Ananias: The Fearful Hero

Journey Community Church - CA

Ananias: The Fearful Hero

November 18, 2018 • John Sorrell

Message Summary: Acts 9:1-22 tells the story of Saul persecuting the Lord’s disciples. On the road to Damascus, Saul was blinded by God. God gave Ananias a vision of going to Saul and placing hands on him and restoring his vision. Ananias shared his fears with God and then followed God’s invitation to help Saul. Saul, who became Paul, went on to write half of the New Testament of the Bible and have a profound impact on the church. And Ananias’ step of faith was a critical step in Paul’s journey.

Series Summary: When we talk about heroes in the Bible, we may think of the well-known heroes like Moses, David or Paul. Their stories of courage and trust are often shared and taught. But, who are the regular people that, just by living faithfully, became an unsung hero of God’s epic story? Join us as we explore two unlikely heroes.

Hagar: The Unlikely Hero

November 25, 2018 • John Sorrell & Katie Sorrell

Message Summary: In Genesis 15, God promises Abram that he will have more descendants than stars in the sky. But nothing happens – Abram and his wife don’t have children. So, Sarai takes matters into her own hands and has Abram sleep with her maidservant, Hagar. Hagar gets pregnant and Sarai mistreats her. Hagar runs away, and encounters an angel of the Lord in the wilderness. The Lord calls Hagar by name and asks her where she’s been and where she’s going. God then instructs her to return to Sarai and talks to her about her future son, Ishmael, promising that he will be like a wild donkey. Hagar gives God a new name – You are the God who sees me. Hagar has the strength and confidence to return to the very situation she ran from because of her encounter with God. Series Summary: When we talk about heroes in the Bible, we may think of the well-known heroes like Moses, David or Paul. Their stories of courage and trust are often shared and taught. But, who are the regular people that, just by living faithfully, became an unsung hero of God’s epic story? Join us as we explore two unlikely heroes.