Can You Trust God When Life Feels Out of Control? | Acts 1

Can you trust God when life feels uncertain and out of your control? In this CrossLife Church message, Wes Arnes opens Acts 1 and shows that faith grows right at the edge of what we cannot manage ourselves. Jesus does not give the disciples the timeline they want—He calls them to trust the Father’s authority and receive power from the Holy Spirit instead. Through stories about fear, uncertainty, and the instinct to grab control, this sermon exposes how quickly we lean on our own understanding when God feels silent. Wes walks through Acts 1:6-11 to show that believers are not called to obsess over outcomes but to live as faithful witnesses in everyday life. If you have been anxious about the future, tired of trying to force results, or unsure where God is sending you next, this message will help you surrender control, trust Jesus again, and take your next Spirit-empowered step. – ABOUT CROSSLIFE CHURCH CrossLife is a church in Oviedo, Florida, filled with a dynamic group of people of all ages who are seeking to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ in a challenging and ever-changing world. With three locations across the Orlando, Florida area, we’d love to welcome you on a Sunday! Find locations, service times, information about our ministries, and more about CrossLife Church at https://crosslifechurch.com/ SCRIPTURE Acts 1:6-11, Genesis, 1 Samuel, Mark 4:38, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 16:7, Exodus 40:34, 1 Kings 8, Daniel 7:13 – CONNECT WITH US Website: https://www.crosslifechurch.com/ Facebook:   / crosslifefl   Instagram:   / crosslifefl   YouTube:    / @crosslifechurchfl   HAVE A QUESTION? We’d love to help! Contact us using this form and a member of our team will gladly get in touch with you: https://crosslifechurch.com/contact – CHAPTERS 00:00 – Series Setup 01:28 – Can You Trust God? 04:05 – Trust Beyond Control 05:41 – The Disciples Want Answers 06:42 – Trust God With What He Controls 10:21 – When We Grasp for Control 13:51 – Trust in the Lord 15:03 – Power to Be Witnesses 17:59 – Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria 21:37 – Jesus Ascends 23:15 – The Cloud of Glory 30:24 – The Holy Spirit in Us 35:30 – What Faithfulness Looks Like 36:17 – Where Is God Sending You? 38:19 – One Spirit-Empowered Step 42:31 – Only God Changes Hearts 44:23 – The Frank Jenner Story 45:20 – Prayer and Response Scripture References Acts 1:6-11, Genesis, 1 Samuel, Mark 4:38, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 16:7, Exodus 40:34, 1 Kings 8, Daniel 7:13