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Doesn't it seem like the hardest resistance shows up precisely when you're trying to do something meaningful for God? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reassures believers that discouragement, hindrances, and difficulties are not proof you're off track—they're often the pressure that comes with pursuing God's vision. God's purpose for Paul's life was crystal clear: he was Christ's “chosen instrument” to proclaim the Gospel to Gentiles, kings, and Israel (Acts 9:15). But the fulfillment of that vision wasn't immediate. Paul didn't go straight from Damascus to royal courts—years passed before he stood before King Agrippa in Acts 26. In between were beatings, imprisonment, hunger, insults, and relentless hardship (2 Corinthians 11:22–28). What kept Paul moving forward when everything seemed against him? The power of a God-given vision—and the certainty that God equips what He calls. Dr. Youssef reminds you that the same principle applies today: your life has Kingdom purpose. You are God's people, His holy nation, His temple, and the aroma of Christ to a dying world (1 Peter 2:9–10; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Corinthians 2:15). Even if you never stand before kings, God has a vision for your life. When you feel insignificant, remember: you are a child of the King. Prayer: God, help me not to be discouraged when I am faced with obstacles to the vision You have given me. Help me to remember that it is Your vision and that You will give me everything I need to fulfill it. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Vision for Life, Obedience to the Vision: WATCH NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.
The Gospel on Trial Pt 2 / Acts 26 Pastor Sherwood Patterson / 06-15-26 Download
In John 17:24, Jesus reveals His desire that His followers would one day be with Him, see His glory, and enjoy His presence forever. We are kept, sanctified, and unified with this end in mind: that our journey would culminate in our true home–in the presence of Jesus.
6/14/26 Sunday School
Acts 26:24-32 | The Book of Acts
The eighteenth sermon in our series in the book of Acts | 'To the Ends of the Earth' .Sermon: 'The Gospel on Trial'Series: Acts | 'To the Ends of the Earth'Readings: Acts 26:1-32Preacher: Brad FletcherRecorded 7th June, 2026S17 E18
Are you utterly convinced of something but potentially wrong? Paul was the most religious person of his day, yet he was "sincerely wrong" until Jesus confronted him. True discipleship begins with humility, recognizing we didn't create truth and our feelings can mislead us. Where is God "goading" you today, offering grace instead of what you deserve?
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5/24/26 Sunday School message
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Paul's heart's desire is on display in the final conversations of his third trial. We find his desire is to see all people persuaded to Gospel belief. So how does he go about it? Lets look at Paul's HEART, the METHOD to his madness, and the POWER of place.
5/10/26 Sunday School message
What does it really mean to be a witness for Jesus? In Acts 26, the apostle Paul stands on trial for preaching the gospel—but instead of backing down, he boldly shares his story, points people to Jesus, and invites them to believe. This message explores: • Why witnessing is a privilege, not just a responsibility • The fear that keeps many Christians silent • How your personal story can point people to Jesus • Why our lives matter as much as our words • The power of invitation and hospitality • How God uses ordinary people as deep witnesses Whether you've followed Jesus for years or you're still exploring faith, this message is a reminder that God still changes lives—and still sends people out with good news.
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Paul is asked the question WHY. WHY are you a Christian, Paul if it causes you this much controversy? In a great lesson for us, Paul spends more time highlighting Jesus and His resurrection than ever defending himself. However, in doing so, we see his identity needed to be freed, forgiven, and pointed to the future. Let's unpack that together.
