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This is the 33rd sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: God’s plan for leadership: A plurality of godly elders (20:17). Paul’s example of godly leadership (20:18-27). Paul’s encouragement to be godly leaders (20:28-35). Godly leaders and Gospel-goodbyes (20:36-38). Discussion Questions: As you think about the leaders you have respected most,… Read more »

This is the 31st sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Individual calling and vocational faithfulness (19:21-22). Idols and Gospel-disruption (19:23-27). Confusion and defending our gods (19:28-34). Competing idols and a temporary truce (19:35-41). Discussion Questions: What is your vocation? How does viewing it as a calling from God for ministry… Read more »

This is the 30th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Apollos’ discipleship journey (18:24-28). “Disciples” in Ephesus and their journey (19:1-10). Spiritual warfare, total surrender, and the discipleship journey (19:11-20). Discussion Questions: As you reflect on the past few months, how has Jesus worked in you? How has Jesus worked… Read more »

This is the 29th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Presence in friendship (18:1-3). Presence in conversions (18:4-11). Presence in reminders of sovereignty (18:12-17). Presence in spiritual disciplines (18:18-23). Notable Quote: “If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish,… Read more »

This is the 28th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline:1: Paul’s motivation for and method of evangelism in Athens (17:16-21).2: Paul’s presentation of the Gospel in Athens (17:22-31).3: The Athenians’ response to the Gospel (17:32-34). Discussion Questions:– What brokenness do you see in your community? What sometimes keeps you from… Read more »

This is the 27th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: The foundation of Gospel-ministry (17:1-4). The fruit of Gospel-ministry (17:5-9). The furthering of Gospel-ministry (17:10-15). Discussion Questions: Where might Jesus be leading your personal world to turn upside down? What tangible steps can you take this week? How could the… Read more »

This is the 26th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: A missionary seeks out Gospel-expansion (16:11-15). A missionary enters boldly into warfare and difficulty (16:16-24). A missionary joyfully proclaims the need for belief in Jesus (16:25-34). A missionary lays down his or her comfort for further Gospel-expansion (16:35-40). Discussion Questions:… Read more »

This is the 24th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: The threat against the Gospel (15:1-5). Peter’s response (15:6-12). James’ recommendation (15:13-21). The Council’s ruling (15:22-29). The Church’s rejoicing (15:30-35). Discussion Questions: What do you need? If Jesus stood before you and asked, “What do you want me to do… Read more »

This is the 23rd sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: If Jesus is with you, you are able to do ministry amidst difficulty (14:1-7). If Jesus is with you, you don’t need from people what God alone deserves (14:8-20). If Jesus is with you, you can encourage others because Jesus… Read more »

This is the 22nd sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: How Paul and Barnabas ended up preaching in Galatia (13:13-15). What Paul chose to preach in Galatia (13:16-41). How the Galatians responded to Paul’s sermon (13:42-52). Discussion Questions: If it wasn’t for Jesus and His Gospel, what would you look… Read more »