Intentional Evangelism Acts 8;4-8, 26-40
Sermon Outline Evangelism Fears Evangelism is a normal part of Christian life (1Pet 2:9) Philip’s life, an example of intentional evangelism Wherever they went (Acts 8:4) they preached Preach the word (Acts 8:4) Tell the good news, announce, proclaim, declare The Word unites Jews, Samaritans, Gentiles, male/female, rich/poor, slave/free, Can it unite 1 Eunuch specifically excluded? (Acts 8:27, Dt 23:1, Isa 56:3-8) What is the Gospel Acts 2:22-24 for definition of “this word” Christ in all of Scripture (Acts 8:5,…
Sacrificial and Generous Living and Giving (Romans 12:1-8)
“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” ― Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, 1923 book of Prose poetry by Lebanese American Sacrifice is a response to the Gospel (Rom 12:1) Earnest appeal with affirmative response expected Sacrifice ought to be willing Holiness is possible Renouncing ourselves is implied Spiritual worship – only response that make any sense The opposite of sacrifice is worldliness (Rom 12:2) Don’t be pressed…
Life transforming walk with Jesus (Ezra 8:21-23, 31-32; John 15:1-8)
Life Transforming means impacting, changing. Bears Fruit I am the true vine and my father is the vinedresser (Jn 15:1) Image of the vine was applied to the nation of Israel (Jer 2:21, Ps 80:9-16, Is 5:1-7, Ezek 15:1-8, 17:1-21, 19:10-14, Hos 10:1-2) Jesus is the real covenant nation/people. True branches bear fruit (Jn 15:2) Fruit is produced by abiding in Christ. (Jn 15:4) How can we abide? 1st by his sacrifice, 2nd by his Spirit, 3rd by the…
Heartfelt Worship (Psalm 138)
Heartfelt Worship (Ps 138) Worship is not about Form but Heart (Dt 6:7, Jn 4:24) Worship is our response to God’s self-revealing Worship includes Confession (Ps 51), lament (Ps 44), praise (Exo 15), thanksgiving (Ps 138), and adoration (Ps 8). Dancing (2Sam 6:14), Fasting and silence (Mt 6:16-18, Ps 46:10) Heartfelt – as an adjective describing motivation (Dt 10:12-13, 2Chr 29:31) Psalm 138 An Example of Heartfelt worship Whole heart (Dt 6:5, Ps 9:2, 119:10) Sings (Ps 138:1, Eph 5:19,…
A Healthy Church is Centered on God’s Word (2Tim 3:10-17)
A Healthy Church is Centered on God’s Word Intro Great Bible Memorizers What would drive people to read the word like this? What is Scripture It is Sacred (2Tim 3:15) It is God-breathed – (2Tim 3:16) It is Given to people (2Pt 1:20-21) Why do we have it? (2Tim 3:15-16) Make us wise for salvation (2Tim 3:15, Ps 19:1, Rom 10:9) It is useful/beneficial. Produces/yields practical benefits (1Tim 4:8) What Good does Scripture produce? (2Tim 3:16) Teaches us (Rom 15:4)…
What is a healthy Church? An overview
What is a healthy Church? An Overview Sum of the parts Either whole is greater than sum of the parts Or the Whole is Less than the sum of the parts What is a Healthy Church A healthy church is a gathering of healthy Christians working with God in His world! Healthy means “pursuing Christ” Missional means “pursuing Christ’s priorities in the world” 10 Markers Centrality of the Word of God (Heb 4:12, Prov 30:5, Acts 4:31) Heartfelt worship (Psalm…
A New Year’s Resolution
Philippians 1:3-11New International Version (NIV) Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of…
A Cure For The Troubled Heart – John 14:1-6
John 14:1-6 Jesus Comforts His Disciples 14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the…