As the book of Acts nears its end - things are getting worse and worse for Paul. He's a prisoner, awaiting a trial that has taken years to set up, constantly facing mobs and death threats against his life.

And, to make matters worse, in Acts 27 he finds himself in the middle of a savage storm.

But, in the midst of the storm, we don't see a Paul rattled by the challenges he's facing; instead we see a Paul dripping with calm and confidence - in the face of disaster.

How does Paul manage to keep his composure? What did he know that would help us face the storms of our lives? And how is God connected to it all?

Listen as Pastor Kevin walks through Acts 27 and teaches on "the God of the storm."

Paul has been arrested in Jerusalem and now he's brought before governors and kings fulfilling what Jesus foretold in Matthew 10:17-20.

In each situation, Paul is given the opportunity to speak and he takes the opportunity. He tells his story and as he's telling his story he always centralizes his life on the message of Jesus' death and resurrection.

Each Christian has a story to tell because each Christian is a walking talking testimony to the work of Jesus in the world.

Pastor Aaron helps us think about our own stories and how we might tell those stories in order to point people to Jesus.

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.