Stories of Change | Doing good deeds

Paula (USA)

Meet Paula

Paula shares that she struggled with infertility for a long time and she felt anger towards God. After her friend died, Paula longed for certainty that she would go to heaven. While completing a Bible study, Paula learned the truth that she was a sinner and needed to accept Jesus’ work for her to make her right with God. Paula shares that it was initially hard for her to accept this, especially as she had tried to do good things to earn God’s favor. Paula describes the joys of having a personal relationship with God,

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This story was produced by Lakeside Fellowship, Polk City, Iowa, USA.

March 14, 2019 0

Phil (Australia)

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Phil talks about how he was living for himself. He had no interest in spiritual things until a friend encouraged him to read the Bible. Reluctantly, Phil started doing Bible study with his friend. He talks about how scripture made sense to him. Phil believed that salvation comes through grace, and he understood it was all about what Jesus did for him – not what he could do for Jesus. Phil shares that he no longer lives for himself but puts Christ first, followed by his wife and son.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill , Sydney, Australia.

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March 5, 2019 0

Mal (New Zealand)

Meet Mal

This video is an interview with Mal Gill about his salvation story. The video ends with prayers. Mal shares how he grew up in a model Christian home where he seen the gospel lived out in the lives of his parents. His father had been shot multiple times and survived. He took Mal along to prison visits to do Bible studies with the young guys who had shot him. Despite this, Mal did not personalize the gospel. As a teenager, he attended a Bible camp so he could spend time with a girl. But it was there that God convicted Mal of his need of forgiveness, and Mal trusted in Christ’s work on the cross. Mal went on to become a pastor. He shares how he got through cancer treatment leaning on God.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill, Sydney, Australia.

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March 4, 2019 0

Dave (USA)

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Dave shares how he started life as a young man going through the motions of church attendance, all the while living a party lifestyle during college years. God drew Dave into a personal relationship with Him and Dave placed his faith in Jesus Christ. Dave describes the blessings of his successful career and marriage. Dave shares how he has to manage ‘good kid’ thinking, and remember that his identity is not in what he does, or the job he has – but that it’s in Jesus Christ alone.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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March 1, 2019 0

Norm (USA)

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Meet Norm. Norm shares how he invited Jesus into his life at a young age, and how his relationship with God has grown through the years. Norm shares how he struggled for a long time thinking that he had to do things perfectly as a Christian, and this led to joylessness and negative thinking. God has transformed Norm’s thinking – he now rests in knowing only Jesus was able to live the perfect Christian life, and that Christ’s desire is that Christians aim for obedience not perfectionism.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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March 1, 2019 0

Thaddeus (USA)

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Thaddeus shares how he grew up with a false understanding of God, and thought that being a good person would save him. He shares how he chose a party lifestyle at college and struggled with anxiety knowing that he was falling short of God’s standards. Thaddeus’ father passed away after a short struggle with liver cancer. Thaddeus felt anger towards God and severe emotional pain. To please family members he attended a Bible-preaching church, where he felt God’s presence and love for him. Thaddeus heard the gospel there and trusted in Jesus for the removal of his sins. Thaddeus is now experiencing a close and loving relationship with God and values the ability to turn to God in all of life’s circumstances.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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February 28, 2019 0

Lonnie (USA)

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Lonnie shares how he wanted a successful life and fulfillment. He sought those things through “dream jobs”, financial plans, and marriage. He still felt incomplete, so he started going to church. He got heavily involved in serving in the church but he describes how he had not understood the gospel, and thought his good deeds would make him right with God. God showed Lonnie the truth of the gospel that only through faith in Jesus Christ can we be made right with Him. Lonnie let go of his efforts and accepted Jesus’ work on the cross on his behalf.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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February 21, 2019 0

Nancy (USA)

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Nancy shares how she went to church regularly to socialise and thought being a good person would get her to heaven. Over time, God showed Nancy the real gospel message. Nancy shares how she has struggled with pride, and how her relationship with Jesus helps her be a better mother.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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February 19, 2019 0

Ryan (USA)

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Meet Ryan. Ryan shares how he hated God, and hated Christians. That all changed when he got to personally experience God’s love for him. Ryan repented of his sin and placed his faith in Christ.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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February 19, 2019 0

Cynthia (USA)

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Cynthia describes how she was brought up in a home that stressed performance and doing things right. She carried that over into her relationship with God, and relied on being a good person to make her right with God. However, Cynthia felt an emptiness inside she couldn’t explain. She shared with her pastor-husband her concerns that she wasn’t really saved. She tried praying to receive Christ but stumbled because of thinking she had to say certain things and say them right. After counsel and prayer, she finally let go and found it was easy to surrender her heart to Christ. In that moment she knew Jesus died for her sins. Cynthia offers advice for anyone who is unsure whether they are truly saved.

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This story was produced by First Family, Ankeny, Iowa, USA.

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January 15, 2019 0