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"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man
of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
-- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

2018 April Sermons

4/1/2018

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Resurrection
Acts 17:16-34

I. Intro

A. Big Idea: Because of Jesus Christ we can partake in everlasting worship.
 
II. Babbler
A. The Athenians believed life would go well if they made proper sacrifices. Exodus 20:4; Psalm 115:8; Acts 17:16
B. Everyone has a worldview. Acts 17:17-21; 2 Corinthians 10:4
 
III. Offspring
A. Paul politely addressed their obliviousness. Acts 17:22-23
B. What makes God different?
1. God is the Maker of everything. Acts 17:24
2. God doesn’t need anything from us. Acts 17:25
3. God made us to know Him. Acts 17:26-27
4. God made the way for us to know Him. Acts 17:29-30
 
IV. Turn
A. We all have a sense of ultimate accountability. Acts 17:31
B. The resurrection proves God has the power to rescue us. Acts 17:31
 
V. Engage
A. Instead of withdrawing, we can engage people. Acts 17:32
B. Love matters. Acts 17:32-3
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Unstoppable
Acts 19:1-4

I. Intro

Big Idea: The gospel is unstoppable. Acts 18:1-11
 
II. More Adequate
A. Apollos believed in Jesus but was missing critical information about how He saves. Acts 18:19-25
 
B. Priscilla and Aquila spoke up because the gospel was at stake. Acts 18:26-28
 
III. Hadn’t Heard
A. Somehow the Ephesians’ faith seemed incomplete. Acts 19:1-3
B. Luke underlines the difference between “try harder” Christianity and trusting Christ. Acts 1:8; 19:4-7; Colossians 3:5, 10
 
IV. Good News Travels
A. There’s only one way to enter God’s kingdom. John 14:6; Acts 19:8-9
B. The people who received the gospel couldn’t keep it to themselves. Acts 19:9b-10
 
V. Positive Troubles
A. The gospel makes a continual difference in our lives. Acts 19:17-20
B. Dead ends can lead to new life in Christ. Acts 19:24-28, 32
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Commitment
Acts 20:13-37

I. Intro

Big Idea: True community comes through commitment and sacrifice.
 
II. Greatly Comforted
A. Christian unity is community on purpose. John 3:16; Acts 20:1-6
B. The gospel calls us to wake up! Acts 20:7-12
 
III. Compelled
A. Commitment within community starts with leadership. Acts 20:16-21; 1
Thessalonians 2:8
B. Paul’s commitment reflected the reality of the gospel. Ecclesiastes 1:2; Acts 20:22-24
 
IV. Sanctified
A Unless unity is grounded in truth no one will be set free. Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; John 17:17; Acts 20:25; Galatians 5:23
B. In Christ we can learn to trust. Acts 20:28-31
 
V. Accompanied
A Spending ourselves leads to relational riches. Acts 20:35
B. Take hold of that which first took hold of you in Christ. Acts 20:36-37; Philippians 3:12-14
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Overcome
Acts 22:1-30

I. Intro

Big Idea: In Christ we can exchange fear for hope.
 
II. Background
A. Paul already considered himself dead. Acts 20; 21:23-24; Romans 8:36
B. Paul was a peacemaker but ended up starting another riot. Acts 21:26-36
 
III. Fear and Hope
A. In fear we generally have three choices: fight, flight, or freeze. Acts 21:40; 22:1-2
B. We never talk ourselves out of fear, but Jesus’ calls us into hope. Acts 22:3- 21
 
IV. Citizenship
A. Why fear when your citizenship is secure? Acts 22:22-28; Ephesians 3:20
B. Paul’s citizenship in heaven drove him beyond his fears. Acts 22:29; Colossians 3:2; 1John 4:18
 
V. Stand
A. Have fellowship with our Savior. Acts 22:33; Hebrews 12:1-3; 1 Peter 3:18
B. Be prepared. 1 Peter 3:15-16
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Clear
Acts 23:11; 24:1-26

Big Idea: A clear conscience leads to 
seeing God. Acts 23:11
 
II. Charges
A. Anyone can rationalize anything. Acts 24:1-3
B. Tertullus wasn’t interested in the truth. Acts 24:4-9
 
 
III. Resurrection
A. Paul’s opponents were also hoping for the resurrection? Acts 24:10-16
B. If the resurrection is true, that means we’re all accountable to God. Acts 24:17-21
 
IV. Acquainted
A. Felix knew all about Christianity, but he didn’t know Christ. Acts 24:22-23
B. They could’ve missed the cost of salvation, and what it means to be saved! Acts
24:24-25
 
V. Priorities
A. Don’t wait. Acts 24:25; 2 Corinthians 6:2
B. Be found in God’s favor. Acts 24:26-2
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