In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook, I share one of my favorite stories from the book of Acts—a challenge to every believer to “get off the porch” and follow the Holy Spirit into unexpected places. From Philip’s revival in Samaria to his lonely walk down a desert road, we see how God sometimes moves us from moments of great success into situations that make no sense at the time—because the miracle is waiting at the end of the road. I also tell a personal story from my early ministry days in Mexico, when I thought I knew where God was sending me, only to hear Him clearly say, “Go home.” This message will encourage you to obey first, trust God’s plan, and step into the adventure He has for you.

— Dr. Mark Rutland

• (00:00:03) - leaders notebook
• (00:07:30) - The Persecution of Jesus
• (00:12:17) - Wonders of Mexico
• (00:20:07) - Philip the Pharisee vs. God
• (00:20:49) - God's call to be a missionary in Mexico
• (00:27:13) - The Message of Philip the Ethiopian

When the Holy Spirit fills your life, fear has to go. In Acts 4, Peter and John didn’t shrink back—they stood before the Sanhedrin with courage, prayed for even greater boldness, and lived with open-handed generosity. That’s the life I believe God is calling us to live. In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook, I share how bold faith changes the atmosphere—whether it’s a college student witnessing to a Muslim colonel in Nigeria or a believer releasing possessions for God’s glory. I’m inviting you to pray for the Spirit to shake your life free from fear, fill you with courage, and release you into the joy of generous living.

— Dr. Mark Rutland

• (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook
• (00:00:25) - A Spirit-filled Church
• (00:02:47) - Acts 4, Prayer
• (00:07:25) - Anointing with the Holy Spirit
• (00:08:58) - What are the fundamental characteristics of a Spirit-filled Church?
• (00:14:55) - Prayer for Healing From Fear and intimidation
• (00:16:39) - Prayer for Boldness
• (00:19:08) - Spiritual Fillers
• (00:20:19) - God Will Bless You Financially
• (00:25:44) - A Personal Tip for You
• (00:26:20) - What Could God Ask You for Tonight That You Would Just Say No
• (00:31:36) - Leader's Notebook

Dr. Mark Rutland shares how to move beyond theoretical Christianity into Spirit-filled living. Drawing from Ephesians 4, he shows how bitterness and gossip grieve the Holy Spirit—and how real faith is lived out through grace, forgiveness, and healing.

• (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook
• (00:00:25) - Spirit Filled Christianity
• (00:02:33) - "Grieve Not the Holy Spirit"
• (00:04:00) - Evil Speaking in Romans 1
• (00:05:15) - Forgiveness Through Theory
• (00:11:59) - The corrosive power of unforgiveness
• (00:16:42) - Heal Me With unforgiveness
• (00:20:49) - Comments on Judgmental Speaking
• (00:25:44) - Evil Speaking in the Church
• (00:28:43) - What Made the Great Revival in China
• (00:34:16) - Speak Grace to Your Married Women
• (00:36:27) - Heal Your Body