In Acts Chapter 21, Paul finds himself on trial. He's been assaulted by the Jews - who are demanding an explanation from him. The Roman Official who came to Paul's rescue - is equally interested in what Paul has to say for himself. And in Chapter 22, Paul makes his "defense."

Paul is a unique character in Christianity. His life (likely) looks far different than yours or mine. Yet, as Christians, we share the same radical identity that Paul had. We belong to a culture that looks radically different from the cultures it finds itself in. And so - as Christians - we ought to expect to give an "answer" or "defense" for our lives.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin unpacks the reasons that Paul is on trial - and considers some ways in which Christians today ought to look different from their surrounding culture.

This sermon was recorded during the outdoor service at Saints Peter and Paul on July 27th, 2025. In Acts 19 & 20, Paul is finishing up his third missionary journey. These two short chapters describe three years of time that Paul spent in Ephesus. In chapter 20, Paul gathers together the Ephesian elders and gives a heartfelt speech reminding them of the purpose for which he came to them. He encourages them to continue steadfast in the faith!

As Paul continues to travel from city to city, he ends up in Corinth in Acts 18. In this sermon, Pastors Aaron and Kevin both bring the sermon. They focus on all of the different names of people over the last couple chapters of Acts 18. When reading through the book of Acts, it can be a little overwhelming to read so many names. But each of those names are the names of real people who were changed for eternity by the good news of Jesus Christ.

The story of Acts is the story of a disciple-making movement. Disciples who make disciples who make disciples, until today. Where we are still disciples who are called to do the exact same thing.