September 7, 2025 "But Christ" Acts 9:20-31

September 7, 2025 "But Christ" Acts 9:20-31. A sermon by Pastor Brent Bullard.

Big Idea: The world makes plans, but Christ builds His church. 

I. Christ builds His church in Damascus (vv. 1-2a; 20-25).

   a. The world, through Saul, made plans for the church (vv. 1-2a).

   b. Christ, through Saul, builds His church (vv. 20-25).

II. Christ builds His church in Jerusalem (vv. 2b; 26-30).

   a. The world, through Saul, made plans for the church (v. 2b). 

   b. Christ, through Saul, builds His church (vv. 26-30).

III. Same story, different places – Christ’s church is growing, going, and fully dependent (v. 31).