No event or circumstance is outside the realm of God's control. He is in the business of taking what we view as negative and using it for His glory. That's certainly the case in Acts 23 where we'll see two things at play:1. The Enemy's Plan for Evil2. God's Plan for GoodJoseph reflected at the end of his life that what man meant for evil, God meant for good. The same can be true here in Acts. God's plans can never be thwarted!This message was recorded live at Transform Church in Memphis, TN. ...

In this message we will see how in the midst of a discouraging situation in Paul's life, God shows up. The great thing about what we see in this passage is that God's actions here are seen throughout Scripture and we can be sure that he will be the same God in our life today.1. The Lord who comforts us. 2. The Lord who fills us with courage.3. The Lord who lights our future.This message was recorded live at Transform Church in Memphis, TN. For more information about our church, visit tra...

In this message, we'll take a look at Paul's defense before an angry mob and array of Roman soldiers. In the midst of accusations and assumptions, Paul shares his testimony. There were three elements to his testimony.1. His life before Christ.2. His surrender to Christ.3. His calling for Christ.This can serve as a outline for all of us to organize our testimony so that we will be able to share it with others, especially when faced with persecution.This message was recorded live at Transform C...

All churches have problems. It's true in our day and it was true in Paul's day during the time of Acts. Looking at Acts 21, we'll break our time into three sections:1. The Problem2. The Question3. The SolutionWe would be wise to remember Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 9. He said, "I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings."This message was recorded live at Transform Church in ...

Paul's missionary journeys continue and as we open to Acts 21, we'll follow the timeline of events through three different sections: 1. When the journey gets complicated (1-3)2. When good people distract from greater things (4-6)3. When it will have a high or uncertain cost (7-16)Paul had a conviction to continue on despite the trouble that lie ahead. A conviction is Holy Spirit direction that always aligns with God's Word. While his heart was broken, he was ready to set an example of ho...

We all orient our lives around what is most important to us. As we jump back into our LAUNCH series through the book of Acts, let's take a look at two ways Paul focus his gaze on making much of Jesus Christ:1. Paul's legacy for eternity2. Paul's plumbline for pastorsAre you living for the moment or for eternity? Paul's life was lived for eternity, which is why we see fruits of sacrifice, service and bold proclamation of the gospel. We can and should live this same way.This message was recorde...

We live in a world that chooses to remain bitter instead of offering pardon. But that is not what Jesus commanded.Our final message in The Butterfly Effect series is entitled Forgiveness. Let's think through two main ideas:1. An incalculable debt. An unforgettable forgiveness.2. The absurdity of unforgiveness. The prison of punishment. As we look to Jesus, we can hold fast to a few things. We must remember how much we've been forgiven. We should take inventory of a lack of forgiveness in our ...

In this message, we study what Paul writes to the Philippians about the way that the church can achieve an unusual unity in the divided world we live in.1. Reject sinful, selfish impulses.2. Abandon the quest for personal glory.3. Marinate on the mindset of humility.This message was recorded live at Transform Church in Memphis, TN. Join us in person any Sunday at 10AM inside the Ric Nuber YMCA.

The Christian life was never intended to be handled alone. We see examples in Scripture of community and togetherness. So, let's talk about the three people we need in our lives:1. Finding your "Paul"2. Finding your "Timothy"3. Finding your "Barnabus"Pastor Josh goes into great detail on all three of these characters, but suffice to say, we should each have someone in our lives who are more mature (Paul), less mature (Timothy) and supportive (Barnabus).This message was recorded live at Transf...

When Scripture uses the term "heart" it's referring to the very core of who we are, not just the place where emotions come from. As we explore the implications of guarding our hearts, we'll focus on three specific ways:1. Watch what you see2. Consider what you think about3. Filter what you hearUltimately we see in Scripture that the quality and impact of your life is determined by the condition of your heart. This truth should propel us fight for the good and expel the bad.This message was re...