CCC Worship Gathering 5.5.24

Getting the Gospel Right

Acts 18:23-19:10

Intro: commotion v. substance

Full gospel ministry is understanding the depth of the gift the Spirit is in us as believers.

1. Gospel Strength (v.23)

Importance of the Local Church for Spiritual Growth

Ephesians 4:11–14 - And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13] until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, [14] so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. (ESV)

Commitment Represents Living for Another World

2. Gospel Clarity (v.24-28)

Meet Apollos

Baptism of John

Gracious Adjustment

Gracious Reception

Blessed Commission

1 Corinthians 1:4–6 - I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, [5] that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge—[6] even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you (ESV)

3. Gospel Power (v.1-7)

Disciples of John

Responding to Jesus

Experiencing the Spirit’s Power

4. Gospel Repetition (v.8-10)

Doing the Same Things by Faith

John 16:8 - And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment (ESV)

Doing the Same Things Daily

Conclusion: Gospel Trust