a bridge builders story (aug 31, 2008)
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This is the presentation that accompanies my message at Brooklife Church on August 31, 2008, on sharing our story of God's work in our lives with others.TRANSCRIPT
A Bridge Builder’s StoryA Bridge Builder’s Story
We all have a storyWe all have a story
and we all need to tell it.and we all need to tell it.
The Power of StoryThe Power of Story
The Power of StoryThe Power of Story
Why “story”?
The Power of StoryThe Power of Story
Why our story?
1) Our story is unique.
2) Our story is real.
3) Our story cannot be ignored.
4) Our story is the most powerful way to
share the good news found in Jesus.
We all have a storyWe all have a story
and we all need to tell it.and we all need to tell it.
Paul’s StoryPaul’s Story
Acts 26Acts 26
(p. ???)(p. ???)
Paul’s StoryPaul’s Story
Problem or Opportunity?
BeforeBefore
(Acts 26:2-11)(Acts 26:2-11)
BeforeBefore
(Acts 26:2-11)(Acts 26:2-11)“Ever since I was a child …I conformed to
the strictest sect of our religion.....I too was
convinced that I ought to do all that was
possible to oppose the name of Jesus.”
(4,5,9)
The ChangeThe Change
(Acts 26:12-18)(Acts 26:12-18)
The ChangeThe Change
(Acts 26:12-18)(Acts 26:12-18)“As I was on the road, I saw a light from
heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing
around me … and I heard a voice speaking
to me.” (13-14)
AfterAfter
(Acts 26:19-23)(Acts 26:19-23)
AfterAfter
(Acts 26:19-23)(Acts 26:19-23)“I was not disobedient to the vision....I
preached that they should repent and turn
to God and demonstrate their repentance
with their deeds” (19-20)
We all have a storyWe all have a story
and we all need to tell it.and we all need to tell it.
Let’s Get PracticalLet’s Get Practical
Let’s Get PracticalLet’s Get Practical
1) Walk across the room.
Let’s Get PracticalLet’s Get Practical
1) Walk across the room.
2) Drop the bullhorn.
Let’s Get PracticalLet’s Get Practical
1) Walk across the room.
2) Drop the bullhorn.
3) Know the story.
Let’s Get PracticalLet’s Get Practical
1) Walk across the room.
2) Drop the bullhorn.
3) Know the story.
4) Know your story.
A Bridge Builder’s StoryA Bridge Builder’s Story