• Sermon Notes

    Sunday, April 19, 2026

  • God Is On The Move-God Moves In Second Chances

    Acts 9:1-19 CSB

  • God Is On The Move-Even when life feels uncertain, stuck, or broken, God is actively working in ways we may not yet see. Through the book of Acts, this series will show how He moves in difficulties, second chances, faith, faithfulness, and even our storms. Don’t miss it—because when God moves, everything can change.


    Week 2-God Moves in Second Chances-Our past can leave us feeling disqualified, but the story of Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus shows us that God can move in second chances. In this message, we learn that our worst is no match for God’s best.

    Now Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest 2 and requested letters from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women who belonged to the Way, he might bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3 As he traveled and was nearing Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him. 4 Falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” 5 “Who are you, Lord?” Saul said. “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting,” he replied. 6 “But get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” Acts 9:1-6 CSB

  • Key Principle: Your      moment is not the end of your story—when God moves, His grace is greater than your      and His purpose is bigger than your      .

    1.   A Second      From God.

    Life Application: Stop disqualifying yourself because of your      . Bring your past to Jesus and receive His grace fully.
    Challenging Question: Are you still defining yourself by your past—or are you willing to receive the new identity God is offering you?
       

    2.      To The      Of Transformation
    7 The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the sound but seeing no one. 8 Saul got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing. So they took him by the hand and led him into Damascus. 9 He was unable to see for three days and did not eat or drink. (Acts 9:7–9)

    Life Application: Be willing to      the process—slow down, listen, and allow God to reshape your heart and direction.
    Challenging Question: Are you resisting the process God is using to change you—or are you surrendering to it?
       

    3.      A Second      
    10 There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a
    vision, “Ananias.” “Here I am, Lord,” he replied. 11 “Get up and go to the street called Straight,” the Lord said to him, “to the house of Judas, and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, since he is praying there. ….. 17 Ananias went and entered the house. He placed his hands on him and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength.

    Life Application: Ask God to show you      you can encourage, believe in, or help take their next step toward Him.
    Challenging Question: Who in your life might be one step away from transformation—but is waiting for someone like you to step in?
       


    You Belong Here! Nobody is meant to stand alone in life!

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