Series: The Life of Paul

Title: Confusing Choices 

Text: Acts 21:4, 10-14

1.  When godly people say don’t go

     A.  People don’t want loved ones to suffer

     B.  People misunderstood about God warning Paul and stopping Paul

     C.  People give advice, but you are responsible for your choices

2.  When the church isn’t supportive

     A.  People have been gossiping 

     B.  People don’t respond like we want

     C.  Paul was asked to compromise 

3.  When life takes a turn

     A.  Falsely accused 

     B.  Facing chains

     D.  Fatal threats 

4.  God’s providential hand

     A.  Roman soldiers rescue him

     B.  Roman citizenship protects him

     C.  Rome is promise to him

     D.  Relative discovers a plot

Life of Paul Series

Series: The Apostle Paul 

Title: Dealing with Discouragement 

Text: Acts 18:1-5, 8-11

1. Reasons for discouragement

     A. Physical persecution

     B. Rejection again and again 

     C. Indifference to the Gospel 

     D. Wickedness of Corinth

     E. Tired and weary

     F. Loneliness

2. Overcoming discouragement 

     A. Christian fellowship

     B. Positive report

     C. Unexpected support

     D. Seeing results

3. Encouragement from God 

     A. Promise of God's presence

     B. Promise of God's protection 

     C. Promise about God's people

Series: The Life of Paul

Title: Looking at the World Around Us 

Text: Acts 17:16-19

1. Stirred to Action

     A. Shared with the unconcerned self-righteous

     B. Shared with the immoral idolaters

     C. Shared with the arrogant philosophers

2. The Unknown God can be Known

     A. All Powerful Creator

     B. All knowing Sustainer

     C. All present Sovereign God 

3. Knowing About God Should Cause us Too:

     A. Don't guess about God - instead, seek His righteous Son

     B. Don't insult God with idols - instead, repent of your sin

     C. Don't ignore God - instead, believe in the resurrection

4. Three Ways They Respond

     A. Rejected and mocked the message

     B. Delayed making a decision 

     C. Accepted Jesus as Lord

Series: The Life of Paul

Title: Becoming Noble With The Scriptures

Text: Acts 17:10-14

1.  Paul’s custom of sharing Scripture

     A.  Reasoning from the Scripture 

     B.  Explaining the Scripture 

     C.  Demonstrating the gospel from Scripture 

2.  Receiving the Scripture 

     A.  Ready to hear the Scripture 

     B.  Researched the Scripture 

     C.  Responded to the Scripture 

3.  Opposition to success of Scripture 

     A.  Stirring up a rough crowd

     B.  Physical intimidation 

     C.  Slander the godly

     D.  Go out of way to ruin success 

4.  Overcoming opposition 

     A.  Give problems to the Lord

     B.  Stay focused on living for the Lord

     C.  Keeping serving the Lord

The Life of Paul

Series: The Apostle Paul

Title: Paul And Barnabas 

Text: Acts 15:36-41

1.  A dynamic duo

     A.  Complementary gifts and personalities

     B.  Obedient to the call

     C.  Committed to missions

     D.  Blessed and beloved

2.  A divided duo

     A.  Disagreement over John Mark

     B.  Disagreement with sharp words

     C.  Disagreement that dissolved partnership

3.  A duo do over

     A.  Care enough to listen

     B.  Consider a compromise

     C.  Careful with words

4.   A different duo

     A.  Two mission teams

     B.  New partner with different gifts

     C.  Influence of Barnabas

     D.  John Mark’s growth

Series: The Apostle Paul

Title: Finding God’s Will

Text: Acts 16:1-10

1.  Prayer for help

     A.  Unexpected time

     B.  Unexpected place

     C.  Unexpected person

2. Timothy’s background

     A.  Godly heritage 

     B.  Grounded in Scripture 

     C.  Godly reputation 

     D.  Good attitude 

3.  Doors close

     A.  No peace or contentment 

     B.  Circumstances 

     C.  Timing 

     D.  New vision

4.  Questions to ask

     A.  Is it scriptural?

     B.  Is it confirmed by other Christians?

     C.  Does it bring pleasure?

     D.  Do you have a peace?  

Series: The Apostle Paul

Title: Temptation in Ministry

Text: Acts 14:8-13

1. Unexpected Temptations

     A. Accelerate quickly

     B.  Appeal to flesh 

     C.  Activate pride

2. Satan’s goal with temptation 

     A. Sidetrack from purpose

     B. Sidetrack from consequences

     C. Sidelined from ministry 

3. Overcoming temptation 

     A. Established faith

     B. Grounded faith

     C. Christ centered faith

Series: The Apostle Paul 

Title: A Call to Go 

Text: Acts 13:1-4 

1. Change for the Church

     A. To fulfill the Great Commission 

     B. Spirit lead change

     C. Eternal need 

2. Charge to the Church

     A. Silent witness

     B. Invitational witness

     C. Personal witness

     D. Gospel witness

3. Challenge of the Church

     A. Hostile opposition

     B. Physical opposition

     C. Friendly opposition