Enjoying the Journey

(Acts 21:8-9) Philip had a powerful influence on his own children. His daughters prophesied, fulfilling Joel’s promise and the Pentecost outpouring. Our work of spreading the gospel begins at home: children are a heritage, and we must raise young men and women as witnesses who will multiply the gospel message beyond our lifetimes. Learn how to share your faith with others with the FREE resources a...

(Acts 21:8-9) Philip is not only a model of evangelism, but also the often-neglected ministry of helps. Philip had a servant heart, as evidenced from his service as one of the seven deacons to his ongoing evangelistic witness, as well as his hospitality in Acts 21 where Paul and the missionary band stayed in his home. Learn how to share your faith with others with the FREE resources available at:...

(Acts 21:8-9) Philip exemplified a Great Commission mindset — not merely by traveling but by faithfully taking the gospel to his neighbors, the incarcerated (including Paul’s prison ministry), and the surrounding region that fed into Rome and beyond. The gospel is good news meant to be shared; "go" is an attitude as much as a geography, and faithful witness can happen across the street in everyday...

(Acts 21:8-9) Where you will be spiritually 20 years from now? The "prime of life" is not a season, it is when we are in  the center of God’s will. We are called to persistent faithfulness, with the responsibility to be gospel witnesses regardless of gifting or station. Learn how to share your faith with others with the FREE resources available at: https://enjoyingthejourney.org/resources/witness/...

Join Scott Pauley for a full-length Weekend Pulpit message opens Acts 13 and examines the church at Antioch — a model of an advancing, mission-shaped church. This episode is an expository sermon that walks listeners verse-by-verse through Acts 13:1–4 and connects the passage to broader New Testament teaching from Ephesians and 1 Corinthians.   The sermon frames church growth in four spiritual dime...

(Acts 8:39–40) The Holy Spirit’s work is ongoing for both new converts and seasoned ministers. Being led by the Spirit is a daily way of life, and believers should expect both comfort and challenge from the Spirit’s presence. We must trust the Spirit’s guidance, remain faithful wherever we are "passing through," and keep sharing the gospel. Learn how to share your faith with others with the FREE r...

(Acts 8:30-35) The order of the Holy Spirit is illustrated by Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch: and is characterized by an openness to the Spirit, immediate obedience, a singular objective to lift up Christ, and an order that follows Scripture from start to finish. Scott Pauley shows how Philip’s familiarity with Isaiah 53 enabled him to meet the moment and preach Jesus effectively. Le...

(Acts 8:31-35) The Holy Spirit equips believers to carry the good news of Jesus wherever the Spirit leads. Using Philip the Evangelist and the account of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 as a focal point, we see the Spirit’s primary objective is to reveal Christ and empower ordinary Christians to share the gospel. Learn how to share your faith with others with the FREE resources available at: https:...

(Acts 8:29-30) The word gospel contains the idea of going, and we see this illustrated in Philip’s willingness to follow the Spirit’s lead. Spirit-led obedience should be immediate (no delay or negotiation), enthusiastic (running toward the Lord’s call rather than away), and complete (taking the next obedient step and trusting God for the next). To be a gospel Christian who makes a difference, yie...

(Acts 8:7-8, 29, 39) The Holy Spirit speaks and works, and that same Holy Spirit who spoke to Philip is still speaking and working, looking for people who are ready to be led. Believers must cultivate sensitivity and openness to His promptings. Being guided by the Holy Spirit equips us to lead others to Christ. We must listen to what God has already said, staying receptive to seemingly illogical p...

In this Weekend Pulpit message from Scott Pauley we open Acts 11 to again study powerful account of Antioch — a church that advanced the gospel rather than retreating. We discover be ripple effect of the Spirit’s work from Jerusalem to Antioch, the arrival of Barnabas and Saul (Paul) to teach for a year, and the moment the believers were first called "Christians." Join Scott Pauley's study through...

(Acts 8:1-40) Take a panoramic look at Acts 8 — a pivotal chapter that charts the advance of the gospel from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost part of the earth. Drawing on Philip the Evangelist’s example, Scott Pauley outlines five practical observations: that the gospel advances by persecution, by faithful preaching, by persistent prayer, by the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and by...

