Join Pastor Allen Bonnell for a message titled "The Power of God," drawn from Acts chapter 16, detailing the beginning of the Gospel's spread into Europe in the privileged Roman colony of Philippi. Paul's second missionary journey faced unexpected resistance and clear divine direction from the Holy Spirit.

The sermon focuses on how God works through unexpected means:

1. The Presence of God Leads Us: Paul's plans to go east were forbidden by the Holy Spirit (closed doors), and a vision of the Man of Macedonia redirected him west across the Aegean Sea—the first step of the Gospel into Europe. The sermon affirms that God directs the steps of the righteous, using "no's" to lead us to His will.

2. The Purpose of God Fulfills Us: Paul finds a place of prayer, not a synagogue, and ministers to women. The first convert in Europe is Lydia, a successful businesswoman and "God-fearer." God used an unmarried, successful businesswoman to start the church in Europe, demonstrating that He cares less about our past brokenness and more about where we're going.

3. The Power of God Delivers Us: Paul and Silas deliver a slave girl from demonic possession, leading to their brutal beating and imprisonment. Despite being thrown into the inner prison, they are found praying and singing hymns at midnight. This praise leads to a miraculous earthquake that frees them and leads to the dramatic conversion of the Philippian Jailer and his entire household. The sermon emphasizes that only the finished work of Christ is needed for salvation: "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved."

The message concludes with the powerful testimony of Horatio Spafford, who, after immense tragedy, wrote the hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul," reminding us to glare at God, not at our problems.