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GP Plainfield - 11.23.25 - Acts, Week 7
This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Acts 5:17-32.
Key VersesActs 5:19-20Acts 5:29Acts 5:41-42QuestionsThe angel told the apostles to go back to the exact place they were arrested and preach 'the words of life.' How do you think you would have responded to that command?
Peter said 'We must obey God rather than men.' What are some areas in your life where you feel tension between obeying God and pleasing people?
The apostles rejoiced after being beaten for their faith. What does this teach us about finding joy in obedience, even when it's costly?
The religious leaders could only hear accusation when the gospel was preached, not the offer of forgiveness. Why do you think self-righteousness is such a barrier to the gospel?
How can we develop a 'reflex for obedience' like the apostles had, where we automatically choose to follow God's way?
Pastor Jared mentioned that we live in a comfortable society that struggles to understand the concept of needing forgiveness. How does this affect how we share the gospel today?
What kinds of resistance have you experienced (or do you fear experiencing) when trying to share your faith or live out your Christian values?
The passage ends with the apostles continuing to teach 'in the temple and from house to house' - both publicly and privately. How can we apply this balance in our own witness?Life ApplicationThis week, identify one specific area where you've been choosing to please people rather than obey God. It might be in sharing your faith, standing up for biblical values, or simply living out your Christian identity more boldly. Take one concrete step to 'obey God rather than men' in that situation, and be prepared to share with the group how God worked through your obedience, regardless of the response you received.Key TakeawaysEven though Satan's head has been crushed through Christ's victory, he still strikes back with dying thrashes that can cause real harm
Our job is not to force open doors but to be available and obedient when God opens them
The principle 'We must obey God rather than men' should become a reflex that guides all our decisions
Self-righteousness is one of the greatest barriers to people receiving the gospel message
Persistence in obedience, not numerical success, should be our measure of faithfulness in ministry
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Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online
More Information ↓
Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL
Connect with us: Website: https://gracepointe.usFacebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield
Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM
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By Grace PointeThis sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Acts 5:17-32.
Key VersesActs 5:19-20Acts 5:29Acts 5:41-42QuestionsThe angel told the apostles to go back to the exact place they were arrested and preach 'the words of life.' How do you think you would have responded to that command?
Peter said 'We must obey God rather than men.' What are some areas in your life where you feel tension between obeying God and pleasing people?
The apostles rejoiced after being beaten for their faith. What does this teach us about finding joy in obedience, even when it's costly?
The religious leaders could only hear accusation when the gospel was preached, not the offer of forgiveness. Why do you think self-righteousness is such a barrier to the gospel?
How can we develop a 'reflex for obedience' like the apostles had, where we automatically choose to follow God's way?
Pastor Jared mentioned that we live in a comfortable society that struggles to understand the concept of needing forgiveness. How does this affect how we share the gospel today?
What kinds of resistance have you experienced (or do you fear experiencing) when trying to share your faith or live out your Christian values?
The passage ends with the apostles continuing to teach 'in the temple and from house to house' - both publicly and privately. How can we apply this balance in our own witness?Life ApplicationThis week, identify one specific area where you've been choosing to please people rather than obey God. It might be in sharing your faith, standing up for biblical values, or simply living out your Christian identity more boldly. Take one concrete step to 'obey God rather than men' in that situation, and be prepared to share with the group how God worked through your obedience, regardless of the response you received.Key TakeawaysEven though Satan's head has been crushed through Christ's victory, he still strikes back with dying thrashes that can cause real harm
Our job is not to force open doors but to be available and obedient when God opens them
The principle 'We must obey God rather than men' should become a reflex that guides all our decisions
Self-righteousness is one of the greatest barriers to people receiving the gospel message
Persistence in obedience, not numerical success, should be our measure of faithfulness in ministry
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Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online
More Information ↓
Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL
Connect with us: Website: https://gracepointe.usFacebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield
Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM