Central Idea: Start where you are to reach where He leads. Purpose: To challenge the church to reach the world. 1. WE ARE TO FOCUS ON HIS MISSION NOT OUR SPECULATION (1:6-8). 2. WE ARE TO MOVE OUT NOT STAND AROUND (1:9-11). The post Our Marching Orders Acts 1:6-11 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: We gather to go. Purpose: To challenge us to prepare to go out. 1. UNIFIED PRAYER IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR GATHERING (1:12-14). 2. BIBLICAL TEACHING IS FOUNDATIONAL FOR OUR GATHERING (1:15-20). 3. SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS IMPORTANT IN OUR GATHERING (1:21-26). The post Preparation For The Mission Acts 1:12-26 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: The day of Pentecost is the birthday of the church. Purpose: To encourage believers with the power of the HS. 1. THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT EMPOWERS THE CHURCH (2:1-4). 2. THE POWER OF THE CHURCH SHOCKS THE WORLD (2:5-13). The post The Birthday Of The Church Acts 2:1-13 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: God empowers His church with His Spirit to reach His world with His message. Purpose: To challenge believers to be His witnesses. 1. WE MUST SEE THE WORLD THROUGH THE GRID OF GOD’S WORD (2:14-16). 2. WE MUST WARN THE WORLD BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE (2:17-21). The post God’s Outpouring Acts 2:14-21 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: Jesus of Nazareth is our Messiah Purpose: To challenge people to surrender to Christ as Lord. 1. GOD PROVED JESUS TO BE THE MESSIAH (2:22-24). 2. DAVID PREDICTED JESUS AS THE MESSIAH (2:25-28). 3. THE RESURRECTION CONFIRMED JESUS AS THE MESSIAH (2:29-36). The post Introducing Christ To The World Acts 2:22-36 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: The gospel of Jesus is a call to action. Purpose: To challenge people to greater commitment. 1. CHRISTIANS RESPOND TO THE WORD (2:37-40). A. REPENT BY FAITH. B. BE BAPTIZED TO SHOW FORGIVENESS. C. THE PROMISE: RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT. 2. CHRISTIANS COMMIT TO THE CHURCH (2:41-42). A. TEACHING B. PARTNERSHIP C. COMMUNION […] The post The Church Explodes Acts 2:37-42 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: God grows His church as we work together. Purpose: to challenge our church to be healthy. 1. WE MUST GIVE GENEROUSLY (2:44-45). 2. WE MUST WORSHIP CORPORATELY (2:46a). 3. WE MUST FELLOWSHIP JOYFULLY (2:46b). 4. WE MUST LIVE ATTRACTIVELY (2:47). The post Living Like We Believe It Acts 2:43-47 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: God’s miracles excite the wonder of the world. Purpose: To help believers understand miracles. 1. HUMAN NEEDS ARE ALL AROUND US (3:1-3). 2. GOD HEALS BY HIS SOVEREIGN CHOICE (3:4-6). 3. GOD’S MIRACLES ARE PERFECTLY COMPLETE (3:7-8). 4. PEOPLE RESPOND WITH WONDER (3:9-10). The post A Beautiful Work At The Beautiful Gate Acts 3:1-10 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: Salvation comes to those who choose to change. Purpose: To challenge people to repent of sin. 1. FOCUS ON THE GLORIFIED JESUS (3:11-16). 2. TRUST IN THE PLAN OF GOD (3:17-18). 3. REPENT TO RECEIVE FORGIVENESS (3:19-20). 4. ACCEPT THE OFFER WHILE YOU CAN (3:22-26). The post A Chance To Choose Acts 3:11-26 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: We preach an exclusive Christ to an inclusive world. Purpose: To encourage believers to be bold in our witness. 1. WE KNOW WE ARE WINNING WHILE WE SEEM TO BE LOSING (4:1-4). 2. WE EXPECT A POWER STRUGGLE BECAUSE OUR MESSAGE IS COUNTER CULTURAL (4:5-7). 3. WE OFFER A LIVING CHRIST FOR A […] The post The Cornerstone Acts 4:1-12 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.