Main Point: When the church scatters, we bring the gospel with us.

Main Point: If you have God's acceptance, you can endure man's rejection.

1. What's the debate?

2. Whose on trial?

3. What's the verdict?

Main Point: Rejoice, God provides Deacons for the health of the church.

3 Principles

1. A divided church distorts the gospel.

2. Seek unity by addressing tensions.

3. Qualified Deacons foster a healthy church by meeting practical needs.

Main Point: The advance of the gospel is unstoppable.

1. Miracles and Multitudes (Acts 5:12-16)

2. Jealousy and Rage (Acts 5:17-40)

3. Joy and Boldness (Acts 5:41-42)

Main Point: God will not be mocked by religious hypocrisy.

1. Generous Deception.

2. Sudden Judgment.

3. Sanctifying Discipline.

Main Point: He is Risen! Peace, See, Go, Tell.

Main Point: Christ obediently died to save us and provide direct access to God

Main Point: The gospel bears fruit and increases through intentional partnership.

Five Characteristics of gospel partnership  

1. Particular

2. Laborious

3. Purposeful

4. Messy

5. Intimate

Main Point: Prayerfully live as witnesses of Christ.

1. Persevere in Prayer.

2. Pray for Proclamation.

3. Purpuse to Persuade.

Main Point: Christ is Lord of your household, so serve your roles unto Him.

1. Christ is Lord over your marriage.

2. Christ is Lord over your parenting.

3. Christ is Lord over your employment.