Subject: The Acts of the Apostles

Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez

Scripture Passage(s): Acts 27:1-44

Date of Delivery: February 15, 2026

The journey to Rome takes to the seas and encounters troubled waters along the way. From dead winds to week-long storms, the ship and its crew struggles to hold together their vessel and sanity. Yet Paul brings light and truth during this time and is able to bring hope to a people afraid and at the whim of the sea.

Subject: The Acts of the Apostles

Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez

Scripture Passage(s): Acts 26.1-32

Date of Delivery: February 8, 2026

As Paul begins his defense before Herod the Great’s great-grandson, he makes his appeal based on Moses and the Prophets, who speak of the Christ, on how He must suffer, on His resurrection, and on His mission to bring light to the Jews and Gentiles. Let us join in this passionate discourse and discover what might move the heart of the final Herod.

Subject: The Acts of the Apostles

Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez

Scripture Passage(s): Acts 25:1-27

Date of Delivery: February 1, 2026

The charges brought against Paul are insufficient, but being released from Roman captivity will only return him to Jerusalem and into the authority of those seeking his life. As long as he remains “detained” Paul is both protected and on the road to Rome. As Paul suffers injustice, he relies completely on God and God’s justice to exonerate him.

Subject: The Acts of the Apostles

Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez

Scripture Passage(s): Acts 24:1-27

Date of Delivery: January 25, 2026

Today, over 388 million Christians suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith in just 50 countries world-wide. As Paul suffers under 2 years of house arrest and an impending death sentence, we are reminded that this world still suffers persecution. And it is our obligation and honor to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Subject: The Acts of the Apostles

Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez

Scripture Passage(s): Acts 23:11-35

Date of Delivery: January 18, 2026

As Paul awaits the tribunes decision his enemies are not complacent. They conspire together and bring a vow before the Sanhedrin, lure Paul into a trap that they may kill him and be rid of this heretic. Paul’s nephew discovers this murderous plot and is encouraged to talk. God sits on His throne as His will continues to work in the hearts of men.

Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez

Scripture Passage(s): Acts 22:22-23:10

Date of Delivery: January 11, 2026

Paul finds himself standing between two worlds and being a part of neither. To the Jewish mob he is a Jew, to the Roman tribune he is a citizen. This is not deception, but Paul using the past crafted for him by God to be able to speak into both worlds. This not only offers him a level of protection, but an opportunity to preach the Gospel even further.

Subject: The Acts of the Apostles

Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez

Scripture Passage(s): Acts 22:1-21

Date of Delivery: January 4, 2026

Previously on The Acts of the Apostles: while undergoing a purification ritual at the Temple, Paul is cornered by a mob with claims of bringing Gentiles into the Temple Proper, a crime punishable by death. During the commotion a cohort of soldiers arrives with the tribune who allows Paul (a citizen) an opportunity speak to the amassed crowd.

Subject: 2025 Advent

Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez

Date of Delivery: December 28, 2025

The reference to Egypt is not the independent nation that has ruled for 3,000 years. At this point in history Egypt had been conquered by Alexander the Great and under Roman rule for about 35 years at this point. Egypt represented a place where Herod could not reach and where Jesus would be safe until welcomed home to Nazareth.

Subject: 2025 Advent

Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez

Date of Delivery: December 21, 2025

The struggles of faith seem to come from our ability to trust in God’s provision and God’s timing. When we don’t feel like we’re getting what we need or not quickly enough our faith often falters. This is when we have to take a step back from ourselves and choose to focus on the bigness of God. He provides in His time. I trust, and I wait.

Subject: 2025 Advent

Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez

Date of Delivery: December 14, 2025

Only shepherds would still be out this late at night in the fields. Watching over their flocks as the stars burn brightly in the night sky. As the king of all creation is born the first to be welcomed are not princes, kings, or priests. God welcomes the shepherds who daily walk among His creation, while bearing a poor reputation and a high calling.