This video, titled “Getting Our Acts Together” from New Life Alliance Church (May 31, 2026), features a sermon by Pastor Jan Roble based on Acts 10:1-48. The message focuses on the pivotal biblical moment when the Gospel expanded from a strictly Jewish movement to include the Gentiles, shattering long-standing cultural and religious barriers.

Key themes from the sermon include:

• Shattering Comfort Zones: Pastor Roble emphasizes that for nearly 10 years, the early church stayed within familiar ethnic and religious borders. Using the story of Cornelius—a devout Roman centurion—the sermon illustrates that while good works and religious devotion are honorable, they cannot save a person; only the grace of Jesus Christ can. (41:57 – 48:27)
• Peter’s Vision: The vision of the sheet containing “unclean” animals challenged Peter’s deeply held dietary and social laws. The sermon explains that this was not just about food, but a divine command to stop calling people “unclean” and to break down the walls of prejudice. (48:27 – 57:12)
• Radical Humility and Obedience: Peter models humility by refusing to be worshiped by Cornelius and shows obedience by instantly entering a Gentile home, a previously unthinkable act for a Jewish leader. (57:13 – 1:04:28)
• God’s Inclusive Grace: The message culminates in the Holy Spirit falling upon the Gentiles as Peter speaks, proving that the ground is level at the foot of the cross and that God shows no favoritism. (1:04:29 – 1:12:45)

Call to Action: Pastor Roble challenges the congregation to stop waiting for others to fit into their “bubbles” and to actively cross social, economic, and cultural barriers to share the Gospel. He highlights a historical observation that if the church fully dedicated itself, the world could be evangelized in a generation. The service concludes with a communal act of prayer and fellowship, encouraging members to connect with people they do not typically interact with. (1:25:04 – 1:30:43)