StoneBridge Community Church
To the Ends of the Earth: "Ananias" - Acts 9:10-19
Senior Pastor Jon Saur
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StoneBridge Community Church
4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
Saturday 5:15 PM
Sunday 5:20 PM
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http://bit.ly/2glYW8EThe Text in Context
"There would likely be another group of people meeting on the evening before Saul arrived in Damascus—those who did not believe in Jesus as their Messiah, and who eagerly sought the eradication of the church in their city. Were these people as eager as Saul to destroy the church? Did they send for Saul? Or did they somewhat dread his arrival, knowing how zealous he was in his opposition to the church. If he were viewed as a reactionary, a trouble-maker, perhaps there were some unbelievers who thought Saul was too much trouble. Nevertheless, there must have been those who intended to use Saul’s coming to oppose the church. They may have been attempting to compile a list of known (and even suspected) Christians, along with addresses, to facilitate..." Click link to read more.
https://tinyurl.com/53bj72y8Sermon Outline:
1. Ananias
2. Paul's Conversion
3. Role
4. How God Works in the World
5. Something Greater
1. Ananias
2. Paul's Conversion
3. Role
4. How God Works in the World
5. Something Greater
Next Steps
1. Reflect on the gifts God has given you.
2. Reflect on the passions God has given you.
3. Reflect on the opportunities God has placed in front of you.
4. Pray that God uses your gifts, passions and opportunities to help you understand your role in God's work.
1. Reflect on the gifts God has given you.
2. Reflect on the passions God has given you.
3. Reflect on the opportunities God has placed in front of you.
4. Pray that God uses your gifts, passions and opportunities to help you understand your role in God's work.
GROWTH GROUP / PERSONAL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. How did Ananias demonstrate trust and obedience to God in this passage? What can we learn from Ananias' example?
2. Saul's conversion en route to Damascus is well known and was transformative. Lesser known is Ananias' role. What does Ananias' story reveal about God's transformative power?
3. Both Saul and Ananias receive clear instructions from God through prayer. What does this passage teach us about the importance of prayer in discerning God's will and our obedience?
4. How do you pray? Has God led you in prayer in the past? If so, how?
5. How can the experiences of Saul and Ananias in Acts 9:10-19 inspire us to respond to God's call in our own lives? What challenges or fears do you face and need to overcome to be obedient?
6. How can you become part of something bigger than yourself by embracing the gospel?
1. How did Ananias demonstrate trust and obedience to God in this passage? What can we learn from Ananias' example?
2. Saul's conversion en route to Damascus is well known and was transformative. Lesser known is Ananias' role. What does Ananias' story reveal about God's transformative power?
3. Both Saul and Ananias receive clear instructions from God through prayer. What does this passage teach us about the importance of prayer in discerning God's will and our obedience?
4. How do you pray? Has God led you in prayer in the past? If so, how?
5. How can the experiences of Saul and Ananias in Acts 9:10-19 inspire us to respond to God's call in our own lives? What challenges or fears do you face and need to overcome to be obedient?
6. How can you become part of something bigger than yourself by embracing the gospel?
Worship Song List
1.“House of The Lord” by Phil Wickham / Jonathan Smith
2.“Reckless Love” by Bethel Music and Cory Asbury
3.“I Will Look Up” by Elevation Worship
4.“You’re Love is Strong” by Jon Foreman
5.“Hallelujah For The Cross” by Chris McClarney
1.“House of The Lord” by Phil Wickham / Jonathan Smith
2.“Reckless Love” by Bethel Music and Cory Asbury
3.“I Will Look Up” by Elevation Worship
4.“You’re Love is Strong” by Jon Foreman
5.“Hallelujah For The Cross” by Chris McClarney
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