Taking Root: Jealousy or Joy
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 13:23-52
Salvation belongs to God, take it or leave it.
I. God's salvation is exactly what is needed. (vs. 38-41)
II. There are many who find God's salvation unacceptable. (vs. 44-46)
III. Those who accept His salvation find joy. (vs. 52)
Taking Root: Equipped
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 13:4-12
God has equipped us to go.
Two essentials God has made available:
I. Holy Spirit
II. Truth
Taking Root: Sent
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 13:1-12
The Church must be mission focused.
I. We must be attentive to God's leading.
II. We must be prepared to send people out.
III. Those sent out need ongoing support. (13:4-12)
Taking Root: HELP!
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 12:1-19
God acts when His people pray.
Lessons about prayer:
I. Tragedy and trouble leads to earnest prayer.
II. God is able to deliver. (12:20-23)
III. Pray for the continued spread of God's word. (12:24)
Taking Root: The Christ People
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 11:19-26
The follower of Christ can be recognized
I. They are recognized through God's grace.
II. They are givers and receivers of encouragement.
III. They are focused on growth in learning.
Taking Root: Facing Criticism
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 111:1-18
Whenever God brings change criticism follows.
Actions to address criticism:
I. Address the problem.
II. Defend the change carefully.
III. Move on and follow God's direction.
Taking Root: An Invitation for All
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 10:23-48
I. It requires willing servants of Jesus.
II. Know your audience.
III. Know that God is working.
Taking Root: Breaking Barriers
Speaker: Matthew Johnson
Text: Acts 10:1-23
I. Submission (10:1-8)
II. Sanctification (10:9-20)
III. Obedience (10:21-23a)
Family Ministry Sunday
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. Fostering the Family of God
II. Reach / Teach / Connect
Taking Root: Ministry to God's Family
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 9:32-43
The Church continues to minister to believers.
I. For those faced with health crises we should look for healing.
II. Where Jesus is actively working people will be drawn to Him.
Taking Root: Unwanted
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 9:19-31
When you are changed through Jesus, life around you changes as well.
I. Conversion and commission go together.
II. Rejection is going to happen.
III. Acceptance will be there as you join God's family.
Taking Root: Kingdom Asset
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 9:3-18
God takes a disadvantage and creates a kingdom advantage.
I. Everything can change once you know that Jesus lives.
II. The wicked can be saved through God's amazing grace.
III. By His grace we become an advantage for the Kingdom.
Taking Root: One on One
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 8:26-39
We have a message that people need to hear.
I. Does God want me to tell others?
II. How will God direct me?
III. How will I know what to say?
Taking Root: Unconverted Convert
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 8:9-24
Not every action will bring about salvation.
I. You can never purchase the gift of God.
II. The objective of the gospel is to transform your heart.
III. It is possible to fail in repentance.
Taking Root: Scatter
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 8:1-8
Be prepared to act on behalf of the gospel.
I. No matter what comes our purpose doesn't change.
II. Learn and put into practice telling the gospel.
III. Know that God is working and will catch the attention of people.
Taking Root: The Seed of Martyrdom
Speaker: Ty Zimmerman
Text: Acts 7:51-60
Stephen's stoning was the catalyst for the advancement of the gospel.
I. A call to Repentance. (Acts 7:51-53, Romans 2:28-29, Galatians 3:19-24)
II. A sign of Rejection. (Acts 7:54)
III. A clear Reward. (Acts 7:55-60, Acts 1:8)
Taking Root: Full of IT
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 6:8-14
Stephen was full of it.
I. Full of faith.
II. Full of grace.
III. Full of the Holy Spirit.
Taking Root: Servant Leaders
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 6:1-7
The church needs servant leaders.
I. As the church grows so does its need for servant leaders.
II. The needs of the church must not take away from our mission to spread and teach the gospel.
III. Servant leaders are selected from within the church and by the church.
Taking Root: Immovable Root
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 5:17-42
The gospel is a threat that cannot be removed.
I. The gospel threatens the status quo.
II. The gospel cannot be silenced.
