This week at Zion, Pastor Brandon Block gives us a look into Acts 20:13-38. In this passage, Paul is headed to Jerusalem where he will ultimately be tried and thrown into prison. He knows that trouble awaits him and he trusts the message of the gospel to the elders at Ephesus. Paul warns them that people will try to come and steal away and discredit the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the power of grace, and the truth hidden in it. In every letter that Paul writes, he reinforces the gospel with Jesus Christ and righteous living. Tune in to this episode to uncover the hidden truth and the power that comes with living by the Spirit rather than the striving nature of the flesh.

Remember that falling asleep spiritually is a real and dangerous thing. It could be argued that it's more hazardous than falling asleep physically. The root of your spiritual sleep lies in two main areas: disappointment and bitterness. While bitterness has the power to quickly act on your spiritual life, disappointment may slowly be putting you to sleep like a comfortable, warm blanket. God is calling you to wake up. It's time to make a difference in the Kingdom of God.

This week at Zion, we hear from the energizing words of our Youth Pastor Josh Lester. As he dives into Acts 20:7-16, he tells us the story about how Eutychus falls asleep, falls three stories off of a building, and dies. While seemingly a random story from the Bible, Pastor Josh challenges us to look inward at our own spiritual awareness. Are you awake? Tune in to find out more. . .

In the face of opposition, Paul never gave up on his assignment, which is Jesus, the great prize. Do you know your assignment? Philippians 3:14 says, "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Do you know what God is calling you to, even when you're faced with opposition? Even in times when Paul had people trying to murder him, he pressed on toward the great prize. He not only continued his assignment, but he also encouraged those around him and surrounded himself with great men of God.

This week at Zion, Pastor Brandon Block is encouraging us to press on toward the great prize. In this assignment, we can receive revival, which is a refreshing experience that comes from pursuing the Lord with everything. It is also necessary for us to surround ourselves with people who will help us grow to better serve the kingdom of God. Through this, your entire life could be transformed. Tune in to find out more. . .

It's essential to ask yourself: Have you chosen to follow God no matter what? Do you completely trust in God, even when you've reached a critical point in your life where your faith is questioned? Do you trust God more than your job, your yearly vacation, your belongings, and your habits? Regardless of our circumstances, we can grow and develop a deeper connection with the Lord when we prioritize God over the lesser gods in our lives.

Just like Paul in Acts 19, when we follow God's instruction for our lives and stand against the spiritual darkness in the world, we can achieve more than we ever thought possible. This week at Zion, Pastor Brandon Block urges us to aim higher as we learn that God is calling us to fight for Him. Whether it's in our workplace, our homes, or our relationships, the voice of God is speaking to us. Tune in to this episode to learn more.

The very words that come out of your mouth have power. Isaiah knew this so much that he accidentally gave his blessing away to the wrong son through the words he spoke. Similarly, your words, whether blessings or curses, have an impact on the people around you.

This Father's Day at Zion, Pastor Brandon Block honors the fathers who understand the significance of speaking blessings. If you were raised by a godly man who spoke blessings over your life, the people around you could see it. Listen to this week's episode to uncover the significance of speaking blessings and receive a blessing of your own as we dive in together...

Take a deeper look at Acts 19 this week with us as Pastor Brandon uncovers the design God has for the church. This chapter is not just the passage for the week; it is about how God wants us to operate as the body of Christ. He wants us to walk into situations that seem hopeless and be able to operate in the power God has given us. He wants us to be filled with the Spirit so we can bring healing and restoration to the broken. If this is the way we are supposed to live and we haven't seen it yet, then it's time to go back to square one.

This power comes through remembering your first love. Your relationship with God was never meant to be complicated or overbearing. In Revelation 2, John writes to the church of Ephesus, saying, "Repent and do the things you did at first." Maybe it's time to look back and remember what it was like when you first fell in love with Jesus. Tune in to find out more. . .

There are some things in life that feel impossible to deal with. Things that you feel have a foothold in your life. Things that you would say, "I'll probably have to deal with this for the rest of my life". Did you know that if you know Jesus, He can take care of that for you?

This week at Zion, Pastor Brandon Block teaches us in Acts 19 about how some Jews tried to drive out evil spirits. One particular occasion in this verse states that an evil spirit replied to a Jewish chief priest, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?”(v 14). The reality is that this Chief Priest didn't know Jesus at all, but he knew the authority that His name carried. He was following a formula, and not the the Lord over every spirit, dominion, sickness, and addiction from this world. Tune in to this episode to find out more. . .

This week at Zion, Pastor Brandon Block teaches us about having a Revival Culture as we encounter the word of God. Revival isn't just something we long for or experience once a year when we get a revelation from God. It's available to you today. Often, we miss out on living in revival because we haven't fully surrendered to God.

As you listen to this week's episode, you might discover that God is calling you to remove some things from your life to be closer to Him. Whether it's something big or small, like an addiction to soda, He wants to be first in your life. Tune in to this episode for more. . .