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“Hear the Plea” Acts 16:6-15

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“Hear the Plea” Acts 16:6-15

How do we know who to approach?

  1. Our H_____ Must Be Attentive to the Spirit’s Guidance. Acts 2:38
    1. Jesus P__________ His disciple that He would send His Spirit.  John 14:16-18, 23, 26
    2. The Spirit of God S_________ through the servants of God.  John 15:26-27
    3. The Spirit I__________ for us during our ignorance. Romans 8:26-27
    4. The Spirit of God H_______ Paul and Silas as they served God.
  2. CHRISTIANS MUST BE M________ AN EFFORT TO OBEY CHRIST. James 2:17
    1. Paul and Silas began their trip with some G_______ in mind. Acts 15:36
    2. The team planned to visit N_____ locations as they traveled.
    3. The Spirit S__________ this team from going further west. V. 6
    4. Christians are to be alert and F_________ in serving Christ.
    5. God can be glorified through our W__________. Galatians 4:13f; II Corinthians 12:7f
  3. WHEN THE SPIRIT CALLS, BE SURE TO O______ HIS DIRECTIONS.
    1. God sometimes guides His followers through V_________. V. 9
    2. The Spirit was clearly G__________ these servants rightly.
    3. They used their heads to make R_____________ decisions.
    4. God B_________ the persistence and dedication of this team.

Let’s be faithful in loving God and leading others to LIFE!

“How We Are Saved” Acts 15:1-11

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“How We Are Saved” Acts 15:1-11

 

  1. HUMANITY NEEDS To Be SAVED FROM D_______.
    1. God created people in His I________ with a desire to live on. Genesis 3:22-24
    2. Ancient Man attempted other M________ to overcome death.
    3. Rich citizens of our world seek ways to E_________ their lives.
    4. Medical research pursues C_________ practices: problematic.
  2. SOME PHARISEES WANTED TO RESTORE THE M_________ LAW.
    1. Some Jews decided on their own to require the O____ ways.
    2. A great D_______ sprang up in the church over this issue.
    3. The question of salvation was sent to the L_______ in Jerusalem.
    4. This rule of obeying Mosaic Law was a new R_______________.
    5. The previous mission trip was U_______ if this teaching was true.
  3. VICTORY OVER DEATH ONLY COMES BY O_________ JESUS.
    1. Jesus identified Himself as the Way, the Truth and the L_____. John 14:6, 15
    2. Peter points out that God knows the H_______ of every person. John 3:16-18
    3. Jesus proved His authority by raising people from D_______. Matthew 28:18
    4. We are saved through the G_______ of Jesus (Vs. 11).   Ephesians 2:8-10
    5. The death of Jesus S_________ the requirements of Mosaic Law. Hebrews 2:14-15

Acts 4:12; John 14:15

“Devoted To Serving Christ” Acts 14:1f

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“Devoted To Serving Christ” Acts 14:1f

 

Guard against allowing anything from getting ahead of Christ.

  1. PAUL AND BARNABAS SOUGHT TO INFORM N____ CROWDS.
    1. They C____________ revealing the message of God’s love. John 10 – 14
    2. Paul and Barnabas confronted F_______
    3. Paul and Barnabas focused on the teachings of J_______. Matthew 10:33; First John 2:15-17
    4. The Lord’s commands S_____ apply to us who believe Him.
  2. THEY REMAINED C____________ TO THEIR MISSION.
    1. Jesus was committed to become the S_________ for our sin.
    2. God requires that we be committed to F_____________. Romans 12:1f
    3. Paul and Barnabas M_______ from one town to the next…
    4. The men were willing to endure horrible A_______ for Jesus. Revelation 2:10b
  3. PAUL AND BARNABAS WERE B____ WITNESSES FOR THE SAVIOR.
    1. Christians are those who T____ others of their faith in Christ. Matthew 10:28-33
    2. Believers maintain their F_____ in God’s protection of His kids…
    3. God R________ life to the battered body of Paul. Romans 1:15; I Corinthians 9:16
    4. Paul and Barnabas continued to S_________ the new believers.

