Sermons by John Visser with Acts 16 as their primary scripture.https://pjministries.ca/en-caJohn Visserfalsehttps://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-11-23--ac14146--upholding-justice-part-2/https://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-11-23--ac14146--upholding-justice-part-2/Pastor John argues that modern Western society is undergoing a rapid devaluation of traditional values, citing shifts in views on gender identity, criminality, and multiculturalism. He urges listeners to reject cultural norms antithetical to God's Word and maintain their faith as the light of the world.Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTJohn Visser00:37:34falseyoutube-importneeds-reviewromans-1-32romansmaranatha-church-bellevilleCultural DeclineBiblical AuthorityMoral ValuesSin and RedemptionDivine Lawhttps://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-11-16--ac14145--upholding-justice-part-1/https://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-11-16--ac14145--upholding-justice-part-1/Pastor John argues that Christians have a vested interest in upholding law and order, using Paul's insistence on public justice as an example. He urges listeners to maintain respect for authority while actively supporting due process and guarding against slander.Sun, 16 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTJohn Visser00:58:19falseyoutube-importneeds-reviewproverbs-18-1proverbs-29-2proverbsmaranatha-church-bellevilleLaw and OrderDue ProcessChristian EthicsAuthorityAccountabilityBiblical Justicehttps://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-11-02--ac14144--colliding-values-part-2/https://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-11-02--ac14144--colliding-values-part-2/The sermon examines the inherent conflict between heavenly values and worldly values, arguing that this division is unavoidable wherever the gospel goes. While Christians may face injustice and persecution in the present age, ultimate vindication belongs to God, who remains sovereign over all events.Sun, 02 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTJohn Visser00:46:02falseyoutube-importneeds-reviewmaranatha-church-bellevilleChristian valuesPersecutionDivine SovereigntyThe Kingdom of GodEnduranceSpiritual Conflicthttps://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-10-26--ac14143--colliding-values-part-1/https://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-10-26--ac14143--colliding-values-part-1/Pastor John argues that the Gospel message inherently causes a collision between Heaven's values and the world’s values, leading inevitably to conflict and opposition. He urges listeners to stand firm on biblical principles, recognizing that spiritual warfare is waged against principalities and powers, not merely against people.Sun, 26 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTJohn Visser00:46:08falseyoutube-importneeds-reviewmaranatha-church-bellevilleGospel ConflictBiblical ValuesSpiritual WarfarePersecutionKingdom of GodTheologyhttps://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-10-19--ac14142--three-stories/https://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-10-19--ac14142--three-stories/Pastor John analyzes three conversion stories from Acts 16—Lydia, the slave girl, and the jailer—to argue that nobody is outside the reach of the gospel. The sermon teaches that God reaches people through different means: spiritual preparation for the religious, divine deliverance for the enslaved, and visible power for the secular.Sun, 19 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTJohn Visser00:42:31falseyoutube-importneeds-reviewacts-16-16acts-5-41actsmaranatha-church-bellevilleConversionGospel ReachSpiritual DeliveranceFaithPower of GodChristian Communityhttps://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-09-21--ac14141--the-macedonian-call-part-2/https://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-09-21--ac14141--the-macedonian-call-part-2/Pastor John argues that human history is defined by a conflict between two worldviews: Twoism, which affirms God's separate authority as Creator, and Oneism, which merges God with creation. The sermon concludes that resisting cultural paganism requires individual Christians to submit to divine authority and live out biblical values.Sun, 21 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTJohn Visser00:36:16falseyoutube-importneeds-reviewmaranatha-church-bellevilleBiblical WorldviewTwoism vs OneismDivine AuthorityCultural TransformationGospel MissionIndividual Responsibilityhttps://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-09-14--ac14140--the-macedonian-call-part-1/https://pjministries.ca/sermons/2014-09-14--ac14140--the-macedonian-call-part-1/The sermon examines the historical spread of the gospel, tracing its westward movement from Macedonia to establish a biblical worldview in Western civilization. Pastor John argues that modern social and cultural shifts are symptoms of a conflict between God's authority (Twoism) and pagan philosophies (Oneism), urging listeners to maintain Scripture as their fixed reference point.Sun, 14 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTJohn Visser00:39:01falseapostle-paulmissionsvisionactsyoutube-importmaranatha-church-bellevilleBiblical WorldviewGospel SpreadTwoism vs OneismChristian EthicsActs of the ApostlesAuthority of Scripture