3: An Ambassador who was Once Blind

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3: An Ambassador who was Once Blind

October 20, 2024 • Jamie Stilson

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Pastor Jamie emphasizes the importance of personal stories and the transformative power of Jesus in our lives. Using the account of the blind man in John chapter nine, he illustrates that everyone has a unique story of encountering Christ, who brings reconciliation and healing. The essence of each story is not in the dramatic details but in the acknowledgment that it is Jesus who brings change. Pastor Jamie encourages the congregation to share their stories confidently, as they serve as powerful testimonies to God's love and grace, affirming that being a new creation in Christ is a shared experience for all believers.

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Jamie Stilson

In this sermon, Pastor Jamie discusses the powerful story of a demon-possessed man in Luke chapter eight, illustrating how Jesus chooses broken individuals as His ambassadors. The transformation of the man, from being lost and hopeless to being set free and becoming an ambassador for Christ, emphasizes that no one is beyond redemption. Pastor Jamie challenges listeners to share their personal testimonies of transformation with others, especially those who seem far from God. The message encourages believers to pray for the seemingly hopeless and to act as representatives of Jesus, believing in His power to change lives.