FROM OUT OF CONTROL TO OUT OF THIS WORLD

Part 2

I.          God Got Paul's Attention   Acts 9:1-19/22:1-16/26:12-18.

1.  Paul's rebellion attacked God's ___________

"...I did many things against God's people.  The leading authorities gave me the power to put many of them in jail.  When they were being killed, I agreed that it was a good thing...I punished them.  I tried to make them say evil things against Jesus.  I was so angry against them that I even went to other cities to find them and punish them."  Acts 26:10-11.

2.  God ____________ Paul's rebellion

"On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus...as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions.  We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me 'Paul, Paul, why do you persecute me?"   Acts 26:12-14.

3.  Paul became a ___________ for God

II.        How Paul Kept From S.L.I.P.[PING] Away From God

1.  Surrendered his _____________ to God

"Immediately, something that looked like fish scales fell from Paul's eyes.  He was able to see again!  Then Paul got up and was baptized.  After eating some food, his strength returned."  Acts 9:18.

2.  Lifestyle ________________

"Soon Paul began to preach about Jesus...saying, 'Jesus is the Son of God!'  All the people who heard him were amazed.  They said, 'This is the man who was in Jerusalem.  He was trying to destroy those who trust in Jesus.  He came here to arrest the followers of Jesus and take them back to the authorities." Acts 9:20-21.

3.  Intensity was _______________

"But Paul became more and more powerful.  His proofs that Jesus is the Christ were so strong that no one could argue with him. . . Paul later tried to join the group of followers, but they were all afraid of him.  They did not believe that he was really a follower.” Acts 9:22,26.

4.  Pursuits became _____________

"To me the only important thing about living is Christ.  And even death would be profit for me."  Philippians 1:21.

III.       How Do You Rank On The S.L.I.P. Scale?

1.  I have S____________________ my life to God

2.  My L______________________ has changed

3.  My I________________ is focused on following God's plan for my life

4.   My P________________ are clear to live a life pleasing God

What do you need to do to have an "out of this world" faith?

FROM OUT OF CONTROL TO OUT OF THIS WORLD

Part 2

I.          God Got Paul's Attention  Acts 9:1-19/22:1-16/26:12-18.

1.  Paul's rebellion attacked God's PLAN

"...I did many things against God's people.  The leading authorities gave me the power to put many of them in jail.  When they were being killed, I agreed that it was a good thing...I punished them.  I tried to make them say evil things against Jesus.  I was so angry against them that I even went to other cities to find them and punish them."  Acts 26:10-11.

2.  God QUENCHED Paul's rebellion

"On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus...as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions.  We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me 'Paul, Paul, why do you persecute me?"   Acts 26:12-14.

3.  Paul became a REBEL for God

II.        How Paul Kept From S.L.I.P.[PING] Away From God

1.  Surrendered his LIFE to God

"Immediately, something that looked like fish scales fell from Paul's eyes.  He was able to see again!  Then Paul got up and was baptized.  After eating some food, his strength returned."  Acts 9:18.

2.  Lifestyle CHANGED

"Soon Paul began to preach about Jesus...saying, 'Jesus is the Son of God!'  All the people who heard him were amazed.  They said, 'This is the man who was in Jerusalem.  He was trying to destroy those who trust in Jesus.  He came here to arrest the followers of Jesus and take them back to the authorities." Acts 9:20-21.

3.  Intensity was REFOCUSED

"But Paul became more and more powerful.  His proofs that Jesus is the Christ were so strong that no one could argue with him . . . Paul later tried to join the group of followers, but they were all afraid of him.  They did not believe that he was really a follower.” Acts 9:22,26.

4.  Pursuits became CLEAR

"To me the only important thing about living is Christ.  And even death would be profit for me."  Philippians 1:21.

III.       How Do You Rank On The S.L.I.P. Scale?

1.  I have SURRENDERED my life to God

2.  My L IFESTYLE  has changed

3.  My  I NTENSITY  used on following God's plan for my life

4.  My PURSUITS  are clear to live a life pleasing God

What do you need to do to have an "out of this world" faith?