The Gospel Comes to Galatia (Acts 13:13-52)

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The Gospel Comes to Galatia (Acts 13:13-52)
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This is the 22nd sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.

Sermon Outline:

  1. How Paul and Barnabas ended up preaching in Galatia (13:13-15).
  2. What Paul chose to preach in Galatia (13:16-41).
  3. 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 to in order to assure yourself that you and God were cool? Or, what aspect of your life are you tempted to put trust in apart from Jesus?
  • Who are the people religious Americans would consider outsiders? How does the Gospel Paul preached challenge that categorization? How do you need to apply that to your own life?
  • As you evaluate your personal history, what are some of the waypoints that you can identify that led you to Jesus (or, led you here this morning)?

Peter: The One Hit Wonder

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Easter 2022
Easter 2022
Peter: The One Hit Wonder
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Easter Sermon, missio: Kids Gospel Science Experiment & Baptisms.

Also check out the Baptism Testimony Video!

Healthy Mission Flows From a Healthy Church (Acts 13:1-12)

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Healthy Mission Flows From a Healthy Church (Acts 13:1-12)
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This is the 21st sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.

Sermon Outline:

  1. A picture of a healthy church (13:1-3).
  2. A picture of a healthy mission (13:4-12).

Discussion Questions:

  • Spend time at your table praying for the Holy Spirit to lead each of us as individuals, and all of us as a church, into the ministry He is calling us to.
  • Pray that the barriers we are encountering (as individuals and as a church) that prevent us from engaging mission would be overcome by the power of the Spirit and the beauty of the Gospel.

A Tale of Two Kings (Acts 12:1-25)

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A Tale of Two Kings (Acts 12:1-25)
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This is the 20th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.

Sermon Outline:

  1. King Herod flexes, the church prays (12:1-5).
  2. King Jesus rescues, the church is amazed (12:6-18).
  3. King Herod retaliates, King Jesus remains (12:19-25).

Discussion Questions:

  • Who/what are some earthly kings that seem to be able to do what they want against the Church? How does Acts 12 re-orient you to King Jesus’ power?
  • Can you think of a moment when King Jesus showed His power in your life? How does that story help you endure the moments when the kings of this world seem more powerful?

The Scandalous Mission of Christ (Mark 2:13-17)

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Stand Alone Sermon
Stand Alone Sermon
The Scandalous Mission of Christ (Mark 2:13-17)
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Sermon Outline:

  1. The Calling of Levi
  2. The Party for Jesus
  3. The Mission of Jesus

Discussion Questions:

  • What’s your why?
  • Where or who can you engage the mission of Christ for in the months ahead

**This sermon was preached by Rick Eisenberg from Redemption Parker.

The First Christians (Acts 11:19-30)

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The First Christians (Acts 11:19-30)
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This is the 19th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.

Sermon Outline:

  1. The Church flees north, and evangelizes as it goes (11:19-21).
  2. The Church in Jerusalem investigates…and gets reinforcements (11:22-26).
  3. The church in Antioch cares for the church in Jerusalem (11:27-30).

Discussion Questions:

  • If the world were to give our church (or the American church in general) a nickname based off of our behavior, what would it be? 
  • If you look at the traits of the church in Antioch (Bold in evangelism, gracious with encouragement, humble in leadership, generous with resources), which would you most like to grow in? 

The Impartiality of the Church (Acts 10:36-11:18)

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The Impartiality of the Church (Acts 10:36-11:18)
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This is the 18th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.

Sermon Outline:

  1. Context: Jesus is always working behind the scenes (10:1-35).
  2. Peter’s preaches the Gospel without favoritism (10:36-43).
  3. The Holy Spirit and the Church work in unison (10:44-48).
  4. The church in Jerusalem tries to catch up (11:1-18).

Discussion Questions:

  • Where did you observe a lack of unity in the American church in 2020? How might the truth of this passage helped that turn out differently?
  • In v. 47 Peter uses baptism as a tangible expression of the Gentiles acceptance into the People of God. What can our church/you do tangibly to demonstrate the acceptance of outsiders?  
  • What suggestions would you have for someone who is struggling to love a person who is different from them? How does the Gospel fuel that love?

The Impartiality of God (Acts 9:32-10:35)

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The Impartiality of God (Acts 9:32-10:35)
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This is the 17th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.

Sermon Outline:

  1. Jesus works through Peter (9:32-43).
  2. Jesus works in ways Peter and Cornelius don’t fully understand (10:1-16).
  3. Jesus’ work is impartial (10:17-35).

Discussion Questions:

  • Who does the American church treat as “outsiders”? How should God’s impartiality fix that?
  • What “outsiders” are in your life? What tangible things can you do this week to show them Jesus’ love?
  • Notice the theme of Tabitha and Cornelius’ reputation for good works. Could the same be said about our church? If so, where? If not, how can you help?

Getting a Jesus Education (Matthew 15:21-28)

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Getting a Jesus Education (Matthew 15:21-28)
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Sermon Outline:

  1. What Is Jesus Doing in This Encounter?
  2. The Historical/Cultural Background to This Encounter
  3. The Disciples Get Tested by Jesus, Part I
  4. The Disciples Get Tested by Jesus, Part II
  5. Jesus Gives Voice to the Theology of the Disciples
  6. The Woman Has Been Getting Tested All Along by Jesus
  7. Jesus’ Response to Her

Discussion Questions:

  • Are you getting the ‘relational test’ by Jesus? How are you doing on that?
  • Are you getting the ‘endurance test’ by Jesus? How are you doing on that?

**This sermon was preached by Scott Weing from Denver Seminary.

From Enemy to Missionary (Acts 9:1-31)

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From Enemy to Missionary (Acts 9:1-31)
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This is the 16th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.

Sermon Outline:

  1. Saul encounters Jesus (9:1-9).
  2. Saul experiences Jesus’ love through Ananias (9:10-19).
  3. Saul engages the Church and its mission (9:20-31).

Discussion Questions:

  • Looking back on the story of your life, where can you see God was the initiator in your salvation? If you do not consider yourself a Christian, what “coincidences” brought you here this morning?
  • Share a story of someone’s conversion that you find astounding. In your own words, why is every conversion astounding? What does this truth change about your view of the local church? 
  • How has Jesus changed you? How is He changing you?