Sharing Your Story Ashley Herr Sermon NotesSermon Series: Acts - Our Story, Our Mission

Sermon Title: Sharing Your Story

Passage: Acts 25-26

Preacher: Ashley Herr

1. Share the story of your life before Jesus (v9-11)

What was your life like before you knew Jesus and began faithfully following Jesus? How would you tell that part of your story?

2. Share the story of your encounter with Jesus (v12-18)

When you encounter Jesus, he

• Calls you by name (“Saul, Saul”)
• Confronts your sin (“Why are you persecuting me?”
• Corrects the course of your life (“It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”)
• Commissions you (“Rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen.”)

When did you first encounter Jesus? Where did he find you? How would share this part of your story?

3. Share the story of your life with Jesus (v19-23)

How is your life different with Jesus? How has he transformed your life? If someone were to ask you this, what is one thing, one difference in your life Hesus has had that only he could have made?

Reflection

• Prepare your story
• Practice sharing your story
• Pray - for opportunities to share your story, for the courage to share your story, for those you share your story with