“Portals of Faith”

June 2, 2024

Series: Sunday Sermons

Book: Acts

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Pastor Wes reflects on Acts 3:1-10, where Peter and John encounter a man lame from birth at the Beautiful Gate of the temple. Pastor Wes notes that while archaeologists have identified several gates, the exact location of the Beautiful Gate remains uncertain. This uncertainty, he suggests, invites us to recognize that any doorway can be a “beautiful gate” or a “portal of faith.”

He emphasizes the importance of being present and attentive to those we encounter, as Peter and John were to the beggar. By making eye contact and offering genuine attention, we can transform ordinary interactions into opportunities for connection and healing. Pastor Wes challenges the congregation to consider how they can be “portals of faith” in their daily lives, embodying the core values of welcome, worship, justice, faithfulness, caring, and belonging.