 

“For Those Who Desire” Acts 13:13-52

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“For Those Who Desire” Acts 13:13-52

  1. GOD’S MESSAGE IS FOR THOSE WHO S_____ ETERNAL LIFE.
    1. The mission team continued seeking out more L________.
    2. The mission team sailed NW, returning to the M________.
    3. B_________ of the God of Abraham are sought out.
    4. These people B_______ to hear more of the Gospel.
  2. GOD’S WORD SIFTS THE H_______ OF THOSE WHO HEAR.
    1. The message of the S_______ of mankind spread quickly.
    2. The message of redemption was P_________ by the Jews.
    3. Jews with C________ hearts and intentions turned against Jesus & His messengers.
    4. Most Jews R___________ the Redeemer. I John 2: 15-17
  3. GOD DOES NOT F_______ PEOPLE TO ACCEPT HIS LOVE.
    1. Paul and Barnabas did not try to force-feed the J_____. Isaiah 42:6; 49:6
    2. God W_______ listeners against being hard-hearted… (V. 41) Habakkuk 1:5; Romans 1:18f
    3. God is P_______ with people, waiting for us to turn to Him. II Peter 3:9-10
    4. Believers of God A______ His love and salvation. Hebrews 2:3-4

YOU CAN’T FORCE A NON-BELIEVER TO DRINK THE WORDS OF LIFE.

There may be other people nearby who are waiting to hear the Gospel and fully accept the message of salvation.

“Ready For The Call” Acts 13:1-12

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“Ready For The Call” Acts 13:1-12

Ephesians 6:10f

  1. K_______ TO THE WILL OF THE FATHER. (V. 1-3)
    1. The L__________ of the Antioch Church were men of prayer.
      1. These men were recognized for their S__________ Leadership.
      2. … not just the L_______ boys, but had a diverse background.
    2. They M______________ their focused relationship with God. Matthew 6:16-18
    3. These leaders were prepared to H_______ the Holy Spirit.
    4. These leaders F_______ and prayed for Barnabas and Paul.
  2. W______ IN THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. (V. 4-8)
    1. The island of Cyprus had a large J_________
    2. The team first preached in the S_______________ of the Jews.
    3. Traditional synagogue worship invited V___________ to share.
    4. Barnabas and Saul also shared the Gospel with G__________.
  3. R____ IN THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD. (V. 9-12)
    1. The mission team encountered a Jewish F_______
    2. Elymas stood in O______________ to the Gospel preaching.
    3. God’s Spirit moved Saul to pronounce a C_______on Elymas.
    4. God’s message C___________ the proconsul to believe in Jesus. John 16:7-8

PEOPLE SEARCHING FOR GOD’S TRUTH ARE STILL WAITING.

“Prayers of Belief” Acts 12

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“Prayers of Belief” Acts 12

 

How do we respond when God fulfills our request?

  1. THE C__________ MUST BE IN PRAYER.
    1. We’re in a spiritual B_______ with evil. Our help is in the Lord. Ephesians 6:18; Psalm 32:6
    2. M__________ your relationship with the Father… through the blood… Psalm 121
    3. Those who L______ God will speak with Him.
    4. God’s S_________ persuades us to draw closer to Him.                      I Corinthians 2:10f
  2. WE MUST PRAY FOR GOD’S W______ TO BE DONE. Book of Job
    1. Put aside S_________ John 14:13
    2. Fervently and E_____________ pray for God’s will to be done. Genesis 37f; Romans 8:28
    3. God is fully able to P__________ for you.
    4. Trust that what God A_________ to happen is right.
  3. A________ GOD’S ANSWER TO YOUR PRAYERS.
    1. The early church was D___________ to prayer… Acts 2:42
    2. God did S______ the life of Peter by sending an angel.
    3. The church was A___________ at Peter’s deliverance.
    4. The God of P________ continued to work in the Church.

We are commanded to pray with belief, trusting in God to answer every prayer according to His plan.

