He Rose: Paul

Episode 190 of the St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL podcast, hosted by St. John's Communications Team, titled "He Rose: Paul" was published on April 26, 2020 and runs 22 minutes.

April 26, 2020 ·22m · St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL

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by Rev. Grant ArmstrongSunday, April 26, 2020Acts 9:1-19 Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC SERMON NOTES I. Sincere and devoted faith, when wrongly directed, can be destructive.II. Being part of a redemption story often means overcoming fear.III. A transformed life is powerful evidence of the resurrection. FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION- If you had to change your first name, to what would you change it? Why?- Acts 22 offers a chance for Paul to tell the story of his conversion for himself. Why do you think his listeners respond so violently to his testimony?- When Jesus confronts Saul, he says, “Why are you persecuting me?” How can Saul do any harm to the risen Christ?- Ananias was afraid to approach Saul. Who are the people we are afraid to approach today? What keeps us at a distance?- Has God set you free from past hurts, pains and habits? How will you share the story of God’s power to change your heart this week?- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?

Episode Description

by Rev. Grant Armstrong Sunday, April 26, 2020 Acts 9:1-19 Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC

SERMON NOTES I. Sincere and devoted faith, when wrongly directed, can be destructive. II. Being part of a redemption story often means overcoming fear. III. A transformed life is powerful evidence of the resurrection.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION - If you had to change your first name, to what would you change it? Why? - Acts 22 offers a chance for Paul to tell the story of his conversion for himself. Why do you think his listeners respond so violently to his testimony? - When Jesus confronts Saul, he says, “Why are you persecuting me?” How can Saul do any harm to the risen Christ? - Ananias was afraid to approach Saul. Who are the people we are afraid to approach today? What keeps us at a distance? - Has God set you free from past hurts, pains and habits? How will you share the story of God’s power to change your heart this week? - What is God saying to you through today's scripture?