Today’s message is a powerful testimony of a life lived well for Christ. Pastor John will be laying out the life of Paul, a missionary and pastor who wrote much of the New Testament books. Paul’s ministry – really, his whole life – was dedicated to bringing glory to God and sharing the Gospel! He taught the Word wherever God sent him. He encouraged believers and trained other pastors. And in the end, he obediently followed the Holy Spirit’s promptings, though he knew it could lead to death.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 20 as he continues his message Portrait of a Pastor.

Today, Pastor John will be reminding you what it means to be a Pastor, a shepherd of God’s people. This role is significant, and it’s not for everyone! The Pastor needs to be willing to step into the hard topics, teach the Bible, and to preach repentance. Sadly, some leaders in the church have lost this enthusiasm for the truth of the Gospel. Pastor John will remind you that this needs to be a staple of the Pastor’s – or any leader’s – time of sharing from the Word. People are sinful, but there’s hope found in Christ!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 20 as he continues his message Portrait of a Pastor.

The primary role of a minister for Christ is just that – ministering for Christ! It’s the purpose for each pastor, elder, or leader in a church. And, as Pastor John will be pointing out today in his message, it’s the role of every follower of Jesus too. No matter what you do or where you’ve been called to be, this moment in time is to be used for the Kingdom! God created you to do something unique. You can use those talents, gifts, and environment to be a light for the Gospel – to give hope to others!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 20 as he begins his message Portrait of a Pastor.

It might not be something you want to admit, but have you ever fallen asleep in church? Pastor John will clarify today – you may not have closed your eyes and nodded off, but you might have fallen asleep spiritually. If you’ve been part of the church for a long time, you may have allowed it to become commonplace. You haven’t let the joy of the Lord in for a long time, and the messages shared can go over your head. If you think that might be you, today’s teaching is a challenge – it’s time to wake up!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 19 as he continues his message Don’t Fall Asleep in Church.

Pastor John has shared that you can be – and should be – filled with the Holy Spirit. He is your guide and your comfort, your strength in every battle! But in today’s message, Pastor John will tell you that other things can fill you up too. Paul will be encountering a riot today, fueled by anger and hatred. It’s a dangerous situation, complete with confusion from the crowd and chanting for a false god. When you encounter hostility, remember to rely on the Holy Spirit – He’s also your protector!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 19 as he begins his message Don’t Fall Asleep in Church.

Pastor John will again today get into the gifts of the Holy Spirit, specifically the gift of tongues. Not everyone will have this gift, and not everyone will have the other gifts written in Scripture. But Pastor John wants you to remember something today that EVERY believer has access to – the Holy Spirit Himself! We need to be continuously filled with the Holy Spirit, experiencing Him again and again, as many times as is necessary. He wants to bestow gifts on you, but you must allow Him into your life!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 18 as he continues his message The Power of God’s Word.

It’s great to learn all about God through Scripture. It’s essential, in fact, to be able to site Biblical references when explaining Him to others. However, you can know everything in this book and still miss a significant element – Salvation through Jesus. Today Pastor John will introduce you to a man who fits this description – Apollos. He knew a lot, but he needed to know about Christ! As you study the Scriptures, be sure to look at EVERYTHING, and allow the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to what you’ve been missing!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 18 as he begins his message The Power of God’s Word.

Today’s message is going to be one of encouragement, despite its discouraging content. The Apostle Paul is in an area of the world that’s filled with non-Christian influences, and he seems to be fighting an uphill battle when it comes to sharing the Gospel. Pastor John will share today that God encourages Paul in his time of distress, and Paul will choose to continue his ministry. If you’ve hit a rough patch, don’t give up – KEEP GOING! You have the Holy Spirit on your side to give you the strength and hope you need!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 18 as he continues his message Don’t Stop Speaking.

The Apostle Paul was a rock of faith, most of the time. Today, however, you’ll discover that he, too, was discouraged at times! The weight of continued rejection was hard to bear, and Pastor John suggests that other influences may have also clouded Paul’s zeal. As hard as it is to know that strong men of faith also hit a rocky road, it can be encouraging to you – you’re not alone in your distress! Don’t let the depression of a hard path keep you down, though – lean on your Savior for the strength to keep going!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 18 as he begins his message Don’t Stop Speaking.

Sometimes the best way to share the Gospel is to connect over a common point. You can’t always start preaching truth and hope everyone surrenders to Jesus! In today’s message, Pastor John will share how Paul approached a new group of people with the desire to tell them about Christ. They were opposed to his only-one-true-God philosophy, but Paul was able to reason with them by coming together over mutual ideas. He never watered down the message, though – Jesus is still Paul’s main focus!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 17 as he continues his message Responding to God's Word.