The Agitator

Preaching from Acts 24, Kadijah Gabriel redefines what it means to be called an agitator for the gospel. She highlights how Paul, though imprisoned and falsely accused as a “plague and agitator,” continued to bring transformation wherever he was placed. Drawing on the image of a washing machine agitator, Kadijah shows that without movement and friction, there can be no cleansing or refining—just as the Spirit uses believers to stir their environments toward truth and holiness. She challenges the church to see uncomfortable seasons not as punishment but as placement, where God uses them to reveal His presence and power. Through humor and conviction, Kadijah reminds listeners that they are never alone and are called to bring spiritual agitation that awakens hearts, disrupts complacency, and spreads the gospel. The message closes with communion and a bold call to embrace the role of “holy agitators” in every sphere of life.