From Persecutor to Preacher - Acts 9

Have you ever felt like your past has disqualified you from being used by God?

In Acts 9:1–31, we meet Saul, a man who hated Christians, persecuted the church, and believed he was serving God. But one encounter with the risen Jesus changed everything.

In “From Persecutor to Preacher,” we see that Jesus doesn’t just forgive sinners, He restores them, reclaims them, and redirects their lives for His mission. Saul’s story reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace, and no past is too broken for God’s redemption.

Whether you’ve been running from God, living with divided loyalties, or wondering if He could ever use someone like you, Acts 9 points us to the hope of the Gospel: Jesus still interrupts lives, opens blind eyes, and transforms enemies into ambassadors of His Kingdom.

Those who have been rescued are now part of the rescue mission.

Scripture: Acts 9:1–31

Series: Ignited: The Birth of the Church

Message: From Persecutor to Preacher