C&YA

In the second session of Spring Retreat 2021, we see the priorities of

Christians who desire to be used of God. What are the things we need to

take seriously if we want to reach the next generation?

In the first session of Spring Retreat 2021, we see the pitfalls and

compromises that cause churches to fail to execute the Great Commission, or

even to close their doors for good. Will we reach the next generation?

Acts 19:8-20

Paul returns to Ephesus to contribute to the work that others had been

doing. His ministry abounds and God uses him mightily! In today’s sermon,

we look at three character qualities of an authentic faith: a change in our

communication, a determined devotion, and a distinct power.

Acts 19:1-7

On Paul’s return journey to Ephesus, he bumps into a group of twelve Jewish

men who claim to be disciples. But upon further investigation, Paul

discovers these men did not know Christ. Today we learn some very important

truths about salvation, baptism, and the Holy Spirit. We also learn to be

investigators, willing to ask hard questions of ourselves and others -

learning to let the Bible reveal the truth.

Acts 18:24-28

As we turn our attention back to the mission in Ephesus, we meet a man

named Apollos. Aquila and Priscilla discover that Apollos is an incredibly

gifted man with an incomplete gospel - he needs a relationship with Christ!

Perhaps the best thing about Apollos though, is that despite his giftedness

and intelligence, he was teachable. Today we ask "What does it mean to be

teachable?”

Deuteronomy 18:1-2

Guest speaker Taylor Lyon walks us through what it means to be a follower

of Christ. God has made everyone for a purpose and everyone has a specific

place in God’s ministry.

2 Timothy 2:1-4

From this study of 2 Timothy 2:1-4, we look at some of the details that

Paul wanted Timothy to be reminded of regarding the preservation of the

ministry and biblical discipleship.

Acts 18:18-23

What we see in this leg of Paul’s journey is one of the hardest and most

complicated aspects of doing ministry, making friends then having to say

farewell to those we love, those we have given our lives to. We learn in

this part of his missionary journey the value of old friends and new

friends alike. We will learn some principles to help us see these

relationships, with all their emotional complexity, from God’s point of

view.

Acts 18:9-17

In Acts 18, in the midst of a turbulent missionary journey to Corinth,

Jesus comes to Paul in a night vision. Jesus’ words to Paul in this passage

awake us to the promises God gives to those who preach the gospel.

Do you fear sharing the truth of Christ to the lost? Let Jesus himself

challenge those notions.

We also see Paul face rejection from the Jews. We learn a perspective on

rejection that is specific to evangelical ministry - how not to be

discouraged and trust the Lord for work we can’t see or effect.

Acts 18:5-8

In Acts 18 we find Paul preaching in the synagogue of Corinth, reasoning

with the unbelievers, when his friends show up and provide him with

refreshment he needs to double-down in the work. Today we spend talking

about what it means to be a good friend, someone who refreshes others.

We also see Paul face rejection from the Jews. We learn a perspective on

rejection that is specific to evangelical ministry - how not to be

discouraged and trust the Lord for work we can’t see or effect.