StoneBridge Community Church
Senior Pastor Jon Saur
Summer in the Cities
In this sermon series, we will be journeying through the cities mentioned in the Book of Acts, looking at how the Holy Spirit works through the Apostle Paul in each city. Hopefully, we will be able to see the Holy Spirit at work in our city more clearly.
Acts 9:1-9 NRSV
Sermon Outline
I. Damascus
A. What is this city?
B. The road to Damascus
C. Conversion?
II. Paul
A. Background
B. Murderous
C. Zeal
III. Jeff story
IV. How God looked at Paul
V. How God looks at you
V. Road to Damascus redefined.
NEXT STEPS:
1. Reflect on any personal character traits that you don't enjoy about yourself.
2. Think about how God may be able to use these traits if redirected.
3. Pray that God would do so.
GROWTH GROUP / PERSONAL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. What do you know about the Apostle Paul? Was there anything new about his story in this sermon for you? If so, what was it?
2. Have you seen God take a character trait that, in one setting, was negative, and then redirect it towards good? What were the details and circumstances?
3. Are you familiar with the phrase "Road to Damascus moment?" If so, how do you define this?
4. Pastor Jon offered a new definition of "Road to Damascus moment" that focuses less on a "conversion" and more on a deepening of understanding of God and oneself. What do you find helpful about this definition? What do you find unhelpful?
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