Churches are not full of perfect people, but somewhere along the way, that’s the perception many people have developed of Christianity. Perhaps part of this perception comes from the way we tend to elevate certain individuals in Scripture: Saint Peter, Saint John, Saint Paul . . .

Wait a minute . . . Saint Paul? The same Paul who referred to himself as a “blasphemer, persecutor, a violent man, and the worst of sinners” (1 Tim. 1:12-16)?

If you know anything about the apostle Paul and his past, you know that he was far from perfect and would have been appalled to ever be called “Saint Paul.” He was arguably the least likely candidate in history to repent and commit his life to follow Jesus. However, the good news for Paul – and for us – is that God loves unlikely candidates. No one is beyond hope. If you question that, remember Paul.

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From Series: "Inconceivable"

This Weeks Sermon: "After”

Have you ever realized that you have been walking around with toilet paper stuck to your shoe? Or wearing an item of clothing inside-out? Or that you have a blob of ketchup on your cheek? When someone finally pointed out the problem, you likely felt a small-to-moderate sense of embarrassment. You had been walking around assuming certain things about yourself and your appearance, but in that moment you discovered that reality was otherwise and your perception of yourself was inaccurate.

Is it possible that someone could have an equally inaccurate perception about their own spiritual condition – to think that they are a Christian, but not actually be one? What constitutes a “genuine” conversion experience? What is the proof or evidence that a person is truly a follower of Jesus? God’s Word has the answers to these all-important questions.