“I used to believe that I ought to do everything I could to oppose the very name of Jesus the Nazarene. Indeed, I did just that in Jerusalem. Authorized by the leading priests, I caused many believers there to be sent to prison. And I cast my vote against them when they were condemned to death. Many times I had them punished in the synagogues to get them to curse Jesus. I was so violently opposed to them that I even chased them down in foreign cities.” (Acts 26:9–11 NLT) Every person in your life who doesn’t know Christ represents a spiritual opportunity for you. If you’re like most people, you probably have some acquaintances who seem as though they would be receptive to the gospel message. It takes no great stretch of the imagination to picture them as fellow believers, worshipping and serving the Lord alongside you. On the other hand, you probably have other acquaintances who seem so far from God—whose lives are so broken and whose priorities are so mixed up—that you’re tempted to write them off as lost causes. If that’s the case, God’s Word has a message for you: don’t. Don’t fall into the devil’s trap of believing that certain people are beyond God’s reach. The reality is that no one who draws breath is beyond redemption. In Acts 26:9–11, the apostle Paul describes one of the most amazing conversions of all time—a conversion so unlikely that even Jesus’ disciples didn’t think it was possible. He’s describing, of course, his own conversion. “I used to believe that I ought to do everything I could to oppose the very name of Jesus the Nazarene. Indeed, I did just that in Jerusalem. Authorized by the leading priests, I caused many believers there to be sent to prison. And I cast my vote against them when they were condemned to death. Many times I had them punished in the synagogues to get them to curse Jesus. I was so violently opposed to them that I even chased them down in foreign cities” (NLT). When he was known as Saul of Tarsus, Paul was one of the most radical antagonists of the early church. It was Saul who presided over the death of Stephen, the first martyr of the church who courageously stood up for his faith. It was Saul who went out of his way to hunt down Christians, imprison them, and even destroy them. This man was bent on the eradication of the Christian faith. Yet God saved him and changed his life beyond recognition. That’s the power of the gospel. If you know an antagonistic person, someone who seems to go out of their way to make your life miserable, someone who’s always trying to stump you with a hard question, it just may be that they’re closer to the kingdom of God than you realize. Sometimes the people who attack the most or resist the hardest are under the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Their lashing out is the last struggle of their old self. They may be closer to conversion than you realize. No one is beyond the reach of God. Reflection question: How can you reach out to someone who seems unreachable? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FAITH ON TRIAL - Week 10 - Acts 26:1-32 - Matt Skrabec by FBC Benicia
Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (4/29/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalms 139-141; 1 Kings 4; Acts 26; Metrical Psalm 18:25-2925,26 Thou suit'st, O Lord, thy righteous ways to various paths of human kind; with thee shall wondrous mercy find. They, who for mercy merit praise, Thou to the just shalt justice show, the pure thy purity shah see; Such as perversely choose to go, shall meet with due returns from thee. 27,28 That he the humble soul will save, and crush the haughty's boasted might, In me the Lord an instance gave, whose darkness he has turned to light. 29 On his firm succor I relyed, and did o'er num'rous foes prevail; Nor feared, whilst he was on my side, the best defended walls to scale. If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/
Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (4/29/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalms 139-141; 1 Kings 4; Acts 26; Metrical Psalm 18:25-2925,26 Thou suit'st, O Lord, thy righteous ways to various paths of human kind; with thee shall wondrous mercy find. They, who for mercy merit praise, Thou to the just shalt justice show, the pure thy purity shah see; Such as perversely choose to go, shall meet with due returns from thee. 27,28 That he the humble soul will save, and crush the haughty's boasted might, In me the Lord an instance gave, whose darkness he has turned to light. 29 On his firm succor I relyed, and did o'er num'rous foes prevail; Nor feared, whilst he was on my side, the best defended walls to scale. If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/
There's something about those moments in life when you find yourself across the table — or across the room — from someone powerful, someone skeptical, maybe even someone who holds your future in their hands... and you still have to decide whether you're going to speak the truth or play it safe.I think most of us have been there in some form. And if you're being honest, you probably know which choice feels easier.This Sunday, we're stepping into one of the most electric scenes in all of Scripture. Paul — chained, on trial, with nothing left to lose — stands before King Agrippa and does something remarkable: he shares the Gospel. Not a watered-down version. Not a careful, politically safe pitch. The real thing. Face to face. King to prisoner.In Acts 26:15–27, we'll see how Paul recounts his encounter with the risen Jesus, the mission he was given, and why he simply couldn't stay silent — even in front of royalty. And Agrippa's response? It'll stop you in your tracks.
00:00:00 Psalm 11500:01:33 Acts 26 00:05:50 Leviticus 2500:13:42 Isaiah 2000:14:45 Gospilled Minute: Power of Christ or Persuasion?Day 115 Commentary and Content:https://andrewhorval.substack.com/p/route-66-day-115
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Main idea: The Gospel is a "public truth" for a private world, so faithfully declare it! 1. Know your audience 2. Share your conversion 3. Challenge your listener Discussion Questions: 1. Why is it easier to talk about the weather over a fence than the Resurrection with our neighbor? 2. How does the phrase "this was not done in a corner" (v. 26) change how you view the Gospel? 3. Who is the "Agrippa" in your life—someone who knows the facts but hasn't made a decision? 4. If we really live like Jesus is alive, what is the first thing in our schedule that should change?
