Rev. Dr. Dan Turis

Things you wouldn't expect Paul to do. 

This sermon breaks down Paul’s first recorded evangelistic conversation (Acts 13:13–52) and offers clear, practical guidance for sharing the faith. Using a fourfold framework (ought, is, can, will), the message shows how to gain an ear, focus on Christ, avoid politicizing the gospel, keep the message bold but relational, and speak to universal longings like love, justice, beauty, and community.

This episode examines Acts 13:1–12: the church at Antioch commissions Paul and Barnabas for their first missionary journey, and Paul confronts the sorcerer Elymas (Bar‑Jesus) on Cyprus, resulting in temporary blindness and the proconsul Sergius Paulus coming to faith.

The sermon draws practical lessons about being called and commissioned as missionaries in our own spheres, the work of the Holy Spirit in exposing spiritual blindness, and the call to remove deception and boldly proclaim the gospel.

Week 17 of the devotional recounts Herod's violent persecution, James's death, and Peter's miraculous escape from prison when an angel frees him. It contrasts Herod's pride and punishment with Peter's humility and faith.

The episode calls listeners to wait on the Lord, pray, follow God's clear leading, and testify to His work—choosing service and humility over the pursuit of power and honor.

Semon on Acts 11:1-30

Dan discusses how the Gospel is big enough for both Peter and Cornelius to be growing in their faith. 

Acts 10:1-23 Acts Sermon Series