Scattered on Purpose

Scattered on Purpose | Acts 8:1–8 (KJV)

Pastor Mike Purdon | Sunday, November 8, 2026

Week 5 of 10 — They Continued: The Local Church in the Book of Acts

The worst day the Jerusalem church had seen became the beginning of gospel advance. After Stephen’s death, persecution scattered believers into Judaea and Samaria—and everywhere they went, they carried the good news of Jesus Christ. Through the witness of ordinary believers and Philip’s ministry in Samaria, we see that suffering cannot stop God’s purpose and that the gospel brings great joy.

Where has God scattered you? Join Pastor Mike Purdon as we consider how to carry the gospel one step further at work, in our neighborhoods, in our homes, and even in the hard places we never expected.

Topics: Evangelism, Missions, Persecution, God’s Providence, Local Church