This is the 15th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church.
Sermon Summary:
The Holy Spirit leads
Any kind of church or Spiritual growth only happens through the work of the Holy Spirit
God’s Word is Explained and Preached
Romans 10:14; Luke 24
Philip Explains Isaiah 53:7-8
The Gospel Advances to all Kinds of People
The Key is not status, it is openness and humility before the Lord
Discussion Questions:
Where is a place or a person the Holy Spirit might be leading me to reach out to? Have there been any circumstances that have pointed me in that direction?
What was a time you can remember where the Preaching of God’s Word had a big impact on your life at that moment? What are the biggest obstacles to this being a regular event in your life? How can you prioritize and clear out the clutter in your life to prioritize sitting under the preached Word of God, with other believers?
How has Spiritual Growth happened in my life when I’ve intentionally served or leaned into a relationship with someone who is an “outsider” in my normal relational circles?
Our mission: To create the space for all people to ENCOUNTER the person of Jesus through the transforming study of His Word, EXPERIENCE the love of Jesus through the love of His people, and ENGAGE the work of Jesus through missional discipleship.
1. The evidence that we have encountered Jesus is seen when we become increasingly…
Scripture Saturated: The Word of Christ, dwelling in us richly, permeates all we think, say, and do (Colossians 3:16).
Gospel Centered: The Good News of salvation by grace through faith in Christ as the anchor for all of life (Ephesians 2:1-10).
Reflect: How did you see Jesus working in you in 2021 to grow you in these two areas? How did He use that growth to work through you to disciple others?`
Refocus: How would you like to see Jesus work in you and through you in 2022 so that you can grow in these areas? What tangible steps are you going to take?
2. The evidence that we have experienced the love of Jesus is seen when we become increasingly…
Relationally Intentional: Being moved towards another person because of the unsurpassable worth they hold in Jesus’ eyes (1 Thessalonians 2:8).
Authentically Loving: Desperately wanting what’s best for another person, for their own sake (John 13:34).
Reflect: How did you see Jesus working in you in 2021 to grow you in these two areas? How did He use that growth to work through you to disciple others?`
Refocus: How would you like to see Jesus work in you and through you in 2022 so that you can grow in these areas? What tangible steps are you going to take?
3. The evidence that we have engaged the work of Jesus is seen when we become increasingly…
Missionally Discipling: Maturing together in Christ as we love people who don’t know Jesus with gospel intentionality (Colossians 1:28).
Kingdom Multiplying: Giving ourselves for the glory of Jesus beyond our local church setting (Mathew 28:18-20).
Reflect: How did you see Jesus working in you in 2021 to grow you in these two areas? How did He use that growth to work through you to disciple others?
Refocus: How would you like to see Jesus work in you and through you in 2022 so that you can grow in these areas? What tangible steps are you going to take?
