delivering God's Word, serving faithfully, celebrating baptisms, and opening our homes in hospitality, we show a watching world the transforming power and peace of Jesus Christ.

Themes

Radical ObedienceSpiritual AuthorityWitness & EvangelismChristian CommunityHospitalityPraise in Suffering

Pastor's Points

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Delivered the word of God

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Served

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Baptized

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Shared a meal

Key Points

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Delivered the word of God: We must know Scripture deeply so we can readily speak truth and pray over others when needs arise.
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Served: Believers find true purpose in serving the church rather than expecting the church to serve them.
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Baptized: Sharing and celebrating the public declaration of new life in Christ inspires faith across generations.
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Shared a meal: Practicing simple hospitality by opening our homes creates safe spaces where people encounter the love of God.
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Following Jesus requires a willingness to be radically interrupted and inconvenienced for the sake of loving others.
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Believers carry spiritual authority in the name of Jesus to break dark spiritual bondages and bring freedom.
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Facing opposition and persecution is expected when sharing the gospel, but the Holy Spirit gives us the exact words to say.
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Sermon Moments

“It was never going to be convenient to love God and love people and go and make disciples.”

“When we are willing to be inconvenienced, we become Jesus Monday through Saturday in a world that is suspicious of Sunday.”

“The enemy flees at one name and one name alone, and that is the name of Jesus.”

“God has trusted you with a prison season, knowing that if you had a choice to lament or worship, you're going to pick up that word and fight with it.”

“When the church was never here to serve us, we have come to serve the church.”

“People don't need your house to be clean; they just need a holy, safe house where someone sits across from them and says, 'I see you, I love you, and you're not alone.'”

This Week

Be willing to interrupt your daily schedule when you discern someone around you is in spiritual or physical need.

Memorize Scripture so that you are equipped to share truth and offer biblical hope without delay.

Look for opportunities to serve actively within your church body rather than attending as a passive observer.

Open your home or host a simple meal to build genuine relationships with nonbelievers and neighbors.

Pray in unity with fellow believers when facing trial, opposition, or difficult seasons.

Choose praise and worship over complaining when navigating unexpected trials or suffering.

Exercise your spiritual authority in Jesus' name by praying boldly for those bound by fear, addiction, or oppression.

Remember This

Following Jesus requires us to let our lives be radically interrupted so we can demonstrate God's love and exercise His authority to free those in spiritual darkness.

A Challenge for You

Would you be willing to give five minutes to pray over every seat in this sanctuary for revival, salvation, and deliverance to sweep through our church and city?

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