This video, led by Pastor Ben Pantoja at New Life Alliance Church, explores the theme of “courageous changes” through the story of the Apostle Paul as recorded in Acts 9:19b-31. The sermon focuses on three key principles for church members to embrace as they navigate change, challenges, and potential discord within their community:

1. Qualification through God’s Transformation: Pastor Ben emphasizes that believers are qualified to serve not by their own merits, but because God has changed and healed them. He warns against treating ministry as “business as usual” and encourages shifting the focus from being busy with tasks to celebrating the source of our transformation. (18:24–19:40)

2. Unity Amidst Differences: Using the example of Paul and Barnabas, who had their own conflicts but remained united in the mission of the church, the pastor stresses that despite personal differences or doubts toward others, the community needs one another to advance the kingdom. (26:47–28:43)

3. Awareness Against Insensitivity: Pastor Ben warns against becoming “insensitive to pain”—where we become so hardened by criticism or busyness that we act like a volcano about to erupt. He urges the congregation to be mindful of their words and to be sensitive to the needs of others, particularly new believers, ensuring that the church remains a place of encouragement rather than discouragement. (35:31–41:46)

The sermon concludes with a call to prayer, encouraging the congregation to return to their “source” in God and to prioritize their relationships at home and within the church, reminding them that the church belongs to Jesus and is not about any one individual. (47:00–49:09)