SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Acts 9:23-30   SERMON IN A SENTENCE

God prepares us by using every tool at His disposal to make us into humble servants who are increasingly surrendered to the lordship of Jesus.

SERMON OUTLINE

1. _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Acts 9:1-22    SERMON IN A SENTENCE

The grace of God can transform any transgressor, save any sinner, and redeem any wretch.

 

SERMON OUTLINE

1. He was

determined and driven to destroy Christ’s disciples. He was surprised and suddenly stopped by the Savior. He was conquered, converted, and completely changed. He found family in his former foes. He preached and proclaimed the One he had previously persecuted.

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Acts 8:26-40        SERMON IN A SENTENCE

God sometimes leads us into puzzling situations so we can point others, who may be very different from us, to our one commonality – our absolute need of the gospel of Jesus.

SERMON OUTLINE

1. A

Puzzling Mission A Planned Meeting A Pointed Message A Powerful Miracle

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    2 Corinthians 4:1-6        SERMON IN A SENTENCE

As believers, our ministry is to proclaim the gospel Jesus from a heart of compassion and a life of service.

SERMON OUTLINE

1. What is our

mandate? What is our motivation? What is our map?

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Acts 8:1-8        SERMON IN A SENTENCE

When viewed from the proper perspective of faith, our past pain (both endured and inflicted upon others) can be used by God to magnify His grace and display His glory.

SERMON OUTLINE Persecution Preaching Purpose

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    James 1:21-27       SERMON OUTLINE

 I. Conversations are Loving, v.26 

A. Talk is cheap when not attached to a plan 

B. Talk can bring hope when backed up with action 

MISSION GEORGIA-5 Emphases 

#1— Human trafficking 

#2—Childhood literacy 

II. Compassion Is Limitless, v.27 

#3—Foster care & adoption 

#4—Pre/post natal care 

#5—Refugees and internationals 

III. Character Is Life-Giving, v.27 

1. Finish well Choose to be a doer not just a hearer

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Luke 2:46-52       SERMON OUTLINE

 Learn to Feast on the Word, Luke 2:46 

1. A. Food Source of New Christians? God’s W________ 

1. B. Three Stages of a Growing Disciple’s Life 

Stage1- I Am Dependent 

Stage 2- I Am Independent 

Stage 3- I Have a Dependent 

II. Learn to be Prayer Warrior. Luke 2:45 & 6:12-13 

1. A. Prayer changes you as much as it changes others  B. Prayer is caught more than taught 

III. Learn to Walk by Faith, Luke 2:47-50 

1. A. Walk alone with God  B. Walk alongside others 

IV. Learn to Share with Others, Luke 2:41-46 

1. A. Responsible to share the burden of others  B. Responsible to share Jesus WITH others 

V. Learn to Trust God Wholeheartedly, Luke 2:49 

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    James 1:1-12       SERMON IN A SENTENCE

We must find pure joy in the journey we are on because we know that God uses trials to build in us a faith that will become mature and complete and we have a promise that our perseverance will be rewarded greatly and eternally.

SERMON OUTLINE

1. Finding Joy in the _____ Finding Joy in _____ Finding Joy in _____

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Acts 6:8-8:3      SERMON IN A SENTENCE

When we trust in Jesus, pattern our lives after Him, and testify of Him, while we can expect to be treated as He was treated and suffer as He suffered, we nevertheless can be confident that when we close our eyes in death, we will open them to see our glorified Savior welcoming us home.

SERMON OUTLINE

1. The

Man The Message The Martyr

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Matthew 24:42-25:30       SERMON IN A SENTENCE

Be it at the end of the age or the end of our lives, we must prepare ourselves to meet the Lord by living watchful, faithful, ready, and fruitful lives, because we will be judged by Him.

SERMON OUTLINE

1. Preparedness demands

watchfulness. Preparedness demands faithfulness Preparedness demands readiness. Preparedness demands fruitfulness.

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:    Acts 6:1-7       SERMON IN A SENTENCE

Growing pains can become occasions for growth when priorities are safeguarded, and ministry is shared.

SERMON OUTLINE Setting Strife Struggle Solution Summary

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