Going BEYOND: Transformed

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22; Acts 1:8; Acts 7:58-8:3; Acts 22:3-4; Acts 26:12-14; John 15:16; Ephesians 1:4-5

Episode 4 of the HOPE Sermons podcast, hosted by HOPE Church, titled "Going BEYOND: Transformed" was published on January 25, 2026.

January 25, 2026 · HOPE Sermons

Summary

In this message from Acts 9, we see the powerful transformation of Saul — a fierce persecutor of Christians — whose life is radically changed after an encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. But the story doesn’t stop with a dramatic conversion; it also highlights Ananias, an ordinary believer who overcomes fear to obey God and step toward someone who seemed like an enemy. This sermon is a reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace, salvation is a gift of mercy, and God often uses simple acts of obedience to change lives forever. The question we’re left with is: Who is God calling you to reach?

Episode Description