Central Idea: Trust God’s will to direct His mission. Purpose: To challenge believers to trust God. I. GOD USES OUR PAINFUL DISAGREEMENTS TO EXPAND HIS MISSION (15:36-41). II. GOD USES OUR CULTURAL SENSITIVITY TO EXPAND HIS MISSION (16:1-5). III. GOD USES OUR PERSONAL OBEDIENCE TO EXPAND HIS MISSION (16:6-10). The post A New Vision From A Sad Decision Acts 15:36-16:10 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: Christ’s gospel changes secular cultures. Purpose: To challenge believers to witness. I. OUR LORD OPENS THE HEARTS OF PEOPLE HE HAS PREPARED (16:11-15). II. THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL STRIKES THE POCKETBOOKS OF THE CULTURE (16:16-21). III. OUR RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION LEADS TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR WITNESS (16:22-30). IV. THE SALVATION OF CHRIST CHANGES […] The post Reaching Europe For Christ Acts 16:11-40 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: Witnessing effectively means finding open doors. Purpose: To challenge believers to look for the open doors. I. PRESENT THE BIBLICAL JESUS (17:1-4). II. EXPECT OPPOSITION TO CHRIST (17:5-9). III. LOOK FOR RECEPTIVE MINDS (17:10-15). The post When One Door Closes Acts 17:1-15 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: We must engage our culture with the message of Jesus. Purpose: To challenge believers to witness. I. WE MUST BE MOVED BY OUR AGNOSTIC CULTURE (17:16-21). II. WE HAVE A MODEL TO FOLLOW IN OUR WITNESS (17:22-31). III. WE SHOULD EXPECT A VARIETY OF RESPONSES (17:32-34). The post Worshipers of An Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: When you are afraid, trust God’s plan. Purpose: To encourage believers with God’s sovereignty. I. CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP STRENGTHENS OUR HANDS (18:1-4). II. SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT RELIEVES OUR FEARS (18:5-11). III. PERSONAL ATTACKS DISPLAY OUR FAITH (18:12-17). The post I Have Many People Here Acts 18:1-17 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: Discipling disciplers strengthens churches. Purpose: To challenge the church to develop new leaders. I. STRENGTHENING CHURCHES REQUIRES MENTORING NEW LEADERS (18:18-23). II. STRENGTHENING CHURCHES REQUIRES TEACHING NEW TEACHERS (18:24-28). The post Discipling Disciplers Acts 18:18-28 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: The power of God defeats the powers of this world. Purpose: To encourage us to trust God’s power. I. THE HOLY SPIRIT PROVIDES GOD’S POWER (19:1-7). II. HARD WORK UTILIZES GOD’S POWER (19:8-10). III. POWER ENCOUNTERS PROVE GOD’S POWER (19:11-16). IV. CHANGED LIVES PROCLAIM GOD’S POWER (19:17-19). The post The Source Of Our Power Acts 19:1-20 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: God’s peace is better than man’s peace so seek His peace. Purpose: To encourage believers to find peace in God. I. WE ARE AT PEACE WHEN WE FOLLOW GOD’S PLAN (19:21-22). II. WHEN WE FOLLOW GOD’S PLAN THE WORLD’S WALLETS TAKE A HIT (19:23-28). III. WHEN THE WORLD’S WALLETS TAKE A HIT PEOPLE […] The post Disturbing The Peace Acts 19:21-41 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: A heart for people is the heart of God’s call. Purpose: To challenge believers to see the needs of others. I. GOD CALLS US TO LOVE HIS PEOPLE (20:1-6). II. GOD CALLS US TO FELLOWSHIP AROUND HIS WORD (20:7-12). III. GOD CALLS US TO CARE FOR THE NEEDY (20:13-16). The post Plots and Plans Acts 20:1-16 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: Christian fellowship transcends our earthly ties. Purpose: To encourage believers with our fellowship. I. HUMBLE BOLDNESS ENERGIZES OUR WITNESS FOR CHRIST (20:17-21). II. FAITHFULNESS TO HIM MARKS OUR MINISTRIES FOR HIM (20:22-27). III. VIGILANCE IS THE PRICE OF TRUE FELLOWSHIP (20:28-31). IV. GIVING GRACE IS THE MARK OF LIVING GRACE (20:32-35). V. OUR […] The post Saying Good-By Acts 20:17-38 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.