Hope City Sermon - July 12, 2026: Power over Darkness

Message: Power over Darkness Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, 11-20 Series: Empowered: The Gospel Unleashed in Acts Hope City Church Vancouver: https://hopecitychurch.org/ 0:00 Intro 1:43 Summer schedule Last Sun in July: Prayer walk Last Sun in Aug: Neighbourhood service projects 2:21 Acts 19:1-7, 11-20 5:59 Counterfeit bills 7:23 Ephesus 11:22 Big idea The power of Jesus doesn't just simply improve our lives The power of Jesus... 1. Overcomes the darkness that enslaves us 2. Exposes counterfeit power that tempts us 3. And transforms our lives from the inside out 12:23 The power of the Holy Spirit gives new life (vv. 1-8) 15:55 The name of Jesus cannot be used without knowing Jesus (vv. 11-16) 21:37 The power of Jesus exposes and defeats darkness (vv. 17-20) 33:24 The result (v. 20) 34:05 Being trapped in a cave 37:37 Reflection questions