TODAY'S MAIN IDEA:

"Because Christ purchased us with His death, we need to understand the calling of the church is greater than our personal desires."

Acts 18:24 - 19:41 - “The Church Transforms a City”

The Church is a community of transformed people, and when transformed people engaged locally they see entire cities changed to glorify God.

“The Church Is For All People” - Acts 18

The Church is Christ’s messenger to the entire world, not just those who are like us. This often takes us beyond where we are comfortable.

The Church is called to engage the culture we live in. We are responsible for how we share Christ with others, but we cannot control the outcome.

Acts 16
The Church is a group of misfit missionaries.

Sharing your faith from Scripture

“Seeing People Healed” - Matthew 9
We get to participate in Jesus healing people of addictions, relationships, guilt and shame, and physical health. Being a part of transforming someone’s life allows us to share Jesus through the process.

“Serving People” - Mark 6:30–56
Serving people in everyday life opens up opportunities for us to show others the goodness and grace of Jesus in tangible ways.

God desires His Church to multiply disciples, leaders and plant churches.

TODAY’S MAIN IDEA:
The Church is called to truly believe the truth that we proclaim.

Acts 11:19–26