Paul’s conversion is such an encouragement to us as believers. He went from a persecutor of Christians to one of the most effectively used evangelists of all time. Not only was he instrumental in many face to face conversions, but to millions of people in the time since. As Pastor Danny will remind us in today’s message, when we experience hardship at the hands of the world, we need to remember to love them and reflect the love of Christ, because God can transform even the hardest hearts.

When Christ encountered people who He knew were sinful, how did He treat them? In the Church we often are afraid to act when it comes to sin. We’d rather ignore its existence or avoid the sinner all together. Gratefully, Christ didn’t take this approach. As Pastor Danny continues to lead us through the book of Revelation, we are reminded that Jesus was willing to come surround Himself with sinners of all sorts. He didn’t skirt around this issue, and He didn’t condemn – He offered us freedom.

The good news of the Gospel isn’t only for people who have faithfully committed decades of their life to Christ. Even with all that time invested in their faith, their status in God’s eyes is no better than the person who was redeemed only 5 minutes ago. As Pastor Danny will remind us in today’s message, even if you feel like you’re far from God and there’s no way you can draw close to Him, He is waiting and ready for you. He longs to embrace your penitent heart and cover your sin in the blood of Christ.

The world holds up romantic love as the ultimate goal for every human being. If you can just find “the one” your life will be complete. God gave us that desire and it’s not a bad thing, but our movies and books all tend to paint the same deceptive picture, and the reality is that even the most perfect marriage can’t fill the emptiness we each have inside of us. As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, only a right relationship with God can bring that wholeness that we all desire.

God is a God of the details as much as He’s the God of the universe. He cares about even the smallest compromises we make when it comes to sin. As Pastor Danny will remind us in today’s message, this means we have to be careful who we’re hanging out with. It’s not that you should avoid unbelievers - those relationships offer great opportunities to demonstrate God’s healing love and grace. But, you do need to make sure you aren’t allowing yourself to be led astray by ungodly council.

Are you ashamed of the Gospel? Do the people in your workplace, neighborhood or family know that you are a believer? It’s sad how many Christians hide their faith from the world around them. They may not deny it outright, but they’ll avoid the subject as much as possible. As Pastor Danny will challenge us in today’s message, it’s time to start living boldly for our Savior. Don’t be afraid. Be courageous and get out there. He will be with you every step of the way and you won’t believe what He can do.