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Saul and the mob were on a murderous rampage against the disciples. He had the high priest give them legitimacy. Synagogues did have the right to administer punishment (2 Cor. 11:24) , and Paul himself did recall his persecution to have been exceedingly fierce (Gal. 1:13). He was on his way to Damascus…

God did not waste time with Saul, he began to preach in the synagogues about Jesus. The Jews in Damascus were baffled by his turnaround, and the miracles he performed. Saul was no longer one of them. Saul did not have anywhere to turn but to God. Some Hellenistic Jews conspired to kill him. But Saul…

Calling John the Baptist — From Birth Abram — Out of no where Moses — Late in life’s wanderings David — The least expected Stephen — From a willingness to serve For each of us, God’s call is personal. He has a purpose for our lives. We must trust in God in order to learn to walk in that purpose. Today’s…

A Zealots life change From the masses (5000, and continued to multiply) to the despised (the Samaritans) to the curious one (Ethiopian Eunuch) to now a Zealot for God comes out of ignorance and into the light of Christ. A zealot, chief persecutor of the church (Act8:1-3, 9:1-2) To keep things in context…

Intro: The first person to sit with me at church (Layton and Max) We left off at a place where the mission of hate and persecution was running rampant against the church. Saul was hell bent on bringing the church to a screeching halt. As he got to the end of his journey to Damascus where he had permission…

Sharing of My Testimony Read Galatians 1:11-24 Paul’s Past... He was Religious He was a Sinner He was a Persecutor Paul was a very religious man… consider what he has to say about himself in Philippians 3:4-7 4 although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put…

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus when he encounters the risen Christ

I don’t know about you but I am so accustomed to reading the letters of Paul, and knowing him as St. Paul that I think my mind and probably yours as well get clouded with his origin story; of Paul when he primarily identified himself as Saul the Zealot. The conversion of Paul is incredible but like many…

Punching Holes in the Darkness Interesting part in the story about Robert Louis Stevenson growing up in Scotland... In those days, streetlamps didn’t just come on automatically; people were hired to light each one individually. One evening, as the lamplighters did their work, climbing their ladders,…

After a confrontation with Jesus, Saul of Tarsus will never be the same.

Many of us have learned to use a GPS, Google Maps, Mapquest and other devices to assist us in navigating the roadways. However, before these helpful instruments we’re developed, we used what is known as a Road Atlas or simply a map. We fould plot our destination, and use the declination diagram to assist…

Acts Series | Acts 9:1-9 | An Unlikely Convert. Today we will learn about one of the most significant events in history, second only to the resurrection of Christ. Saul, the great persecutor of the faith becomes the great defender of the faith.

When God has a plan and a purpose for your life, your dreams and aspirations doesn't matter.

In order for our church to be a transformational Church, we must obey the callings of God in our life.

The Church on Mission is a Great Commission Church Introduction -title of series -title of today’s message What is the Great Commission? 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that…

[NOTE TO TEACHER] The focus of this message is on the consequences of being stubborn. (Stubbornness defined as the refusal to change or be persuaded even when there is good reason). When we are stubborn, we put ourselves in the position of having to learn the hard way. God resists the proud and will humble those who do not humble themselves. The goal of this message is to challenge the listener to recognize stubbornness in their life and exhort them to humble themselves - being ready to hear from God and others.

Intro Churches seem to debate over all manner of controversial topics: Style of worship music, alcohol, women in leadership, Pepsi or Coke? One example can be an ongoing dispute over the nature of salvation: Is it a moment/event, or a process? There are advocates for both sides: In his latest single,…

Why is it so hard to belive in conversions?

PRAY INTRO: The last we heard in Acts of a young man named Saul, he was giving approval as the Sanhedrin stoned Stephen to death. Then he continued to persecute the disciples of Jesus in Jerusalem, so that most of them scattered. Since then, he’s continued to be busy persecuting the church. But Saul’s…

Introduction Discuss how we have seen the gospel beginning to spread and how Luke shows how these two conversions, Saul and Cornelius, launch the world mission of the church. Saul the apostle to the Gentiles Cornelius, the first Gentile to be converted As we consider the conversion of Saul I want us…

The breaking of Saul This was the moment of his conversion, the most solemn in all his life. Blinded by the dazzling light (Acts 9:8), This was the moment of his conversion, the most solemn in all his life. Blinded by the dazzling light (Acts 9:8), his under constant military custody. This privilege…

Message Message Last wk. Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch. God had brought Philip to Samaria, to the wilderness, and to the gentile city of Caesarea - because Philip was moveable. The HS could direct his paths because He was was open and available to the Lord - and everywhere Philip went people got saved.…

How many truly life-changing experiences have you had? When was the last time a church service was one of those life-altering events? Could there be someone in this room today who could change your life forever? Could today be one of those life-altering experiences, or will it just be another day? I…