In this message we learn that people believe the Gospel but are unwilling to surrender their lives to Christ. King Agrippa is an example of this after listening to Paul share his testimony. He made the statement, "you almost persuaded me to be a Christian." The key is for us to respond to such people with grace instead of condescension.

In this message we learn that patience is an essential virtual when being used by the Lord. God's will was for Paul to preach the Gospel in Rome, but he spent over two years imprisoned in Judea before he was transferred to Rome. Patience is the key.

In this message we learn that the Gospel is not what people want to hear. The religious elites of Paul's day did not want to believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah. If they were to accept this inconvenient truth, they would have to surrender their power and prestige gained through enforcing the Law of Moses.

In this message we learn that the will of God is sometimes unpleasant to our flesh. It is important to remember that even when God's will is uncomfortable, He has a purpose for it. His will is perfect.

In this message we learn that there comes a time when we have to day goodbye. Sometimes the Lord moves people to a different place to fulfill His purpose.

In this message we learn that the Lord can reach the most unlikely of places an people with His message of redemption. The ancient city of Ephesus was renown for idol worship and debauchery but the Lord began saving people there and eventually a Christian church was established there.

In this message we learn that the Lord sometimes has us in a difficult situation just so we can be a light in the darkness. Even the smallest light is more visible when the darkness is great.

In this message we learn how important perseverance is in Kingdom work. Even though the odds are against us and persecution is severe, the key is to not give up.

In this message we learn that it is essential to let the Holy Spirit lead us when it comes to Kingdom work. What may seem like a good idea or a perfect opportunity to us may not be the will of God.

In this message we learn that sometimes Christians strongly disagree about doctrinal issues. However this is not a reason to alienate others or stop considering them as brethren. The key is to prayerfully work out our differences so that the Kingdom of Heaven moves forward. The Holy Spirit is our guide.