Who Is the Gospel For?

Josh Osborn | NOV 1, 2026

Scripture: Acts 10-11

Series: Acts

Categories: Missions and Outreach, Prayer, Hearing God’s Voice

Sermon summary

Acts 10 and 11 show us a turning point in the story of the church. God sends an angel to Cornelius, a Roman centurion who prays often and gives generously. At the same time, God gives Peter a vision that stretches everything he thought he knew about who belongs in God’s family. Two men, one Jew and one Gentile, each paused to pray, and each ended up part of something new.

The good news was always meant for every nation. The prophets said it, Jesus said it, and still many of God’s people were not ready when it happened. We can be like that too. We hold our ideas about God very closely, and we forget that no box we build is big enough for him.

So how do we notice when God is doing something new? It starts with attention. When we pause in the middle of our days to pray, we stay tuned to his voice. Even when we hear no audible voice, God sees us and wants to hear about our days.

This week, we can build a simple rhythm of prayer and ask God what he may be placing in front of us. We can pray with open hands.

Scripture covered in this message includes Acts 10, Acts 11, Leviticus 20 verse 26, Genesis 12, Isaiah 42, Isaiah 43 verse 19, Isaiah 49 verse 6, Matthew 28, and 1 Thessalonians 5.

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