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<p>“How God Pursues Us - How God Reaches Out” - The Seed is scattered. The Servants are sent to share. The Scriptures secure salvation.</p><p> </p><p>I. The Scattered Seed of Salvation is Sent Out - The Global Gospel - The Encounters with Jesus - Where the seed goes is often based on where the seed blows -</p><p>1. Acts 1:6-8. </p><p> a. From Jerusalem</p><p> b. To Judea</p><p> c. To Samaria (8)</p><p> d. To the road to Gaza (8)</p><p> *Philip - an angel, a eunuch, a queen, and a prophet with Scripture in his hands!</p><p> </p><p>GOD SEEKS SINNER - Luke 19:10</p><p> </p><p>(1) The Word of God produces saving faith - Romans 10:13,17</p><p> </p><p>(2) The Scriptures lead us to salvation - to the Savior THEN strengthens our faith us as we grow in our salvation - Psalm 19:7-9; II Timothy 3:15-16; I Peter 2:1-3</p><p> </p><p>7 examples of preaching Jesus from the Old Testament</p><p>ISAIAH 53 is the greatest gospel passage about Jesus until He shows up and starts His ministry</p><p>• Before Philip preached Jesus from Isaiah 53 - Moses preached Jesus from Genesis (3:15,21; 22:9-14)</p><p>• Before Philip preached Jesus from Isaiah 53 - John preached Jesus from Exodus (12:46) in John 19:30-37 - John the baptizer references this same messianic identity in John 1:29</p><p>• Before Philip preached Jesus from Isaiah 53 - Peter preached Jesus from the Psalms (16:10-11)</p><p>• Before Philip preached Jesus from Isaiah 53 - Isaiah preached Jesus in (7:14; 9:6-7)</p><p>• Before Philip preached Jesus in Isaiah 53 - Micah preached Jesus in (5:2)</p><p>• Before Philip preached Jesus from Isaiah 53 - Zechariah preached Jesus in (12:10)</p><p>• Before Philip preached Jesus from Isaiah 53 - Jesus preached Jesus from the Law of Moses, from the Prophets, and the Psalms (Luke 24:44-49)</p><p> </p>

<p>FROM THE LAST SUPPER TO THE LAST DAYS - Matthew 26:29</p><p><br></p><p>The WAY of the World - Revelation 18:1-24 </p><p>The WAY of the Lord - Revelation 19:1-16</p><p><br></p>

<p>The DEVOTION of a Difference Maker </p><p>The Next Man - Philip</p><p>The Magic Man - Simon </p><p>The Main Men - Peter/John</p><p><br></p>

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<p>More Than A Building, The Book of Acts:</p><p>"Scattered Seed & Gospel Greed"</p><p>Acts 8:4-40 Part I </p><p><br></p><p>I. Review - Stephen we hardly knew you but will never forget you!</p><p><br></p><p>The Character of Stephen - Acts 6:1-7</p><p>The Conduct of Stephen - Acts 6:8-15</p><p>The Content of Stephen - Acts 7:1-50</p><p>The Courage of Stephen - Acts 7:51-53 </p><p>The Compassion of Stephen - Acts 7:54-60</p><p>The Contrast of Stephen - Acts 8:1-3</p><p>The Continuation after Stephen - Acts 8:4-40</p>

<p>a. The Deity of Jesus Christ - John 1:1-3 </p><p>b. The Mission of Jesus Christ - John 1:29, 36 </p><p>c. The Cross of Jesus Christ - John 3:14; 8:28; 12:32</p>

<p>I. Speech directed toward Heaven regarding humanity. vv 2-4</p><p> A. Prayer as a pattern of my life v.2</p><p> B. Prayer as a means of advancing the Gospel vv. 3-4</p><p>II. Speech directed toward humanity regarding Heaven vv 5-6</p><p> A. Matching words and deeds v.5</p><p> B. Making words desirable v.6</p>

<p>I. How To Move The Kingdom Forward vs.</p><p>Hindrances To Kingdom Advance</p><p>1. Our Actions (“be wise”) - 4:5</p><p>2. Our Words (“be nice”) - 4:6</p><p>3. Our Plan (“be ready”) - 4:6b</p><p>4. Our Focus (Colossians 1-3)</p><p><br></p>

<p>1. Be Available - 28:16</p><p>2. Be Reverent - 28:17a</p><p>3. Be Honest - 28:17b</p><p>4. Be Submissive - 28:18</p><p>5. Be Obedient - 28:19-20a</p><p>6. Be With Jesus - 28:20b</p>

<p>I. How To Move The Kingdom Forward vs.</p><p>Hindrances To Kingdom Advance</p><p>1. Our Actions (“be wise”) - 4:5</p><p>a. Walking in wisdom</p><p>b. Making the best use of the time</p><p>2. Our Words (“be nice”) - 4:6a</p><p>a. Let your speech be gracious</p><p>b. Season your speech with salt</p><p>3. Our Plan (“be ready”) - 4:6b</p><p>a. So that you may know</p><p>b. How you ought to answer</p><p>4. Our Focus (Colossians 1-3)</p><p>a. Who Jesus is</p><p>b. What Jesus did</p>

