Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Who has the power? The powerful Lord gives life by his Spirit, through his gospel (v. 1-7) spreads his word through the boldness of his people (v. 8-10, 20) triumphs over the forces of darkness (v. 11-17) brings about stunning repentance (v. 18-19) …
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Our faith journey in the Gospel of Jesus Christ (v18-21) Strengthening along the way, growing in the Gospel (v22-23) From strength to strength, maturing in the Gospel (v24-26) From receiving to giving encouragement – proclaiming the Gospel (v27-28)
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Our mission is to speak up for the Lord (v1-8) Jesus is the Messiah Speaking for Christ is hard and rewarding The Lord encourages courageous speaking (v9-11) The Lord confirms that He is God The Lord promises that He is with us The Lord commands us to keep speaking…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. How do you respond to a city? What Paul sees A city full of idols He is greatly distressed by this The Lord Jesus alone deserves all our worship What Paul does He engages with people where they are (synagogue, marketplace, Areopagus) How do we engage with…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. There is another king… Be persuaded! (v. 1-9) Be a Berean! (v. 10-15) ‘Many of them believed’
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. The sovereign, triune God has a global gospel (v. 6-12) opens closed hearts (v. 13-15) frees the oppressed (v. 16-24) saves the captives (v. 25-40) ‘…he was filled with joy’
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. What’s the fine print? The sharp dispute: “Required to keep the law of Moses” (v. 1-5) Peter’s warning: “Why do you try to test God?” (v. 6-11) James’s judgment: Fulfilment and flexibility (v. 12-21) Faith expressing itself through love
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. ‘Men wanted for hazardous journey…’ Reality check #1: We must go through many hardships… Proud plots Superstition and stoning Reality check #2: All that God had done through them! Bold, effective, confirmed proclamation great numbers believe churches are strengthened Dangerous journey:…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. What’s your mission? An international church sends out an international mission This mission: is God’s mission! is what all history has been straining towards proclaims beautiful news to all nations provokes fierce opposition brings eternal life and global light and Spirit-filled joy What’s your mission?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Storm clouds are coming… The Spirit of the Lord provides for his hungry people (11:27-30) The angel of the Lord rescues his imprisoned apostle (12:1-19) The word of the Lord triumphs over a pretender King (12:20-24) But the word of God continued to spread and…