Family Matters | Facing Off Without Falling Apart | Pastor Nicholas

Pastor Nicholas’s message from Acts chapter 4 focused on how believers can “face off without falling apart” in a culture marked by violence, intimidation, and opposition to biblical truth. Using the arrest of Peter and John as a backdrop—and connecting it to modern events and cultural pressures—he taught that following Jesus will inevitably bring resistance, but that resistance is ultimately spiritual, not personal.

He emphasized three key truths:

Expect the clash, but don’t feel small – Opposition is meant to intimidate and silence believers, but God is far bigger than any threat. It’s not about how small we feel; it’s about how big God is.

Rely on the Holy Spirit – Peter’s boldness didn’t come from courage alone, but from being filled with the Holy Spirit, who empowers, strengthens, and gives words in moments of pressure.

Stay connected to the church and worship – After their release, Peter and John returned to their community to pray and worship. In God’s presence, fear was replaced with boldness, and the Holy Spirit moved powerfully.

The message concluded with a call to worship, bold faith, joyful courage, and staying rooted in Christian community, trusting that while messengers may be opposed, the message of Jesus can never be confined.