Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

We often picture the heroes of the early church as lone figures facing the world by themselves. But Acts 20 tells a different story. As the gospel spread from Macedonia to Greece and on toward Jerusalem, it traveled on the shoulders of a team: Sopater, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timothy, Tychicus, Trophimus, and a beloved physician named Luke, whose quiet "we" and "us" place him right in the boat. In this message, we discover that Jesus never designed His church to be a collection of solo acts.

From a ministry of encouragement that "calls alongside" weary believers, to a Lord's Day gathering in Troas where a young man named Eutychus fell to his death and was raised to life, this passage shows us a church that worships together, cares for the fallen together, and moves on mission together. Along the way, we're pointed to the cross and empty tomb of Jesus Christ, and to the good news that we are justified by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone.

Whether you're a longtime member or watching for the first time, this sermon will help you find your place on the team God is building. Use the accompanying small group guide and five-day devotional to keep growing throughout the week, and if you're new, we'd love to connect with you!