Acts 8:9-25 One of the most fearful realities in all of Scripture is that some think that they are saved but will be eternally lost. Three Questions to ask about Simon’s Profession of faith: 1. What was Simon’s perception of himself? Simon’s view of himself involved three common pitfalls. Self-Promotion Self-Righteousness Self-Sufficiency In contrast we...
Acts 8:1-8 God is determined to grow His Church and the means by which God grows the church should not be a surprise to us. A look into Acts 8 shows us the components of church growth that are used by God to accomplish His plan and His purpose: Component #1: Great Commission Component #2:...
Acts 6:8-7:60 What kind of welcome will you receive? If you are seeking a Standing Ovation from the Savior there are three Areas of life that you must give continual attention to: I. Give continual attention to your Character Seven traits of Stephen’s character. A good Reputation Full of the Holy Spirit Full of Wisdom...
Every church faces growing pains! Four Steps to a solution: I. Identify the Problem Notice the process: It began with a concern The concern grew into a complaint The complaint was a potential crisis The crisis posed serious consequences There would be a division in the church They would be diverted from the Word and...
Acts 5:12-42 The mission of the church is clearly declared: Acts 1:8 – We are to be witnesses Matthew 28:19-20 – We are to make disciples Every aspect of church life needs to be pointed toward this mission: Our Worship is intended to grow us deeper Our Discipleship is intended to grow us stronger Our...
Acts 4:32-5:11 When God used Luke to record the history of the early church he told it like it was; the great the bad and the ugly. Three Great things: I. They had a Great Church Three characteristics of a great church: Great Love which is manifested in unity Great Power which is evidenced through...
Acts 4:1-21 “Jesus” is the one name that can never be ignored The name of Jesus always demands a response. I. The name of Jesus Christ defines who He is Three distinct details about who He is: His name: Jesus = Jehovah saves His title: Christ = “anointed one” His home town: Nazareth II. The...
Acts 3:1-11 Peter and John had walked by this lame man dozens of times but this day was different. There was an Intentional Interaction: The lame man held out his cup – Peter held out his hand Three Levels of impact this encounter produced: There was a physical impact There was a spiritual impact There...
Acts 2:41-47 Every church becomes known by the commitments that they embrace, the attitudes they possess and the impact they make! Commitments we must continually renew: A commitment to know and obey Biblical truth A commitment to know and love each other A commitment to know and identify with Christ A commitment to know and...
Acts 2:37-41 The greatest bridge ever built is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is designed by God to span the distance between man and God that was created by sin. We will consider how Peter used the events and circumstances of the day of Pentecost to lead people across the bridge of the Gospel...
