West Lynchburg

1) The Opportunity of Living By Christ’s Power (Acts 1:8)

2) The Opportunity to Share the Gospel Message (Acts 2)

3) The Opportunity to be a Courageous Witness (Acts 4–7)

4) The Opportunity to see Transformed Lives (Acts 9–27)

5) The Opportunity to Continue the Unhindered Mission (Acts 28:31)

1) Our Responsibility is Founded on the Authority of Christ (v.18)

2) Our Responsibility is Focused on Making Disciples (v.19–20a)

3) Our Responsibility is Fortified by the Presence of Christ (v.20b)

1) A Greater Church Elevates Humility (v.3)

2) A Greater Church Celebrates Diversity (v.4)

3) A Greater Church Cultivates Unity (v.5)

1) Accept the Assignment (v. 1)

2) See the Need (v. 2a)

3) Pray for Workers (v. 2b)

4) Go with Courage (v. 3)

1) Greater works were promised at the Last Supper (v. 12a)

2) Greater works began at the Ascension (v12b)

3) Greater works continue when we stop staring and start sharing (vv. 13–14)

1) Recognize God’s Providential Placement (v. 4)

2) Establish a Purposeful Presence (v. 5–6)

3) Live as a Sent Servant (v. 7a)

4) Lead as a Prayerful Proclaimer (v. 7b)

5) Realize God’s Glory and Your Good Are Aligned (v. 7c)

1) GOD’S VISION: A multitude no one can number

The Scope - The Focus - The Certainty

2) GOD’S PROCESS: Faithful followers who multiply

The Pattern - The People - The Purpose

3) GOD’S PLAN: Multiply disciples, groups, and churches

Multiply Disciples - Multiply Community Groups - Multiply Churches

1) Stick Together in Prayer and Thanksgiving (v2)

2) Stick Together in Praying for the Ministry of Others (v3-6)

3) Stick Together in Sacrificing and Sending for the Good of Others (7-9)

4) Stick Together in Honoring and Empowering One Another (v10-14)

5) Stick Together in Serving and Partnering with Other Churches (v15-16)

6) Stick Together in Encouraging and Calling One Another to Faithfulness (v17)

7) Stick Together in Remembering One Another (v18)

1) Deeper Devotion Begins with God's Desire

2) Deeper Devotion is the Primary Purpose of Discipleship

3) The Dangerous Drift from Deeper Devotion: Doing for Jesus Without Being With Jesus

4) Deeper Devotion is Seen in Those Who are Sent

1) SEE the Kingdom of God!

2) SPEAK the Kingdom of God to People!

3) SEEK the Kingdom of God in Prayer!