From Persecutor to Preacher | Derrick Taylor | Net Community Church

In Acts 9:19b–31, we see the dramatic change in Saul—from a man who persecuted the church to a man boldly proclaiming the name of Jesus. His story reminds us that the risen Christ doesn’t just save us; He gives us a new purpose and sends us into His mission. Following Jesus doesn’t guarantee an easy road. Saul quickly faced opposition, rejection, and even threats against his life. Yet Christ strengthened him to remain faithful. And through faithful believers proclaiming the gospel, the church continued to grow. BIG IDEA: The risen Christ doesn’t just save us; He sends us to proclaim His name boldly. KEY POINTS: • Christ gives every believer a new purpose—to proclaim Jesus. • Christ strengthens His servants to remain faithful through suffering. • Christ grows His church as believers faithfully proclaim His name. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction: From Persecutor to Preacher 01:11 – The Risen Christ Doesn’t Just Save Us 02:35 – You’re Never Too Far Gone for God 03:14 – The Work of Jesus Continues 06:33 – Understanding the Book of Acts 09:15 – Why We All Need a Barnabas 12:20 – A New Owner Has Moved In 16:27 – Acts 9:19b–22 18:46 – Saul Immediately Proclaims Jesus 20:29 – The Evidence of a Changed Life 23:32 – Salvation Is New Life 24:54 – Point 1: Christ Gives Us a New Purpose 25:23 – Acts 9:23–30 27:47 – Saul: From Hunter to Hunted 29:11 – Barnabas Stands With Saul 32:52 – Faithfulness Doesn’t Guarantee Comfort 33:58 – Point 2: Christ Strengthens Us Through Suffering 34:22 – Acts 9:31 35:06 – Christ Continues Building His Church 37:46 – One Transformed Life Can Impact Countless Others 38:01 – The Great Commission 39:03 – Point 3: Christ Grows His Church Through Faithful Believers 39:17 – The Domino Effect of One Changed Life