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Acts 21:27-40

Paul is doing all he knows to do to appease the people of Jerusalem and yet

he still finds himself betrayed, lied about and beaten. Today we examine

what it means to make sense of chaotic situations, when we feel confused or

misled by others or our own thoughts and emotions.

Acts 21:15-26

A well-intentioned, yet misguided Paul heads to Jerusalem to meet his

friends, fully aware of the dangers he might find there. When he arrives he

is immediately confronted with the fact that the Jewish converts in

Jerusalem are fervent about the laws and traditions of the old covenant; so

much so that there is an undercurrent of disdain for Paul’s ministry to the

Gentiles. Based on the response of the leaders in our story, this sermon

addresses how a church focused on the wrong things is prime for failure.

Genesis 18:20-33

In Genesis 18, we explore Abraham’s pleading with God on behalf of a lost

and wicked city, and learn essential lessons in seeking God for the lost

world.

Acts 21:1-16

As Paul leaves the shores of Miletus for his destination of Jerusalem, he

encounters many loving friends. These encounters were both wonderful but

also very difficult as his friends unanimously counseled him in a way that

ran counter to what he felt was best. What should we do when our

well-intentioned plans come in conflict with God’s plans?

Psalm 23

Do you believe that you have everything you could possibly need in Jesus

Christ?

2 Samuel 1:1-16

The not-so-obvious ways your flesh seeks to destroy you.

Mark 7:1-13

The Pharisees of Jesus’ day attempted to substitute God’s commandments for

their own. As we serve in ministry, do we fall into the same trap?

Acts 20:25-38

As Paul closes his farewell to the church in Ephesus, he charges them how

to take ownership of the ministry he is entrusting them with. As he

describes this investment, he describes what it means to practically

shepherd the flock of God. As a ministry of growing leaders, are we owning

our responsibility to invest in God’s people?

Acts 20:22-27

In Paul’s farewell to the church in Ephesus, he begins to share with them

his decision to go to Jerusalem knowing that trouble probably awaits him

there. How does a Christian come to a place where they are willing to take

steps of faith even if they hold risk? Watch and learn as Paul “counts the

cost” of ministry.

Acts 20:13-21

Paul says farewell to the church leaders in Ephesus. As he does, he reminds

them that his life is an “open book”, transparent and blameless. This week

we consider our own lives, are we open to inspection? If so, what will

people find when they consider our lives and ministry?