What do you do when God makes you wait? In Acts 1:6–26, the disciples show us that waiting isn't passive—it's intentional. In this episode, we examine the "delay at the gate" between Jesus’ departure and the Spirit’s arrival. Learn why the posture of your heart in the waiting room determines your effectiveness on the mission field.

Key takeaway: The church doesn’t need more spectators; it needs Spirit-filled witnesses.

In this message from Acts 1:1–8, Jesus reminds His disciples—and us—that the mission doesn’t move forward on human strength. It moves forward when we’re rooted in the risen Christ, prepared by the Holy Spirit, and locked in on the mission of being His witnesses—right where we live and all the way to the ends of the earth.

If you’ve ever felt distracted, spiritually unprepared, or unsure how to reach “one more” person for Jesus, this sermon is for you.

🎧 Listen to “Before You Go” (Acts 1:1–8) now—and ask God who your “one more” is.

It was preached on January 7, 2026, at First Baptist Church, Georgetown, SC.