Never the Same

SERIES: FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPIRIT’S SWORD

MESSAGE: Never the Same

TEXT: Acts 9:1-9

DATE: February 19, 2023

MESSAGE BY: Guest Pastor Josh Duncan

Sermon Outline:

1. Saul is a passionate Jew

2. Saul experiences a sudden work of Divine Grace.

3. Following Jesus cost Saul everything. 

4. Saul’s conversion was for your sake. 

Referenced Scripture:

• 1 Timothy 1:15-16

• Acts 7:58

• Acts 8:1-3

• Acts 1:8

• Acts 9:1-9

• Philippians 3:5-6

• Acts 9:15-16

• Gal. 1:15

• Matt. 13:44

• Eph. 2:1-5

• 1 Timothy 1:15-16

• 2 Corinthians 4:6-18

Take-Away Questions:

1. Before meeting Christ, what was Saul/Paul’s understanding of God? 

2. How does Saul’s story highlight who initiates salvation? Can you see how God spoke into your life?

3. What was your understanding of God before you surrendered to Jesus? How did your understanding change after knowing Christ?

4. Following Jesus cost Saul everything. What has following Christ cost you? 

5. Why does Saul’s conversion story give us hope? Hope for ourself and for others?