The Life of Paul: Series 3

April 23, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 1: Paul Begins a Third Journey

Part 1 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 18:23 & 19:1. Paul began his third missionary journey by strengthening people who already believed in Jesus.

April 30, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 2: Ephesus A

Part 2 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 19:1-10. This is the first of three messages that cover what happened while Paul was in Ephesus.

May 7, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 3: Ephesus B

Part 3 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 19:11-20. This is the second of three messages that cover what happened while Paul was in Ephesus.

May 14, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 4: Ephesus C

Part 4 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 19:21-41. This is the third of three messages that cover what happened while Paul was in Ephesus.

May 21, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 5: What Else Was Paul Up to At This Time?

Part 5 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 20:1-3a. In this sermon, we learn about several things (written about in 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians and Romans) that were going on at the same time that Luke describes the events in Paul's life in Acts 19 and 20.

May 28, 2023 Doug Davison

Part 6: Continuing The Third Journey

Part 6 of The Life of Paul, Series 3. Acts 20:3-16. Sleeping in church and a long winded preacher - GASP! These are often two of the highlights mentioned in these verse. However, this sermon gives even more highlights and applications for us to consider.

June 4, 2023 Doug Davison

Part 7: Speech To The Ephesian Elders

Part 7 of The Life of Paul: Series 3. Acts 20:17-38. Paul's Speech to the Ephesian Elders gives direct instructions to church leaders and indirectly gives instructions for all Christians to live a consistent lifestyle.  What if the entire church lives like you do?

June 11, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 8: The Trip to Jerusalem

Part 8 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 21:1-14. In this sermon, we cover two surprising things that happened on Paul's way to Jerusalem.

June 18, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 9: Arriving In Jerusalem and Things Go South

Part 9 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 21:17-22:29. In this sermon, we learn how and why Paul did not die in Jerusalem, but instead ended up in Roman custody.

June 25, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 10: The Sanhedrin, the Nephew, and the Commander

Part 10 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 22:30-23:35. God assures Paul that he must testify in Rome, and arranges for the protection of his life.

July 2, 2023 Doug Davison

Part 11: The First Hearing: Governor Felix

This sermon on Acts 24 begins with Paul defending himself of the false accusations against him. It ends with a tragic example of procrastination which ultimately leads to the rejection of the gospel.

July 9, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 12: The Second Hearing: Governor Festus

Part 12 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 25:1-12. This sermon covers a second set of legal proceedings regarding Paul, this time presided by Governor Festus. This sermon also includes some advice about how to know and accomplish God's will for your life.

July 16, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 13: The Third Hearing: King Agrippa

Part 13 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 25:13-Acts 26:32. This sermon covers the third set of legal proceedings regarding Paul, this time before King Agrippa. It also includes an appeal to not listen to the message of God and then walk out unchanged.

July 23, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 14: Sailing Toward Rome

Part 14 of "Life of Paul, Series 3"; Acts 27:1-44. This sermon covers one of the most exciting accounts in the New Testament. It also is a sermon of comfort - that God is faithful to his promises even in the midst of storms.

July 30, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 15: Washing Up On Malta

Part 15 of "Life of Paul, Series 3"; Acts 28:1-10. This sermon covers the time that Paul washed up on the island of Malta. It also tells us what to do with the doubts that stem from noticing that sometimes non-Christians are nicer than Christians.

August 6, 2023 Doug Davison

Part 16: Ministry In Italy

Life of Paul Series Part 16: "Ministry in Italy" Acts 28:11-28. Paul FINALLY arrives in Rome after 4 months of what "should have been" a 5 week journey. God has many ways to get us where He wants us to be, but He only has one way to save us!

August 13, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 17: The Final Episode

Part 17 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 28:30-31. This sermon covers Paul's final years and his death. It also points out two lessons from Paul's life: that God's love is for all people and yet, there is a judgment coming if we do not turn to Him.