<p>I. The DIVINE Story of Christmas</p><p>1. The Timeline of Christmas</p><p>2. The Truths of Christmas</p><p>3. The Travel for Christmas</p><p>4. The Testimonies of Christmas</p><p>5. The Treasures of Christmas</p><p>6. The Tragedies of Christmas</p><p>Matthew 26:26-29</p>

<p>More Than A Building: The Book of Acts</p><p>I. The Power of God in the Presence of Man – 6:8-8:3</p><p> a. The Person of Signs and Wonders – Acts 2:22-24</p><p> b. The Presence of Signs and Wonders – Acts 2:42-43</p><p> c. The Prayer for Signs and Wonders - Acts 4:24-31</p><p> d. The Power of Stephen – Acts 6:8</p><p> e. The Problem of Religion – 6:9-10</p><p> f. The Prince of Darkness – 6:11-14</p><p> g. The Peace of Stephen – 6:15 (The calm of Christ; The peace that passes </p><p> understanding; God is our Rock, Our Fortress, Our Strong Tower </p><p> – Boldness is also seen in speaking – I Peter 2:21-25)</p>

<p> III. The Pathway of Overcoming Obstacles – Acts 6:1-7 </p><p>1. Don’t Neglect the Genuine Needs of People – 6:1 </p><p>2. Don’t Neglect the Preaching of the Word – 6:2 </p><p>3. Don’t Neglect Putting Spiritual People in Charge of Ministries – 6:3, 5-6 </p><p>a. Good reputation </p><p>b. Full of Holy Spirit </p><p>c. Full of wisdom (Mt 7:24-27; James 1:22-24) </p><p>d. Willing to Serve Under Leadership </p><p><br></p><p>4. Don’t Neglect Devotion to Prayer – 6:4a </p><p>a. Don’t ask for what you don’t need </p><p>b. Don’t ask for what you already have </p><p>c. Don’t ask in meaningless repetition </p><p><br></p><p>5. Don’t Neglect the Ministry of the Word (beyond preaching) – 6:4b </p><p>a. Don’t alter it less you be judged - Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:5 </p><p>b. Do meditate on it to deepen your faith – Psalm 1:1-2 </p><p>c. Do rely on it for personal transformation – Psalm 19:7-9 </p><p>d. Do rely on it for holy living – Psalm 119:11 </p><p>e. Do rely on it for direction – Psalm 119:105 </p><p>f. Do rely on it to be led to the Redeemer – John 5:39-40; Luke 24:44-45 </p><p><br></p><p>6. Don’t Neglect Those You Deem Too Far Away from Salvation – 6:7</p>

<p>With a Disaster Relief Update</p>

<p>Plus Montana Mission Trip Report<br>Rule Keepers</p>

<p>The Gospel According to Abraham</p>

<p>1. God is a Powerful CREATOR <br>2. God is a Personal/Relational CREATOR <br>3. God is a Benevolent CREATOR <br>4. God is a Judicial CREATOR <br>5. God is a Gracious CREATOR</p>

<p>1. God is a Powerful CREATOR <br>2. God is a Personal/Relational CREATOR <br>3. God is a Benevolent CREATOR <br>4. God is a Judicial CREATOR <br>5. God is a Gracious CREATOR</p>

<p>MORE THAN A BUILDING: The Book of Acts<br>“EXALTATION then EVANGELISM”<br>Acts 2:1-41, Part 3<br>The EXALTATION OF JESUS is not a new doctrine for Peter – Psalm 16:8-11; 110:1; Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 22:44 (Jesus before His arrest quotes Psalm 110:1); Mark 14:60-65 & Luke 22:66-71 (Jesus after His arrest); Acts 7:54-60; Romans 8:31-34; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-3; 8:1; 12:1-2; Revelation 5:9-14<br>1. Before the Birth of Jesus - Isaiah 9:6-7<br>2. Before the Arrest of Jesus –In Matthew 22:41-44 (Jesus quotes Ps. 110:1)<br>3. After the Arrest of Jesus - In Mark 14:60-65 & In Luke 22:66-71<br>4. At the First Sermon on Pentecost – Acts 2<br>5. As Stephen is dying – Acts 7:54-60<br>6. As Paul seeks to give us security – Romans 8:31-34<br>7. As the Writer of Hebrews established the Person & Position of Jesus – Hebrews 1:1-3; 8:1; 12:1-2<br>8. As Paul predicts the future response of all humanity – Philippians 2:5-11<br>9. As John reveals the present and permanent place of Jesus – Rev. 5:9-14</p>

<p>Biblical Counseling<br>Biblical Counseling is the process where the Bible, God’s Word, is related individually to a person or<br>persons who are struggling under the weight of personal sin and/or the difficulties with suffering, so<br>that he or she might genuinely change in the inner person to be pleasing to God.<br>1. Truth - We will be ____________ based<br>Is God’s word the standard of truth in all areas of my life?<br>2. Grace - We will be ___________ centered<br>In what area(s) of your life is God working on to make you more like Jesus?<br>3. Love - We will be ___________ motivated<br>Have you grown in your love for God and for others?<br>4. Mission - We will be ______________ focused<br>Who’s your ONE?<br>List these 4 pillars in order from the one I’m strongest in to the one I’m weakest in.</p>