# Christ's Work Through His Church | Pastor Zeb Cook | Apex Baptist Church

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Podcast: [Apex Baptist Church Sermons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/apex-baptist-church-sermons-6712197)
Published: 2026-05-09T15:59:23+00:00
Episode link: https://apexbaptistchurch.podbean.com/e/christs-work-through-his-church-pastor-zeb-cook-apex-baptist-church/
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## Resource

The ministry of Jesus did not end at the resurrection; it continues today through the Holy Spirit and His church. This sermon explores the book of Acts to demonstrate how believers are called to participate in Christ's ongoing mission.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The resurrection marks a continuation of Jesus' work rather than its conclusion
- Practical takeaway: Believers are strategically placed in specific environments—work, family, and neighborhoods—to serve as witnesses
- Failure mode: Attempting to live out the Christian mission through personal willpower instead of reliance on the Holy Spirit
- Main idea: The Holy Spirit is not a mere force, but the third person of the Trinity who empowers the church
- Practical takeaway: Faithfulness in small, ordinary moments of obedience is a vital part of the global mission

## Topics

Book of Acts, Holy Spirit, Christian Mission, Theology, Discipleship, Church History, Evangelism, Biblical Studies

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Introduction to the Book of Acts: An invitation to study the book of Acts alongside the sermon to understand the background and purpose of the early church.
- 4:00 — Historical Context of Luke's Writing: An examination of the historical research and timeline behind the authorship of Acts.
- 7:00 — The Promise of the Holy Spirit: Reflecting on Acts 1:8 and the role of the Trinity in empowering believers to be witnesses.
- 10:00 — The Principle of Self-Denial: Discussing how true spiritual growth comes from decreasing our own ego to allow more of Christ to shine through us.
- 16:00 — The Ongoing Ministry of Jesus: Understanding that Jesus' teaching and work continue through a continuum that includes the modern church.
- 19:00 — Living as a Sent People: Recognizing that every believer is called to live 'sent' into their specific daily spheres of influence.
- 27:00 — The Engine of the Church: Identifying the Holy Spirit as the essential power source that drives the mission of the church.

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