(Acts 8:37-40) Consider Philip’s faithful obedience to the Holy Spirit and the simplicity and Christ-centeredness of Philip’s message. We must see every person — rich or poor — as a soul in need of Jesus. We are called to keep sharing the message, guiding new believers in the next step of obedience through believer's baptism, and continue preaching everywhere. There is no place to stop. Learn how...

(Acts 8:31-38) The Christian life is meant to advance the good news of Jesus—personally, practically, and prayerfully. We must point wandering souls to the way of life. We are to be Spirit-filled and Scripture-filled, learning key gospel texts, and using questions and conversations as natural entry points to share Christ. This lesson explores Philip the evangelist’s approach—recognizing God-placed...

(Acts 8:26-35) Drawing on Philip's obedience to the Spirit, this lesson highlights the importance of divine appointments, active evangelism, and moving beyond passive or institutional approaches to faith. Philip was led by an angel and the Spirit to meet the Ethiopian official, and Philip used Scripture as a road map. This lesson stresses practical evangelistic tools: look for people God is prepar...

(Acts 8:26-31) Join Scott Pauley for an examination of Acts 8:26-31 and the life-changing ministry of Philip the Evangelist and his encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch. This lesson explores what it means to be a gospel guide — a believer who is willing to go where the Spirit leads and introduce others to Jesus. We are called to be witnesses and personal gospel guides, looking for people along the...

In this Weekend Pulpit message, Scott continues his study in Acts 11 and explores the unlikely rise of the church in Antioch. Using the church's story as a model, he shows how the gospel advances when the Lord is central to a congregation and when believers pass along what they have received. Scott examines Acts 11:19–24, highlighting four marks of what happens when the Lord "comes to town": the m...

(Acts 8:5-8) From this study, we learn to: (1) tell the lost of Jesus, (2) both speak and show the gospel, and (3) depend on divine power — expecting God to move, even amid spiritual opposition and warfare. We are to love people where we are, finding our Jerusalem and sharing the gospel locally, being doers and not just hearers of the Word. This way, we can bring great joy to our city. Learn how t...

(Acts 8:4-5) God uses unlikely circumstances and unlovely places to gather sinners to Himself. The disciples were scattered after persecution, but God’s ways are higher than ours, and this divine strategy was used to spread the gospel. We must bring the gospel to the neglected, despised, and out-of-the-way places and people, because "the ground is level at the foot of the cross." Listen for encour...

(Acts 8:1-5) There is a difference between God’s “scattering” (like sowing seed) and Satan’s destructive scattering. From Stephen’s martyrdom to the scattering of the early church, we can see how the gospel moves forward even through suffering and upheaval. Following Christ often brings opposition, but persecution historically has expanded the reach of the gospel. Be a servant where God has placed...

(Acts 6:1-5) Philip was a faithful Christian and served as a deacon, becoming the model of someone whom God can use. Three marks made Philip usable: being in the family of God, living a faithful life of integrity (an "honest report"), and being filled with the Holy Spirit, which produces wisdom and power. God is looking for usable people - people who are yielded and surrendered to Christ.  Examine...

(Acts 21:8-9) Join Scott Pauley for the first episode In this exciting series as he begins a study called "The Gospel Christian." The word "gospel" literally means "good news" and even contains the idea of "go!" The Christian life is meant to advance the message of Christ to others. A "Gospel Christian" Is someone who not only believes and obeys the gospel, but allows it to control and shape every...

In this Weekend Pulpit, Scott brings a message from Acts 11:19-20, examining the church at Antioch — the unexpected epicenter from which the gospel advanced to the Gentile world. This message reminds us that we serve the same God today that was at work then - He will work in our lives as well.  Join Scott Pauley's study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible by Dr....

(Romans 10:9-14) Romans 10:9-14 makes it wonderfully clear: 'For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.' And that 'whosoever' includes you! Christ died for all and is not willing that any should perish. In this final lesson on the Romans Road, discover how simple it is to trust Christ and receive salvation. Accept Christ as Savior today! Find a FREE presentation of the gosp...

(Romans 10:8-10) Heart issues are life-and-death issues. Romans 10:8-10 takes us straight to the heart of salvation. God’s Word convicts the heart, leading us to believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. When we believe in our heart and confess with our mouth, we receive the gift of eternal life. Settle the matter of your heart today through this powerful study! Accept Christ as Savior today! F...