Pastor Tyler Lynde continues the Pastor’s Choice series with a timely and deeply personal message from Acts 16 called “Answering the Call of God.” Looking at Paul and Silas on their missionary journey, Tyler shows how a plan can seem wise, spiritual, and faithful—and still not be God’s plan for that moment. Again and again, the Holy Spirit closes doors until Paul receives the vision of a man from Macedonia crying out, “Come over… and help us.” Through this passage, Tyler reminds Trinity Community Church that God often leads not by giving the full map, but by guiding the next obedient step.

Tyler unpacks what it means to follow God when direction comes through setbacks, closed doors, delays, and impasses. Paul and Silas were moving, serving, and obeying when God redirected them. In the same way, Jesus’ Great Commission calls believers to make disciples “while you are going,” living with open hands toward God and watching for the people and opportunities He places in front of them. Faith requires movement, risk, listening, and a willingness to say yes even before every detail is clear.

This message also returns to a prophetic picture given to the church: God has called TCC to be a resource church, a river and not a bog. A river church gives freely, receives freely, and trusts God enough to send even its best when He asks. Tyler connects this open-handed posture to the fruit of obedience in Acts 16, including Lydia’s salvation, a woman’s deliverance, and the Philippian jailer’s household being transformed by the gospel.

In the second half of the message, Tyler and Derek share a significant leadership transition for Trinity Community Church. Derek and Megan speak honestly about the difficulty of leaving a spiritual family after many years, while also recognizing God’s call to help another ministry. Tyler leads the church in responding with prayer, unity, trust, and maturity, encouraging everyone to bring questions directly, refuse slander, and protect love as the church walks through change together.

If you are facing uncertainty, sensing redirection, or learning to trust God through transition, Tyler Lynde’s message offers a steady reminder: God’s will is good, His timing matters, and obedience is the place where faith becomes fruitful.

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