Acts 11:19-30 Antioch was perhaps the most effective church in the NT! Four Stages of a Vibrant Church Stage I. Birth Antioch’s birth had 4 contributing factors: Evangelists were scattered The Gospel was clearly proclaimed God’s Hand was upon them People were saved and lives were changed Stage II. Establishment The church in Antioch became...
Acts 9:32-43 Life is filled with unanswered questions. Perhaps, the one most often asked is; why? Two Situations which may have caused many to ask the question; “Why?” 1st Situation: Aeneas was paralyzed and bedridden for the past eight years 2nd Situation: Tabitha, a beloved disciple who suddenly became ill and died Ten Potential answers...
Acts 9:1-25 Saul of Tarsus was a Jewish terrorist doing whatever he could to destroy the growth and expansion of the Christian church but God had a different plan for his life. Never under estimate the ability that God’s grace has to reach those we might think are unreachable. Never discount your own personal testimony...
Acts 8:26-40 God is orchestrating a divine plan to distribute the Gospel to the world. In this plan He is preparing the hearts and lives of seekers to receive the Gospel and at the same time He is appointing and sending speakers to proclaim His Word. Consider the steps in the process that God used...
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...
