Season 2 · Episode 59
''Speak for yourself''
The Ashland St. Pulpit · Ashland St. Baptist Church
April 12, 202538m 52s
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Show Notes
“Speak for Yourself”
Text: Acts 26:1, 12–16
🔹 Intro Highlights:
- Paul on trial – not just defending, but witnessing.
- King Agrippa – acknowledged truth but didn’t accept it.
- Paul’s testimony – powerful and personal.
1️⃣ The Purpose (v.16–18)
“I have appeared unto thee for this purpose…”
- Paul’s life & mission changed at salvation.
- Serving others: Opening eyes, turning from darkness to light.
2️⃣ The Promptness (v.19–20)
- Paul obeyed immediately when God spoke.
- Obedience = evidence of transformation.
3️⃣ The Providence (v.22)
“Having therefore obtained help of God...”
- Without God: dead or in the dungeon.
- With God: help, purpose, and boldness.
- We need His help — in life, ministry, family.
4️⃣ The Prophecy (v.23)
- Christ’s resurrection: unlike any other — He rose to never die again.
- Fulfillment of prophecy = hope for us.
5️⃣ The Persuaded
- Paul believed God could use his story.
- Your story matters too.
📝 Illustrations:
- Henry Heinz – declared his faith in his will.
- John Geddie – left Canada, changed an island.
They told their stories. Will you?