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In Acts 26, Paul defends himself from the Jewish leaders accusations to King Agrippa II. This message encourages us to see unplanned detours with spiritual value. That even the interruptions and irritations of our day could be turned for divine appointments.

In Acts 24, Governor Felix left Paul in a Caesarean prison for 2 years. Paul learned that the time-gap between God’s promise and His fulfillment is hard! It's possible that one of the reasons God left Paul in prison was for Felix. This message looks at the conversations Paul had with Felix during his 2 year stay in prison.



the Apostle Paul stands trial before Governor Felix, the governor over the Roman province of Judea. Felix left Paul in prison and began and on/off dialogue about Jesus.

In Acts 23:11, Jesus visits Paul. Paul is lonely, forsaken, discouraged, rejected, depressed & Jesus encouraged his Spirit. This message reminds us that JESUS US WITH US. We are not alone, forgotten or a failure.

In Acts 22, Paul addresses the mob that tried to kill him. What does he share? His story of transformation. This message reminds us that our story is more powerful than we think. Our story can be shared with an individual or addressed to a group. It’s not a debate, it’s not pushy, it’s not fake, and it doesn’t feel like religious propaganda, since it’s coming from our heart. Our job is to share our story.

In Acts 21:1-14, the Apostle Paul spends some time with Philip the Evangelists in Caesarea. When Agabus the prophet arrived with a prophetic word that Paul would be bound by the Jews and turned over to the Gentiles - the mood changed. He knew the rode to Jerusalem would not end well for him but was ready for whatever awaited him. This message teaches us that sometimes the hard path is the right path and the bitter cup is the God ordained cup.

In Acts 20, Paul shares a final farewell speech with the Ephesian elders. This message focuses on 4 statements from Paul's speech.

In Acts 19:8-41, Luke records Paul's most successful church planting endeavor. Ephesus and Asia Minor not only HEAR the word of the Lord but they also witness the POWER of the Lord at work. This caused them to confess their sins and burn their sorcery books. This message allows us to learn from the Ephesians... when we hold on to what God has set us free from – it hinders spiritual growth, power, gospel advancement and effectiveness.

In Acts 19, the Apostle Paul asks 12 disciples of John the Baptist, did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? They answered no. They had only experienced the baptism of John and not the baptism of the Spirit. Jesus was the missing piece in their religious pursuit. Paul shares Jesus and they believe and receive the Holy Spirit. This message asks the same question, did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?

What plan are you living for? What next step is God calling you to do? God accomplishes His plan through everyday people who give up their plan for His.

In Acts 17, Paul speaks to some of the most brilliant minds of Athens about Jesus. His focus was centered on their idolatry. Paul was provoked to action and sets a reminder of how God responded to us. He saw us in our idolatry; was provoked; but instead of condemning us and writing us off, He ran to us, showed us the insufficiency of our answers without Him, and then revealed God to us in His death and resurrection.