Beyond The Walls | Your Story | Pastor Dean

In this powerful message, we're challenged to embrace our role as witnesses for Christ. The central theme revolves around sharing our personal testimonies - our 'Jesus stories' - as a means of starting spiritual conversations and drawing others closer to God. We're encouraged to view our testimonies as a one-act play with three scenes: life before Christ, the moment of encountering Christ, and life since trusting in Him. This structure, beautifully illustrated through the Apostle Paul's testimony in Acts 26, provides a framework for us to reflect on our own spiritual journeys. The message emphasizes that sharing our faith isn't just for apostles or pastors - it's a calling for all believers, as Jesus declared in Acts 1:8. We're reminded that our stories have the power to connect with others in a relational society, potentially transforming lives. As we prepare to share our testimonies, we're comforted by the promise in Matthew 10:19-20 that the Holy Spirit will guide our words. This message invites us to reflect deeply on our own spiritual transformation and equips us to share that journey with others, always being ready to give an answer for the hope we have in Christ.