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This Sunday, we explored a “Hope for the Hardest of Hearts.” In Acts 26, the apostle Paul stands before powerful rulers—King Agrippa and Governor Festus. The pressure is real. Accusations are flying. The goal of his opponents is clear: silence Paul and stop the spread of the gospel. But something remarkable happens. Instead of shrinking back, Paul leans in. What was meant to be an interrogation becomes a testimony. What was meant to suppress the gospel becomes a platform to proclaim it. With courage and clarity, Paul speaks about the risen Christ—and the hope of resurrection, even for those sitting in judgment over him. And that raises an important question for us: Do we really believe that no heart is beyond the reach of God's grace? It's easy to quietly write people off—to assume some are too hardened, too resistant, too far gone. Yet the very gospel we proclaim declares that Jesus has conquered sin and death. If that's true, then even the hardest heart is not beyond His power to save. This coming Sunday, come with expectation. Come ready to be encouraged. And maybe bring someone with you who needs to hear that there is hope—even for them. We're looking forward to worshiping together on the Lord's Day.
Joshua 8-9; Psalms 33-34; Acts 26
06 Joshua 6-7; 19 Psalms 32-33; 44 Acts 26-27
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Acts 26:1-32Series: Christian Living Preacher: Colson RiversCongregational MeetingDate: 29th March 2026Passage: Acts 26:1-32
On today's episode, Paul gives his defense before Porcius Festus, the newly appointed governor, as well as before his two guests: King Agrippa and his wife Bernice. Recall that Paul has been imprisoned under house arrest for over two years, and recently appealed to Caesar, so that he might make his case before him and not return to the Jewish mob in Jerusalem. Part of Paul's testimony includes the vision of Christ he saw on the road to Damascus. At this, Festus mocks Paul, but Paul takes it on the chin and continues to try and persuade King Agrippa to submit to King Jesus. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 5-6, Psalms 22, and Acts 26 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: TODAY'S DEVOTION: TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation. Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL
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How are we called to pursue Christ?
The apostle Paul again shines as the perfect example of how to respond with a passionate heart for those needing to find the Savior, no matter the tenseness of the circumstance or the position of the person, Paul remained true to the Gospel and his mission. We are reminded from this encounter with Agrippa, that pride clothed in self-sufficiency will always lead one away from their need for God, such as in the case of this king of Israel. By Dave Bartlett
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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 5-6; Psalm 22; Acts 26 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, join your host Hunter as he guides us through powerful readings from Numbers 5 and 6, Psalm 22, and Acts 26. We're reminded of how the scriptures tell a story that points us to Jesus—the one in whom we live, move, and have our being. As we reflect on the journey of Paul and the "sober truth" of Christ's resurrection, Hunter encourages us to embrace true freedom and live unchained by our past or self-righteousness. Together, we'll spend time in scripture, prayer, and gratitude for a community that gathers daily to share in God's word. So, grab your Bible and let's step into another day of joy, peace, and the reminder that you are deeply loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: It seems crazy to everyone, but Paul is speaking the sober truth. To most people, the idea of a dead man being raised to life seems crazy. But Paul says, why does it seem so incredible that God can raise the dead? To Paul, this is the sober truth. There's nothing crazy about it. And when we believe in this sober truth and trust the risen Christ, he sets us free from the inside out. So Paul the prisoner stands before this crowd and says, I pray to God that both you and everyone here in this audience might become the same as I am—except for these chains. He has chains, but he is the freest man there. The irony is that at the end of this speech, Agrippa and Festus and all the others walk away, and their final comment is, "He could have been set free if he hadn't appealed to Caesar." Unfortunately, they weren't sober-minded and couldn't see that the freest man among them was Paul. He had been freed of the guilt of his former life where he had overseen the death of Christians and had persecuted Christ himself. He had been freed from the self-righteousness that blindly led him to that kind of life. He may have been in chains, but Paul was sober and free. Through the resurrection, you have been included in the sober, free life of God. Live a sober and free life. Don't let religion come in and entangle. Don't let your past come in and chain you up anymore. Live like Paul in the reality of what is—what is true about all that God has done in Christ, not only for you but for the whole world. You are sober and you are free. Live in it. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul this very day. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son this very day. And that's a prayer that I have for you this very day. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. 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