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Acts 23:11–35 | Take Courage
What happens when the circumstances around us seem to threaten everything we thought God was doing?
In Acts 23, more than forty men conspire to kill Paul. Yet before their scheme ever begins, Christ has already stood beside Paul and promised that he will testify in Rome.
In this passage we see that Christ’s promises prevail over the schemes of men, His providence supplies the necessary means, and His purposes cannot be frustrated.
That does not mean Christians are promised safety, ease, or freedom from suffering. Our hope is something far greater: the crucified, risen, and reigning Christ will accomplish everything He has promised.
Join us as we continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts.
Twelve 5 Church | Jonesboro, ArkansasActs 23:12–35September 13, 2026
ORDER OF SERVICE
Officiating Pastor: Pastor Nathan
Opening SongOh, How Good It Is
Welcome
Prayer for a Local ChurchChrist the Redeemer — Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Call to Worship — Psalm 124
Leader:If it had not been the LORD who was on our side—let Israel now say—
Congregation:If it had not been the LORD who was on our sidewhen people rose up against us,
Leader:Then they would have swallowed us up alive,when their anger was kindled against us;
Congregation:Then the flood would have swept us away,the torrent would have gone over us;
Leader:Then over us would have gonethe raging waters.
Congregation:Blessed be the LORD,who has not given usas prey to their teeth!
Leader:We have escaped like a birdfrom the snare of the fowlers;
Congregation:The snare is broken,and we have escaped!
Leader:Our help is in the name of the LORD,
Congregation:Who made heaven and earth.
Prayer of Adoration
Corporate SingingAmazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) / You Are Unchanging
Scripture ReadingPsalm 31:13–24
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon
Corporate SingingHis Mercy Is More
The Lord’s Supper
Corporate SingingThe Love of God
Prayer for Offering
SermonActs 23:12–35
Koinonia Feast
Sermon Discussion
Benediction2 Thessalonians 2:16–17
#Acts #ReformedBaptist #Twelve5Church #JonesboroArkansas #JesusChrist #Sermon
Acts 23:11–35 | Take Courage
What happens when the circumstances around us seem to threaten everything we thought God was doing?
In Acts 23, more than forty men conspire to kill Paul. Yet before their scheme ever begins, Christ has already stood beside Paul and promised that he will testify in Rome.
In this passage we see that Christ’s promises prevail over the schemes of men, His providence supplies the necessary means, and His purposes cannot be frustrated.
That does not mean Christians are promised safety, ease, or freedom from suffering. Our hope is something far greater: the crucified, risen, and reigning Christ will accomplish everything He has promised.
Join us as we continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts.
Twelve 5 Church | Jonesboro, ArkansasActs 23:12–35September 13, 2026
ORDER OF SERVICE
Officiating Pastor: Pastor Nathan
Opening SongOh, How Good It Is
Welcome
Prayer for a Local ChurchChrist the Redeemer — Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Call to Worship — Psalm 124
Leader:If it had not been the LORD who was on our side—let Israel now say—
Congregation:If it had not been the LORD who was on our sidewhen people rose up against us,
Leader:Then they would have swallowed us up alive,when their anger was kindled against us;
Congregation:Then the flood would have swept us away,the torrent would have gone over us;
Leader:Then over us would have gonethe raging waters.
Congregation:Blessed be the LORD,who has not given usas prey to their teeth!
Leader:We have escaped like a birdfrom the snare of the fowlers;
Congregation:The snare is broken,and we have escaped!
Leader:Our help is in the name of the LORD,
Congregation:Who made heaven and earth.
Prayer of Adoration
Corporate SingingAmazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) / You Are Unchanging
Scripture ReadingPsalm 31:13–24
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon
Corporate SingingHis Mercy Is More
The Lord’s Supper
Corporate SingingThe Love of God
Prayer for Offering
SermonActs 23:12–35
Koinonia Feast
Sermon Discussion
Benediction2 Thessalonians 2:16–17
#Acts #ReformedBaptist #Twelve5Church #JonesboroArkansas #JesusChrist #Sermon
