Sunday, October 29, 2023 | Creating an Atmosphere for a Miracle
In Pastor Terry Mahan’s sermon, “Creating an Atmosphere for a Miracle,” the focal passage is Acts 16:25-32, where Paul and Silas experience a remarkable deliverance while imprisoned. The sermon’s main points are as follows: Firstly, it emphasizes that miracles often arise from difficult situations and underscores the importance of one’s internal response. Paul and Silas being beaten, imprisoned, and in stocks serves as an example. Secondly, the sermon encourages congregants to actively create an environment conducive to miracles, drawing from the actions of Paul and Silas in prison. They prayed and sang hymns at midnight, signifying the dawn of a new day, illustrating that even in challenging times, new beginnings can emerge. The audience is urged to expect sudden breakthroughs and to use their faith and positivity to shake off the metaphorical shackles that bind them, actively cooperating in setting the stage for their own miracles.