Called to Serve

Josue Portillo

November 9, 2025

About the Sermon

When the early church started to grow, they faced real challenges—people were being overlooked, needs were going unmet. Instead of ignoring it, they organized for impact. In Acts 6, we see the church empower everyday believers to serve and lead, and the result was explosive growth. God’s design has always been for every believer to play a part. Serving isn’t something we have to do—it’s something we get to do. Every act of service, every hidden moment of faithfulness, builds the body and strengthens the mission.
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