Central Idea: God’s will is a path not a point. Purpose: To help people follow the Lord day by day. I. OTHERS MAY BE QUICK TO TELL US GOD’S WILL (21:1-6). II. SAFETY CONCERNS MAY CLOUD GOD’S WILL (21:7-12). III. WHEN WE KNOW GOD’S WILL, WE MUST DO GOD’S WILL (21:13-16). The post Bittersweet Fellowship Acts 21:1-16 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: We surrender our lives out of love for others. Purpose: To challenge believers to sacrificially love. I. WE COMPROMISE BECAUSE WE LOVE OTHERS (21:17-26). II. WE SACRIFICE BECAUSE WE LOVE OTHERS (21:27-36). III. WE WITNESS BECAUSE WE LOVE OTHERS (21:37-40). The post A Bold Surrender Acts 21:17-40 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: God changes us to use us. Purpose: To challenge us to witness for Christ. I. I WAS ONCE WHERE YOU ARE NOW (22:1-5). II. JESUS CHANGED ME FROM WHAT I WAS (22:6-14). III. GOD CALLS ME TO FULFILL HIS MISSION (22:15-21). IV. MY RIGHTS SERVE HIS MISSION (22:22-29). The post Our Mission and Our Rights Acts 22:1-29 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: God controls our tomorrow no matter what others do today. Purpose: To encourage believers with their security in Christ. I. GOD STRENGTHENS US IN OUR CIRCUMSTANCES (22:30 – 23:11). II. GOD SURPRISES US WITH HIS PROVIDENCE (23:12-22). III. GOD PROTECTS US BY USING HUMAN POWERS (23:23-35). The post Man’s Conspiracy vs. God’s Sovereignty Acts 22:30-23:35 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: Our trials open doors for our witness. Purpose: To challenge us to boldly witness. I. EXPECT POLITICAL ATTACKS FROM THE WORLD (24:1-9). II. DEFEND YOURSELF WITH THE TRUTH (24:10-21). III. SPEAK OPENLY ABOUT MORALITY (24:22-27). The post “The Way” on Trial Acts 24:1-27 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: The Word wins when the world attacks. Purpose: To encourage believers with the opportunities for witness. I. WE CLAIM OUR RIGHTS TO CARRY OUT HIS MISSION (25:1-12). II. THE WORLD RATIONALIZES HER MORAL CONFUSION (25:13-22). III. GOD USES OUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO EXPAND OUR WITNESS (25:23-27). The post Appeal to Caesar Acts 25:1-27 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: Are we crazy for Jesus? Purpose: To challenge believers to witness. I. OUR FAITH IS FOUNDED ON OLD TESTAMENT TRUTH (26:1-8). II. OUR FAITH RESPONDS TO THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST (26:9-18). III. OUR FAITH CALLS OTHERS TO BELIEVE THE GOSPEL (26:19-23). IV. OUR FAITH PUSHES PEOPLE TO MAKE A CHOICE (26:24-32). The post Crazy for Jesus Acts 26:1-32 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: When God has all of us the storms won’t threaten us. Purpose: To encourage believers to trust God. I. DON’T BE IN A HURRY TO FINISH YOUR JOURNEY (27:1-13). II. TAKE COURAGE IN THE STORM AND TRUST GOD FOR HIS PLAN (27:14-26). III. REMEMBER THAT GOD SOMETIMES SINKS THE SHIP TO PROVE HIS […] The post Safe in the Storm Acts 27:1-44 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: Courage comes as we follow God’s call. Purpose: To encourage believers to live for the Lord. 1. TRUST GOD’S PLAN IN SPITE OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES (28:1-6). II. SERVE PEOPLE’S NEEDS WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST (28:7-10). III. APPRECIATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT IT BRINGS (28:11-16). The post Snakes, Sickness and Service Acts 28:1-16 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Central Idea: Our mission is to preach Jesus. Purpose: To challenge the church to witness. I. JESUS IS THE HOPE OF ISRAEL (28:17-22). II. JESUS OFFERS SALVATION TO THOSE WHO LISTEN (28:23-29). III. JESUS REIGNS OVER HIS KINGDOM (28:30-31). The post Preaching Jesus Acts 28:17-31 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.