Join Pastor Allen Bonnell for a message titled "A Transformed Life," diving into the radical conversion of Saul (Paul) on the Damascus Road in Acts chapter 9. Pastor Allen contrasts the dramatic, immediate conversion often associated with a "Damascus Road experience" with the equally powerful, quiet transformation experienced by faithful, lifelong followers of Christ.

The sermon first highlights the cruel depravity of the human heart as seen in Saul, who was "breathing murderous threats" and ravaging the church—a picture sadly reflected in modern-day persecution. It then focuses on Saul's surprising, radical encounter with the Way, as Jesus personally defends His followers, stating, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" The three days Saul spent blinded is presented as a metaphor for dying to self, underscoring that we must die before we can be resurrected. Finally, the sermon celebrates Paul's life transformed by the power of the gospel, which immediately turned him from persecutor to proclaimer.

Pastor Allen uses the humble figure of Ananias and the story of Billy Graham's conversion to encourage listeners that while we may not be the next Paul, we can all be an obedient "usher" or a faithful follower used by God to impact the world. He closes with an invitation to lay burdens down and accept the abundant life that Jesus offers, even amid suffering.