This is the 38th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.
Discussion Questions:
Does it feel to you like God is ruling and reigning over the circumstances of your life?
When have you been tempted towards discouragement with the circumstances of your life? How did God make himself known to you? How has God used those things in your life?
Have you ever made a decision (like Paul appealing to Caesar) that you only realized later was part of God’s plan in your life?
This is the 36th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.
Sermon Outline:
Take courage from the presence of Jesus (22:30-23:11).
Take courage from the sovereignty of Jesus (23:12-24).
Take courage from our citizenship with Jesus (23:25-35).
Discussion Questions:
Are you most tempted to doubt that Jesus is with you, that He is for you, or that you belong to Him? When do those doubts typically come? How does this passage help?
What would a person who is confident Jesus is with, for, and over them look like? If you were to fully believe this, what would tangibly change about your upcoming week?
What about this passage most helps you believe that, “It’s all going to be ok”?
Paul’s Arrest, the Gospel’s Opportunity (Acts 21:27-22:29)
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This is the 35th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.
Sermon Outline:
Our identity in three words: People, Law, Place (21:27-40a).
Your testimony is the Gospel’s opportunity (21:40b-22:21).
Not every opportunity will be handled well (22:22-29).
Discussion Questions:
Who are the American church’s “gentiles” (Outsiders that we often fail to love)? How does this passage challenge us to love better?
Think about some times you have heard Christians share their testimony. What was the experience like? How did it impact your own faith? Why are stories like those so powerful?
In your DC: Tell us your story. What is your testimony? Think in terms of the 4 steps discussed today (1. Brokenness, 2. Personal conversion, 3. New family identity in the Church/baptism, 4. A redeemed vocation/calling/ministry).
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, what attributes have they had that were impactful? How do those attributes reflect the character of Jesus?
Where have you seen the American church pursue worldly leadership instead of godly leadership? What have been the consequences?
Where has God given you leadership influence? Which of the traits discussed today do you most need to grow in?
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 tangibly change your actions?
When are you most likely to become angry, anxious, or give in to despair? What might that show you about what your heart worships? How is Jesus better?
What would Gospel-disruption in our city look like? What cultural idols would be challenged? How would we know the Gospel is what is causing the disruption?
Experiencing Jesus’ Presence in Our Mission (Acts 18:1-23)
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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, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled…let not one go unwarned and un-prayed for.” —C.H. Spurgeon
Discussion Questions:
Does evangelism/mission scare you? If so, why?
Have you ever felt depleted in ministry or your walk with Jesus? How would experiencing the presence of Jesus impact that?
What means of grace, or spiritual disciplines, has Jesus used to show you that He is with you?