In this week's message, "Paul's Journey to Christ," Smithfield Campus Pastor, Zachary Ethridge, takes us through the incredible transformation of the Apostle Paul from a persecutor of Christians to one of the most influential leaders in church history. Drawing from Acts 9, we explore Paul's encounter with the risen Jesus, and how his journey serves as a model for us all—moving from living our own way to following God's way.

𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒
𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑾𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒚:
Paul transitioned from living his own way, persecuting Christians, to following “The Way”—Jesus Christ. Are you going your way or God’s way?

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕:
Paul’s physical blindness after encountering Jesus mirrored his spiritual blindness. When Jesus opened his eyes, Paul moved from darkness to light.

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚:
The man who once caused conflict for Christians was embraced by the very community he sought to destroy, showing us the beauty of reconciliation and unity in Christ.

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕:
Paul gave up his personal status, power, and identity for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. Are you living for yourself or for the glory of Christ?

This message challenges us to reflect on our own spiritual journey. Are we walking in our way or God’s way? Living in darkness or the light? We pray this sermon encourages you to take the next step in your walk with Christ!

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00:00 Welcome
03:01 Apostle Paul's Background
06:43 From His Way to The Way
16:09 From Darkness to Light
24:42 From Conflict to Community
32:25 From Self to Christ
38:22 Prayer & Closing