The Church, Part 52

Acts 14:19-22 NASB

2 Corinthians 5 NASB

Acts 14:20-21 NASB

Acts 14:8 NASB

I. Our attitude, obedience, and faithfulness to the mission show Jesus's worth to us.

2 Corinthians 4 NASB

Acts 14:23-28 NASB

II. Our submission, regard, and esteem for the church show Jesus's worth to us.

The Church, Part 51

Acts 14:8-9 NASB

I. We need to look for, and SEE, the lost.

Luke 5:31-32 ESV

Luke 19:10 ESV

Matthew 4:19 ESV

Acts 14:10-18 NASB

II. We need to seek God's approval and not man's praise.

Colossians 3:1-4 ESV

John 5:42-43 ESV

Romans 12:1-2 ESV

2 Timothy 2:4 ESV

Psalm 19:14 ESV

Colossians 1:21-23 ESV

Romans 6:1-18 NASB

The Church, Part 50b

Acts 14:2-7 NASB

II. Doctrine still unites and doctrine still divides.

1 Timothy 4 ESV

2 Timothy 2-4:4 ESV

1 John 2:19 ESV

The Church, Part 50

Acts 14:1 NASB

I. God commands and rewards faithfulness.

John 4:35-38 ESV

Romans 12 NASB95

Ephesians 1:22 ESV

Ephesians 4:25 ESV

Ephesians 5:23 ESV

Colossians 1:18 ESV

Hebrews 10:24-26 ESV

Mark 10:28-30 ESV

Matthew 25:14-30 ESV

The Church, Part 49

Acts 13:44-47 NASB

I. Obstacles and opposition must be seen/used as opportunities by faith.

Romans 1:16-17 NASB

Matthew 24:9, 13 ESV

2 Timothy 3:12-17 ESV

John 16:33 ESV

1 Corinthians 16:14 ESV

1 John 4:11 ESV

Matthew 22:37-39 ESV

Romans 9:3 ESV

1 Peter 4:8 ESV

1 Corinthians 13 NASB

II. Love must be our "why" in all things.

Acts 13:46-47 ESV

Romans 10:13 KJV

Romans 1:18-2:13 NASB

Acts 13:48-50 NASB

Matthew 10:14 ESV

Acts 13:51-52 NASB

Hebrews 12:1-4 ESV

The Church, Part 48

Acts 13:14a NASB

Matthew 28:19-20 NASB

Acts 1:8 NASB

Romans 1:16 NASB

Acts 13:14 NASB

When obeying God, and in particular worshipping Him in the congregation of the saints, becomes a 'requirement,' you have missed it and you won't remain steadfast.

John 14:15, 21 NASB

I. Sincere and rewarding obedience comes from sincere love.

1 John 2:15 NASB

1 John 4:7, 11 NASB

Acts 13:15-43 NASB

Philippians 1:9 NASB

Philippians 3:7-14 NASB

"The irony of tears and trials is that they make us feel like quitting, and yet, they are the very things used of God to give the strength NOT TO!"

The Church, Part 47

Acts 13:5 NASB

I. It's vital that we keep the main thing, the main thing.

Matthew 5:14-16 NASB

Matthew 28:19-20 NASB

Acts 13:6-13 NASB

II. It's vital to stay steadfast in the mission, especially when opposition comes.

Opposition we face:

Our own self

Our own stuff

Our own schedule

1 Corinthians 15:50-58 NASB

Disheartenment happens when:

A team member bails

People aren't helping

People don't respond

Galatians 6:9 NASB

The Church, Part 46b

Romans 6:10-13 NASB

2 Timothy 2 NASB

Acts 13:3-4 NASB

II. Sincere unity is always a prerequisite for the Spirit's movement in and through the church.

Ephesians 4:1-16 ESV

Unity requires:

Surrender of preference

Surrender of flesh

Surrender of pride

Surrender of will

Submission to leaders

Hebrews 13:7, 17 ESV

When we become critics, we are no longer contributors.

It's hard to criticize what you are sincerely connected to and contributing to.

The Church, Part 46

Acts 13:1-2 NASB

Surrender to the Spirit doesn't mean satisfaction of our flesh.

Ephesians 2:1-3 NASB

Matthew 17:14-21 NASB

I. Spiritual sacrifice, sincerity, and service all precede the Spirit's voice.

Praying and fasting are disciplines we exercise that demonstrate that we have a greater spiritual desire than a primary physical need.

We don't practice praying and fasting to get what we want. We pray and fast to align more sincerely with what God wants.

The Church, Part 45

Acts 12:20-23 NKJV

I. God's glory is His and His alone.

Romans 1:18-23 NASB

James 1:17 NASB

James 4:6-7, 10 NASB

Matthew 23:12 NASB

1 Corinthians 10:31 NASB

Romans 12:1-2 NASB

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NASB

Philippians 2:1-15 ESV

Matthew 6:1-4 NKJV

Acts 12:24 NKJV

II. The Word and Will (namely the Church) of God is Unstoppable.

Psalm 119:89-96 NASB

1 Peter 1:25 NASB

Isaiah 55 ESV

Acts 12:25 NKJV