Message Title: Set Your Eyes on Jesus

Speaker: Pastor Casey Kendall

Scripture: Acts 4:23–31

Series: Heart (Mini-Series Conclusion)

Episode Summary:

In this special message, Pastor Casey Kendall pauses the 1 Samuel teaching to revisit the valley from a new angle—this time through the lens of Acts 4. As the early church faced threats, uncertainty, and pressure to stay silent, their response was worship and bold obedience. This message invites us to consider: How do we “work it out” in the valley?

The answer: We worship through.Through personal stories, biblical examples, and honest encouragement, Pastor Casey challenges us to bring our fears, frustrations, and failed expectations to Jesus—and to boldly continue forward in faith, community, and truth.

Key Takeaways:

• God Wants Your Obedience, Not Just Your Options: We may have plans for our lives, but God often works through the unexpected and painful to form our faith.

• Worship Is More Than Singing: It's a lifestyle of obedience—even when the path is difficult.

• Community Is Essential: The disciples responded to crisis not by withdrawing but by running to their people and lifting their voices to God.

• You Are Not a Burden: Your presence in community matters. Healing often begins when we refuse to isolate and choose to be honest.

• Boldness Is Spirit-Filled Obedience: True boldness isn’t loudness—it’s rooted, Spirit-empowered faithfulness to speak and live the truth with love.

Scriptures Referenced:

• Acts 4:23–31

• Psalm 2

• Job 19:25

• Psalm 23

• Isaiah 43

• John 1, John 13

• Galatians 5:22–23

Memorable Quotes:

• “God doesn’t want your options—He wants your obedience.”

• “Worshiping through the pain is how we work it out.”

• “When life shakes you, God fills you.”

• “You are not a burden. You are a blessing.”

• “Boldness is not bravado—it’s confidence in Christ with humility toward people.”

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