Join Pastor Allen Bonnell for a powerful look at Acts chapter 22 in a message titled “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” Returning to Jerusalem after his third missionary journey, the Apostle Paul stands before a diverse and hostile crowd of over two million people to deliver his personal defense and testimony.

The sermon explores four major themes in Paul’s story that apply to every believer today:

Compassion—God’s Extravagant Love: Paul opens with respect, addressing the crowd in Hebrew and sharing his elite background as a student of Gamaliel. He openly confesses his past as a murderer of “the Way,” proving that God’s grace is greater than any past and that He pays the penalty for our sins once and for all.

Conversion—A Life Redirected by Christ: Paul recounts the Damascus Road encounter where Jesus personally intervened. This reminds us that God is the initiator of salvation, coming to seek and save the lost right where they are—whether in a church, a tree, or on a road.

Confirmation—Evidence of Change: Through the healing of his blindness and the witness of Ananias, Paul’s life shows the immediate and undeniable power of God. The promise remains: everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Calling—Sent with Purpose: Paul reveals his specific mission to go “far to the Gentiles.” This fulfills the ancient promise that God’s people would be a blessing to all nations, breaking down every cultural and socio-economic barrier.

The greatest story ever told is not just Paul’s—it is the story of the day Jesus came to you. We invite you to surrender to His grace and find your new purpose in Him.