SERMON NOTES AND APPLICATION - "I'VE BEEN RELEASED" PT II - ACTS 9:1-9

Series Theme: I Got It

“I’VE BEEN RELEASED” PT II

Acts 9:1–9 (KJV)Theme: Hidden Manna

🌟 BIG IDEA

Saul’s encounter with Jesus didn’t just release him from something — it released him to something. God breaks Saul out of a harmful path and releases him into a future full of possibility, purpose, and courage. This is not just a story of deliverance — it’s a story of direction.When God releases you, He doesn’t leave you empty-handed. He leads you into:

1. unlimited opportunities you never imagined,

2. your true God-given assignment, and

3. the courage to walk into that calling boldly.

1️⃣ RELEASED TO UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES & POSSIBILITIES (vv. 1–2)

Saul’s life looked locked in: one mindset, one mission, one way of seeing the world. But when Jesus interrupts him, every door Saul thought he controlled swings open in a new direction.

Truth: When God releases you, your future is no longer limited by your past. Release expands your options. Release unlocks possibilities.

For Christians: God isn’t done showing you new paths. Don’t limit Him to your old expectations.

For Seekers / Non-Christians: You’re not stuck in your story — life can shift in an instant when God gets involved.

💡 Practical Application

• Expect God to show you opportunities you didn’t plan for.

• Don’t cling to one way of doing life — stay open to new directions.

• Release grudges, guilt, and assumptions so God can release new possibilities.

“God releases you from the familiar so He can reveal the possible.”

2️⃣ RELEASED TO EMBRACE MY ASSIGNMENT(vv. 3–5)

The light knocks Saul down, but the voice lifts him up.Jesus doesn’t just confront Saul — He calls him: “Why persecutest thou me?” This is Saul’s moment of awakening. He realizes the One he thought was dead is actually alive — and calling him on purpose.

Truth: Release isn’t just about getting free — it’s about getting focused.God releases you so you can step into the assignment heaven wrote for you.

For Christians: Your calling often shows up in disruption.

For Seekers / Non-Christians: Purpose starts with one honest question:“Lord, who are You… and what are You saying to me?”

💡 Practical Application

• Pay attention to the moments that interrupt your routine — they may be divine.

• Ask God, “What are You calling me to do in this season?”

• Let God redefine your identity and direction — don’t cling to old labels.

“Release is real when assignment becomes clear.”

3️⃣ RELEASED TO BOLDLY CONQUER MY FEARS(vv. 6–9)

Saul rises from the ground blind — but he rises obedient. He can’t see, but he can follow.He doesn’t know the full plan, but he obeys the next step. And that’s courage.

Truth: Release doesn’t always feel like clarity — sometimes it feels like trust. Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the decision to move anyway.

For Christians: Some seasons require you to walk blind — not because God left you, but because He’s leading you.

For Seekers / Non-Christians: You don’t need perfect faith to start — you just need a willingness to move.

💡 Practical Application

• Take the next step even when you can’t see the whole picture.

• Let people help you — Saul allowed others to lead him by the hand.

• Fast, pray, reflect, or slow down when you’re in a “three-day blindness” moment — God is preparing you.

“You are released to courage — not comfort.”

✨ TAKEAWAY

When God releases you, He releases your mind, your mission, and your movement. You are set free into a life where:

• possibilities expand,

• purpose becomes clear, and

• fear shrinks under obedience.

Your release is not random — it’s redirected.Your release is not empty — it’s empowered. And when you walk in it, you’ll say with confidence: “I GOT IT.”

🔑 THEMES

I Got It

The light doesn’t just stop Saul — it wakes him up. Release brings understanding.

Hidden Manna

God feeds your spirit in unexpected ways — sometimes through blindness, stillness, and obedience.