Most of us feel very uncomfortable when we're pushed out of comfort zone. We like to maintain the status quo, surrounding ourselves with people who live and think like us. But in Acts 8:1-25, we see that the gospel pushes us beyond. The gospel is for all and it has the power to overcome even the deepest divisions. The question is: Will you step forward?

Introduction: Sticking to our comfort zone

1. God uses suffering to advance the gospel (1-8)

a. Great persecution in Jerusalem (1-4)

b. Great joy in Samaria (5-8)

2. The Gospel Has Power To Liberate From Darkness (9-13)

a. Amazed by Simon’s great Power (9-11)

b. Amazed by the Gospel’s great power (12-13)

3. God Grants His Spirit To Confirm His Acceptance (14-17)

a. Acceptance Authenticated

b. Second blessing theology?

c. Reunification of Israel

4. The Gospel Progresses As Corruption is Resisted (18-25)

a. You can’t control God (18-21)

b. We need to repent (22-24)

Conclusion

a. The gospel goes beyond

b. Beware of false faith

c. Resist corruption and power-grabbers

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