This message was shared on 05/19/24 at First Christian Church in Wilmington, Illinois.

Pastor Jason Pace's sermon focuses on the life-altering power of Jesus Christ, as evidenced by the conversion of Saul to Paul. The sermon draws from the biblical account in Acts chapter nine, underscoring how Jesus's message of salvation spread worldwide despite heavy opposition and pervasive persecution comparable to today. Today, Christians are encouraged to embrace victory over sin and aspire for a new life, made possible by Christ's death and resurrection. Jason further investigates Christian beliefs about human nature's propensity for sin, necessitating Christ's sacrificial atonement. He explains the irony of religious leaders of that time accusing Jesus of blasphemy, thus closing their eyes to his true identity and mission. Retelling Saul's transformational encounter with Jesus on his route to Damascus, he emphasizes the universal accessibility of divine grace and redemption. The crucial role of Ananias, whom Jesus guided to reconnect Saul to his path of evangelism, illustrates the importance of extending grace and love to others, irrespective of their past.

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