 

“A Greater Opportunity” Acts 11:1-4, 17-26

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“A Greater Opportunity” Acts 11:1-4, 17-26

  1. REALIZE THE B__________ OF CHRIST’S INVITATION TO LIFE.
    1. God makes every human in His I_______.         Genesis 1:26-27;         II Chronicles 16:9;                         Genesis 12:3;                                       Isaiah 9:2; 42:6, 9; 51:4; 56:6f; 60:1-3;                   Luke 2:32
    2. The ministry of Jesus included helping believing G________. Matthew 8:5f; 14:21f; John 4
    3. Jesus S________ about all people being eligible for salvation. Matthew 11:28; John 1:12; 3:16; 10:16
  2. THE FIRST CENTURY J______ HAD TO ADJUST THEIR FOCUS.
    1. P______ was the first to have his focus readjusted by God.
    2. The L__________ of the church had to readjust their focus.
    3. Church M_________ had to readjust their understanding. Matthew 7:21
  3. C_________ THOSE WHO RECEIVE CHRIST’S INVITATION.                Luke 15:1-7
    1. The church G___________ God upon hearing of salvation for Gentiles (v.18).
    2. The church sent help to new Gentile believers in A_________. Acts 9:15; 22:21
    3. Believers at Antioch were the first to be called C___________. First Peter 4:16What great opportunity from God might we be missing?

“Remember to Serve God” Deuteronomy 8:1f

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“Remember to Serve God” Deuteronomy 8:1f

  1. KEEP GOD’S C___________________. God expects obedience.
    1. God’s Law directed the Israelites in living R______________.
    2. All of the law could be summed up in T____ commands. Deuteronomy 6:5; Leviticus 19:18
    3. Israel had been living by these rules for F_______ years.
    4. Every Israelite was to R________ each other of God’s rules.
    5. The teachings of J_________ are now our standard of living. Matthew 28:18                                    John 14
  2. MOSES URGED THE ISRAELITES TO REMEMBER GOD’S W____.
    1. Moses reminded the Israelites of God’s constant P__________.
    2. Both good and bad circumstances served God’s P__________. Romans 8:28 James 1:2-4
    3. Jesus calls for all to take up our C______ of burdens… John 15:20
    4. We have M_________ lapses just as Israel did. I Peter 1:12-13; Jude 17; Hebrews 13:7; Revelation 2:4-5
  3. BEWARE OF F_____________ GOD.
    1. Moses solemnly W__________ Israel to not forget the source.
    2. To forget God brings D_________________.
    3. Jesus came to earth the 1st time as the suffering S___________. Matthew 7:15f; John 3:18-21; Hebrews 2:1; 3:6, 12-14; 4:1f
    4. Jesus established the Lord’s Supper to R______________ Him.                                                               John 3:16

Beware of forgetting God, our Redeemer.

II Peter 3:8-18

“Good News for the Duke City” Luke 2:8-17

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“Good News for the Duke City” Luke 2:8-17

We need to give others the true message about Jesus.

  1. THE MESSAGE OF THE ANGELS WAS P____________: Unto YOU.
    1. S____________ were not the most welcomed people in society.
    2. Shepherds were terrified by the appearance of the A_______.
    3. The shepherds carefully L__________ to this message.
    4. After 20 C___________, the message is still personal. John 10:10
  2. THE ANGEL’S MESSAGE WAS U___________: For ALL the PEOPLE.
    1. The G_________ has both a personal and universal impact.
    2. The Savior destroys our E_________
    3. Salvation for all makes us H_______. Ephesians 2:8-10; Luke 13:3
    4. Salvation for all makes us E__________________.
  3. THE ANGEL’S MESSAGE WAS T________: A Savior born TODAY.
    1. We retell the Christmas story to draw our soul to the M_______.
    2. The burdens of Israel were L________ as God kept His promise.
    3. The S_____________ of God touches us today.
    4. Every uncommitted S_________ is invited to accept Jesus now.
  4. THE ANGEL’S MESSAGE WAS T___________: A Savior for ALL!
    1. People have needed a Savior ever since the first H___________.
    2. God’s chosen nation, Israel, was suffering from their S___.
    3. N________ continue struggling for influence and power today.
    4. There can only be one S_______ that provides for all.  John 14:21